I started out by sketching the design with a fabric pencil so that I could make everything match up well and make sure that the design looked balanced. Then, I used that pattern as the basis for the sleeve design. I had painted the veil pattern first, since that had the best reference image. Once the dress was sewn, it was time to start on the sleeve decorations. Notice that the muslin sleeves are shorter than the pattern sleeves. If I had used a fabric with more stretch, I wouldn't have added that extra material at the top. Since my fabric is so stiff, I also added more width at the sleeve cap so that I'd be able to move my arms when I'm wearing it. I started with the pattern that came with the dress, and then made it bell out toward the wrists. This is the muslin that I used to redesign the sleeves. Otherwise, it all tends to slip your mind after a while! Some of my patterns are well decorated with notes or ideas for variations. It will help you remember to make the changes or use the correct size the next time you get that pattern out. I often write down notes such as, 'add an inch to the torso length' or things like that.
It's always a good idea to write down notes about sizes or fitting issues while you're working with a pattern. Notice where I jotted down my size on the bag. Take some of the fullness out of the skirt.
Redesign the sleeves to be wide at the wrists. This is the pattern that I used for the inner dress, and the adjustments I made to the pattern: My next version of the dress will be made with a softer and more flowing fabric! The color looks great, but the fabric is so stiff that it never hangs right, and it's quite difficult to put the dress on and take it off because it has no give when I'm trying to get it over my shoulders. It was the PERFECT color for what I needed, but I wish I would have kept looking for another option. When I made the inner dress, I used a polyester fabric that I found at JoAnns in the 'prom dress' section of the store. But, Scott wanted to make a Nihilus costume, and it seemed like Visas would be the best match for a female character to go with his Nihilius, so I got to work! I chose the comic version of her costume because I like the wide sleeves and the color of the dress. I'd never played Knights of the Old Republic, and her appearance in Star Wars Tales was very brief and confusing. This costume was an unusual choice for me because I didn't know the character very well.
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