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So here is my first update on using Travis’s patterns, his Degas bodice in size G.  As this is the first time using this pattern progress has been slow as i have had to work out cut out layouts, add seams and progress steps, some of which I am having to retro-do but I now have the hang of it.  Next update it will be done and we will be on to the next element.

I picked a thick, cream poly satin for the main body with hand-loom pure silk dupion binding in cork.  The lines could very easily become burlesque with stronger colours or even Spanish so much of my stock did not support the classical/historic/wedding vibe I was after.  I suspect this will mainly be seen close up so added an extra layer of a thick, soft cotton between the American coutil inner and the satin to ensure the satin did not show the boning channels through directional shine.

This pattern is going together beautifully with no pieces over or under-sized against another.  I am  very excited to finish it.  Till then, however, enjoy my progress to date with the potato pictures f.