RE: #needleworkmonday | Handmade Wardrobe - Summer Edit
Yes to all! The fabric with birds, dragonflies and pearls is absolutely stunning and I could imagine a long and wide dress with some ruffles.
Also, the Gypsum skirt. I stumbled upon it some time ago and was also very drawn to it. But I am still afraid to try me on another skirt (after the last fiasco with the a-line skirt) The elastic waist of the Gypsum is on the one side very comfortable, but I am not sure if it will ride upwards on my belly 😂 I would be highly interested, if you try the pattern out.
And with the dress form: @muscara mentioned one from Prym
https://www.prym.com/de/schneiderbueste-m-prymadonna-8-teilig-611756#
With all my problems to get a good fit a dress form which resembles oneself would be amazing. But browsing through sewing forums, this seems to be the problem. They are seldom like the personal size and figure. I am looking forward to your experience….
I've been thinking about that A line skirt - I've never made one!
I don't think they are the most flattering shape!
I have a skirt with an elasticated waist and it is very comfortable, I haven't had any problems with it riding up or folding over. I would want a longer length skirt, though, I think.
I agree with you about dress forms - there are so many variations between women and their individual proportions, I'm not sure a dress form can truly replicate any individual. I've read about adding padding to the form for curvier proportions, but there are some things it is difficult to adjust for. But anyway, it might be easier to be able to hang a garment on something vaguely woman shaped to work on :)