tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post7983326109183757425..comments2023-10-20T08:27:40.314-04:00Comments on male pattern boldness: Sewing With Double GauzePeter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68255164278712728612018-08-04T15:19:16.363-04:002018-08-04T15:19:16.363-04:00I sure wish I'd read this before I made a shir...I sure wish I'd read this before I made a shirt from double-gauze just a few months ago. That starch would have curbed some of cursing. I'd sworn off working with it in the future, but armed with your advice I am ready to try it again. Thanks.myfirstchoicewastakenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13690545852874756905noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-12101644079368786792018-08-02T21:34:13.851-04:002018-08-02T21:34:13.851-04:00I have sewn crinkled single gauze only, so no sepa...I have sewn crinkled single gauze only, so no separation problem. I hand washed, towel blotted, and line dried. The problem with crinkle cotton single gauze is that the crinkles are irregular and very tiny. Have not figured out how to prevent the presser foot from pushing them out of place, even when sewing vertical seams. Not really noticeable, but...Annushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706167121825931925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-27926105362571236052018-08-02T20:20:57.760-04:002018-08-02T20:20:57.760-04:00That hasn't been my experience. Maybe it depe...That hasn't been my experience. Maybe it depends on the individual fabric.Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-47478790131720820932018-08-02T19:01:40.046-04:002018-08-02T19:01:40.046-04:00Double gauze doesn’t iron nicely upon completion.Double gauze doesn’t iron nicely upon completion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-20663167948220793522018-08-02T17:35:14.515-04:002018-08-02T17:35:14.515-04:00When I hand washed my shirt I rolled it in towels ...When I hand washed my shirt I rolled it in towels and gently squeezed out as much water as I could. I didn’t want the weight of the water to stretch or otherwise stress the fabric. Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-37652032723350597502018-08-02T14:28:53.959-04:002018-08-02T14:28:53.959-04:00I made a summer robe last year with a U.S. brand o...I made a summer robe last year with a U.S. brand of cotton double gauze and found it very ravelly and shifty. This year, I made a tunic and a princess seamed blouse (complete with button holes) with Nani Iro Japanese cotton gauze. Night and day difference. The Japanese fabric was a joy to sew and hardly ravelled or shifted; even used a size 80 Universal needle. The only thing was that one of them is a gorgeous bold blue so I hung it to dry after going through the wash. The next time I wore it, it was too big on me! After that, I put it in the dryer (comes out with hardly any wrinkles) and it fits properly again. So no hanging up to preserve the bright color. All the garments are super soft and comfy.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03009998238182749864noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-68897314202903614902018-08-02T12:02:21.760-04:002018-08-02T12:02:21.760-04:00Once again, BEAUTIFUL work, Peter! Just beautiful!...Once again, BEAUTIFUL work, Peter! Just beautiful!<br />--ErikAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-65137477589880946022018-08-02T12:00:51.739-04:002018-08-02T12:00:51.739-04:00And a lime!!
--ErikAnd a lime!!<br />--ErikAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-14857627817931824272018-08-01T18:13:35.218-04:002018-08-01T18:13:35.218-04:00Vodka! Then add tonic. Vodka! Then add tonic. Annushkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706167121825931925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-24553111804074912422018-08-01T17:25:38.567-04:002018-08-01T17:25:38.567-04:00I have at least one project in a gauze planned. Bu...I have at least one project in a gauze planned. But it is a more crinkly gauze. I don't think that ironing with starch is going to solve any problems. That is a beautiful shirt and was just made for white collar and cuffs. janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637808893882629744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-87833568300145695262018-08-01T14:43:21.001-04:002018-08-01T14:43:21.001-04:00When I went to look up the MSDS on Terial Magic, I...When I went to look up the MSDS on Terial Magic, I came across another option...Vodka...with or without adding starch or cornstarch<br />Here's one http://www.right-sides-together.com/make-your-own-starch-spray/Pal Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351852176856078364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9794369113124182112018-08-01T12:52:07.179-04:002018-08-01T12:52:07.179-04:00Thanks so much -- I think I'm going to give Te...Thanks so much -- I think I'm going to give Terial a try!Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26394394281484369422018-08-01T11:39:50.601-04:002018-08-01T11:39:50.601-04:00That's a really good looking shirt and it will...That's a really good looking shirt and it will be so beautiful to wear. I love the way cotton double gauze feels on the body. Utterly comfortable.Vancouver Barbarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11003537173366037602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-62645903131858188302018-08-01T11:27:23.396-04:002018-08-01T11:27:23.396-04:00I just finished a double gauze shirt with a front ...I just finished a double gauze shirt with a front placket that laces up. I really didn't have a single moment of trouble and did nothing to the fabric differently than I would see cotton voile. No starch, no stablizer, nothing. I am guessing it depends on the exact fabric you are using.Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651748625848813891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-6363168249979147102018-08-01T11:03:31.945-04:002018-08-01T11:03:31.945-04:00Hi Peter. Nicely done! A mandarin collar in that ...Hi Peter. Nicely done! A mandarin collar in that same white would have also worked well with that fabric but for a different vibe.Hoboken Jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10619651864286891005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-27337812088948596652018-08-01T09:21:25.632-04:002018-08-01T09:21:25.632-04:00Those seams were named in honor of Princess Alexan...Those seams were named in honor of Princess Alexandra, wife of Edward VII. She was very curvy; her dressmaker resorted to those seams to fit her.<br /><br />So, "princess" seams no matter what gender wears them.LinBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18201009126846898608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-8126174093677979272018-08-01T09:10:23.566-04:002018-08-01T09:10:23.566-04:00As soon as my sewing room organizational push is c...As soon as my sewing room organizational push is completed, I plan to make a recent pattern for my niece. I purchased a double gauze chambray-colored fabric and will use a recent pattern (Vogue 9305) and a spray I read about in a recent blog (I no longer remember where). I bought the spray to use on the edge of a chiffon skirt in my plans, but it seems to be the perfect solution and alternative to starch on all kinds of creative projects. The name of it is Terial Magic Fabric Stabilizer, and it can be purchased in gallon jugs as well as smaller spray bottles. I bought mine recently on amazon.com, but is available on Ebay, as well. It gets rave reviews to stabilize fabric for quilting, machine embroidery, and even Cricut enthusiasts sing its praises. Keep it in mind should you ever find another need to stabilize your fabric. You still do beautiful work!greytonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16011928850908138108noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88456674928264943682018-08-01T06:49:03.080-04:002018-08-01T06:49:03.080-04:00Maybe it’s time for a new one. Maybe it’s time for a new one. Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-53781384895364753992018-08-01T03:48:12.646-04:002018-08-01T03:48:12.646-04:00Such beautiful work! Hope to see a sew-along some ...Such beautiful work! Hope to see a sew-along some day! Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14625862236301365474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-30433707940016792672018-08-01T00:10:03.480-04:002018-08-01T00:10:03.480-04:00If I was going to worry, I’d probably worry more a...If I was going to worry, I’d probably worry more about silverfish than moth larvae. Silverfish love cellulose fabrics anyway, and starch on top of it? It’s just adding a layer of gravy! The moth larvae might be attracted to the starch, but not the cotton. <br />All of which is a moot point because washing will remove the starch, and frequent usage/cleaning will discourage any bugs... they don’t like to be disturbed!<br />I’ve not used this type of fabric before, and I think I’d be a little leery based on your description one others comments. Do you find the nature of the double gauze is really worth the sewing hassle?Kathleen C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09985361663328017340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-24720503449849509902018-07-31T21:50:26.763-04:002018-07-31T21:50:26.763-04:00What did I make? A wadder! I tried to make a tunic...What did I make? A wadder! I tried to make a tunic dress, and with the aid of spray starch, it seemed boardlike. I tried to make summer pants, along the lines of pajama pants, and the fabric clung to my legs like wrinkly leggings. Never ever again, even though it IS cotton.Temporary Mousehttp://tinyseamster.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-14019745822841537382018-07-31T21:40:25.709-04:002018-07-31T21:40:25.709-04:00Wonderful! I made two dresses from double gauze l...Wonderful! I made two dresses from double gauze last summer and another this year. (All three fabrics were from Cloud9 fabrics). I won't say it is the easiest fabric to work with (it sort of reminded me of the annoying properties of rayon and slippery knit put together), but I did like wearing the garments. My main complaint about it is that it is a B if you have to unpick any stitches, and is very prone to runs as a result. I also found that it couldn't take any seam strain and would pull at the stitches (my dresses last year both featured double rows of bust tucks that are not at all tight, but I guess just my summer moving around was too much for them). I had to reinforce the stitching a couple times and realized neither dress was wearable this year. (I turned one into a top, but it looks a bit worse for wear anyway).<br /><br />One of these days I'd love to join you for MPB day--hope you have decent weather!Julianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09134771358325901297noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9606778563919600682018-07-31T20:25:34.957-04:002018-07-31T20:25:34.957-04:00I’ve wondered about that myself! 😉I’ve wondered about that myself! 😉Peter Lappinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-34127550721536801762018-07-31T20:17:50.590-04:002018-07-31T20:17:50.590-04:00Starch does attract bugsand not because of the sme...Starch does attract bugsand not because of the smell -- it's edible.<br /><br />https://www.craftsy.com/quilting/article/to-starch-or-not-to-starch/Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13651748625848813891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-59212078223473505462018-07-31T20:13:03.751-04:002018-07-31T20:13:03.751-04:00I haven't heard of commercial spray starch att...I haven't heard of commercial spray starch attracting bugs ...I just don't know.<br />However, in the past, I have mixed up cornstarch and water and spritzed it onto fabric to stiffen it and I was warned to wash that out....<br /><br />If it's a men's shirt is it still princess seams or is it prince seams?Pal Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18351852176856078364noreply@blogger.com