tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post2004527298548818993..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Hemming Your Lady GreyGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43845401643323347352010-10-25T13:23:34.905-04:002010-10-25T13:23:34.905-04:00Gertie, could you post a picture of your front coa...Gertie, could you post a picture of your front coat hem from the outside? I'm having a weird flaring issue and I think it's due to the hair canvas in the front side seams. It would just help me to see what it's ultimately supposed to look like.<br /><br />Thanks!zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25306961277017015542010-10-23T22:22:35.975-04:002010-10-23T22:22:35.975-04:00K.Line, I'm having the same problem and I saw ...K.Line, I'm having the same problem and I saw on the Colette Patterns flickr that other people have too. Sarai suggested tacking the pockets in place. I just looked at mine, and if I pull them up (so they're not drooping), I can tack them to some seam allowances or the hair canvas on the front to get them to stay above the hem.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7023678144233520962010-10-23T17:14:58.476-04:002010-10-23T17:14:58.476-04:00Hi Gertie: Just finished slip stitching the hem an...Hi Gertie: Just finished slip stitching the hem and tried it on for length. The length is great but the pockets are sticking out the bottom a good half an inch!? I followed - the instructions to the T (put the pockets where they were supposed to go) and now I'm confused. Will the lining be able to fix this (something tells me no). Will I have to make the hem half an inch (could be dicey with the weight of it and using the hem tape)? Should I try to make the pockets smaller using my serger (dangerous if I make a wrong move and also bound to make the pockets too shallow)? Any advice would be so appreciated. KK.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55006644200581107592010-10-22T18:02:19.126-04:002010-10-22T18:02:19.126-04:00I had a go at this today but I don't think it&...I had a go at this today but I don't think it's making a difference because my fabric just won't shrink (it's not wool). It's also not very thick so the seam binding is adding bulk. I have pinned it in please and will think of a solution but if you (or anybody else) has suggestions I very much love to hear them :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054640961472954823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91427425885001386492010-10-21T17:44:36.428-04:002010-10-21T17:44:36.428-04:00I just finished my hem and a note for anyone who u...I just finished my hem and a note for anyone who used a thinner coat fabric: don't use any ole ribbon-type thing you have around for the hem - use something super thin or it will create a ridge/bump on the outside just from the thickness. I may re-do mine, even though it's barely visible and it was a lot of stitching.<br /><br />Great video help (again) - thank you!sortandfoldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-49534554978725889652010-10-21T16:31:54.610-04:002010-10-21T16:31:54.610-04:00Another brilliant video, thank you very much!! I n...Another brilliant video, thank you very much!! I never thought of hemming before the lining but actually it does make some sense. I chickened out and decided not to do the more tailored version (just basically following envelope instructions - is it bad I dropped out?) so will probably need to be extra careful not to make stitches show on right side of fabric.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01054640961472954823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62059646376843231422010-10-21T14:33:59.769-04:002010-10-21T14:33:59.769-04:00heh...I am a serious procrastinator, and am only j...heh...I am a serious procrastinator, and am only just now cutting out my muslin. I think it's partially fabric-fear. I have never used anything quite as expensive as the wool and silk, so...terrified of whack-whacking wrongly! but I must begin somewhere :DStephenienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26423661567567853332010-10-21T14:19:11.210-04:002010-10-21T14:19:11.210-04:00This series of tutes has been SO helpful, Gertie! ...This series of tutes has been SO helpful, Gertie! I'm making a completely different coat (finishing up a 2YO UFO) and every single step you've shown has been applicable. Thanks for doing this sew-along!Darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936847220360997738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87951714373370196132010-10-21T12:41:22.791-04:002010-10-21T12:41:22.791-04:00HI,
I am trying to buy a decent beginner sewin...HI, <br /><br /> I am trying to buy a decent beginner sewing machine for about $100 or less and I though maybe you could help. I have no idea where to start! Any help you could provide would be much appreciated.<br /><br /> Many Thanks. ~ AubreyAubreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08614831380750882720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46772149849541849732010-10-21T11:25:06.302-04:002010-10-21T11:25:06.302-04:00Hey guys, do *not* stitch the seam binding through...Hey guys, do *not* stitch the seam binding through all the layers. Isolate the top of the hem (like you did to steam out the excess fabric) and stitch just through the hem layer. Think of it this way: we're going to all this trouble to make the hem undectable - we wouldn't want two rows of stitching on the outside of the coat!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2514317601404268382010-10-21T11:17:30.803-04:002010-10-21T11:17:30.803-04:00Katie and Erika! Me too! Me too! It looks from her...Katie and Erika! Me too! Me too! It looks from her catch stitching photo it's just through the turned up layer... but... but... just want to be sure![patty the snug bug]https://www.blogger.com/profile/17830791771911214780noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4787139510639490192010-10-21T10:20:37.934-04:002010-10-21T10:20:37.934-04:00Gertie, just wanted to let you know how helpful th...Gertie, just wanted to let you know how helpful these posts have been. I haven't joined the sew-along either, but am planning to make a coat in a couple of months, and these tips have been invaluable!Woolly Mammothhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03419501315210739534noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85340914057273078902010-10-21T09:56:21.691-04:002010-10-21T09:56:21.691-04:00Your posts about the lady grey are very inspiring....Your posts about the lady grey are very inspiring. I really enjoy watching the progress of this fantabulous coat! I hope you enjoy every minute in it. You're quite an artist.pat moorenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37295110408729575032010-10-21T09:38:49.772-04:002010-10-21T09:38:49.772-04:00I had the same question Katie!I had the same question Katie!Erikahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05067738773654684701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15969573635267462792010-10-21T08:11:12.914-04:002010-10-21T08:11:12.914-04:00Hi Gertie, this may sound like a very obvious ques...Hi Gertie, this may sound like a very obvious question but I just want to make sure I don't make any mistakes - the closer I get to a finished coat the more nervous I get that I'm going to mess it all up!<br />When sewing on the seam binding do you sew through all layer of the coat - right through to the outside - or just the turned up hem? Please excuse my ignorance, I can be quite clueless when it comes to some basic techniques!<br />PS I love your blog and this sew a-long has made me one happy camper so thank you :)Katienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30866471512788527882010-10-21T07:49:31.821-04:002010-10-21T07:49:31.821-04:00Thank you for another wonderfully clear tutorial v...Thank you for another wonderfully clear tutorial video - so helpful.Mrs. Exeterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15228765866473642505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-12604956650394382052010-10-21T07:49:11.332-04:002010-10-21T07:49:11.332-04:00Gertie, this is SO helpful! I have not joined the...Gertie, this is SO helpful! I have not joined the sew-a-long, but have recently purchased some gorgeous orange wool and when I do make a coat, I will be coming back to these posts. Thank you so much!<br />Kittykittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04243982148535889437noreply@blogger.com