tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post632294209066876512..comments2024-03-26T12:11:30.348-05:00Comments on Amanda's Adventures in Sewing: New Butterick patterns!Amanda S.http://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-36362932497087302982008-10-29T14:38:00.000-05:002008-10-29T14:38:00.000-05:00I love some of the new patterns out!I love some of the new patterns out!Adriennehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12818182968849661620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-59118186116252853112008-10-26T21:44:00.000-05:002008-10-26T21:44:00.000-05:00maybe you should do a post describing how to do th...maybe you should do a post describing how to do the technique so others can take advantage of your instructions too. in fact, i'm voting now that you do a weekly tip or tutorial. :) :) :)<BR/><BR/>question - do you cut extra fabric to have room for the french seams?<BR/><BR/>i think it might fray.. i went ahead and zigzagged 2 areas before i came back to read this. i'll check back for more ideas fro you - or just email me. thanks!heidi johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03158284167747831121noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-82947406607569955472008-10-26T09:28:00.000-05:002008-10-26T09:28:00.000-05:00Wow, Heidi, you go girl!!! I NEVER know the names ...Wow, Heidi, you go girl!!! I NEVER know the names of fabrics, either, unless it's denim, wool, jersey, easy stuff. Does this stretch crushed velvety-type fabric fray or ravel? If not, don't worry about finishing the edges. A zig-zag on the edges of a stretchy fabric is going to be messy and bulky. You could do french seams for a neat finish. If your fabric frays at the edges, email me and I will describe the technique to you. It's pretty easy. Your mockup is called making a muslin, which is a very good habit to get into. I should do that more then I do. I'm so proud of you and can't wait to see your finished result! One of the greatest rewards of making your own clothes is getting something that fits really well.Amanda S.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05591040347020137293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3357280502639180937.post-27506778256253065282008-10-26T08:51:00.000-05:002008-10-26T08:51:00.000-05:00you've inspired me so much (that and finding it to...you've inspired me so much (that and finding it tough to find just the right fit for my shape) that i've finally finished the mock-up of an easy top pattern last night. it was one that could be either a dress or a shorter top and i cut the lengthe to somewhere between the two. i've got the pieces cut out and started for the official version. i definitely learned from the mockup so i'm glad i did it first on some cheap stuff. :) now, i most definitely will NOT show you the insides of my work :) but i'll try to post it when it's finished - of course, with YOU in mind. :)<BR/><BR/>by the way - i made it out of a stretch crushed velvety-type fabric (see, i'm so bad i don't even know the names of the fabrics - clueless!) ;) any tips on making the seams look nice inside? should i zigzag them since i clearly don't have a serger? your advice/tips... welcomed.heidi johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03158284167747831121noreply@blogger.com