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Posted by Autumn on November 19, 2006, 9:10 pm
I would clip the sequins near the seam off before sewing. I would NOT cut
the threads to get them off, but cut the actual sequin so you do not cut any
threads that hold the remaining sequins on. Perhaps you could baste the new
seam loosely first to determine which sequins to remove. I would carefully
cut the sequin to the hole it is sewn on through and then gently remove it,
leaving the thread that had held it on.
Jan
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> Julia Sifers wrote:
>> I bought a gorgeous sleeveless black sequined evening dress at a
>> second-hand store for an excellent price that is just slightly too big.
>> It has seems from top to bottom along each side and I would like to
>> take each of these in about an inch. It is covered in sequins that look
>> like they were attached after the construction of the garment. Before I
>> start on it this weekend, I'm just wondering whether anyone has any
>> helpful tips for this type of project?
> ---
> Julia:
> First, examine the sequins to see if they are sewn on with a chain
> stitch. (Most sequinned gowns are OK when you start removing sequins,
> but there are the occasional 'pull one loose, the whole chain comes
> off' gowns. In such a case, you'd sew a stitch line down the sequins,
> just inside where your new stitch line will be, then remove the
> sequins, as advised by Bev. (beaded gowns are more prone to whole lines
> of beads falling off, if sewn cheaply, so this may not be a worry for
> you.)
> To do the alteration, study how the gown was put together, and
> reconstruct it in the same manner, using the same techniques.
> If the gown has boning in the side seams, the boning will need to be
> moved after you alter the seams. Any lining, under-lining, etc., should
> be taken in the same amount as the bodice; then reconstruct seams,
> re-attach boning (if any), be sure bodice top seams meet properly,
> shortening and re-sewing any reinforcement tape. Try to understitch
> along top edges, to prevent roll-out. Occasionally, the alteration may
> require shortening the boning length slightly to make it fit.
> Remember that sleeveless bodices (if this gown is such) need to be
> fitted much more snugly than gowns with sleeves. You want the gown to
> fit well enough that you never have to pull up on the bodice (to keep
> the bosom from showing) while you are wearing the dress. Having to
> constantly tug the bodice up spoils the whole effect of wearing a
> beautiful gown.
> Good luck with the alteration.
> Cea
>
>
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