tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post8845536083453517759..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Crepe Sew-Along #6: Don't Forget to Pre-Treat Your Fabric!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88056862125755163422010-12-19T01:56:45.545-05:002010-12-19T01:56:45.545-05:00Interesting tips on pre-treating fabrics. I don&#...Interesting tips on pre-treating fabrics. I don't tend to pre-treat as I make other items besides clothes but will remember that brand called "Soak" for when I do need to.farragiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13257958523204703865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-74552862679326924392010-12-19T00:37:41.269-05:002010-12-19T00:37:41.269-05:00I'm trying to decide whether I need to line my...I'm trying to decide whether I need to line my dress or not, its not really see through and its black. But I would like to line the skirt to give it a bit of weight. Would I have a major problem if I lined the skirt but not the bodice?Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00698417728977276110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50811678207335487032010-12-18T13:22:38.618-05:002010-12-18T13:22:38.618-05:00I've been too busy also - work is wearing me o...I've been too busy also - work is wearing me out! Plan to do muslin this weekend..Of course, if the Senate doesn't pass another continuing resolution before Tuesday at midnight, I'll have lots of time to sew...no paycheck, but oh well....the joys of being a fed...Karen in VAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15116552037695197434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-62809928696209335792010-12-18T07:03:17.897-05:002010-12-18T07:03:17.897-05:00I'm glad there are plenty of people at muslin ...I'm glad there are plenty of people at muslin stage still as I am too! Hoping to get a chance this weekend to get a fit I'm happy with.Kestrelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16984301306389767638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16801815373526814912010-12-18T04:45:15.793-05:002010-12-18T04:45:15.793-05:00Still muslining here, although I prewashed my self...Still muslining here, although I prewashed my self fabric twice already. Still need to iron it as well as my lining fabric.<br /><br />Question: If I intend to line my dress fully, will I still need interfacing?<br /><br />I don't have too much time right now, so I will probably fall totally behind.Lisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-73294501986040329572010-12-18T00:13:50.384-05:002010-12-18T00:13:50.384-05:00Still working on my muslin--I am totally stumped b...Still working on my muslin--I am totally stumped by the back, which is way too big. And the shoulders, which just look all wrong. Any suggestions on how to fix these two problems? I am ndjillybean in the flickr pool, if you want to see what is wrong...JillyBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12659103333279723862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75669912631264642212010-12-17T22:14:48.988-05:002010-12-17T22:14:48.988-05:00Oh, yay! My muslin is done! It turns out that my...Oh, yay! My muslin is done! It turns out that my perceived muslin problems were due to not pinning it correctly. I'm excited for fabric cutting!Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79213704787316277762010-12-17T15:25:52.183-05:002010-12-17T15:25:52.183-05:00Hi Gertie
I have just posted up my 5th muslin and ...Hi Gertie<br />I have just posted up my 5th muslin and have decided that whilst it's not perfect, it's good enough :) I have already prewashed my fabric - I tend to do it as I buy fabric (that'll be most of the time then!!), so I'm all ready and set to start cutting. <br />By the way, I wish you were a sewing teacher here, come to the UK!!!Fay Vhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08268591351761265923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33773185391799606542010-12-17T13:49:44.707-05:002010-12-17T13:49:44.707-05:00Still on the muslin, no 1 went straight into the b...Still on the muslin, no 1 went straight into the bin. I have made changes to the paper pattern and have to cut out muslin no 2. And I am pretty sure this won't the be end of it.juliahttp://www.juliavaconsin.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41335158716235442672010-12-17T13:12:30.767-05:002010-12-17T13:12:30.767-05:00I am also having trouble with my muslin -- particu...I am also having trouble with my muslin -- particularly alterations for a swayback and small shoulders. I'm considering cutting another muslin in a smaller size and working with that.Melissanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61441581839818959792010-12-17T12:45:41.921-05:002010-12-17T12:45:41.921-05:00Still muslining---got some great advice on flickr ...Still muslining---got some great advice on flickr but not yet had the chance to try it out.<br /><br />Contemplating switching from cotton to linen, too.daiyamihttp://twitter.com/bydaiyaminoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50047114370811940502010-12-17T12:09:07.681-05:002010-12-17T12:09:07.681-05:00I'm still working on fitting, too. I haven'...I'm still working on fitting, too. I haven't actually "done" any tweaking to muslin 2, just been thinking & planning for the next one. I'm alright with falling a bit behind, as long as I get a decent fit. :)Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01853924203149917457noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50580069242530171242010-12-17T11:44:41.345-05:002010-12-17T11:44:41.345-05:00muslin 3.0 is happening this afternoon with the he...muslin 3.0 is happening this afternoon with the help of my mom :) she's been sewing for 50 years and has made pretty much everything so I know she can figure it out!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70411392532213285192010-12-17T11:43:26.086-05:002010-12-17T11:43:26.086-05:00I have so much catching up to do! i hope this wee...I have so much catching up to do! i hope this weekend to find a block of time I can use to get up to date.Sara vs. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01873650475409478951noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30922658118704544592010-12-17T11:05:38.003-05:002010-12-17T11:05:38.003-05:00It's not necessary to wash the fabric...I just...It's not necessary to wash the fabric...I just get it nice and wet and let it line dry...even that will pre-shrink it so even a spin in the dryer isn't essential. Do the same thing for fusible interfacing.Mary Beth https://www.blogger.com/profile/06913468668645542284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-59432309776155587242010-12-17T10:12:01.669-05:002010-12-17T10:12:01.669-05:00The Better Homes and Gardens Sewing book recommend...The Better Homes and Gardens Sewing book recommends soaking interfacing in cold water for a minute and hanging it to dry. I used that method on my vintage Butterick top and it works. Of course I now only use fusible KNIT interfacing though. I haven't tried it with regular interfacing, which I don't like.lsaspaceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17058968076601943527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43209638323012866462010-12-17T09:53:52.887-05:002010-12-17T09:53:52.887-05:00Steffie, don't put fusibles in the washing mac...Steffie, don't put fusibles in the washing machine!!!! The glue will melt and become a mess. I pre-shrink with steam as I'm applying it, more on that later. I believe you can also just give it a soak in cool water and hang to dry, but I've never done it that way.<br /><br />Karin, interesting question! My best answer is that part of the point of pre-treating is to get your fabric to have the same hand and drape that it will post-laundering, so you aren't in for any surprises. Detergent will affect the hand of fabric, usually making it softer and drapier.<br /><br />stephanie, what's going on with your shoulders? Is it the linebacker look? You might just need to take them up a smidge, or change the curved line of the shoulder seam to a straighter line.Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-79415718275697864872010-12-17T09:40:08.504-05:002010-12-17T09:40:08.504-05:00I'm still fiddling with my muslin. It fits pre...I'm still fiddling with my muslin. It fits pretty well, except in the shoulders and I can't quite figure out what to do with them.Stephanie Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210449948990020456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70638044639587911592010-12-17T09:28:28.570-05:002010-12-17T09:28:28.570-05:00Just finished my 2nd muslin and am pretty happy wi...Just finished my 2nd muslin and am pretty happy with it. I had to go down a whole size plus do more or less the entire same alterations that Gertie did to her muslin. I also moved the bust darts down and altered the waist darts for a more flattering bustline. Thanks Gertie for the tutorial on the last point. It's literally changed my life! Jane xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4810173520900795052010-12-17T09:22:55.472-05:002010-12-17T09:22:55.472-05:00What about fusible interfacing? What is the best w...What about fusible interfacing? What is the best way to pre-treat that? I assume just throwing it in the washing machine isn't too good for it...?steffiehttp://www.stephaniezuroff.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14636215013877890082010-12-17T09:06:27.557-05:002010-12-17T09:06:27.557-05:00Haven't even sewed my first muslin together......Haven't even sewed my first muslin together...ugh. Too busy.Nicole Rundehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07250126221653849434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-75843609140041239492010-12-17T09:03:49.766-05:002010-12-17T09:03:49.766-05:00Claire:
I believe that rinsing alone will remove ...Claire:<br /><br />I believe that rinsing alone will remove sizing. I was once told to prepare a muslin presscloth by rinsing it several times in cold water. I was told not to use soap because that would only introduce new chemicals. I was using the presscloth moist with a hot iron to press seams on the right side of a wool jacket.<br /><br />I've always read that one should use the method one intends to employ after the garment is completed. I usually use baby shampoo. I always rinse.atelierflounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-44901490371716910832010-12-17T08:56:41.150-05:002010-12-17T08:56:41.150-05:00Still muslining here, too. I've come to the sa...Still muslining here, too. I've come to the same conclusion as Lin2Too: Something Has To Be Done With The Darts. In my case, I've redone the front ones already and am thinking some kind of modified fisheye-frankendart needs to be created for the back. So it goes...reneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15046173133453041173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60794492149177405502010-12-17T08:23:23.438-05:002010-12-17T08:23:23.438-05:00Still working on fitting. I'm using fit for re...Still working on fitting. I'm using fit for real people, so I'm tissue fitting before I make another muslin. I want to make sure that I have it right before I cut five yards of fabric. I am having some trouble, especially understanding the sway back alteration. I've blogged about my progress on my blog: sewingbythebook.com. If you have any suggestions, I would really appreciate it! I plan to work on fitting some more after work tonight, although I'm afraid that I'm falling behind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65616879809601734242010-12-17T07:41:00.489-05:002010-12-17T07:41:00.489-05:00@Karin re: "Just curious, why use detergent a...@Karin re: <b><i>"Just curious, why use detergent at all since the fabric isn't dirty?"</i></b><br />The fabric might have <i><b><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sizing" rel="nofollow">Sizing </a></b></i> on it maybe? Washing out the sizing changes the drape & hand of the fabric - it'll be a bit more fluid & drapey than before it was washed.Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.com