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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on July 6, 2009, 4:42 pm
Isn't it annoying when you realize that you didn't think the process
through *quite* thoroughly enough, and that now you have sewn *this* bit
to *that* bit, *these* bits are going to be impossible...
It's quicker, easier, and therefore cheaper, to recut the bits than
unpick. Unpicking serged and zigzagged seams in scarlet stretch
nylon/Lycra leotard fabric is not to be contermplated by someone who
wishes to remain sane*. I did buy more fabric than needed for the
finished item, as a toile for stretch nylon/Lycra needs also to be made
in stretch nylon/Lycra, and this stuff is about as cheap as it comes.
Pix later, once I've re-cut, sewn it properly, and stopped being
slightly miffed.
*For certain values of sane. In this house 'sane' skewed at best.
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Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons
http://www.katedicey.co.uk
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Posted by BEI Design on July 6, 2009, 7:48 pm
Kate XXXXXX wrote:
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> Isn't it annoying when you realize that you didn't think
> the process through *quite* thoroughly enough, and that
> now you have sewn *this* bit to *that* bit, *these* bits
> are going to be impossible...
Aaaarggh! Sympathetic (((hug))).
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> It's quicker, easier, and therefore cheaper, to recut the
> bits than unpick. Unpicking serged and zigzagged seams
> in scarlet stretch nylon/Lycra leotard fabric is not to
> be contermplated by someone who wishes to remain sane*. I
> did buy more fabric than needed for the finished item,
> as a toile for stretch nylon/Lycra needs also to be made
> in stretch nylon/Lycra, and this stuff is about as cheap
> as it comes.
How wonderful that you had excess fabric, I agree that
unpicking serged and zigzagged seams in stretch fabric would
have been a b_____!
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> Pix later, once I've re-cut, sewn it properly, and
> stopped being slightly miffed.
Looking forward to pictures of your finished project, as
always.
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> *For certain values of sane. In this house 'sane' skewed
> at best.
I sometimes think all sewists are slightly insane. ;-)
Beverly
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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on July 7, 2009, 5:17 am
BEI Design wrote:
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> Kate XXXXXX wrote:
>> Isn't it annoying when you realize that you didn't think
>> the process through *quite* thoroughly enough, and that
>> now you have sewn *this* bit to *that* bit, *these* bits
>> are going to be impossible...
>
> Aaaarggh! Sympathetic (((hug))).
>
>> It's quicker, easier, and therefore cheaper, to recut the
>> bits than unpick. Unpicking serged and zigzagged seams
>> in scarlet stretch nylon/Lycra leotard fabric is not to
>> be contermplated by someone who wishes to remain sane*. I
>> did buy more fabric than needed for the finished item,
>> as a toile for stretch nylon/Lycra needs also to be made
>> in stretch nylon/Lycra, and this stuff is about as cheap
>> as it comes.
>
> How wonderful that you had excess fabric, I agree that
> unpicking serged and zigzagged seams in stretch fabric would
> have been a b_____!
>
>> Pix later, once I've re-cut, sewn it properly, and
>> stopped being slightly miffed.
>
> Looking forward to pictures of your finished project, as
> always.
>
>> *For certain values of sane. In this house 'sane' skewed
>> at best.
>
> I sometimes think all sewists are slightly insane. ;-)
>
> Beverly
>
>
I got it done, and it looks OK. It'll look even better with the bottom
end on and the sparkly stuff! Need to experiment with hot-fix crystals
and Lycra... Hm... I think at this point sane has become the *other*
option.
Pix and stuff: http://community.livejournal.com/dressdiaries/401055.html
--
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 betsey on July 7, 2009, 1:35 pm
wrote:
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> BEI Design wrote:
> > Kate XXXXXX wrote:
> >> Isn't it annoying when you realize that you didn't think
> >> the process through *quite* thoroughly enough, and that
> >> now you have sewn *this* bit to *that* bit, *these* bits
> >> are going to be impossible...
> > Aaaarggh! =A0Sympathetic (((hug))).
> >> It's quicker, easier, and therefore cheaper, to recut the
> >> bits than unpick. =A0Unpicking serged and zigzagged seams
> >> in scarlet stretch nylon/Lycra leotard fabric is not to
> >> be contermplated by someone who wishes to remain sane*. I
> >> did buy more fabric than needed for the finished item,
> >> as a toile for stretch nylon/Lycra needs also to be made
> >> in stretch nylon/Lycra, and this stuff is about as cheap
> >> as it comes.
> > How wonderful that you had excess fabric, I agree that
> > unpicking serged and zigzagged seams in stretch fabric would
> > have been a b_____!
> >> Pix later, once I've re-cut, sewn it properly, and
> >> stopped being slightly miffed.
> > Looking forward to pictures of your finished project, as
> > always.
> >> *For certain values of sane. =A0In this house 'sane' skewed
> >> at best.
> > I sometimes think all sewists are slightly insane. =A0;-)
> > Beverly
> I got it done, and it looks OK. =A0It'll look even better with the bottom
> end on and the sparkly stuff! =A0Need to experiment with hot-fix crystals
> and Lycra... =A0Hm... =A0I think at this point sane has become the *other=
*
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> option.
> Pix and stuff:http://community.livejournal.com/dressdiaries/401055.html
> --
> Kate =A0XXXXXX =A0R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls
> Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttonshttp://www.kate=
dicey.co.uk
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Kate-
as someone who is not a constant poster, i do want to say a very
heartfelt thank you for how well you describe things and your
willingness to take time out and take photos, not just of finished
projects, but of the steps along the way. I do learn so much from you
(and everyone else here too....thank you!)
betsey
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Posted by Kate XXXXXX on July 7, 2009, 5:07 pm
betsey wrote:
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> Kate-
> as someone who is not a constant poster, i do want to say a very
> heartfelt thank you for how well you describe things and your
> willingness to take time out and take photos, not just of finished
> projects, but of the steps along the way. I do learn so much from you
> (and everyone else here too....thank you!)
>
> betsey
You are more than welcome. I usually like to publish the errors and the
fixes so that people can learn, but this was me late at night and tired
and wanting to get it done before I forgot what to do, having finally
worked it out!
--
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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> the process through *quite* thoroughly enough, and that
> now you have sewn *this* bit to *that* bit, *these* bits
> are going to be impossible...