Vogue 2909 is the pattern I have chosen using a thick purple silk with a black synthetic anti-static lining. The picture on the pattern is shown above.
I first made a toile using some left over lining from my recent curtain-making project.
The toile was made from the pattern based on the size corresponding to initial measurements, but it needed significant adjustment. These are my notes of the two fittings.
Changes were transferred to the paper pattern and the pieces cut out.
When doing the toile the tailors' tacks didn't stay in well. For the silk I used a proper basting thread which was much better. Most of these tacks mark the darts.
To stop the fraying I overcast the edge all round with thin cotton thread. The next picture shows the dart being basted, using pins inserted vertically to line the tacks up. I feel more comfortable sewing the silk by hand. I intend to use the machine more for the lining.
