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I even posted about this deep gouge over in a woodworking, tools group on Facebook, asking what my options would be for fixing this area, and I was told to either: Remove the entire veneer top and replace it (not happening sorry !) Mix some of the sanding dust with wood glue to make a custom filler

To make the bodice: Using tried and trusted Simplicity 2851 (with a few minor alterations) I came up with this pattern for the bodice: To make it a bit more interesting to look at, I used a rose design with Versa Craft Baby Blue 142 craft Ink on the front two panels

This shimmering style features iridescent sequin overlay and a sheer mesh base

Beige and nude are pale, barely-there neutrals that read soft and minimal, and they suit a quiet, understated look

Aniline dyes were cheap to produce and soon sold on an industrial scale

It seems so obvious, but I had never thought to do that in all my years before blogging