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stash infusion gloat :) mamahays 01-31-2008
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Posted by BEI Design on February 4, 2008, 3:57 pm
mamahays@cox.net wrote:
> BEI Design wrote:
>
>
> >
> > For a "shirt style" jacket I don't line. But for
> > anything
> > more structured I usually do. And, yes, I knew exactly
> > what
> > you meant about drafting the lining, done it many times!
> > ;-)
> >
> > Beverly
>
>
> I'm so glad someone understands me!! ;)

That's often my feeling when I'm trying to explain some
complex sewing procedure. ;-}

> I think I'm
> going to leave the lining off for now. I don't have
> anything in stash that would work as a lining that has
> any stretch to it. I don't want to put a nonstretch
> fabric in there since this is a stretch twill. Just
> sounds like a bad idea to me. But, it would be nice to
> have a lining. But..... Can you tell I'm still
> dithering?

A fairly deep ease-pleat in the CB should take care of the
stretch issue. And maybe build a little more ease into the
sleeves.

> What do you think? Would a non-stretch woven be alright
> in there or would it drive me nuts? The main points
> where the lining would attach would be the facings. So
> it would be stretch to stretch there. The only place it
> might get really hairy is the lining fabric to the
> facings.

You could always do the "Couture" way, and hand stitch
lining to facings. ;->

> Ok back to the playroom...uh...sewing room. ;)

Right! I'm getting the baby things for DN finished today so
I can get the house ready for the shower Sunday.

Beverly



Posted by IMS on January 31, 2008, 6:12 pm
Sometimes you can find a really good fabric deal at Walmart! Sounds
like you're going to have lots of fun using it up!

-Irene

On Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:42:17 -0600, mamahays@cox.net wrote:

>Hey All,
>
>Had to gloat a little. ;) I was in wal-mart yesterday for all the normal,
>boring stuff. Cruised through the $1 table just to looksee. Keeping my
>eyes out for some twill to do a vest for my DBIL. (looking for some heavy
>weight black twill, may order some from fabric.com but right now I'm
>looking for cheap twill to do a mock up. Anyway....)
>
>Found two pieces of gorgeous stuff. Got a little over 3 yards of a deep
>red, buttery soft knit. I'm sure it's probably poly, didn't burn test it.
>But it feels and acts like a rayon knit. Gorgeous stuff. I was thinking
>of a top for me and maybe DD. Although, it's 60" wide and 3 yards would do
>a pajama set for me. (I'd probably never get dressed again.)
>
>Then I found a bolt of a really gorgeous stretch twill. (won't work for the
>vest since I want something sans stretch for that, but oh well.) It's
>black. About skirt/jacket weight. Slight stretch only. 2" crossgrain
>will stretch to 3", really good recovery. The wrong side looks like a
>crepe, but the face of it is gorgeous! It feels like the softest brushed
>twill I've ever seen. Not really napped, like a moleskin or anything.
>Just a brushed twill. But beautiful. I got 6 yards. (45" wide.) I have a
>jacket cut out of it already, and I'm thinking a skirt to match. I cut
>view E of Simplicity 4099. (which I got on a $.99 sale.)
>
>So 9 yards of fabric for $9! And it's gorgeous stuff. I'll post a link to
>pix when I get stuff done. We have a snow day today, so I may just take
>that as an excuse to play in my sewing room all day. Or at least after I
>get the little bit of housework done first. (then I can play guilt free.
>lol)
>
>Sharon
>---
>Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the
>pig.

Posted by Juno on January 31, 2008, 6:41 pm
IMS wrote:
> Sometimes you can find a really good fabric deal at Walmart! Sounds
> like you're going to have lots of fun using it up!
>
> -Irene
>
Sharon, I'm salivating over your finds,I get to WalMart once a month and
never see anything.
Juno

Posted by Emily Bengston on January 31, 2008, 7:56 pm



On 1/31/08 5:41 PM, in article
h0toj.183697$MJ6.149300@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net, "Juno"

> IMS wrote:
>> Sometimes you can find a really good fabric deal at Walmart! Sounds
>> like you're going to have lots of fun using it up!
>>
>> -Irene
>>
> Sharon, I'm salivating over your finds,I get to WalMart once a month and
> never see anything.
> Juno

The fabric in the link is absolutely gorgeous and I personally think it is
perfect for your "BIG 50" dinner and the wedding.
Emily


Posted by Juno on January 31, 2008, 7:58 pm
Emily Bengston wrote:
>
>
> On 1/31/08 5:41 PM, in article
> h0toj.183697$MJ6.149300@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net, "Juno"
>
>> IMS wrote:
>>> Sometimes you can find a really good fabric deal at Walmart! Sounds
>>> like you're going to have lots of fun using it up!
>>>
>>> -Irene
>>>
>> Sharon, I'm salivating over your finds,I get to WalMart once a month and
>> never see anything.
>> Juno
>
> The fabric in the link is absolutely gorgeous and I personally think it is
> perfect for your "BIG 50" dinner and the wedding.
> Emily
>

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