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Posted by Ursula Schrader on October 21, 2009, 1:20 pm
Hello Major Tom, ah, I mean, hi Kate,
I know that your brain is currently being eaten by gigantic Spiders from
Mars, but perhaps you could send me a little preview on how to deal with the
sleeves of the jacket. The hem of the gown is a lot of work but just
something to keep my fingers busy, but the jacket looks like a tricky bit of
work, so... Yes, I know you've got so much to do, and I'm really sorry to
bother you again, but our wedding is in 9 days and I'd hate to mess things
up because I'm too nervous. Just give me a first step, then I'll be
contented. Tomorrow and the day after will be sewing days in Lüdo (short for
Lütgendortmund, my parents' suburb).
Thanks for your patience.
U.
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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on October 21, 2009, 5:57 pm
Ursula Schrader wrote:
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> Hello Major Tom, ah, I mean, hi Kate,
>
> I know that your brain is currently being eaten by gigantic Spiders from
> Mars, but perhaps you could send me a little preview on how to deal with the
> sleeves of the jacket. The hem of the gown is a lot of work but just
> something to keep my fingers busy, but the jacket looks like a tricky bit of
> work, so... Yes, I know you've got so much to do, and I'm really sorry to
> bother you again, but our wedding is in 9 days and I'd hate to mess things
> up because I'm too nervous. Just give me a first step, then I'll be
> contented. Tomorrow and the day after will be sewing days in Lüdo (short for
> Lütgendortmund, my parents' suburb).
>
> Thanks for your patience.
>
> U.
>
>
>
No, I *should* have got this to you ages ago.
Firstly, remember that you basted interfacing to the sleeve ends? Well,
trim that back to the seam line and then work a herringbone stitch along
that seamline, catching the interfacing to the inside layer only of the
brocade. Turn and press the seam allowances over it. Baste them in
place, mitering the pointy corners as sharply as possible. You may need
to trim the seam allowance back at the corners.
Work a herringbone stitch along the edge, catching the fraying edges of
the seam allowance.
So, you have the interfacing herringboned to the fabric, along the seam
line, and the fabric seam allowance caught to the interfacing. We can
tackle the lining once this is done.
How's the hem going? Did it drop a lot?
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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Posted by Ursula Schrader on October 22, 2009, 1:42 am
"Kate wrote...
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> Ursula Schrader wrote:
>> Hello Major Tom, ah, I mean, hi Kate,
>> I know that your brain is currently being eaten by gigantic Spiders from
>> Mars, but perhaps you could send me a little preview on how to deal with
>> the sleeves of the jacket. The hem of the gown is a lot of work but just
>> something to keep my fingers busy, but the jacket looks like a tricky bit
>> of work, so... Yes, I know you've got so much to do, and I'm really sorry
>> to bother you again, but our wedding is in 9 days and I'd hate to mess
>> things up because I'm too nervous. Just give me a first step, then I'll
>> be contented. Tomorrow and the day after will be sewing days in Lüdo
>> (short for Lütgendortmund, my parents' suburb).
>> Thanks for your patience.
>> U.
> No, I *should* have got this to you ages ago.
> Firstly, remember that you basted interfacing to the sleeve ends? Well,
> trim that back to the seam line and then work a herringbone stitch along
> that seamline, catching the interfacing to the inside layer only of the
> brocade. Turn and press the seam allowances over it. Baste them in
> place, mitering the pointy corners as sharply as possible. You may need
> to trim the seam allowance back at the corners.
> Work a herringbone stitch along the edge, catching the fraying edges of
> the seam allowance.
> So, you have the interfacing herringboned to the fabric, along the seam
> line, and the fabric seam allowance caught to the interfacing. We can
> tackle the lining once this is done.
Ah yes! When I lay awake last night, my mind reeling with all kinds of
thoughts and projects, I came to the conclusion that the herringbone
technique might be the solution, although I would have needed many tries to
get it right without your detailed instructions. Thanks, gonna print this
and take it with me.
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> How's the hem going? Did it drop a lot?
Uh, haven't tried it yet; I'll tell you tonight. Gotta go, get ready, take
care of DD, get stuff into car (including new steam iron [must remember to
get distilled water!]) and a million of other things.
Take care, don't sew too much lycra, and don't drink anything without having
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one drink for me, too. ;->
U.
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Posted by Ursula Schrader on October 22, 2009, 1:49 am
"Kate wrote...
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> So, you have the interfacing herringboned to the fabric, along the seam
> line, and the fabric seam allowance caught to the interfacing. We can
> tackle the lining once this is done.
I forgot to ask: Should I herringbone the other end of the interfacing to
the fabric, too?
U.
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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on October 22, 2009, 4:43 am
Ursula Schrader wrote:
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> "Kate wrote...
>> So, you have the interfacing herringboned to the fabric, along the seam
>> line, and the fabric seam allowance caught to the interfacing. We can
>> tackle the lining once this is done.
>
> I forgot to ask: Should I herringbone the other end of the interfacing to
> the fabric, too?
>
> U.
>
>
Not strictly necessarry, but nice if you have the time. :)
--
Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
Click on Kate's Pages and explore!
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> I know that your brain is currently being eaten by gigantic Spiders from
> Mars, but perhaps you could send me a little preview on how to deal with the
> sleeves of the jacket. The hem of the gown is a lot of work but just
> something to keep my fingers busy, but the jacket looks like a tricky bit of
> work, so... Yes, I know you've got so much to do, and I'm really sorry to
> bother you again, but our wedding is in 9 days and I'd hate to mess things
> up because I'm too nervous. Just give me a first step, then I'll be
> contented. Tomorrow and the day after will be sewing days in Lüdo (short for
> Lütgendortmund, my parents' suburb).
>
> Thanks for your patience.
>
> U.
>
>
>