and all the red!
There are so many pieces and I haven't even started the lining yet which is going to be a black cotton. The white and red are some very cheap satin fabric that looks bright and shiny but doesn't breathe well so I am lining it with cotton rather than something shiny as it will be nicer next to my skin. Also I chose red and white instead of the red and black in the pattern picture for two reasons, firstly I already had enough of the red and some white and no black and secondly I think it more closely resembles the playing card suit rather than just going as a Disney style queen. I want to make the costume my own rather than a copy of Disney or Tim Burton as I just think its more fun that way and I don't have to worry about being accurate.
I have been having problems with my interfacing though. I am using fusible interfacing on the bodice of the jacket and when I ironed it onto the back white piece it has come up really bubbly like this:
This makes me sad. I have used it before, though not with this cheapo fabric and it hasn't done this. I have been more careful with the other pieces and the smaller ones have come out far better. I then padded out my ironing board with a towel, as the cover is wearing thin and I could also see the marks on the fabric and this helped but it is still not gone. If anyone has any suggestions/advice for using fusible interfacing and keeping the bubbles out, or even getting rid of them after they appear? Please let me know. :)
Also my Daddy has been taken into hospital today and I'm wishing him all the best for his operation later tonight xx (Sewing keeps me from worrying too much)
