Dear Joannah - thanks for this reply. I never did see
my original post so it must have been in a digest that
skipped me. I don't know if anyone else replied so
many apologies if it seems I've ignored any of your
suggestions! :-)
What I've actually done is recut the panel with the
strap added on, so it is now on the bias and is joined
on to the back panel above the eyelets and lacing.
That will, I hope, make it work and it gives a more
flattering line as it sits around the top edge of her
shoulders - less 'boulder holder', more 'graceful
decolletage'!
It is a very basic 5 panel mid-Victorian style with
gold busk (loops and studs) and made of black coutil
covered in a fancy chinese brocade. Very popular for
evening wear but the cost (for drafting and draping a
toile as well as construction) means I've only sold a
few so far, and none with straps. I might put a photo
up on my website once it's finished so will repost a
link if you like.
Thanks for the helpful thoughts,
Katherine
"A positive attitude may not solve all of your problems, but it will
annoy enough people to make it worth the effort" - Herm Albright
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