Pattern #1912-A-015 (Section 3, Lower Plastrons)

This Section 3 outlines the steps in creating and mounting the Lower Front Plastron and Lower Back Plastron for this gown. 
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Lower Front & Lower Back Plastrons, underlined, embroidered & ready to be completed. The top (pointed) edge will be finished with a bias satin band. Reverse of embroidered Plastrons (underlined side). The Plastrons can be lined, but the underside won't show when the gown is worn. Checking the position of the bodice over the Lower Front Plastron to ensure the Plastron edges will be covered when the bodice is mounted later. Checking position of Lower Front Plastron & Bodice edge. NOTE -- In these photos, the Bodice edges had already been finished, and the Collar had been constructed (usually the Collar is done last). Lower Front Plastron pinned in place. The top edge has been bound by a satin bias and the other 3 raw edges have been serged to prevent fraying (these edges won't be visible when the Bodice is completed. Lower Front Plastron pinned on Foundation, ready to be sewn on. The Lower Front Plastron is sewn on around ALL its raw edges. The top (satin-bound) edge should be sewn on by hand as invisibly as possible. Play Pause