When it came time to do the hem, I decided to do something different. The fabric is much stiffer than I expected it to be, so I wanted to try to add a softer feel to the hemline than it was already showing. Luckily, my sewing machine has the perfect stitch for that: the scallop stitch.
It was pleasantly simple; I just pushed the buttons on the sewing machine and let it do its thing. All I had to do was make sure it sewed in a straight line, and it came out perfect! Once it was done, I just had to cut out around the stitches, and BAM! Perfect delicate hem. I would also like to comment on the fact that the scallops remind me of Notre Dame's architecture (another reason I chose them). I might use this stitch elsewhere except upside down so I get that nice pointy edge effect. (Not sure why the coloring is so different, it's in the exact same place I photographed it before...)
Anyways, I've kept you waiting long enough! Here's the finished product!
The top is tighter than I expected, and I thought it would be more flowy and drapey than it is, but the fabric is stiffer than I realized, too. Eventually I'd love to do some beadwork/embellishment to the top to make it less plain. Still a work in progress, but it's made!
Total Hours Logged: approximately 6 (would have been 2 if the elastic would have just WORKED WITH ME!)
Fabric: Teal Jewel Satin less than 1 yd
Notions: 1/8" Elastic
Cost (not including time): under $5
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