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Post by Laan Kro on Apr 14, 2004 8:30:15 GMT -5
I've seen stitchwitchery in stores, but I've never tried it. I'll have to keep it in mind. On a related note, I've used the iron-on interfacing on both my outer robe and the tabbards/obi on my tunic, and it really helps.
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Post by Jauhzmynn Enz on Apr 14, 2004 16:06:16 GMT -5
Humm does the interfacing wrinkle up and stay that way?
I was thinking of using it for my tabbords and the front of my obi. I've a small torso and the obis tend to curl up around my belt. My Tabbords sides then to curlaround my shoulder. If it's hot out, the heat will actually wrinkle them under the overrobe. Any solutions for that?
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Apr 14, 2004 22:48:14 GMT -5
A heavy weight non-woven interfacing should help, either iron on or not, try using a double layer of it. I've occasionally used laminated foam or neo-prene as well, but they are hard to find & hotter than most other solutions. Sometimes a couple rows of top-stiching helps stabilise the interfacing as well as helps to control the curling.
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Post by Schph Gochi on Apr 15, 2004 5:19:54 GMT -5
I used a medium weight iron on interfacing on my tabbards....it seemed to work really well....
I used that same stuff on my oringal sash too.....it made the sash almost too stiff....so I made another sash without....
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Post by Laan Kro on Apr 15, 2004 7:49:00 GMT -5
On the tabbords: I cut my fabric and folded it in half lengthwise and ironed it, just so I could see where the edge would be once the tabbord was folded and sewn together. I then applied the interfacing along what would be the "bottom" layer of the tabbord (the part that rests against the chest) on the inside. I don't know if this makes any sense without an illustration. I just followed the basic tabbord instructions, but put one layer of interfacing inside. The obi is what worked out great: I applied interfacing to the layer of fabric against my stomach, again on the indside. Then I cut the top layer a couple of inches wider than the actual width I was wanting for the obi. I ran thread through that layer by hand and pulled it so that the top layer was gathered, then I pinned it and sewed it (by machine) around the edges to the layer with the interfacing. I then ironed the wrinkles in and locked them in with some discrete machine stitching so it would all be permanent.
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Post by Jauhzmynn Enz on Apr 16, 2004 0:44:15 GMT -5
Thanks for the tip Nova.
Shcph I was a bit conmcerned about it being TOO stiff too. that's why I didn't use any interfacing. I used raw silk fabic doubled over then doubled again.(four layers ) Sewen and bingo, An obi. It doesn't curl as badly as the 2 layer and it wrinkles where it should. I don't know what it's called, but my obi's fabric stretches longways. I found if I make them to stretch that way, it can accomidaite breathing easier if it didn't. I don't want a corset. Outch. :-)
My Tabbords are 2 layers so maybe I'll try my next set with four and see how that looks.
Lann, you made excellant sense. I can 'see' what you're descibing just fine. :-)
Thanks all for tips and all. I'll try each and see which works and go with it.
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Post by Laan Kro on Apr 16, 2004 7:34:27 GMT -5
Jauhzmynn, I'm glad you could picture it. I know that was a bit confusing. I was just trying to explain how I've used interfacing in the past.
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