tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post3851428243668887337..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Tutorial: Turned and Stitched Seam AllowancesGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27600448630961309982013-08-27T22:00:35.600-04:002013-08-27T22:00:35.600-04:00Hey I am so glad I found your blog, I really found...Hey I am so glad I found your blog, I really found you by mistake, while I was searching on Google for something else,<br />Anyhow I am here now and would just like to say thanks for <br />a incredible post and a all round exciting blog (I also love the theme/design), I don’t <br />have time to go through it all at the moment but I have bookmarked it and also added in your RSS feeds, so <br />when I have time I will be back to read much more, Please do keep up the excellent jo.<br /><br /><br />Here is my weblog; <a href="http://www.dailystrength.org/people/3104078/journal/6915049" rel="nofollow">elder scrolls online beta</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-18662661025660406032011-06-22T04:02:37.411-04:002011-06-22T04:02:37.411-04:00I tried this one on a thin cotton wrap skirt and I...I tried this one on a thin cotton wrap skirt and I had troubles handling the curves of the hips. I got a lot of puckers. Should those be notched or bias taped?Sanjanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43460435220959617092011-06-15T23:49:01.660-04:002011-06-15T23:49:01.660-04:00since i dont have serger it's going to be so u...since i dont have serger it's going to be so useful!<br />i'm learning lot from ur blog.<br />Thank u!!Sagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778704772962633303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30886155678686321532011-06-15T14:19:28.019-04:002011-06-15T14:19:28.019-04:00This was the standard finish in the days before th...This was the standard finish in the days before there were zig-zag machines (high end couture meant hand-overcasting, but for everyday wear this was quicker. I was always told not to do it before you sewed the seam lest in doing it you stretch the piece slightly out of shape, which would affect the seam.Anne Francesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-3468728089328002842011-06-14T11:44:20.344-04:002011-06-14T11:44:20.344-04:00I really like the look of that finish, really neat...I really like the look of that finish, really neat and much prettier than serging (although I do love my serger!) I'm going to try this with my next sewing project, I'll see if it's a method that'll stick :)Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10143139544737113289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82376845522032754652011-06-14T10:03:51.119-04:002011-06-14T10:03:51.119-04:00I had always used this method until I discovered t...I had always used this method until I discovered the French seam. Both make a huge difference.akvaughnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01366976963979209936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29744276913471738842011-06-14T03:23:56.385-04:002011-06-14T03:23:56.385-04:00I'd never used this before, but you inspired m...I'd never used this before, but you inspired me to use it yesterday on a dress. I used it on the back skirt seam, below an invisible zipper - the side seams are French seams and it's a nice complement to those, as I was able to finish the allowances either side of the zipper too (it's also perfectly symmetrical!) Thanks!Clarehttp://restlessrobot.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58285414525187341242011-06-14T03:18:31.379-04:002011-06-14T03:18:31.379-04:00Like Monica Anne said, this is known as a "cl...Like Monica Anne said, this is known as a "clean finish." However I have a book that calls it a "Straight-stitch finish". The book follows the same method you used, but the "clean finish" method is much easier: Just press 1/4" to the wrong side and edgestitch it, and then sew the seam. That's how they do it in fashion school ;)1835-Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183293014613566402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71208620943045474722011-06-13T23:11:04.019-04:002011-06-13T23:11:04.019-04:00You are so right about this being a great finish f...You are so right about this being a great finish for taffeta and firm silks like dupioni. When using those fabrics I always use this seam and it does make a lovely finish!CandaceClayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17662626812034625990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61207220105228126032011-06-13T21:58:10.496-04:002011-06-13T21:58:10.496-04:00I used to do it but cut it out because get this: I...I used to do it but cut it out because get this: I used to press the SA under before doing the finish stitching!! To be fair, that's how I was taught. It drove me crazy. I like how you are just flipping it before the needle. Doh!!liannenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15771841058275507822011-06-13T21:54:54.213-04:002011-06-13T21:54:54.213-04:00so simple! thank you, Gertie!so simple! thank you, Gertie!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05782386414185682598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58839601117400852562011-06-13T21:10:06.558-04:002011-06-13T21:10:06.558-04:00Ooh yes. I like this seam finish. I used to do it ...Ooh yes. I like this seam finish. I used to do it all the time when I had only a little, clunky old sewing machine that only did straight stitch, no zigzag. You've reminded me I should give it a go again -- thanks!Tricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-69521774213925678802011-06-13T19:43:51.181-04:002011-06-13T19:43:51.181-04:00My favorite seam finish! Though I usually turn and...My favorite seam finish! Though I usually turn and stitch before sewing the seams together. Also many of my vintage dresses use this finish.Reneebieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270522480999702982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33332773476897063352011-06-13T18:36:50.188-04:002011-06-13T18:36:50.188-04:00Wonderful! Thank you for showing me how to do this...Wonderful! Thank you for showing me how to do this.Katanyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11417464093123869807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44409182235601040552011-06-13T18:09:27.283-04:002011-06-13T18:09:27.283-04:00I've just been doing this on a dress I'm m...I've just been doing this on a dress I'm making, and the problem I ran into was that I ran out of thread! I ended up just pinking the skirt seams, which made me sad, because the bodice seams that are finished this way look so nice. I pinked the seams before I turned them under, and I did turn under the edge of a curved facing, but didn't have any curved seams, which would be quite a different story. Glad to see it here!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08282918406712219229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19240598398179601162011-06-13T17:45:31.290-04:002011-06-13T17:45:31.290-04:00I like this seam finish. When I took a sewing clas...I like this seam finish. When I took a sewing class, the teacher called this "tailored edge." I recently used this to finish seams on a lightweight cotton tunic; I wouldn't use it on a fabric that easily frays or a thick fabric.fangaroninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56919007385394912352011-06-13T16:54:19.962-04:002011-06-13T16:54:19.962-04:00I really like this finish, it looks very professio...I really like this finish, it looks very professional, but what about thickness? For instance, on the side seam of a pencil skirt, would it add bulk?Hollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10877230872436227876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38694112339375200682011-06-13T15:58:53.573-04:002011-06-13T15:58:53.573-04:00Very cool, Gertie! I just posted this very same t...Very cool, Gertie! I just posted this very same technique on my learn how to sew blog about 2 weeks ago. It really is a great seam finish, and easy to do. I taught straight and zig-zag options.Paulahttp://www.learnhowtosewnow.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-38204883651975873752011-06-13T14:21:42.111-04:002011-06-13T14:21:42.111-04:00I love this finish for straight seams on linings e...I love this finish for straight seams on linings especially. To me it's a bit sturdier and cleaner than serging (just from the standpoint there are no threads you can snag easily!). Although as others have pointed out, it's pretty impossible to do on curved seams--the only downside!Caseyhttp://elegantmusings.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82994428966768599662011-06-13T14:17:05.333-04:002011-06-13T14:17:05.333-04:00Thanks for the tutorial. I have some white cotton...Thanks for the tutorial. I have some white cotton dottedswiss that I'm going to use for a summer blouse and I will definitely use this seam finish!joenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551890706236673783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2965832326829997782011-06-13T14:16:53.413-04:002011-06-13T14:16:53.413-04:00Thanks for the tutorial. I have some white cotton...Thanks for the tutorial. I have some white cotton dottedswiss that I'm going to use for a summer blouse and I will definitely use this seam finish!joenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07551890706236673783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-10693120044627967172011-06-13T12:45:28.211-04:002011-06-13T12:45:28.211-04:00I used this when I first started sewing, as it'...I used this when I first started sewing, as it's what the basic books and patterns say to do, but I always thought it was a "basic" finish, not high end. I found it hard with my sewing machine as the fabric kept getting bunched into the hole. I might be able to do it with my newer machine that has changeable plates.<br /><br />My big issue right now is finishing some really curved princess seams on a really light woven fabric.TracyKMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07498896222222982320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70507691880022677212011-06-13T10:45:14.067-04:002011-06-13T10:45:14.067-04:00hi Gertie, thanks for the tutorial. i'm always...hi Gertie, thanks for the tutorial. i'm always looking for great & creative ways to finish seams. :)clairehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10266140468279569232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68242032213183164082011-06-13T10:12:37.173-04:002011-06-13T10:12:37.173-04:00I've actually got a current Simplicity pattern...I've actually got a current Simplicity pattern that has you do this with the neck facing. Neither the convex or concave curves are a problem. (The pattern instructs you to stitch all the way around the assembled facing pieces along the fold line first, which does help with the curves.) In my opinion it doesn't create a lot of bulk, but I can see how it might with a heavy fabric.Annanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44840523109208828752011-06-13T10:04:18.855-04:002011-06-13T10:04:18.855-04:00Newbie Q - doesn't that add a lot of bulk to t...Newbie Q - doesn't that add a lot of bulk to the seam?Saminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997234339953688955noreply@blogger.com