One suggestion for sewing silk velvet or other slick fabrics. Starch it. Spray
starch can be misted away or left in for a long while. I found that when I sew
slick fabrics that move alot is to tape the edges about 1/4 inch in from the
edge. Scotch tape or masking tape. There is also the water soluable fabrics
used for quilting or other sewing. If necessary.... stick freezer paper to it
and sew. (Iron the waxy side to the back of the fabric with a light heat iron.)
Remove the paper later when all the stitching is done. The fabric is sometimes
hard to manouver around corners but it does make it keep it's shape, no warping
or stretching out of size limitations. No need to fudge that seam matching
stuff with it.
I made a ballerina tutu with satin. That's the only way to deal with that
ravelly stuff... the hit the edges with seam sealer or fray check.Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 1
Jul 2008 21:54:06 -0400> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Spanish gown> > > This is my
pattern:> > That's an interesting shape to say the least!> > >
http://www.australiancostumersguild.org.au/index.php?ind=news&op=news_show_single&ide=13>
> Beautiful!> > > the bottom half of the sleeve is angled> > inwards from
wrist to tip (So I think that pattern would wind up> > looking a bit like a
kite if opened up).> > More like a bat, actually :-) I'll send pics when I can.
The Alcega pattern > really is cool. I couldn't figure it out until I traced it
on some scrap > paper and cut out the shapes. Then it suddenly all made sense
:-)> > Thanks for the patterns. I love seeing your work!> > Audrey > >
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