Geometric Print Dress: Part 3

Finally getting to cross things off my to-do list starting with this Geometric Print Dress. I had basically adjusted the pattern pieces, cut the fabric out, and left it alone. My show has auditions this coming weekend and a production meeting later this week. With the potential craziness coming up soon I felt I needed to finish a bunch of projects I've had laying around.

I cleared off my desk, organized my supplies, and started to work on finishing this dress. I started off my serging all of the fabric pieces (except for facings). Then, since I'm using a commercial pattern, I started following the directions. I stitched the bodice pieces together, then shoulder seams, and then it time for the facings. After sewing the facings it was time to do the side seams.

As of now I have a complete bodice without the zipper. I had originally wanted to use the grey zipper shown below, but that was when I had planned on just making a skirt with this fabric, not a dress. I really like bold, visible zippers with loud prints and patterns. I think the next step will be to sew the skirt pieces and come back to the zipper decision. Luckily I can wait a little bit to decide on the zipper. I will do the zipper last and post pictures of me wearing it to work since I think it will be relatively business professional looking when finished.

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