tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post6827496050345952008..comments2024-03-27T15:13:21.216+08:00Comments on Sew Retro Chic!: Darling Sundresses Done And Bias Tape WoesZurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13937480867561908524noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-13496832028909197502013-11-11T22:47:06.176+08:002013-11-11T22:47:06.176+08:00Thank you Kate! :)Thank you Kate! :)Zurahttp://sewretrochic.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-79320830318516063372013-11-11T22:47:05.934+08:002013-11-11T22:47:05.934+08:00Thank you Kate! :)Thank you Kate! :)Zurahttp://sewretrochic.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-47129324636848569832013-11-11T22:47:05.841+08:002013-11-11T22:47:05.841+08:00Thank you Kate! :)Thank you Kate! :)Zurahttp://sewretrochic.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-91008932302476940162013-11-11T22:47:05.181+08:002013-11-11T22:47:05.181+08:00I love the fabric you used for the top one! Beauti...I love the fabric you used for the top one! Beautiful work, as always! :)Katehttp://fabricflourandfrustration.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-4712275731624747602013-11-11T22:47:04.875+08:002013-11-11T22:47:04.875+08:00I love the fabric you used for the top one! Beauti...I love the fabric you used for the top one! Beautiful work, as always! :)Katehttp://fabricflourandfrustration.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-84250602941581672222010-03-25T13:35:45.381+08:002010-03-25T13:35:45.381+08:00wow...lovely...beautiful fabric and i like the ela...wow...lovely...beautiful fabric and i like the elastic gathers...Nimahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17275701099832636262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-53960243110598299252010-03-23T11:19:47.941+08:002010-03-23T11:19:47.941+08:00hmm, dont know ler cause i dont hv issue, but pinn...hmm, dont know ler cause i dont hv issue, but pinning and also ironing helps gak lah.<br /><br />as for the not catching part, i got seam guide on my SM and that thing kan susah nak explain but it helps with it.Aidahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13554795865874702432noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-41856620617246696392010-03-23T09:19:56.598+08:002010-03-23T09:19:56.598+08:00Yes, I'll remember that. Grading the seam mean...Yes, I'll remember that. Grading the seam means trimming the seam allowance right? Definitely a new dress this weekend hehe :)Zurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13937480867561908524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-17788869670539392082010-03-23T09:04:41.373+08:002010-03-23T09:04:41.373+08:00hugs to you too!but remember to grade the seam too...hugs to you too!but remember to grade the seam too, then you'll have no probs in turning and topstitch. A new dress this weekend? hehehePrincess Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03046079013823800445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-75299162661410019782010-03-23T08:45:12.667+08:002010-03-23T08:45:12.667+08:00Beatrix - Thank you for the tip :) The tape alread...Beatrix - Thank you for the tip :) The tape already cut on bias (diagonal), it's my double fold at curve technique I need to improve on<br /><br />Barbara - Thanks my friend! That pattern is one of the easiest, try it!:)<br /><br />Nuno Lady - thanks dear...what does kirei desu mean ya? Oh I so wish I can speak Japanese, I think they have a meaningful and beautiful handmade culture!<br /><br />Kak Azidah - Wah! I feel like totally HUGGING you right now! What a revelation! Why oh why didn't I think about clipping?? *slap forehead* All this while I thought the bias tape will help with the curve but I know that set in sleeves must be assisted with clipping at the curve. Oh thank you, thank you Kak Azidah! Memang sifu la akak ni! :DZurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13937480867561908524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-32132833240164706022010-03-23T08:26:53.726+08:002010-03-23T08:26:53.726+08:00hi dear, what i do is first pin the tape then u do...hi dear, what i do is first pin the tape then u do need to hand baste first, then clip the curve seams so they will lie flat at the curve, so then when you sew the tape will not move and no need to worry with the pins. then once done, grade the seams( trim the garment seam more than the bias tape), you'll find it easier to fold the tape and topstitch both. hope that helpsPrincess Closethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03046079013823800445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-5721924187676743392010-03-23T08:10:28.627+08:002010-03-23T08:10:28.627+08:00Zura, Kirei desu... The contrast really works!!Zura, Kirei desu... The contrast really works!!Nuno Ladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01276179215321188575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-35664113371543159612010-03-23T02:54:57.679+08:002010-03-23T02:54:57.679+08:00So so beautiful! Love the main/contrast fabrics. W...So so beautiful! Love the main/contrast fabrics. Was also wondering about the pattern... will check Froglegs and Ponytails!Miss Pelicanohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06885181124322306066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-54544017675142449912010-03-22T21:56:40.278+08:002010-03-22T21:56:40.278+08:00Very cute dresses.
I think it may help (if you did...Very cute dresses.<br />I think it may help (if you didn't do it already) to cut the fabric for the bias tape actually on the bias of the fabric (diagonally). That way the tape will have a natural arch/curve already and it will be much much easier to sew it to the arm holes.Beahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03132763907056317070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-70527107825917435062010-03-22T09:02:41.613+08:002010-03-22T09:02:41.613+08:00Awww...thanks dura!
Main fabric my customer selec...Awww...thanks dura! <br />Main fabric my customer select, I just chose coordinating/contrasting prints je to add interest to the design :)Zurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13937480867561908524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-42476573109605327952010-03-22T08:56:15.752+08:002010-03-22T08:56:15.752+08:00cute sundresses!
zura, u mmg hebat dlm fabric sele...cute sundresses!<br />zura, u mmg hebat dlm fabric selection la :)d u r ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06674319831822117107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-11737617323371693622010-03-22T08:45:28.462+08:002010-03-22T08:45:28.462+08:00Oh thank you for the links Jodie and Kathy! The Ol...Oh thank you for the links Jodie and Kathy! The OliverandS discussion is particularly helpful with lengthy tips on applying the tape on tight curves. My mistake I gues is pinning them, it just made it uneven when I took the pin out before stitching.<br /><br />My problem is not puckering though, it's always the top stitching failed to catch the bottom fold. I'm gonna try the steam iron trick and also Liesl's suggestion of using the walking foot.<br /><br />Oh and Kathy, I used measurements from Froglegs and Ponytails's Caroline pattern with modification of elastic gathers and shoulder ties instead of neck ties.<br /><br />Great help friends, thank you! *hugs* :)Zurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13937480867561908524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-65197917675266515752010-03-22T08:01:46.133+08:002010-03-22T08:01:46.133+08:00I was curious and up for a google challenge so I f...I was curious and up for a google challenge so I found this for you. It says to steam iron the bias into the shape of the curve. Would that work? I am unsure but would love to learn. <br /><br />http://www.oliverands.com/forums/topic.php?id=85<br /><br /><br />And angry chicken's hilarious no swear bias tape video is included there. I know what won't answer your question but it was funny to watch.Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265968595848523357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-49458013430728819892010-03-22T07:47:38.362+08:002010-03-22T07:47:38.362+08:00Those are lovely. What pattern did you use?Those are lovely. What pattern did you use?Kathyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13265968595848523357noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5995884061013508832.post-16004508536284334872010-03-22T07:00:27.218+08:002010-03-22T07:00:27.218+08:00I have trouble with bias tape. When I read this la...I have trouble with bias tape. When I read this last week it all sort of clicked in my head. I need to add tape to a dress later this week and for once I am not scared! <br /><br />http://nicolemdesign.blogspot.com/2010/03/nothing-to-be-afraid-of-folks.htmlJodiehttp://zahleyrose.com.au/noreply@blogger.com