For this delicate bridal amendment every step counts... to shorten Garthered Cuff and reposition safely....
Reposition trim over seams with a zigzag for secure catching and inside flat finish, crushing gathers down
Tip: to secure sleeve and prevent twisting between two layers:
Pin two layers of sleeve and secure underarm open seams with pin after cutting cuff off
Final outcome: cuff length reduction
Important: Steps were worked out after trying various techniques
To attach ruffle cuff to sleeve reverse ruffle over sleeve to keep clean layers together and start from undersea catching ruffle French seam towards back sleeve
Below the parts cut out before stitching can start after first 5 steps: each sleeve take an average of one hour
The right sleeve trim is harder to stitch and needed to be redone several times because the trim overlap has to go towards the back and this makes it harder to adjust.
Tip: gathering thread was placed on new stitching line before cutting excess fabric
In addition to helping a young bride with her perfect dress this amendment counts as productive active meditation: time slows down, full attention is required, the magic of hands and other senses come to life...
