tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post964406884678687056..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: How Would You Sew this Neckline?Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger76125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2430097129396364552012-03-02T08:06:19.798-05:002012-03-02T08:06:19.798-05:00I know it is a little late to the party but check ...I know it is a little late to the party but check this technique out from the Burda website http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-sew-a-perfect-baby-hemLisa G-Inoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-15652010870398294142011-10-31T22:40:08.945-04:002011-10-31T22:40:08.945-04:00No matter what technique one uses a straight stitc...No matter what technique one uses a straight stitch throat plate, straight stitch presser foot and a microtex needle works great on sheers for the initial straight stitching with none of the fabric sliding down into the wider throat plate opening for regular stitching. OK, if you choose to do a zigzag later you have to change plates but it's worth it.joannelyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03159707474936382413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-14251188272297085132011-10-30T16:18:53.154-04:002011-10-30T16:18:53.154-04:00As a couple of others have suggested, I believe it...As a couple of others have suggested, I believe it is accomplished by stitching over gimp thread with a tiny zig zag, and trimming closely. Gimp can easily be shaped around curves, without the possible stretching of other techniques. Stitching over gimp has been used in heirloom sewing for a long time.Jan Mhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07876568604399905934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-71226967282932928812011-10-20T05:42:35.279-04:002011-10-20T05:42:35.279-04:00Wow, that's beautiful since I love chiffon. Th...Wow, that's beautiful since I love chiffon. The first picture is my favorite. It has elegant design and look so feminine.Keirahttp://commercialembroiderymachines.net/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70783076024884274222011-10-15T08:13:56.869-04:002011-10-15T08:13:56.869-04:00Looks like rolled hem with fishing lineLooks like rolled hem with fishing lineAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-63404962822296840472011-10-11T13:43:01.170-04:002011-10-11T13:43:01.170-04:00Overlock machines have been in commercial use sinc...Overlock machines have been in commercial use since 1881, so it may indeed have been serged. When I first used one, in college, we still called them "merrow machines." This was a brand name, I think, named after the inventor. Soon after I learned to use -- and lusted for -- an overlock machine of my own, smaller versions were widely available for the home sewing market; from various manufacturers. I still want of the big, green monsters. Would have to reinforce the flooring of my home to support it, though.LinBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15999430801003441981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11377842610768308992011-10-10T13:58:37.157-04:002011-10-10T13:58:37.157-04:00I think Kenneth King has a seam treatment like thi...I think Kenneth King has a seam treatment like this in his Cool Couture. I don't own it, but I checked it out from the library a year ago, so my memory may not be on.Pavlinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14178250963214728762noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-43337051936031648132011-10-07T08:37:49.603-04:002011-10-07T08:37:49.603-04:00Baby Hem - maybe using the ban roll technique that...Baby Hem - maybe using the ban roll technique that tailors use?HandMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02006908197336506916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-91281849707803892562011-10-04T21:23:22.245-04:002011-10-04T21:23:22.245-04:00oh pretty!
I guess it is possible to bind that tin...oh pretty!<br />I guess it is possible to bind that tiny as long as your sewing machine is capable of sewing it on! The rolled hem hypothesis seems very feasible too. Whatever it is, it looks tricky, but lovelySophienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6730994030038875142011-10-04T16:09:18.642-04:002011-10-04T16:09:18.642-04:00Hey Gertie,
I just got this in my email box from ...Hey Gertie,<br /><br />I just got this in my email box from Burda. Maybe this is the technique used for such a hem as the one on the dress neckline?<br /><br />http://www.burdastyle.com/techniques/how-to-sew-a-perfect-baby-hem<br /><br />Now that I've seen this I know that my sewing room is lacking one more thing...ban!<br /><br />Have a wonderful day!<br /><br />Debbie...(O:<br />><>Olyveoilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09836563216191945117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-39297508654822791112011-10-04T03:43:58.159-04:002011-10-04T03:43:58.159-04:00That definately looks like a hand rolled hem to me...That definately looks like a hand rolled hem to me, too. As for the beadwork, they probably used a similar lightweight backing fabric and then trimmed around the work after finishing. It would have to support the weight of the beadwork without dragging on the neckline and mis-shaping it. It was probably boned around the chest to keep it up.mamafroghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13215031912797290210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-89488837021669268442011-10-03T20:23:52.033-04:002011-10-03T20:23:52.033-04:00I'm such a novice that I am really reluctant t...I'm such a novice that I am really reluctant to make any suggestions. I read this hint just this afternoon on another blog. Perhaps you could cut the seam allowance along the neckline 1/4-1/2 inch wider, fold it in half, and then serge it. It might work. <br /><br />Gail D.Gail D.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09483481973818640246noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-1219353230831952412011-10-03T16:45:46.691-04:002011-10-03T16:45:46.691-04:00Gertie, I, too, have been lusting over those Peggy...Gertie, I, too, have been lusting over those Peggy Hunt dresses. They're amazing. I'm too intimidated to work with such sheer fabrics, but yes, if you figure out the best way, do pass it along to us!elventrysthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10270061909850643523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27366561555531075062011-10-03T11:34:51.714-04:002011-10-03T11:34:51.714-04:00It's been said a few times, but I believe it&#...It's been said a few times, but I believe it's a a hand rolled edge as well ;) And I think you're right about the chiffon. I came across a late 40's wedding dress with a similar neckline and it appeared to be a very, VERY light weight silk chiffon.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17098859254527196906noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-20940350839832644642011-10-03T07:48:58.208-04:002011-10-03T07:48:58.208-04:00Oh!! see many have guessed cording !! I am glad my...Oh!! see many have guessed cording !! I am glad my guess is not way off!!sunday school materialshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734373634286391666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23818363041239148062011-10-03T07:43:37.465-04:002011-10-03T07:43:37.465-04:00Cording is a possibility, It'll also give it t...Cording is a possibility, It'll also give it the floatiness!!!:Osunday school materialshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07734373634286391666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-51816774135759693842011-10-03T00:38:38.746-04:002011-10-03T00:38:38.746-04:00Gertie, I doubt very much that this edge is serged...Gertie, I doubt very much that this edge is serged. It looks more like a very tiny, hand-rolled hem to me, done the old fashioned way. (maybe your vintage Vogue sewing book has a section on this technique?). Either that or it is bound in a very thin bias strip of self fabric and applied by hand. I'm pretty sure it is a hand-rolled hem, though.<br /><br />LoisLoisnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-55080262962319670572011-10-02T18:38:27.672-04:002011-10-02T18:38:27.672-04:00I read somewhere that on fine sheer fabrics an eas...I read somewhere that on fine sheer fabrics an easy way to hem the edge is to use a matching thread and crochet cotton and using a narrow zigzag stitch you sew over the crochet cotton and cut off the excess fabric that would have been the hem/seam.midoriMentality™https://www.blogger.com/profile/05596034574793900049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48133916516707584972011-10-02T16:50:52.276-04:002011-10-02T16:50:52.276-04:00My guess is simply a very small number (width) zig...My guess is simply a very small number (width) zig zag stitch but not so thick that it would put waves in the fabric. <br /><br />The same technique is used for bridal veils only for a veil it would be heaver threads because you would want that look.<br /><br />Can you check with Mary Adams of Party Dress, the book you mentioned?Lindalouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01862531295220289413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16142767604295646402011-10-02T15:04:46.315-04:002011-10-02T15:04:46.315-04:00These are beautiful dresses & necklines. Than...These are beautiful dresses & necklines. Thank youLindalouisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01862531295220289413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16370461290956886352011-10-02T14:52:00.415-04:002011-10-02T14:52:00.415-04:00Ok, my MIL says there's a special cording to d...Ok, my MIL says there's a special cording to do that with called limp cord (incorrect spelling), and its available in the UK..you sew over it and catch the hem:)cautiondriverknittinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14072868635894376277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-80151352896410217882011-10-02T14:50:00.425-04:002011-10-02T14:50:00.425-04:00Nix, I left longer post but it got eaten. Never mi...Nix, I left longer post but it got eaten. Never mind I see someone else covered the same information so yay! <br />Most of the suggestion for an edge will cause stretching Gertie, so what you need most is a counter stretching technique too. BTW I think this neckline is silk tulle - not the stuff dancers use, but the real deal. Easier to work with than chiffon or organza as it doesn't fray. I reckon the best way to get the look you want is to cord the neckline - use a cording foot (has a hole through it horizintally for the cording thread) using a fine silk cord and a fine zigzag in a fine silk thread. Carefully cord along the stitching line, ease the cord in afterwards if any stretching has occurred, super carefully trim the seam allowance back to just a 1/16 inch or so, and hand whip this to the back behind the cord. This is probably easier than it sounds, will remain completely stable, and will look purty. :)MrsC (Maryanne)https://www.blogger.com/profile/14440723067459232998noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-30665662651622726032011-10-02T14:23:35.080-04:002011-10-02T14:23:35.080-04:00Good luck Gertie! I would get Susan Khajie's ...Good luck Gertie! I would get Susan Khajie's number for this one. You have lots of good ideas in these comments.<br /><br />Very beautiful dresses. I would like to know the best way of doing this as well as I am totally inspired by Gucci's flapper dresses in their Spring 2012 collection. Surprise! They use lots of embellished chiffon!Rowsellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02744798941132024212noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61989416184451861632011-10-02T13:42:42.942-04:002011-10-02T13:42:42.942-04:00Check out the Threads article on designer Valentin...Check out the Threads article on designer Valentina-- she worked with these fabrics often, and was a master at micro-hems and bias binding on sheer fabrics. I think that a petite rolled hem, done by hand, would work well, or maybe some self-fabric binding. But I think the key is doing it by hand.Jennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517649568887540126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-70010074745060270872011-10-02T10:34:23.669-04:002011-10-02T10:34:23.669-04:00I checked one of my favourite resources: Haute Cou...I checked one of my favourite resources: Haute Couture Techniques Tome 1, c1990, by Angelina di Bello. She gives two methods for a rolled edge.<br /><br />For natural fibres (chiffon or fine silk) she suggests a rolled edge (hem), rolled to the size of a fine pin that “must not be pressed so as to keep the roundness” (aka floatiness). For fabrics that fray, staystitch or zigzag the raw edge for easier rolling. She has close-up drawings, “Rolled edge - Steps 1-7!” <br /><br />Some of her pointers include: use the finest silk thread; no knot; it helps to moisten your thumb and forefinger but test this first to ensure it doesn’t stain your fabric; no hand cream on your hands because it’ll be more difficult to roll the fabric.<br /><br />“This method requires some practice and dexterity in order to achieve a rolled edge of an even width.” No kidding! If anyone can do it Gertie, it’s you.Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02964052998082951620noreply@blogger.com