The completed test model
When you look at this dress, you probably do not think it is a sample model. But it is!
It is one of the test models I use to test a given pattern. In this case, No. 6 Copenhagen with a few new details.
As I wrote about in my wardrobe serial, I love to embroider and make something extraordinary out of my homemade clothes. But when you have spent many hours on embroidery, cutting in the embroidered piece of fabric can be very anxiety-provoking. That's why I made this one as a sample model for what the "right" dress with the embroidery will look like. These kinds of test models I call complete test models.
I have sewn this test model in the 1st and 2nd stout model, but I first think that when you sew something and completely finish it and wear it, you find out if everything is precise as you want it. Hence this complete test model.
It was very much about the neckline on this particular dress because this is where the embroidery sits on the final dress. And it was good that I made this test dress because there were some adjustments. It was not fatal, but enough that I would have been annoyed if I had not had it adjusted to the dress with the embroidery.
I've taken my time for details and finishes, both inside and outside - Even though the dress is a sample model. You can see some sewing processes in the reel I posted on Instagram Today.
I'll show you the dress that is what this whole rehearsal has been about. But it's in a clear white fabric, and I want to be a little more summery in my skin colour before I show it.
But having said that, I'm pleased with this dress and have already worn it quite a few times. So all the work has certainly not been wasted because I remembered to take time for the details and make the perfect test model.
