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Posted by Taria on February 8, 2007, 10:09 pm
Sometimes I forget how terrific your web pages are Kate. Thanks for
all the work putting them together. You have so much to share about
clothing construction. I really like seeing the finished projects too.
Hope you are doing ok. You've been quiet lately.
Taria
Kate XXXXXX wrote:
> Take 4 strands of fine silk thread (if you have such a thing - if not,
> cotton is better for this than poly thread). DO NOT put a knot in the end!
>
> Take a small stitch at the marking point... through all layers of
> fabric. Pull the thread through until you have a 2" 'tail'.
>
> Take another stitch, making a loop... Pull the thread through until you
> have a 2"-3" loop. Cut of the needle, leaving another 2" tail. You now
> have a loop of 4" (or a bit bigger) of thread with a 2" tail at either
> side. This is the tailor's tack.
>
> You can now remove the pattern, carefully tearing it at the dot
> (actually, if you want to use the pattern again, I find it better to
> reinforce the area and cut a small hole through the pattern where the
> dots are, and stitch through the holes!). Once the pattern is gone, you
> can separate the layers and cut the thread between them, leaving a
> thread mark where the dots were on the pattern, like this: >
>
http://www.diceyhome.free-online.co.uk/KatePages/Sewing_Projects/Anya/dressing_janneane.htm
>
> Scroll down until you see the second day's work, where the tailors tacks
> are. :)
>
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