[h-cost] Modern sewing challenge - suggestions?
Greetings, I'm not able for much sewing these days but I'm attempting adult-sized footie-pajamas. The problem I haven't solved yet is, what to make the bottom of the feet out of. My original thought was suede but I've never sewn with leather or suede so I have no idea how it washes (I have a sneaking suspicion not well...)... So can anyone suggest something that has some traction, is nicely flexible, washable, and can be sewn onto a couple of layers of cotton flannel? I need something warm cuddly, since our post-war house was built with curious ideas about insulation (i.e. not much) which isn't great in Minnesota winters. ;-) So, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Danielle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Modern sewing challenge - suggestions?
You should be able to find non-slip fabric--I believe Dritz sells a square in a package. You would probably want two layers--flannel inside, and the non-slip fabric outside. There is also a brand called Jiffy Grip. Here is one link to the Dritz product. There are others. http://www.craft-e-corner.com/p-43138-anti-skid-gripper-fabric-11x24-white.aspx?utm_source=froogleutm_medium=shoppingutm_campaign=productscagpspn=plagclid=CMviwo-ol7QCFUid4AodfWMAGA Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Danielle Nunn-Weinberg gilshal...@comcast.net To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, Dec 13, 2012 4:37 am Subject: [h-cost] Modern sewing challenge - suggestions? Greetings, I'm not able for much sewing these days but I'm attempting adult-sized footie-pajamas. The problem I haven't solved yet is, what to make the bottom of the feet out of. My original thought was suede but I've never sewn with leather or suede so I have no idea how it washes (I have a sneaking suspicion not well...)... So can anyone suggest something that has some traction, is nicely flexible, washable, and can be sewn onto a couple of layers of cotton flannel? I need something warm cuddly, since our post-war house was built with curious ideas about insulation (i.e. not much) which isn't great in Minnesota winters. ;-) So, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Danielle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Modern sewing challenge - suggestions?
Hi, how about this rubber-stuff you can paint on knit-and-felt-shoes? It doesn´t give extra warmth, though, but it gives good traction. Hanna At 10:36 13.12.2012, you wrote: Greetings, I'm not able for much sewing these days but I'm attempting adult-sized footie-pajamas. The problem I haven't solved yet is, what to make the bottom of the feet out of. My original thought was suede but I've never sewn with leather or suede so I have no idea how it washes (I have a sneaking suspicion not well...)... So can anyone suggest something that has some traction, is nicely flexible, washable, and can be sewn onto a couple of layers of cotton flannel? I need something warm cuddly, since our post-war house was built with curious ideas about insulation (i.e. not much) which isn't great in Minnesota winters. ;-) So, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Danielle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] A hoopskirt for your entertainment
I have one of those! Found it at a flea market in NC. A traveling hoop...tho' not very graceful. It expands a bit larger than the pic on ebay. -Original Message- From: Laura Rubin rubin.lau...@gmail.com To: h-costume h-costume@mail.indra.com Sent: Wed, Dec 12, 2012 3:12 pm Subject: [h-cost] A hoopskirt for your entertainment http://www.ebay.com/itm/Antique-Hoop-Skirt-/230894469819 This was posted recently in a group I'm in by someone who's pretty convinced that it's period. Plastic through and through but still entertaining! I love the collapsing struts and the hatbox you can store it in. -Laura ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Modern sewing challenge - suggestions?
I think the pattern I used (many years ago) called for terrycloth soles. Which sounds kind of slippery. I remember the store-bought jammies having sort of a dotted swiss, only it was rubber dots on a sturdy fabric. Ultimately I used a firm cotton for the whole thing, with the same fabric for the soles. I quilted together a few layers, can't remember what I used for batting. But I figured that, if it wore out, I could replace the bottoms of the feet easily enough. The first set I made were flannel, and they fell apart fairly quickly. Footie pajamas get a lot more strain than most flannel clothing. Anyway, maybe you can find a non-skid fabric online. I do also like the idea of using a rubberized fabric paint, as was suggested already. -Carol Greetings, I'm not able for much sewing these days but I'm attempting adult-sized footie-pajamas. The problem I haven't solved yet is, what to make the bottom of the feet out of. My original thought was suede but I've never sewn with leather or suede so I have no idea how it washes (I have a sneaking suspicion not well...)... So can anyone suggest something that has some traction, is nicely flexible, washable, and can be sewn onto a couple of layers of cotton flannel? I need something warm cuddly, since our post-war house was built with curious ideas about insulation (i.e. not much) which isn't great in Minnesota winters. ;-) So, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Danielle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Modern sewing challenge - suggestions?
I wash my sons fleece slippers with suede bottoms and they wash just fine. In dryer on low, though. If you don't want the suede, go with material with fabric paint--like little kids' no-slip socks. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Danielle Nunn-Weinberg Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2012 1:36 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Modern sewing challenge - suggestions? Greetings, I'm not able for much sewing these days but I'm attempting adult-sized footie-pajamas. The problem I haven't solved yet is, what to make the bottom of the feet out of. My original thought was suede but I've never sewn with leather or suede so I have no idea how it washes (I have a sneaking suspicion not well...)... So can anyone suggest something that has some traction, is nicely flexible, washable, and can be sewn onto a couple of layers of cotton flannel? I need something warm cuddly, since our post-war house was built with curious ideas about insulation (i.e. not much) which isn't great in Minnesota winters. ;-) So, any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Cheers, Danielle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
