tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post3387441340513444597..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: A Field Guide to Various Lightweight CottonsGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-34392744960177615392014-01-19T18:19:10.743-05:002014-01-19T18:19:10.743-05:00I have bought about 5 different sorts of fabrics t...I have bought about 5 different sorts of fabrics to make Colette's Crepe Dress but keep having a crisis of confidence! I have a great cotton lawn with dandelion print I want to use but it needs lining because its not quite opaque enough, so I thought if I'm lining the dress I may as well make it reversible - so I initially bought voile but it seems way too light weight (around 60 gsm) - could I use a poly cotton (100 gsm) with the lawn? Help! x nervous novice Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41752482173673291332013-06-09T13:08:14.583-04:002013-06-09T13:08:14.583-04:00mirc indir mevlana sözleri kapak sözler abiye mode...<a href="http://www.mirc-indir.net" title="mirc indir" rel="nofollow">mirc indir</a> <a href="http://www.mevlanasozleri.org" title="mevlana sözleri" rel="nofollow">mevlana sözleri</a> <a href="http://www.kapaksozler.net" title="kapak sözler" rel="nofollow">kapak sözler</a> <a href="http://www.abiyemodeli.net" title="abiye modelleri, elbise modelleri" rel="nofollow">abiye modelleri</a> <a href="http://www.canlikadin.com" title="moda sitesi" rel="nofollow">moda sitesi</a><br />Siberbackhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07964696345098510838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23125364230867333712013-04-21T20:19:54.562-04:002013-04-21T20:19:54.562-04:00I need help finding a fabric to make a ruffled cov...I need help finding a fabric to make a ruffled coverlet and many other things in a spare bedroom. I need alot of fabric. The fabric that I want is soft and flowy. I need the cheapest thing that I can buy. ThanksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87525349511401883332013-03-09T21:10:36.946-05:002013-03-09T21:10:36.946-05:00Hi I'd like to make my first skirt. The inform...Hi I'd like to make my first skirt. The information on fabric type helps because I'm looking for a silk/cotton blend, something high quality. I can only hope my sewing can live up to the fabric type.TheGirlhttp://www.thereporterandthegirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29415349187104554992010-12-20T14:21:06.111-05:002010-12-20T14:21:06.111-05:00Great guide!
For a summer dress, would an opaque ...Great guide!<br /><br />For a summer dress, would an opaque batiste be OK to use without a lining?Diane Lowehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02898894464529991935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52660119286344039092010-11-26T17:40:48.239-05:002010-11-26T17:40:48.239-05:00Thanks for the primer. Where does broadcloth fit o...Thanks for the primer. Where does broadcloth fit on the scale? My dress fabric is a sueded cotton-nylon blend and I chose a broadcloth for the lining. The fabric doesn't need a lining, but I want one.NuJoihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082462241210413826noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71496428280480819532010-11-26T14:28:27.580-05:002010-11-26T14:28:27.580-05:00Thank you so much for this rundown, Gertie! I appr...Thank you so much for this rundown, Gertie! I appreciate it, having STILL not purchased my fabric (was supposed to go with my mother-in-law, but she got sick the day before we were to descend upon the shops!).Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15233479262926672923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-52649511344373244402010-11-24T12:36:36.008-05:002010-11-24T12:36:36.008-05:00I need a second (or third, fourth ...) opinion as ...I need a second (or third, fourth ...) opinion as to whether this Pinpoint Cotton Shirting will work: http://www.gorgeousfabrics.com/shop/product_info.php?products_id=9042<br /><br />TIA!Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-36716338430270429422010-11-24T00:35:08.292-05:002010-11-24T00:35:08.292-05:00Nice descriptions of the various types of fabrics!...Nice descriptions of the various types of fabrics! If you love ginghams, many heirloom sewing and smocking stores carry lines of pima cotton woven ginghams that are much less expensive than those described. Just as you mentioned the Imperial batiste, there are also woven Imperial ginghams, microchecks and plaids. Most of us that love heirloom aewing and smocking tend to love lightweight cotton fabrics of great quality! Since much of our sewing is for babies and children, some of the fabrics may lean more toward pastel colors and small all over designs, but there are others suitable for adult sewing, too.Jan Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876568604399905934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37333281532197507412010-11-23T20:00:17.473-05:002010-11-23T20:00:17.473-05:00HA! I bought that cute blue retro print lawn at M...HA! I bought that cute blue retro print lawn at Mood when I was there over the summer! It's still half-sewn, because so many projects seem to be bumping it off the queue.Rosehttp://www.thelaughingmonkey.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-46012385696034341302010-11-23T17:32:48.764-05:002010-11-23T17:32:48.764-05:00Crepe is a weave of fabric, just like satin, so it...Crepe is a weave of fabric, just like satin, so it has nothing to do with the fiber. There are different varieties but they all involve twisted fibers when woven that give the fabric its distinctive hand. In the case of this dress pattern, I "think" it is just a name since crepe is just one option on the fabric choices.<br />Batiste is a very high end fabric when you use the real stuff, not Imperial batiste. Swiss Nelona is the most common weight and it is about $29/yard here;<br />https://store.marthapullen.com/p-4913-swiss-nelona.aspx<br />There are three weights of Swiss batiste. These fabrics are the standard for French Heirloom Sewing. Think Christening gowns.<br />1) Finella and Oriunda are very thin, shiny and delicate.<br />2)Finissima is a thicker, matte batiste.<br />3)Nelona is a kind of cross between the two.<br />Real dotted swiss uses real batiste as a base.There are other fine batistes that are not made by the Nelo company in Switzerland. There is also silk batiste but we are discussing cotton here.<br />Cotton organdy is obviously the lightest cotton fabric of all but it has ton of body and will not drape. It is a cousin to silk organza.<br />The voile I have known has been similar to a heavy batiste. In heirloom sewing for women, I see it used as the skirtweight while the blouse is made out of Swiss batiste.<br />Sandra Betzina's Fabric Savvy is a good guide for fabrics and their uses.<br />http://www.amazon.com/Fabric-Savvy-Essential-Guide-Every/dp/1561585734/ref=sr_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1290550699&sr=8-6<br />I love the projects that you are working on. I hope this is helpful.dawnsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24017566441137760962010-11-23T17:16:25.785-05:002010-11-23T17:16:25.785-05:00Thank you so much for the fabric guide. It has cle...Thank you so much for the fabric guide. It has cleared alot of things up for me. Where does poplin rate on the scale (and what is it?)? Sorry if you have already written about it somewhere else...SewChickenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03472894836232054807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-83821196331702090152010-11-23T14:09:49.443-05:002010-11-23T14:09:49.443-05:00This is a really helpful post, bookmarked.
I'...This is a really helpful post, bookmarked. <br /><br />I've bought the Crepe pattern and hope to join the sew-along, but I'm just going to make it as a wearable muslin out of cotton from my stash, I think. I've been looking for something to do with that fabric.daiyamihttp://twitter.com/bydaiyaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87383588938578888252010-11-23T13:25:22.578-05:002010-11-23T13:25:22.578-05:00atelierflou,
This pattern name has nothing to do ...atelierflou,<br /><br />This pattern name has nothing to do with fabric. Other Colette Patterns have been named after desserts, spices, and other foods. Examples: Parfait, Eclair, Chantilly, Beignet, Cinnamon, Crepe, etc. Isn't that sweet?lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3616552821182619642010-11-23T13:17:21.558-05:002010-11-23T13:17:21.558-05:00Thanks for the primer - it was really helpful. I ...Thanks for the primer - it was really helpful. I read these terms, but I rarely bother to look them up, so I'm usually lost as to what they mean. Now I know!Saminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997234339953688955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30379014162386760442010-11-23T13:08:28.454-05:002010-11-23T13:08:28.454-05:00I love the rose print. Where did that fabric come...I love the rose print. Where did that fabric come from?zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16606247567705667982010-11-23T12:41:38.394-05:002010-11-23T12:41:38.394-05:00love your blog so much i gave you an award check i...love your blog so much i gave you an award check it out in my page!Lauren dalehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11692045873654821790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82102231106298880712010-11-23T10:42:33.579-05:002010-11-23T10:42:33.579-05:00Do you think this dress would also work by making ...Do you think this dress would also work by making the dress in a solid and the sash in print? I was thinking of doing the dress in navy with a white with navy dots sash. I don't have the fabrics in hand and am having trouble visualizing it. What do you think? Thanks!reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046173133453041173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17282998605373190442010-11-23T10:39:07.765-05:002010-11-23T10:39:07.765-05:00Silk/cotton blends are absolutely my favourite fab...Silk/cotton blends are absolutely my favourite fabric for blouses and dresses -- the sheen and beauty of silk with the practicality of cotton. I'm not doing the sew-along (too many other things to sew on limited time, alas), but if I were, I'd probably use the purple Radiance from Fabric.com. I'd certainly recommend it to others!Bessnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18887352048170892052010-11-23T10:36:27.622-05:002010-11-23T10:36:27.622-05:00Fabric shopping is one of the hardest things to do...Fabric shopping is one of the hardest things to do online because the simple answer to most of the questions is - handle it and see!<br /><br />In answer to Julia's question, the weight can be a useful bit of additional info but it only really works if the fabrics are made of the same fabric (so, if your pattern recommends silk and you've found a polyester, it won't be so useful). Comparing between cottons it can be quite useful, for example Spoonflower gives approximate weights for their different types of fabric http://www.spoonflower.com/spoonflower_fabrics. But at the end of the day, the best way to know if a fabric is going to work is to handle it and check out the opacity and drape in the flesh.<br /><br />If you do have a local fabric store with friendly staff, a good way to learn is to pop in and ask to see their different types of fabrics, and if not, most online retailers will send swatches. <br /><br />Green Apples had a good post on online fabric shopping a couple of months ago; she recommends ordering swatches, and getting hold of a book like Claire Shaeffer's Fabric Guide. http://stitchywitch.wordpress.com/2010/10/01/as-promised-an-online-fabric-shopping-guide/Clarehttp://restlessrobot.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58419766171164921192010-11-23T10:24:05.843-05:002010-11-23T10:24:05.843-05:00Oh! That rose print! Love it, almost bought it for...Oh! That rose print! Love it, almost bought it for myself. Glad to see some of it made it to the stash of a retroista.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-10098327717250511082010-11-23T09:49:37.088-05:002010-11-23T09:49:37.088-05:00Check out organdy, it's sort of a cotton organ...Check out organdy, it's sort of a cotton organza fabric and can be downright transparent. Might be fun if you want a multilayered dress. Can't wait to see everyone's dresses!IowaHoodlumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03616268044881431092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76081831666442408882010-11-23T09:13:37.301-05:002010-11-23T09:13:37.301-05:00Heather Ross has a beautiful line of voile that wo...Heather Ross has a beautiful line of voile that would work wonderfully for a dress. I think her audience is mostly quilt-makers, but I can't wait for sewers to discover her fabrics for garments. Her line is a bit on the pricey side, but the design lines are stunning.Mary Beth https://www.blogger.com/profile/06913468668645542284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44968729660624673702010-11-23T09:09:23.724-05:002010-11-23T09:09:23.724-05:00Thanks for the fabric guide, Gertie. How many time...Thanks for the fabric guide, Gertie. How many times have I made a garment that didn't work out because I've used the wrong fabric. <br /><br />This was a big help. <br /><br />~SewjournerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6696577479845116322010-11-23T08:51:06.615-05:002010-11-23T08:51:06.615-05:00Gertie - THANK YOU! I'm off internet shopping...Gertie - THANK YOU! I'm off internet shopping again. I so wish I lived closer to NYC!Miss Marker's Quilts/Margaret Leuwen Quiltinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02599649951551801247noreply@blogger.com