tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post5980088619986103713..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Crepe Sew-Along #8: Three Ways to Stabilize a NecklineGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87562504149522092582013-01-17T11:36:44.755-05:002013-01-17T11:36:44.755-05:00If you were sewing a lined dress, would you stabil...If you were sewing a lined dress, would you stabilize both the lining and the fashion fabric separately?needsanaphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17713317092449016880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-77896347888053458872011-01-07T07:15:28.222-05:002011-01-07T07:15:28.222-05:00I can't find the organza in my sewing room. C...I can't find the organza in my sewing room. Crap. I am going to make do with some polyester organza.Carynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870436666815513446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48383005501087766502011-01-04T22:41:20.706-05:002011-01-04T22:41:20.706-05:00Thanks, Kristina!
Lizzy, I think I just misread t...Thanks, Kristina!<br /><br />Lizzy, I think I just misread the post! When I fold mine in half lengthwise, they look too skinny to me. (Also, I always get confused by the word lengthwise! I can never remember which way that is!)<br /><br />Caryn, check out the first paragraph of the silk organza section, where I address your question. Sorry you lost your organza!<br /><br />Nicole, you could do the back in one long strip, as long as it's doubled up. <br /><br />Sarah, have you tried online for silk organza? I've seen lots of places that sell it.<br /><br />Hi Kelly, I've only addressed that just in comments, I think. You basically just need to widen your skirt as much as you widened your bodice. If you're not sure how much bigger you made your bodice, measure each piece and add to the skirt side seams until they match.<br /><br />Gaylene, I'm glad the shaped darts are working well for you! Aren't they the best? They're just more flattering, no matter what your bust size, I think.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60974895563845282552011-01-04T18:52:39.327-05:002011-01-04T18:52:39.327-05:00New follower here! Love, love, love what you'...New follower here! Love, love, love what you're doin' over here. I'm a freelance clothing designer, so it's awesome to see you rockin' your stuff! Congrats on your book, too.<br /><a href="http://kristinaclemens.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Kristina J.</a>Kristina Clemenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17452873815596863649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58768655093183823692011-01-04T11:54:16.669-05:002011-01-04T11:54:16.669-05:00Gertie, I just checked out Kenneth King's post...Gertie, I just checked out Kenneth King's post and I noticed that he presses the strips in half lengthwise. Is there a particular reason why you do it crosswise?Lizzynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41337206670690755562011-01-04T11:01:25.858-05:002011-01-04T11:01:25.858-05:00King shows doing this stabilizing before even cutt...King shows doing this stabilizing before even cutting out the piece... should we do that? <br /><br />Also DAGBLASTIT! I lost my organza! I will be tearing apart the sewing room tonight looking for it, if the big fat devious dashchund doesn't tempt me into taking a nap with her again.Carynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17870436666815513446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90642546198925584672011-01-03T19:45:44.856-05:002011-01-03T19:45:44.856-05:00Should we do the back neckline in one long strip? ...Should we do the back neckline in one long strip? Or just lots of 10" strips folded in half the whole way?Nicole Rundehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250126221653849434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60545124136700452442011-01-03T17:18:06.633-05:002011-01-03T17:18:06.633-05:00Just what I needed!!! Until - silk organza. Someth...Just what I needed!!! Until - silk organza. Something I've looked for numerous times, and have never managed to find. I wonder if anything else would work?Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03589211988263088628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44988323164402620222011-01-03T17:14:48.330-05:002011-01-03T17:14:48.330-05:00Super helpful tips! I'm lazy about stay stitch...Super helpful tips! I'm lazy about stay stitching and I always pay the price. Thanks for the post. <br />http://bniel.blogspot.com/b.nielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10516018584304456760noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-54854867821558003632011-01-03T16:53:01.996-05:002011-01-03T16:53:01.996-05:00Great tutorial!
Maybe you've covered this and...Great tutorial!<br /><br />Maybe you've covered this and I missed it, but for those who've done a FBA we now have more width at the waist. Do you have the method on how to alter the skirt pieces so they fit?kellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08183686721305419157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-81136979730660043592011-01-03T15:05:09.325-05:002011-01-03T15:05:09.325-05:00Hi Gertie,
I just wanted to say a huge thank you f...Hi Gertie,<br />I just wanted to say a huge thank you for this sew-along; being an 'E' cup (not as much fun as you might think!), nothing has ever fit properly, but your shaped darts are amazing - my boobs are actually accommodated in a flattering way, not to mention all the brilliant techniques you are sharing with us.<br /><br />Thank you again.Gaylenenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-40704820896552772952011-01-03T14:25:31.789-05:002011-01-03T14:25:31.789-05:00centrallyisolated, Kenneth says in the comments on...centrallyisolated, Kenneth says in the comments on his post that the doubled-up organza is for double stability, but if you're using a thin or sheer fabric like chiffon, you can use a single layer instead. I guess it all depends on your fashion fabric.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-87961715423608437842011-01-03T13:43:54.309-05:002011-01-03T13:43:54.309-05:00Just a quick question about the organza method -- ...Just a quick question about the organza method -- why do you double up the strips? Extra staying power? It seems like it might end up a little bulky since the strips are overlapping quite a bit in the finished product as well. <br /><br />Thanks for the tutorial, awesome as usual!centrallyisolatedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08823356747586145225noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29883127879684195572011-01-03T13:11:50.987-05:002011-01-03T13:11:50.987-05:00Lizzy, I totally agree that staying the armholes w...Lizzy, I totally agree that staying the armholes would be a good idea. Or at least the underarms. I'll have to take a look at it when I get home tonight.<br /><br />Thanks for that bias organza tip!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79231844777813483562011-01-03T13:05:37.554-05:002011-01-03T13:05:37.554-05:00Love that Carline in blue!Love that Carline in blue!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59036293068962964492011-01-03T11:13:27.628-05:002011-01-03T11:13:27.628-05:00There is one other possibility, which works very g...There is one other possibility, which works very good. <br />Cut organza bias strips around 4cm wide (1,6 inch) and stretch it under the iron. You´ll get a much thiner strip which still stretch around the curves. <br />We always used that method, when we worked with thin material and off course evening dresses.naehenundmehrhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02327771916181895624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37835175798914887832011-01-03T11:05:53.520-05:002011-01-03T11:05:53.520-05:00That's interesting. I would have thought the f...That's interesting. I would have thought the facing would stabilize the neckline. Read and learn....Bootzeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01664655090937726673noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86570469948631679342011-01-03T10:53:53.762-05:002011-01-03T10:53:53.762-05:00Gertie, what do you think about stabilizing the ar...Gertie, what do you think about stabilizing the armholes? From my muslins it seemed as though the lower parts were experiencing a lot of stress. Did you experience that as well?Lizzynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-76041783331084486402011-01-03T10:16:06.436-05:002011-01-03T10:16:06.436-05:00Saranne, thank you for the kind words!
Betty, I b...Saranne, thank you for the kind words!<br /><br />Betty, I believe stay tape is used in ready to wear on wovens, according to an FIT textbook I have. On the subject of clear elastic in wovens, I did read a Sew Stylish article that suggested using it on a sundress neckline to keep it close to the body. I've never done it myself. Topstitching probably will help in the long run, but it won't help you during construction because it comes later in the process.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57406543616558205252011-01-03T09:32:55.780-05:002011-01-03T09:32:55.780-05:00Hi Gertie - I just wanted to say thank you for you...Hi Gertie - I just wanted to say thank you for your work on this sew-along. Your explanations are always so clear and easy to follow!Sarannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07982466586777912969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-24513708933475710892011-01-03T07:30:27.615-05:002011-01-03T07:30:27.615-05:00Hi Gertie,
thanks for the tips. I'm always a b...Hi Gertie,<br />thanks for the tips. I'm always a bit scared about necklines stretching out. Do you know what they use in RTW? Would clear elastic caught in the seamline help on wovens as well as jerseys do you think?<br />Plus, if a neckline is topstitched does that help to prevent stretching at all? <br />Sorry to bombard you with questions!Bettyhttp://www.bonesandshelley.etsy.comnoreply@blogger.com