This week we’re going to cover three different details you can add to the Peony dress. If you think of the bodice as a clean slate, you can use it for lots of fun embellishments. For this look, I used the
Corded Pintuck Tutorial to make the scallops.
The scallops are slightly raised and add a nice textural, visual aspect to the neckline. You could play around with the shape of the corded pintucks, as well as the color of thread you use. I think it would look really cute if you scalloped the entire bodice! It might get tricky across those darts, though. Have you ever tried something like that?
I love this idea–just across the shoulders it’s very simple and elegant! Need to invest in a pintuck foot for my machines… ;)
I could see you doing a lot of adorable things with this, Casey! :)
What a beautiful dress! I love the detail at the collar, what a clever use of a corded pintuck. I could not picture in my head how to use this detail before, but now I have a lot of ideas, thank you!
Very elegant.
That looks lovely!
Very nice detail and the dress looks great in red. What mind of fabric did you use here?
Our fabric here is a cotton twill. I bought a ton of this fabric and we’ve been using it for everything, ha!
How beautiful! I’ve just ordered Peony for myself and I am so looking forward to whipping it up! :)
Pintuck foots are handy for a lot of things…I would suggest using a heavier weight thread so the pintuck scallops really stand out. I think a multi-colored thread would be really dynamic too.
i suddenly find myself having to make a black evening dress, this would make it so much more interesting! (black is my achilles heel.)
Me too, Oona! I can’t get away from black.
That never would have crossed my mind and I love the result. What a great way to add detail to a simple fabric & design. That is really inspirational. I think I’m often drawn to prints in stores over solids because it feels more interesting, but details like that would make a solid stand out.
I agree, that’s really the beauty of solids. Just takes a little more imagination. :)
wow! i would have NEVER thought of using this technique, but it is lovely! subtle, with just enough embellishment to add a little visual interest.
awesome, now i have to add a pintuck foot to my never-ending list of sewing “wants” :)
I LOVE this detail – so pretty and feminine. I amreally enjoying adding more vintage looks to my wardrobe -t hank you for all your inspiration!
Wow, what a totally charming detail! A pin-tuck foot is so going on my Christmas wishlist…
Oh, I absolutely love little details like this. The dress looks amazing. I somehow missed the original corded pintuck tutorial and I can’t believe it’s so easy! This would be such a great embellishment on shirt-dresses and simple tops, like the Sorbetto. I can’t wait to try it out!
Love this! It’s such a great way to add detail – one of the best things about home sewing is being able to personalize things like this, I think. Plus, it looks so impressive! I’m adding a pintuck foot to my wishlist.
Thanks for linking up to the Corded Pintuck Tutorial. It looks so pretty but also a little intimidating. Still very eager to try though! :)
I love this idea! I never would have thought of using bias tape to create this effect. I think clothes with details like this are so classy and sophisticated. Thanks for the idea!
I adore details like this that make you look twice. Will definitely be playing around with this in the near future…maybe even this weekend!
Gorgeous – pretty much want to ditch my next planned project so I can make a top/ dress that incorporates this detailing right away!
Wow! I’ve never seen anything quite like this. I’m hot to make a chambray shirtdress from a 1940s pattern with a matching belt. This technique would be outstanding on something like that.
I love, love this dress, the details, the color. Absolutely gorgeous.