The Prom Dress that Wasn't

One of my big goals was to make a prom dress this year. I was able to incorporate new skills in the design and making of the dress. To control raveling, I presewed the seam finish using a small zig zag around all the pattern pieces. The technique worked well and I would definitely use it again. I reviewed understitching to keep facings from showing. This pattern used a one piece facing combining the neck and armhole which meant that the understitching did not go all the way around the piece because of the narrowing or the shoulder straps.

A great style was chosen as well as some stunning red crepe backed satin. Several muslins were made and darts adjusted. All was going fairly well until the final fit. The look was just not flattering on my daughter. She and I were both disappointed.