I totally agree ~ What pattern, please, Mary?? The shaping is beautiful, and not easy to find... It *looks like* at least the back princess seams are flat-felled, but also agree that a couple more sentences about finishing would be helpful.
Kharmin

You go, Grrl! This looks like it was fun to make AND fun to wear! And, I didn't even notice your glasses until you mentioned 'em -
Can't wait to see what you do for next year - Ascot, eh?
Kharmin

Alisa ~ That is FAB-YU-LUSS!
Thanks for sharing your reasoning behind it, too. Well done, all the way around ~

Brilliant on-the-fly solution, and very well done!
Using the bridesmaid's dress fabric was an inspired choice.

Bright Blessings! K

Jennifer ~ Thank you so much for coming back to answer some of our questions!
This is a beautiful finishing tip. Bright Blessings ~ Kharmin

That's just beautiful, Carolina!

While it's true that some unconventional combos work better than others, it all comes down to your definition of "better" and that depends on many variables, including personal taste.

Please, consider entering this in the Burda new-pattern competition that I just read about on this site. The shape is lovely, and I would *definitely* be interested in knowing more about your process! Bright Blessings!

Hi Ariel!
What an intriguing idea ~ taking advantage of "rust stains don't come out" and looking at it as dye!
This definitely goes in the "bag of tricks" file!
Kharmin

Indeed, I prefer line drawings, too, in addition to photos. Drawings generally show only the particular step or technique at issue - any extra visual information has been edited out. With any photo, the viewer must sort *all* the information presented and try to figure out just which part is being referred to. Perhaps pointers and circles could be used on the photos to clarify exactly which details are being discussed?

Again, this is an old reprint, which I am very grateful to have access to! Thank you, Editors!

Bright Blessings!

Dear Editors ~

Thank you so much for reprinting this article! So much excellent information has been published over the years, and certainly we can't *all* have a complete collection of Threads!
I really appreciate the thoroughness of this piece - indeed, a good grasp of design principles is vital for all kinds of sewers and crafters.

Bright Blessings!

While this *is* an interesting article, it feels more like a "teaser" than a truly usable piece.
Editors - would it be possible to add a photo of a real person (not an ideal, ideally) with the grid overlaid, so that we can better see what kind of information we're supposed to get? The Gatherings discussion (following post #9562.1) tells several tales of frustration with both the article in print and this Extra. Thanks. Kharmin

Stunning effect with the pleating on the bodice and peplum ~ Well Done!Did you pleat the fabric first, then cut out the pieces, or calculate the shapes needed? It looks very complex - I think people would enjoy seeing a "how to" somewhere! Bright Blessings to you! Kharmin