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From: Luv2CUSmile
Date: 01-15-2004, 01:59 PM (1 of 10)
Not toolong ago I was browsing around and found a fab pattern on the internet for a skirt made from men's neckties- Now that I have gone back to find it, I can't- I saved it to favs and after going through all my sites for days, I can't find it! Can anyone help me? I have even done somemore searches and have been getting some great hits for other things but not the skirt- If anyone can help me- I'd appreciate it much!~Luv~ ~})i({~ ~})i({~
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User: Luv2CUSmile
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From: stitchmd
Date: 01-15-2004, 02:22 PM (2 of 10)
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Google is having a hard time with this one. I found a reference at this site, but it requires membership and log in, so you'll have to take it from here http://lis.ssewba.com/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=article&sid=5 |
User: stitchmd
Member since: 02-25-2003 Total posts: 226 |
From: Luv2CUSmile
Date: 01-15-2004, 02:37 PM (3 of 10)
arrrgh! LOL Right now the site isn't responding but Wow!! Thx What a fast response!! I will definitely keep trying so I can chk it out! Thx again- ~Luv~ ~})i({~ ~})i({~
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User: Luv2CUSmile
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From: stitchmd
Date: 01-16-2004, 10:05 AM (4 of 10)
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I looked further at this site and found that, just like the other Google hits I'd looked it, it was just a reference to a magazine article. So I thought about your project and it shouldn't be too hard to do. Neckties are bias cut, so start with a simple bias skirt pattern. Rough cut some fabric a bit bigger than your pattern pieces and let it hang out so the bias stretches for a couple of days, then recut along the pattern lines. In the meantime open up the ties, remove the interfacing, press them to remove any creases. The backing fabric needs to be dry cleanable along with the tie fabric and should preferably be dry cleaned before you start the project. Lay your skirt pieces on the table and place your ties over it until you like the arrangement, leaving some overlap of the edges. Pin them down, trim roughly around the edges where the ties extend past the skirt pieces. Now stitch them down the way you would a log cabin or strip quilt: stitch the outer edges of the first tie and the fabric to secure the edges. Now turn the second one over, stitch down over the loose edge of the first one right sides together, flip over and press. Keep adding each piece right sides together covering the raw edge of the previous one, being careful to keep each piece flat. Trim around the edge to remove any excess tie fabric. This was figured out in my head, I hope it's right and the instructions make sense. You could experiment with pinning until you are clear about which way the pieces face before stitching them. Once all your pieces are secured to the backing you can sew the skirt together. You can use ties over the waist band too. I don't think this is a beginner project, it requires an understanding of working with bias and departing from pattern instructions to some extent. Let us know if you decide to dare it. |
User: stitchmd
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From: Luv2CUSmile
Date: 01-16-2004, 01:58 PM (5 of 10)
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Wow Stitchmd! LOL I didn't think it would be too difficult- LOL Thank-You so much for taking the time to figure out instructions for me! I do consider myself a beginner again but I thought that I could also figure this out if need be- I do thank you for the tips on dry cleaning first and the tip to use a skirt pattern cut out as a base. I didn't think of that- just thought to maybe line it. Your instructions actually sound great! I feel I am versed enough to be able to do these steps- the only thing that confuses me is when the patterns are cut on the bias. Do most patterns state this on the package or do I just need to look at the pattern? Also, I know as I grow with my sewing again, I will be able to look at a garment and tell if it is on the bias or not- Do you think that this project would make a difference? I mean, the ties would hang straight (although I did think of doing it as the ties all lay at a diagonal wrap look) will it affect the way the skirt hangs significantly? Wow this board is so great and thx again for going to so much trouble for me!! I definitely do want to tackle this project- now just because you have me intrigued. When I actually get everything together and ready to pin, I will let you know- *May be back for helps and hints- LOL ~Luv~ ~})i({~ ~})i({~
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User: Luv2CUSmile
Member since: 01-10-2004 Total posts: 19
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From: stitchmd
Date: 01-16-2004, 06:21 PM (6 of 10)
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Yes, patterns will state if they are bias cut. To tell if a garment is cut on the bias you need to look at the fabric weave. Are the threads running up and down or diagonally? Bias cuts postion the weave diagonally. The way a garment hangs and drapes is often a clue but you really need to look closely to be sure. As for laying the ties on an angle that would put the tie fabric on grain but the seam lines on a diagonal, so I'm guessing it would still be best to use a bias underlining. Whichever way you do it the skirt is going to be kind of thick with lots of seams, so you want to give it as much drape as possible to keep it from being too stiff. I suppose you could do without the underlining, but then you'd have a harder time piecing the ties together and would have a very messy back with lots of unpleasant edges which would not be comfortable to wear. We're guessing here, and unless you can find that original article you get to be the pioneer and then YOU can post your invention. |
User: stitchmd
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From: stitchmd
Date: 01-16-2004, 08:45 PM (7 of 10)
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I tried google again and found this: Remove the stiching and press about a dozen ties flat; sew them together at their edges, starting at the wide end. Make a waistband out of a solid color tie. |
User: stitchmd
Member since: 02-25-2003 Total posts: 226 |
From: Luv2CUSmile
Date: 01-16-2004, 09:47 PM (8 of 10)
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Thx Stitchmd- again! I did find a pic of one on a search with aol- that's as far as I have gotten. All types of references to one thing or another that may be an article or such- one talked about Sassy Magazine having a pattern- I can't get a site for it though- have no idea why- but you are right- with our guessing and my eventuality to actually do this project- I may be the first to post a pic with instructions when I am done- (the pic I found of it is a school girl look- would be cute for my daughter) I am looking to do one in calf length- also I know by the pic- which was definitely a trash to treasure project- that when I do mine I will use complimenting colors and designs in the ties- LOL Theirs was cute but very scattered in color and design- LOL Thx for the tips- When I am able to actually tackle this- I will def post an instructional type pattern- LOL Best I can anyway. ~})i({~ PS I agree with ya on the "no lining means a lot of rough edged seams" definitely not comfortable for wear- wil have to figure that into my pattern as well.- Thx ~})i({~
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User: Luv2CUSmile
Member since: 01-10-2004 Total posts: 19
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-18-2004, 07:35 AM (9 of 10)
Stitchmd, you really have a wonderful way with words. 
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
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From: stitchmd
Date: 01-18-2004, 07:29 PM (10 of 10)
 Why thank you Mary!
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User: stitchmd
Member since: 02-25-2003 Total posts: 226 |
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