I spent two weeks Making 2 Period Dresses for the RWCMD Spring Production of 'Little Women'. I made a baby pink floral dress for the character 'MEG' and a pale green floral dress for the character 'BETH'. 

1. Draw, Cut and sew 'bum cushion' from calico and ribbon, stuff with stuffing,
2. I then started off by tracing the bodice and sleeve pattern out using a tracing wheel.
3. Cut them out leaving 1.5 inches seam allowance.
4. Did the same process again with calico fabric.
5. Matched the pieces up and mounted them on top of each other and tack stitched the calico to the outer fabric.
6. Sewed up all the side seams, and attached the sleeves.
7. Began to cut out the skirt (outer fabric only; not backed in calico).
8. Sewed the side seams of the skirt.
9. Cartridge pleated along the back panel, at the waist.
10. Joined the skirt and bodice together at the waist, attaching it to petersham for further support.
11. Hook and eye fastenings added to the center front bodice.
12. Add piping cord to the cuffs and neckline using the sewing machine.
13. Hand sew on the lace to the neckline and cuffs.
14. Add decorative buttons down Centre front bodice (ensuring they are equally spaced).
15. Hook and bar fastening at the top of the skirt to keep it sitting flat, along the left front dart seam pf the bodice.
16. Prop the garment on the table (makes it easier to hem), measure the same distance from ground to desired skirt length, pin in place.
17. Herringbone stitch along the hem to finish off.

Assisting & Dressing

• Made the 'Beth & Meg' Dresses.
• Made 'Bum cushions', to go under the dresses, and sit on top of crinolines and petticoats.
• Fixing of fastenings on crinolines and petticoats.
• Dressed the performances: being backstage and in the wings (assisting with quick changes, laundry call etc)