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Post by Xana on Sept 25, 2002 9:38:03 GMT -5
I think we need a question and answer thread dedicated to Nova................ the professional seamstress of the bunch.;D My problem is this: I cut the band for my inner tunic on a bias, all in one piece, so it would be easier to work with around the neckline. Now it's bunching up and impossible to work with. My question is, should I have cut it on a bias or not, and in one piece or two? Help!! I am so frustrated!  |
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Sept 26, 2002 21:04:42 GMT -5
Xana, I generally cut that part on the Bias, so that is right, and I do it in the longest pcs. I can get. Did you try pressing it? If it still is bunching try basting it first w/ BIG hand stiches, or pin like mad, I prefer basting.
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Post by Xana on Sept 27, 2002 13:44:09 GMT -5
I pinned and it's bunching already. Should I keep going and see if the basting makes it better? No, I didn't press it. Should I try that?
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Sept 28, 2002 2:38:25 GMT -5
I would try pressing it, then try to pin. what is the fabric? When you press it, fold the turn over and press it, then, press the turn over for the inside, the edges should face each other, then fold it down the center, with the two folded edges inside, press,(try starting at the CENTER BACK and working away from it to the left and right) then try pinning the pressed crease to the stitchline on the tunic inside, then try stitching it to the stich line on the crease of the fold, all the way around the front opening (leave an inch and a half unstitched at the start and finish plus at least your seam allowance, if you are doing it all by machine) Fold the fabric on the center crease, and starting from center back, work left & right toward the hem, pin or baste as you go, sometimes helps if you press as you go at this stage, if it's lying flat, start stitching from the center back toward the hem, when you get to that loose end, fold the seam allowance inside the strip and press, then stitch the tunic edge inside the strip stitch across the bottom of the strip. Go back ti center back and repeat in opposite direction. Let me know, or give me a call at work 2morrow btwn 12:30 & 5:00.
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Post by Xana on Sept 28, 2002 14:01:55 GMT -5
Thanks, Nova. Could this be the problem?: First I sewed one side to the back and now I am trying to pin on the front side. Was that a mistake?  Should all the pinning and basting be done FIRST on BOTH sides, and then sewn? |
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Sept 29, 2002 0:22:20 GMT -5
That way will work also, probably best. I do it differntly than I used to, because I use an overlock with 2 needles, (serger) and it takes care of the edge work, there are several ways to do most processes, sometimes a garment will go well doing it a certain way, another time the same style will need a differnt technique to get the same thing done.
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Post by Schph Gochi on Sept 29, 2002 7:45:22 GMT -5
Ok Nova....
Is there a book on sewing that you would recommend?
Even one that may be out of print.....I usually can get quite a bit out of a book, but the ones that I looked at recently were kinda lame....
and once again...
thank you for all the advice on fabric...the stuff that I got on line is great...the linen and cotton blend is so gorgeous and I would have never known it existed without your help!
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Oct 3, 2002 22:11:28 GMT -5
I was looking at Sewing for
Dummies & Idiots Guide They both looked fairly practical. I might even buy them myself. A lot of my techniques are based in costume & not clothing and are different at times. But I pick up info from most books on the subject.
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Post by Xana on Oct 3, 2002 22:18:46 GMT -5
Yeah, yeah! Sewing for Dummies and Idiots, that's what we need! lol!
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Post by Xana on Oct 3, 2002 22:19:39 GMT -5
No, really, I mean it. |
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Oct 5, 2002 0:51:02 GMT -5
No, REALLY, I meant the books for real, I was looking thru sewing instruction books at B&N and they were the only ones I was tempted to buy for my own library. The instructions and illustrations were clearer, and more direct and logical, and they were both under $20 if I remember correctly.
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Post by Schph Gochi on Oct 5, 2002 6:50:26 GMT -5
I had both of those books in my hand on my last outing....wondered what a real sewer would think of them......
now I know!
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Post by Xana on Oct 5, 2002 10:50:29 GMT -5
Yeah, I know you were serious! lol! They have dummies and idiots books on every subject.;D
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Oct 6, 2002 1:30:39 GMT -5
I'm waiting for the Dummie's or Idiot's Book on Being a Jedi. I've seen them on Catholic, Jewish & Moslem. Xana, How's the neck binding going?
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Post by Xana on Oct 6, 2002 10:33:50 GMT -5
It's not. I haven't picked it up again in a while. The material is being bad. I will have some extra time today to work on it. Let you know how it goes.
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Should all the pinning and basting be done FIRST on BOTH sides, and then sewn?
