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[Malice]

thank you.

gius: it´s 100 % wool fabric.

 

[Jenna-maria]

I NEED HELP!

I absolutely love this dress. but I cannot find anything similar to it....not even from Zara wich could be the first place to find something similar.
So, I tought ´´why not to sew it by myself?´´

I already bought fabric, now I only need some advices how to do this dress.

posted by Cherryblossoms for Vanessa Anne Hudgens thread

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f50/vanessa-anne-hudgens-52020-149.html

orginal source: starzlife.com

 

[Jenna-maria]

fashion.fashoff:
This book pages bag is just brilliant!
so so cute and great idea.

 

[daniellat]

I already bought fabric, now I only need some advices how to do this dress.

posted by Cherryblossoms for Vanessa Anne Hudgens thread

http://www.thefashionspot.com/forums/f50/vanessa-anne-hudgens-52020-149.html
orginal source: starzlife.com

IT is an easy dress to make but if you are int he beginner area for sewing i recommend you to buy a pattern. i found this very similar shape (the one at the bottom)but only it is a top, the silhouette is the same you are looking for so just add length to your top to make it a dress, it should be an easy thing to do since the shape is the same.

the pattern can be bought here.

http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/HP107.htm

Vanessa seems to have a small belt but you can also make a thin one from the same fabric to emphasize the waist. good luck!

 

[daniellat]

Any of you guys by any chance know of a tutorial for a flounced hem? I found some instructions here and there but nothing really useful. this morning i came across a picture of tori spelling wearing a gorgeous green dress with a flounced hem, but working with light fabrics is always a mess specially when hemming, but i would also know a few tricks for sewing the cord or how much ruffle to do etc. heres a pic of the dress iw as talking about. its from the launch of her new book.

celebcity

 

[educo]

^^^ To make a flounced hem, it's simply a circular ruffle with wire or fishing line at the edges. That's how it keeps its shape. You make a casing at the bottom and feed it through.

I just made this glittery skirt. I'm not into glitters, but whatever it came out nice...paired it with thigh high boots.

 

[gius]

that would be nice to see.. ^^ I often hear Marni plays a lot of attention to the insides of the garment, the finishings. I've never seen it in person though. I'm not much of a shopper sadly..and I think I've grown a bit agoraphobic lately..
it would be interesting if you could find some high-end also having handwork in the garments because I have read about designers who do a mix of mass production techniques and couture techniques. Maybe Ralph Rucci? I don't remember where I read this info...

so about the layered fabrics thing..
what about jackets/garments with a lining?
The lining is an extra layer..
It would keep moisture inside too, wouldn't it.. so it would be hard to wash.
I don't think I've owned anything with a lining to know...

 

[Crimson C.C]

^^ Yeah my coat dress has an extra layer on the bottom (well im trying to) and ive been asking the teachers how would i line this, since its made out of recycled denim with panels. lo?? And so the big problem is going to be how thick it will be, i will probly end up interfacing it..

 

[gius]

so you want to use the lining so it feels better on the skin from the inside?

i think there are different kinds of linings
like Pastry suggested, there is lining that covers only parts of a jacket --ex. the back or arms
and in one of my lessons we made a draped dress with a fitted lining (the whole body, not just a part)


did you cut up pieces of denim like from jeans,etc to make the recycled denim?

 

[getpalmd]

http://getpalmd.blogspot.com/2009/05/which-sewing-machine-to-choose.html

Would highly appreciate all tips you can give me! I'm such a newbie in this area, I know of a few brands already but honestly have no idea what features to look for in a sewing machine if I want it for a serious purpose = a machine I can grow with and enjoy for years without feeling I want something better. A good investment, you know Many thanks to all the sewers out there that can recommend me something budget friendly (up to €500?) and good value for price.

 

[daniellat]

i bought mine when i started sewing and didnt know much about what a home machine can do so i went and look out for the one that fit my budget the best.
this is the one i got it was about 150 dlls and it works wonders, ive done leather, chiffon, lycra, denim and all look beautiful, i love this machine. ive never used all the stitches but i wouldnt recoment something with less than this, more can be fun if you can afford it but unless you want to do decorative stitches for childrenswear or something like that it wont matter if you dont have them.

crtchoices.co.nz
im not sure if this is aailable but is a good machine so if you can find something ismilar im sure itll be great.

 

[jun3machina]

I NEED HELP!

I absolutely love this dress. but I cannot find anything similar to it....not even from Zara wich could be the first place to find something similar.
So, I tought ´´why not to sew it by myself?´´

I already bought fabric, now I only need some advices how to do this dress.

i think it's a simple dress with an elastic waistband. the most difficult part will probably be the neckline, because you either have to do a facing or lining OR a double rolled hem.

 

[gius]

I've used fusible interface, and it's awesome. I think the problem with it is people don't shrink it or the fabric to fit. You have to pre-shrink the fabric (wash and dry) and then get the fusible interfacing wet, and let it air dry. VERY IMPORTANT! If you toss it in a dryer, the fusible (glue) side loses it's glue, and it messes up your dryer and everything inside. If you shrink the fabric and not the interface, when the garment gets washed the interface shrinks and puckers the fabric it's sewed onto.

But (with the limited amount I know) with fusible interfacing, after both are washed and dried out, you baste it in first, then steam it, rip the baste seam and then do your final stitch.

If bubbles come up from it after, it wasn't pressed good in the first place. It needs heat, pressure and steam to seal. Get a piece of scrap fabric between your iron and the actual piece too, because when done right, the interface glue oozes out of the sides and f#cks up your iron face. Once it oozes out and cools down, try to pull it apart to test the seal.

Interfacing is usually on little things like collars and cuffs, so if you burn it or tear it, it's better to be safe than sorry right?

Oh, and when I cut interface, I tack it to the back of the fabric like so: v v v with an iron to stick it on before I cut it from the pattern. My teachers are horrified when they see it, but the pieces come out perfect because I cut them out as one piece. And it's inside, so who cares?

i just realise you are suggesting shrinking the fusible interfacing

that's not putting it in hot water and letting it air dry isn't it? wouldn't the glue come off

or can you use cold water

for pre-shrinking wool fabrics, i have read in books that cold water is used

 

[daniellat]

one of the problems with fusible itnerfacing is that bubbles may appear afterwards if it isnt well adhered or when fabric shrinks. thats why some fabrics may need to be washed before cutting and sewing, like most cotton fabrics like denim linen, wool shrinks with water but it ruins the apeparence so hair fabrics shouldnt be washed, only dry cleaned. once the fabric ahs been washed, soap is not necessary, and are dry then interfacing can be ironed on. since fusible interfacing is mostly sythetic theres no need for it to wash since it wont shrink.

Other common problem is that the iron isnt hot enough and the interfacing isnt properly glued to the fabric, therefore bubbles or sagging may appear when washed. i recommend using a good iron when glueing this because if its too hot it will ruin both fabric and itnerfacing, remember it is a synthetic fabric.

 

[gius]

the fusible we use in my lessons was bemberg.. it's made of rayon
how do you suggest pre-shrinking?

i actually have a garment that has bubbling it's on the collar stand, which has the fusible. i never washed this garment--it just got very wrinkled when i forgot it was in my bag.. and i left it there for a long time..
it took me a long time to press all the wrinkles out the rest of the garment, but i couldn't get rid of the ones on the stand

 

[daniellat]

well, most commonly the fusibles are synthetic but i know there are lots of them that are not, it will depend of the finishing you want and the type of clothign you are making ie you making a wool coat it doesnt matter what the material of the fusible is because youre not going to wash it anyways so you just focus on the type of finishing, stiffnes you want.

i dont think shrinking the fusible is a good idea, because if it does shrink the glue film it has all over may cause lumps and it may ruin your fabric. sometimes bubbles as you said may be fixed pressing them but other times a bubble is formed because the glue isnt working anymore or the garment wasnt washed and/or treated as the label said. too bad it didnt work for your collar gius.

a fusible is glued to add a certain stiffnes to a garment and it should be preserved they way its supposed to be worn, hanging and when wrinkled or abandoned in a bag may result in bubbles lol

 

[gius]

abandoned in a bag

thanks for the help!

 

[fourboltmain]

Damn, right place at the right time! I think with wool it was recommended that we use horse hair? Or something like that? It looked like carpet padding, but it was sewn into the garment instead of heated and glued. Something... hair.

It's been a while. I can't even believe I typed the things I typed so long ago. LOL

 

[gius]

hair canvas !

that shrinks for sure, with the hair
i used this in a lapel

 

[gius]

i've been sewing round corners lately.. like patch pockets, etc. ... my curves are awful! they are jagged and come at sharp points.

i recently read about using a smaller stitch length and the slow speed button on the sewing machine, but my slow speed button is not working (used sewing machine). is there any other advice anyone can give me?
this evening i just turned the wheel on the machine myself , manually, to sew the rounded corner... Looks pretty good so far