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Posted by Dr. Zachary Smith on September 29, 2009, 10:35 am
OK, Ok, ok... here's the situation...
I'm working on a section of my CQ where I want to trapunto (can I use
that as a verb?) a piece of shiny fabric to create a "rib" effect
(several rows of adjacent parallel ribs - like a washboard) and
thereby make use of the highlights as light reflects off of the ribs.
I went through the "Practical Encyclopedia of Sewing" to try to get an
idea of which shiny fabric would be best for the purpose but, as
usual, I'm more confused than before I started. It would not be
practical for me to buy several different types of fabric to
experiment. If possible, I'm seeking some recommendations. I have
some "flag silk" ;-), but it doesn't catch the light quite the right
way. From the book, or if you were to put samples in front of me, I
can't tell the difference between satin, acetate lining, silk,
taffeta, polyester, etc. Telling me, "Then it doesn't matter" isn't
the answer I'm looking for. Cost is not a factor as I only need a
square foot or so, so even if I had to buy it off the bolt it's not a
big deal. Which one I do use does depend on a few factors:
1.) I need someting that takes embroidery well
2.) wears well (or at least as well as possible)
3.) will take a lot of quilt-type wear & tear, bending, folding,
pulling, etc. The CQ is to be used - not hung on a wall and admired.
I can deal with stabilizers, etc. - whatever is needed to embroider,
etc. on it.
That's all I can think of at the moment. As always, TIA
Doc
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Posted by Patti on September 29, 2009, 10:56 am
I started out with one idea in answer to your question. As I read on,
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that idea changed (wow! I'm mutable >g<). My thinking by the end was
plain Cotton chintz. It is usually available in our curtain shops
(don't know about yours. I love the stuff, because if you want a bit of
'glint' you can use the shiny side; but, if you want to use it matt, the
reverse side is true to colour.
.
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>OK, Ok, ok... here's the situation...
>I'm working on a section of my CQ where I want to trapunto (can I use
>that as a verb?) a piece of shiny fabric to create a "rib" effect
>(several rows of adjacent parallel ribs - like a washboard) and
>thereby make use of the highlights as light reflects off of the ribs.
>I went through the "Practical Encyclopedia of Sewing" to try to get an
>idea of which shiny fabric would be best for the purpose but, as
>usual, I'm more confused than before I started. It would not be
>practical for me to buy several different types of fabric to
>experiment. If possible, I'm seeking some recommendations. I have
>some "flag silk" ;-), but it doesn't catch the light quite the right
>way. From the book, or if you were to put samples in front of me, I
>can't tell the difference between satin, acetate lining, silk,
>taffeta, polyester, etc. Telling me, "Then it doesn't matter" isn't
>the answer I'm looking for. Cost is not a factor as I only need a
>square foot or so, so even if I had to buy it off the bolt it's not a
>big deal. Which one I do use does depend on a few factors:
>1.) I need someting that takes embroidery well
>2.) wears well (or at least as well as possible)
>3.) will take a lot of quilt-type wear & tear, bending, folding,
>pulling, etc. The CQ is to be used - not hung on a wall and admired.
>I can deal with stabilizers, etc. - whatever is needed to embroider,
>etc. on it.
>That's all I can think of at the moment. As always, TIA
>Doc
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Best Regards
pat on the hill
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Posted by Leslie& The Furbabies in MO. on September 29, 2009, 11:37 am
There is a cotton lame'. It's not metallic-glittery-shiny like tissue
lame', but it has some true sheen with a hint of metallic. It will also
stand up to washing and ironing! A BIG plus! There's also a shiny silver
knit like I used on the Tin Man's chest piece. The rest of his costume is
that flimsy, shreddy tissue lame'- I despise that stuff! LOL
http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2976338660060435514HxsdRo#commentForm
Good luck!
Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.
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>I started out with one idea in answer to your question. As I read on, that
>idea changed (wow! I'm mutable >g<). My thinking by the end was plain
>Cotton chintz. It is usually available in our curtain shops (don't know
>about yours. I love the stuff, because if you want a bit of 'glint' you
>can use the shiny side; but, if you want to use it matt, the reverse side
>is true to colour.
> .
> In message
>>OK, Ok, ok... here's the situation...
>>I'm working on a section of my CQ where I want to trapunto (can I use
>>that as a verb?) a piece of shiny fabric to create a "rib" effect
>>(several rows of adjacent parallel ribs - like a washboard) and
>>thereby make use of the highlights as light reflects off of the ribs.
>>I went through the "Practical Encyclopedia of Sewing" to try to get an
>>idea of which shiny fabric would be best for the purpose but, as
>>usual, I'm more confused than before I started. It would not be
>>practical for me to buy several different types of fabric to
>>experiment. If possible, I'm seeking some recommendations. I have
>>some "flag silk" ;-), but it doesn't catch the light quite the right
>>way. From the book, or if you were to put samples in front of me, I
>>can't tell the difference between satin, acetate lining, silk,
>>taffeta, polyester, etc. Telling me, "Then it doesn't matter" isn't
>>the answer I'm looking for. Cost is not a factor as I only need a
>>square foot or so, so even if I had to buy it off the bolt it's not a
>>big deal. Which one I do use does depend on a few factors:
>>1.) I need someting that takes embroidery well
>>2.) wears well (or at least as well as possible)
>>3.) will take a lot of quilt-type wear & tear, bending, folding,
>>pulling, etc. The CQ is to be used - not hung on a wall and admired.
>>I can deal with stabilizers, etc. - whatever is needed to embroider,
>>etc. on it.
>>That's all I can think of at the moment. As always, TIA
>>Doc
> --
> Best Regards
> pat on the hill
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Posted by Patti on September 29, 2009, 2:20 pm
I understand that the 'shine' is due to the nylon component within the
cotton. (I had remembered my beautiful little stash of it - just didn't
mention it for Doc).
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>There is a cotton lame'. It's not metallic-glittery-shiny like tissue
>lame', but it has some true sheen with a hint of metallic. It will
>also stand up to washing and ironing! A BIG plus! There's also a
>shiny silver knit like I used on the Tin Man's chest piece. The rest
>of his costume is that flimsy, shreddy tissue lame'- I despise that
>stuff! LOL
>http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2976338660060435514HxsdRo#commentForm
>Good luck!
>Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.
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Best Regards
pat on the hill
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Posted by Pati, in Phx on September 29, 2009, 1:24 pm
Okay, first thing to think about is the washability of the fabric.
That lets out any acetate, (which is also not always color stable.....
it fume fades.) And some of the metallic fabrics (like the "metal"
which is printed onto a white or black knit) will rub off. (Upset me a
bit when some copper stars I appliqued to square dance outfits for my
folks ended up mostly white. sigh.)
There are several types of fabrics with metallic highlights either
woven in or printed on. Depends on the effect you want. You may need
to resort to tissue lame, fused to a lightweight interfacing to help
control ravelling and stabilize it.This will not hold up as long as
regular cotton fabrics, though.
To get a "rib" effect, it depends on the size of the ribs you want...
If small I would suggest corded pintucks, using a twin needle. You can
get twin needles in several different sizes.... the numbering system
is such that you have the distance between the needles as well as the
size (and type) of the needles. Using a darker thread for one needle
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can also enhance the shadow effect. <G> Remember to check on the width
of your zigzag opening when selecting a wider spaced needle set. (They
range from tiny 2.0 mm to 6.0 or 8.0 mm for some of the newer
machines. Older machines may only take up to a 4.0 spacing. )
A pintuck foot also helps to keep tucks evenly spaced and "un-
squashed".
Good luck,
Pati, in Phx
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> OK, Ok, ok... here's the situation...
> I'm working on a section of my CQ where I want to trapunto (can I use
> that as a verb?) a piece of shiny fabric to create a "rib" effect
> (several rows of adjacent parallel ribs - like a washboard) and
> thereby make use of the highlights as light reflects off of the ribs.
> I went through the "Practical Encyclopedia of Sewing" to try to get an
> idea of which shiny fabric would be best for the purpose but, as
> usual, I'm more confused than before I started. =A0It would not be
> practical for me to buy several different types of fabric to
> experiment. =A0If possible, I'm seeking some recommendations. =A0I have
> some "flag silk" ;-), but it doesn't catch the light quite the right
> way. =A0From the book, or if you were to put samples in front of me, I
> can't tell the difference between satin, acetate lining, silk,
> taffeta, polyester, etc. =A0Telling me, "Then it doesn't matter" isn't
> the answer I'm looking for. =A0Cost is not a factor as I only need a
> square foot or so, so even if I had to buy it off the bolt it's not a
> big deal. =A0Which one I do use does depend on a few factors:
> 1.) I need someting that takes embroidery well
> 2.) wears well (or at least as well as possible)
> 3.) will take a lot of quilt-type wear & tear, bending, folding,
> pulling, etc. =A0The CQ is to be used - not hung on a wall and admired.
> I can deal with stabilizers, etc. - whatever is needed to embroider,
> etc. on it.
> That's all I can think of at the moment. =A0As always, TIA
> Doc
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