tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post5657537107190901469..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Boxer Ballyhoo - Sunday editionPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-61270740312515283892012-11-19T15:24:07.689-05:002012-11-19T15:24:07.689-05:00Bill is 100% correct, as usual. This is where I ...Bill is 100% correct, as usual. This is where I am spatially challenged too!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-17559133399065537082012-11-19T14:47:10.836-05:002012-11-19T14:47:10.836-05:00you place the strips at right angles to each other...you place the strips at right angles to each other, then stitch on the straight of the fabric...a 45 degree line. When you open it out, it's straight.Bill Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-37606899427326377302012-11-19T10:46:29.571-05:002012-11-19T10:46:29.571-05:00I've had the same problem: in short, if the pi...I've had the same problem: in short, if the pieces are lined up perfect, one on top of another, you must stitch them together diagonally. I think. ;)Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-82901035474371419412012-11-19T10:32:55.851-05:002012-11-19T10:32:55.851-05:00I'm so glad you are making these. I started a...I'm so glad you are making these. I started a pair for my husband right after the sew along, but the elastic gave me problems. I'm glad to know that I'm not the only one that has problems with stretch recovery. I tried about 3 types of elastic and none were completely satisfactory. (I think I tried the zigzag someone suggested and it was better, but not perfect.) I will have to try the type you bought. Dispite that, my husband likes the boxers and wants me to make another pair. You are helping me to get to it.<br />Great job on some nice undies. VictoriaRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-1287327451048541292012-11-19T08:21:48.117-05:002012-11-19T08:21:48.117-05:00Gingham + bias = LOVE!
Your shorts are looking GRE...Gingham + bias = LOVE!<br />Your shorts are looking GREAT!Kylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06074339341919661384noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-60713645746307907802012-11-19T07:22:07.452-05:002012-11-19T07:22:07.452-05:00Love that bias trim! It transforms the look of the...Love that bias trim! It transforms the look of the boxers and makes them something special.<br /><br />As an aside, how long do your individual strips tend to be for bias? I have the little folding implement, but have yet to use it because I can never get my head around the way the strips are supposed to connect (maybe it's easier when the strips aren't yet folded but trying to connect pre-existing bias, I always get it wrong, I am so spatially clueless!).Nathaliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570545194570856281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-22656942521432163662012-11-19T03:12:09.191-05:002012-11-19T03:12:09.191-05:00Sewing zig-zag stitches on the elasticized waistba...Sewing zig-zag stitches on the elasticized waistband will make the elastic spring back to shape. Trust me. <br /><br />The straight stitches that you see on your older used shorts's waistband are actually chain stitches. Chain stitches are used for areas of a garment that need to stretch. <br /><br />The thread used for these chain stitches may very well be fine elastic thread.<br /><br />But I seriously recommend sewing zig-zag stitches on your short's waistband because it may be quicker for you to do it this way. I hope this helps! :)Sergehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05423854116494784014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-92221297840081747582012-11-19T02:27:45.707-05:002012-11-19T02:27:45.707-05:00Peter, you're doing a beautiful job on those!
...Peter, you're doing a beautiful job on those!<br />...have you tried making several at the same time, production style...I'll bet you can make three pair in almost the same amount of time it takes to make one...Bill Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-46599663782132488882012-11-18T20:33:57.378-05:002012-11-18T20:33:57.378-05:00There is something about gingham bias binding that...There is something about gingham bias binding that makes my heart sing. Perhaps it makes me think of a more innocent time in my childhood. I don't know but it always makes me happy.Carolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11274649006496918800noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-10972674300883447892012-11-18T20:25:20.938-05:002012-11-18T20:25:20.938-05:00Just lovely, so much caring detail!!!!!!! I still ...Just lovely, so much caring detail!!!!!!! I still have bronchitis (sigh), but wore my silky tap pants a few days ago, and Hubster washed my pengnoir, as dust gathered on it in the closet (LOL). I love your bias trim, so well done. I have not sew for a bit, but noticed an unfinished linen-like shift that I had been working on, resting on my machine cabinet. It has bias "facing", vintage from a package, navy, with white polka dots. One more sewing cats now, more encouragement for me. He loves to sit in the teak sewing unit, and his Persian fur is as soft as my finest.... Cathie, in Quebec.Cathienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-64675769051188168322012-11-18T20:05:47.831-05:002012-11-18T20:05:47.831-05:00You've added a lot of extra fancy details. The...You've added a lot of extra fancy details. They'll be awesome, but that's what added the time. The good news is that the more often you make these the quicker they'll go. And even though the trim on these is pretty much just for your eyes, they'll make your heart sing every time you put them on. BrigittaVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10465029942438386364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-64606600825521622222012-11-18T18:51:31.452-05:002012-11-18T18:51:31.452-05:00It may take a long time but you'll be wearing ...It may take a long time but you'll be wearing them for a longer time after. Definitely a good time investment, and there's nothing quite like a favorite pair of undies. Love the check trim!<br /><br />Happy (early) Turkey Day to you, Michael and the pups!Debbie Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03601675304884019607noreply@blogger.com