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Jen O replied to the discussion 'Need Help with the Lining of a Blouse' in the group Everything Sewing!
Sometimes sheer ready-to-wear blouses have a cami sewn in, rather than a full lining.
Maybe a simple cami pattern could be sewn in something soft like crepe or jersey. Then just tack the shoulder straps to the inside of the shoulder…
Karen Orsua replied to the discussion 'Need Help with the Lining of a Blouse' in the group Everything Sewing!
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I will give it a try and let you know how it turns out. Karen
Londa Rohlfing replied to the discussion 'Need Help with the Lining of a Blouse' in the group Everything Sewing!
I would use the same fabric, but cut it from a pattern you make with what you get when you've folded out all the pleats. Should work fine.
Need Help with the Lining of a Blouse
Hi, I bought some Vera Wang silk from Fabric.com, that I am now making into a sleeveless blouse with front pleats and tucks, Butterick B5354. The material is much more sheer than I remember and I was thinking about lining it but dont know how to do that with the pleats and tucks. Any ideas? Also since the material is so sheer can I use the same material for the lining? It sure wouldn't be any thicker than a lining fabric.Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated, KarenSee More
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Karen Orsua commented on the group 'Baby Lock Users'
Judy thank you for the tip. I had been working with fleece before this piece so I changed the needle and gave the machine a wipe around the bobbin case. I will take it all apart and clean thoroughly and let you know the outcome. Thanks to you all…
Karen Orsua commented on the group 'Baby Lock Users'
Thank you, I did put a new needle in but will check to see if I have a single hole throat plate and give that a try. Karen
Karen Orsua commented on the group 'Baby Lock Users'
I have a Baby Lock Decorators Choice. I am working on some PJs in a stretch knit fabric and the material does not feed as it should. I have to stop and remove the material from down inside the machine. I have loosened the top tension which helped…
I am working on a pair of pjs for myself but am battling the stretch knit fabric.
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Karen Orsua commented on Susan's video
Great video. I love garment sewing but sleeves are the tell-tale sign that it is "homemade" I am going to practice this method.
Cheryl Keith replied to the discussion 'Suggestions for pattern layout?' in the group Everything Sewing!
I believe the substantive difference between a layout that is "with nap" and one that is "without nap" is very simple. Fabrics "with nap" look different when viewed from opposite ends of the length of yardage.…
Bridget Snitchler replied to the discussion 'Suggestions for pattern layout?' in the group Everything Sewing!
Did you get an answer from Simplicity?....just wondering......
Karen Orsua replied to the discussion 'Suggestions for pattern layout?' in the group Everything Sewing!
Thank you, I have a call into Simplicity now. I am from the same "old school" and have just started sewing again after many years.
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- About Me:
- I used to sew several years ago and now that I am retired (read unemployed) I decided to start again.
- What type of sewing do you enjoy?
- garment, home decor
- What type(s) of sewing machine(s) do you have?
- Baby Lock Decorators Choice
- What brands of patterns have you tried?
- Simplicity and Kwik Sew
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