One full test done, except buttonhole. If I make a regular buttonhole, the facing will have to be attached before adding the trim. Could be cumbersome (lots of manipulation needed, as I found out, only using a small swatch). Thoughts of handling a whole jacket while doing the beadwork frightens me! Especially the front because the lines have to be so straight (Monk speaking). Maybe I can do the front before attaching it to the sides? The shoulders and sleeves will have to be done after construction. OMG I can hardly wait- Ouch!!
I'm now thinking a bound buttonhole will be the easiest, bypassing the need for facing attachment.
The lines are basted for accurate placement. I will see how easily they can be removed, I used silk thread but should have increased the length. My machine only goes to 5mm; so wish it went to 7.
Below is a closer picture to show the different color pearls: The lightest and darkest gray are both 6mm Swarovski, the two medium gray I don't know, but it's very good quality.
Close look at the cross. I used the mixed bag posted last time. It works fine but I got a little carried away with the amount; the left side has too many and thereby "leaning" over the beaded outline. The sew on crystals are from Beads & More in downtown LA.
If any of my dear readers are heading my way (Los Angeles) during the month of August, let me know! Baby It's You is, if I may say so myself, pretty darn good :)) 
Wow, what patience you've got! Doing all these swatches would've already tried my patience past the point of no return.
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This is an intriguing project. It is like tasting a dessert, one bite and you want a little more. The beading work looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteCan you do all this beading while the pattern is "in the flat"? That's how I handle a lot of my handwork. With all the weight from the beads, washers, etc, this could be quite challenging. But if anyone can pull this off it is you and I know you will do so beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI'm so excited to follow along with this project!
ReplyDeleteSo fun to see some sparkly progress! I envy you having the patience to do this.
ReplyDeleteWon't be in LA but will probably be going to see Mary Poppins at Playhouse square this weekend :)
This looks fantastic. Even better than the Balmain embellishments. I am so intrigued by your work. How exciting. Keep going!
ReplyDeletethis is going to be amazing! you are incredibly talented. like everyone else....i can't wait.
ReplyDeleteThat is an amazing piece of work you're doing!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is going to be a work of art!
ReplyDeleteWow is right. This really is going to be a work of art. I'd really love to know what that moldable stuff is called.
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