tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post219021388277548171..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Silk Charmeuse Dress ProgressPeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-37908843073188031232013-05-18T13:52:58.016-04:002013-05-18T13:52:58.016-04:00I learned to sew on a Bernina 930 and still sew on...I learned to sew on a Bernina 930 and still sew on it when I visit my mom. It is a dream! Your dress is coming along swimmingly--all your painstaking silk work will pay off.The Slapdash Sewisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11668474749166329852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-78617770895918373892013-05-18T12:43:55.791-04:002013-05-18T12:43:55.791-04:00Ooooh, Peter that fabric is even more lovely when ...Ooooh, Peter that fabric is even more lovely when cut & sewn. It positively glows!<br /><br />I'm very curious to hear more about your experience with silks on this Bernina vs your Kenmore (I have Kenmore 158.17030 & 158.1941 and I'm considering another machine for fine fabrics). wingamajighttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01130319805109029429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-52919762418615386592013-05-18T12:35:17.436-04:002013-05-18T12:35:17.436-04:00Always a rotary cutter.Always a rotary cutter.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26158147849420887272013-05-18T11:41:42.775-04:002013-05-18T11:41:42.775-04:00Did you cut thefabric withyour rotary cutter or sh...Did you cut thefabric withyour rotary cutter or shears?Russell1947https://www.blogger.com/profile/14985465806923185400noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-70873742689605688272013-05-18T08:02:00.344-04:002013-05-18T08:02:00.344-04:00Meant to copy in the links: http://www.threadsmaga...Meant to copy in the links: http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/30097/a-trick-for-working-with-raw-silk/page/all<br />and <br />http://lladybird.wordpress.com/2013/03/14/my-trip-to-nyc/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68962144309339240792013-05-18T07:56:20.105-04:002013-05-18T07:56:20.105-04:00I've just come back to the UK after a whole we...I've just come back to the UK after a whole week in the Garment District, and haven't been able to sleep for weeks for all the excitement. Can't believe my luck - I bought my first ever silk in Mood and am learning so much from all your hard work in these posts, thank you! Your fabric and knowledge blows my mind.<br />I came across Kenneth King's article "A Trick for Working with Raw Silk" on Threads and would think that technique can be used on other slippery fabrics to stop it from ravelling to death. I also see that the jacket he's making in that post is the one he wore when Lladybird Lauren was in NYC and Chelsea Flea Market with you blogged on 14 March (did my status just move from lurker to stalker?).<br />Petra (bornonthebias)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-30279064356041603812013-05-18T00:06:38.714-04:002013-05-18T00:06:38.714-04:00Cut a tiny piece of it and BURN it (hold it with t...Cut a tiny piece of it and BURN it (hold it with tweezers in a match flame) If it smells like burning HAIR it's silk. if it melts up into a hard bead and stinks like burning plastic it's synthetic (probably polyester)Sufiyanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75847074937611454442013-05-17T22:44:23.952-04:002013-05-17T22:44:23.952-04:00Good note to the eBay sender.
I thought that it w...Good note to the eBay sender.<br /><br />I thought that it was dresses sewn on the bias that needed to be hung for a couple of days and that it was done after the dress was completely constructed except for hemming. If you hemmed before hanging the dress it wouldn't be even. But I'm no expert.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-4845164215255683312013-05-17T20:50:31.001-04:002013-05-17T20:50:31.001-04:00OK, ...I'm over 70, and I'm afraid my wrin...OK, ...I'm over 70, and I'm afraid my wrinkles are here to stay, too....Bill Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-49697363795595602742013-05-17T19:34:30.293-04:002013-05-17T19:34:30.293-04:00Just finished reading your blog from the beginning...Just finished reading your blog from the beginning and I've learned so much, but this is the first time I've had to wait for an update. I'm excited to see how it turns out. :)Hazel_Myopehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06037557900927612544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-90529681380336384172013-05-17T19:31:26.675-04:002013-05-17T19:31:26.675-04:00Lovely fabric. The 930 I have on loan to a relati...Lovely fabric. The 930 I have on loan to a relative is using it for that purpose, sewing fine fabrics. My Brother that I have, which I love for my projects eats up any fine fabrics.<br />It just can't handle it. My relative is making chiffon dresses and she says it sews beautifully.<br />She has a Singer that she uses, but for her the Bernina is better for the type of work she is doing at the moment. I love your fabric choice, and you are so brave to take on new fabrics.Josettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17470039217443534947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-14710036380812345382013-05-17T19:26:12.031-04:002013-05-17T19:26:12.031-04:00I did, but those seventy-year-old folds are there ...I did, but those seventy-year-old folds are there to stay!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-25899250972778203062013-05-17T19:24:55.404-04:002013-05-17T19:24:55.404-04:00Peter,
Why have you not ironed your pattern pieces...Peter,<br />Why have you not ironed your pattern pieces?Bill Jnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-84241488077210632942013-05-17T19:10:09.871-04:002013-05-17T19:10:09.871-04:00Great progress, and good news that your new machin...Great progress, and good news that your new machine handles the silk well. <br /><br />Your review was really kind given the problems.<br /><br />The dogs are totally adorable. Happy weekend!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15711792521348799922noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-25008596772821436842013-05-17T18:30:03.897-04:002013-05-17T18:30:03.897-04:00Peter, as much as love your progress report on the...Peter, as much as love your progress report on the dress you know where my heart is on this post. Willy & Freddy I miss you!<br /><br />P.S. Don't stay the verticals.Rosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12878435365442893003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-54077782423922465632013-05-17T17:48:33.194-04:002013-05-17T17:48:33.194-04:00NO! LOLNO! LOLPeter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-1418183603700986412013-05-17T17:01:54.783-04:002013-05-17T17:01:54.783-04:00Did you type "Needles to say" deliberate...Did you type "Needles to say" deliberately? Either way, I love it! ;-)Melissahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06259643525929127826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-51931447962501292002013-05-17T16:43:36.818-04:002013-05-17T16:43:36.818-04:00Gorgeous. Don't stay your verticals, they don&...Gorgeous. Don't stay your verticals, they don't need it and you run the risk that the fabric itself will drop more, but the seams won't be able to so end result, baggy swag. Yik.<br />I love the idea of the stretched organza bias - my approach has always been to use it on the straight but that is a much better compromise especially for such an unstable fabric. Never too old to learn a new thing! :)<br />My contribution is to sew every seam, every time, from the outer point of its diagonal to the top. So for the fronts of the surplus, from the wait end to the neckline end. And skirt from hem to waist. Armholes from underarm to shoulder on each side. This stops the act of stitching from stretching out your seam.<br />And I am so thrilled you love your Nini!! I have sewn hundreds of silk frocks and garments on mine and it is a trooper every time!MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-85543880211279539032013-05-17T16:14:36.605-04:002013-05-17T16:14:36.605-04:00I have two yards of fabric, received in a swap, th...I have two yards of fabric, received in a swap, that I think might be silk. I've never had much opportunity to fondle silk so I'm not sure but anyway, I'm a little bit afraid of this lovely piece of fabric. Lynn Shttp://www.lynnspace.com/blog/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-18132891060923156562013-05-17T15:34:55.737-04:002013-05-17T15:34:55.737-04:00Don't expect a reply. I once sold a coverlock ...Don't expect a reply. I once sold a coverlock machine that came without a specific manual which was stated in the listing then the buyer upon discovering it had no manual filed a paypal claim stating it was a reasonable expectation that a machine still in the box never unpacked would come with a manual. OK fine so I found her the pdf download but no she didn't want a print out she wanted a color hard copy and wanted me to pay for her to order a new one. At $50. So yeah I got forced to eat $50 because she wanted something that wasn't part of the auction to begin with so now I view emails like that as openings for "discounts and refunds" <br /><br />I'm a good seller I am truly LOLAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15946831589598315950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-25349531777132586702013-05-17T15:31:29.559-04:002013-05-17T15:31:29.559-04:00I agree! Well said, Peter! And I love how your dr...I agree! Well said, Peter! And I love how your dress is coming. I don't think I would stabilize the vertical seams. Cliohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05552253628640209694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-6485183464284119902013-05-17T15:09:14.902-04:002013-05-17T15:09:14.902-04:00Nice feedback message! The silk dress progress is ...Nice feedback message! The silk dress progress is remarkable, of course, but what a great public service you have provided by sharing a constructive--not sent in haste--message addressing a less-than-ideal situation. As always, it's both a pleasure and an education to read your blog. :-)<br /><br />PamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com