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From: Lise
Date: 01-03-2004, 09:53 AM (1 of 7)
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I.m sure all you experts out there will think this is a silly question but here goes anyway. All my patterns for lined vests say to turn to the right side through the armholes. I hate doing it this way and would like to do it at the hemline. I can't seem to figure out in my head whether this is possible and would hate to find out too late that it's not.:Canada. Lise 
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Member since: 07-24-2000 Total posts: 231 
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-03-2004, 01:02 PM (2 of 7)
No Lise. Turn like they say. 
MaryW
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From: quiltguy154
Date: 01-12-2004, 04:37 PM (3 of 7)
| You can turn it right side out at the hemline, I do it all the time. You can also close the gap you pulled everything through with a piece of Wonderunder[that pressable, fusible designed for a no-sew hem] Much easier than doing it through the side seams. |
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From: Lise
Date: 01-13-2004, 08:53 AM (4 of 7)
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Now I have two opinions on whether I can turn a lined vest through the hemline. To Quiltguy, do you sew everything except the hemline before you turn the vest out? Your tip about the "sticky" is great ! Lise
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User: Lise
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-13-2004, 06:12 PM (5 of 7)
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You will have trouble with the hem turning method if your vest has small shoulders... (no room to pull fronts thru).. That is why I like the underarm method so much better... Its quicker, easier, and much LESS nerve wracking.. And all the stitching can be done on the machine except for last 2-4 inches of the last underarm seam... I seal it shut with a piece of stitch-witchery and my iron.. Voila ! ! no hand sewing... 
Sew With Love
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-14-2004, 11:28 AM (6 of 7)
When the shoulders are narrow, it is really tricky. I learned this when I made my kids matching vests. Wow, that was a trick. I created a whole new language before i was done. 
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From: Sewhappie
Date: 02-10-2004, 05:27 AM (7 of 7)
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I sew the lining to the vest, right sides together, leaving the shoulder seams un-done. I also leave a sideseam on the lining with a 4-5" opening in it. Flat press the stitching before you turn and trim your allowances and clip your curves. I them "SLOWLY" turn it right-side out and pull one shoulder, front and back, down into the opening in the sideseam, match the neck seams and arm seams and sew in the round. Do this to the other shoulder. If you have a sleeve board it will help to flat press the shoulder seam flat. Trim and clip and then gently pull the shoulder back out of the sideseam. Finger roll your seams to help set the threads. When shoulders are done lightly steam the opening on the sideseam to get the opening creased to lat flat and sew it shut by hand. Make sure that you hide your stitches. |
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Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
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