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Her grandmother restyled the dress in 1944. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538057989672-JBSMY9KIWGWCBNANQYFJ/Version+2+%281%29.jpg Bridal Restorations - Restyling Challenges (Copy) Restyling Challenges Stylish brides in 1944 had tiny waists and little muscle. Today’s healthy young women have wide strong backs and proportioned waists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538058177364-SAETOYBK0R49Y1QZH6FV/IMG_5075.jpg Bridal Restorations - Handmade Lace Informed the New Shape (Copy) Handmade Lace Informed the New Shape Several types of handmade lace, some dating to the late 1800’s, would be saved and reapplied later. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538058477667-0TFNBSBV888JRS4P8YCT/IMG_6266.jpg Bridal Restorations - Less is More (Copy) Less is More While maintaining the soul of the dress, dated adornments were removed, the sleeves were shorten and restyled. Finally, the hem was shorten to ankle length—more appropriate for a garden wedding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538058479486-HS5NYTUT67RTPUIZJ4HP/IMG_6269.jpg Bridal Restorations - More Modern, More Room (Copy) More Modern, More Room Removing the fabric that enclosed the bodice back provided extra inches needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538060872995-2L30A22H6772FJN5QAV5/Tai+Dance.jpg Bridal Restorations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1539044554735-8GGWYK7LEI4Y1CTILSWT/P1020158.jpg Bridal Restorations https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538062126660-5FTGE01VY908Y5S6SIZA/IMG_0082.jpg Bridal Restorations - Stiffened Silk Charmeuse (Copy) Stiffened Silk Charmeuse As was the style in 1958, each piece in the dress was backed with an extremely stiff interfacing. Reinforced with several layers of petticoats, the dress almost stood up by itself. Think Bride Doll Barbie. The goal was a softer, more flowing gown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538062128430-AV7WZBLHSNZY1CG3G7Q2/IMG_0086.jpg Bridal Restorations - Permanently Stained? (Copy) Permanently Stained? Parts of the skirt were so badly marked that they could not be used. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538063516754-Z5PSEVNQZ2U3QXTJKN4J/IMG_0350.jpg Bridal Restorations - Broad Back Narrow Dress (Copy) Broad Back Narrow Dress The dress needed more room to fit across this bride’s broad back. Panels were added to create more room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538062234575-Y621C2A9F49T6RNLXMQ4/IMG_4564.jpg Bridal Restorations - Couture Techniques (Copy) Couture Techniques Without its stiffener, the silk lack body so the dress was lined with silk organza, piece by piece. And, to assure a perfect fit and comfort while worn, a bust stay was added. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538062235459-JZYS27YDLXSHNXD39KHG/IMG_4566.jpg Bridal Restorations - A Neckline that Stays in Place (Copy) A Neckline that Stays in Place Off the shoulder but not off the bride. A length of thin elastic was tacked along the neckline to keep it snug. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538062701273-UE82AMVIZ7PS0IGARQNP/IMG_4400.jpg Bridal Restorations - Finished Seams (Copy) Finished Seams Because this dress would not be lined, the cut edges of all the seams were covered with silk bias strips to prevent raveling and discomfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538064801473-G24AFCRNOIPIXCSGT6UI/photo.jpg Bridal Restorations https://www.janekirby.com/home daily 1.0 2025-06-13 https://www.janekirby.com/black-jacket daily 0.75 2025-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538069835693-FW8EFWDWL2KBATN8D9B7/IMG_2078.jpg Black Jacket - Construction Starts with Muslin (Copy) Construction Starts with Muslin Great fabrics are expensive. To make sure the design idea is workable, a pattern is created and then made in inexpensive material. When alterations are near perfect, the fashion fabric is cut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538069715538-MBSEXX0U2WKPE9XLL0RF/IMG_2162.jpg Black Jacket - "Thread Trace" (Copy) "Thread Trace" As the fit is refined, basting thread marks seam lines, adjustment lines, and other important details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538066276041-E6P9E5MOOU2782B2AW24/IMG_2127.jpg Black Jacket - Inside a Sleeve (Copy) Inside a Sleeve Tough to make out, but easily read by an experienced seamstress. This sleeve has been “set” or sewn into the jacket by hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538066650770-4K1GLK5NHP3QUO7WJ5EA/IMG_2163.jpg Black Jacket - Competed Sleeve Set (Copy) Competed Sleeve Set Sleeve and it’s lining are done. Notice that the shoulder seam has been turned back and tacked in place to assure a smooth self “shoulder pad.” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538066547194-MOZLMH8DQUKA47BRBIAE/IMG_2284.jpg Black Jacket - Details Done (Copy) Details Done The center front closure is held in place by three loops and buttons. Sewn pleats circle the waist of the jacket for a flattering fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538068847935-INVYQ0N0SVJSIDWN7I3B/IMG_2282.jpg Black Jacket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538069189135-8OQWLJI922UOBR0RMHJ3/IMG_2291.jpg Black Jacket https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538066733528-E0Y1M7Y9O4YWGL6FO84O/IMG_2301.jpg Black Jacket https://www.janekirby.com/alterations daily 0.75 2025-02-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538071151366-4JJHXBKYXI5KTRXYXP7J/IMG_9711.jpg Alterations - More Than Sleeveless (Copy) More Than Sleeveless What to do, when simply adding sleeves isn’t possible? The bodice is dramatically cut in at the shoulders. What kind of material might work? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538071453242-TE99X4D7OXCJ3VXY3Q8G/IMG_9715.jpg Alterations - Square Hole for a Round Sleeve (Copy) Square Hole for a Round Sleeve Further complication, the back of the bodice is square. Tricky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538071530731-40Q32Y31JEXM3YORLMR9/IMG_9749.jpg Alterations - Full and Fluff (Copy) Full and Fluff It would be a shame to lose the detail of the shoulder so a see-through material (netting in this case) made the most sense. The sleeves are elbow length and puff slightly when worn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5802c99dd1758e435b334026/1538071670444-BHCI4YPBRVLFG1K8J7NT/IMG_9756.jpg Alterations - Loose and Lovely (Copy) Loose and Lovely The detail of the arm holes (or armcyes in sewing terms) hasn’t been lost. Plus, the sleeves in their diaphanous fabric balance the seriousness of the body of this wool, fitted dress. https://www.janekirby.com/new-gallery daily 0.75 2025-02-24