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From: TamaraF
Date: 01-23-2004, 11:24 AM (1 of 13)
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Hello to all. I am new to sewing and this board. I desperately need some help. I am trying to sew a jumper for my 2 year old daughter. I have already trashed one dress on to the second. I am having trouble after I put the interfacing on the front and back facings. The directions say to stictch along armhole, shoulders, and neck edges.( this means start on one side and go around to the other using a 5/8" seam right?) Then trim seam( meaning all the way around or just along the side?) Turn facing to INSIDE and press(meaning the seam or the entire garment pressing from the OUTSIDE?) Secure seam allowances by tacking it by hand( where again on the side?) I am so needy sorry. Anyone out there from Colorado Springs. I may need someone to show me like I am in Kindergarten. Thank in advance, Tamara Mommy4
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User: TamaraF
Member since: 01-16-2004 Total posts: 6 
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From: Magot
Date: 01-23-2004, 01:50 PM (2 of 13)
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Try this link from llantistrant http://cahe.nmsu.edu/pubs/_c/C-233.html It might make things more understandable. You trim the facings inside the seam so that it has less bulk and is able to lay flat so you would not trim down the side seams beyond the facing. This means that you can catch stitch the facing to the side seam allowance at the botton of the facing to stop it from riding up. Hope this helps love and kisses, Jan
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User: Magot
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From: TamaraF
Date: 01-23-2004, 02:28 PM (3 of 13)
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Thanks for the link. I will read and reread. Tamara Mommy4
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User: TamaraF
Member since: 01-16-2004 Total posts: 6
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From: Sherri
Date: 01-23-2004, 03:15 PM (4 of 13)
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Myself I have found it easier not to use facings on Childrens dresses. Instead I line the bodice. Sher My website
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User: Sherri
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From: woodywoodpecker
Date: 01-23-2004, 08:43 PM (5 of 13)
| You could under stitch or /and top stitch(on the seams) to keep the facing in place as well, but linning is good like another post suggested to do. Sometimes I make the facings for garments deeper like a big "U", as long as you don't change the neckline and armhole dimensions it works too. I always think the depth of the facing are not deep enough and have a tendency to try to ride up out of the neckline. |
User: woodywoodpecker
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From: DorothyL
Date: 01-24-2004, 08:11 AM (6 of 13)
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The probelm with facings in kids clothes is they ride out -- well they do it with anyone's but adults are more careful about tucking them in. To solve the problem I, like Woody, make them a little wider (but keep the seam edge the same so it fits). Understitching does wonders. That's when you sew the trimmed seam allowances to the facing getting just as close to the seam as possible. But sometimes that is hard on small pieces so if it will look ok try top stitching, slowly and carefully so it is straight and looks good. It's not hard, lay the edge of the presserfoot along the edge of the fabric and go slow. Then still tack the facing down at the seams. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 01-24-2004, 08:32 PM (7 of 13)
Another trick I have used is after I have given everything the final good pressing, I have inserted small scraps of stitch witchery between facings and garment and pressed them in place. this is great for holding facings in place , especially on a little girls jumper with a round neck. The blouse or shirt they wear underneath lays so much better when the facings stay down in place..
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User: LeapFrog Libby
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From: Patchworktiner
Date: 01-28-2004, 12:53 PM (8 of 13)
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Hello fellow stitchin ladies, and gents! This is my first post, but I've been reading a lot on here! I always hated facings. The problems with flipping to the outside, or getting snagged from the anchor points when putting the garment on. Sometimes you can see them from the front of the garment, and I felt it gave that home-made appearance. I have been using bias tape for facings for a long time now. Sometimes I make my own, or use store-bought. I hate wasting fabric, so I'll just cut about a 1 1/4" strip from my fabric, not necessarily on the 45 degree angle bias. I just use whatever is leftover from the fabric after cutting the larger pieces, on an angle. I may have to join pieces, which I'll sew at 45 degree angle to cut down on bulk when it's folded back into position, but it does save me fabric, and it's under the garment. So most people won't see it. What's also cute is to use a contrasting fabric, sew right side of bias tape to wrong sides of main fabric, and bring back out to the front of the garment, top-stitching on the front. I did this on a dashiki shirt, added a hemband from the same fabric, and it looks great! I also found that piping added between the bias tape and main fabric can really add a nice professional touch. Happy sewing! |
User: Patchworktiner
Member since: 01-24-2004 Total posts: 5 
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From: MaryW
Date: 01-29-2004, 07:34 AM (9 of 13)
Hi Patchworktiner, welcome to Sew Whats New.  You sound like you have been sewing for a while. Thanks for all the good advice, how come it took so long for you to finally post. LOL. 
MaryW
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From: TamaraF
Date: 01-29-2004, 09:11 AM (10 of 13)
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thanks to all who replied. I think I have got it. Of course with 4 children and watching another, I haven't gotten to sew anything this week. But this weekend I will and my dh and I will finish the roman shades that we started a month ago. Thanks again Tamara Mommy4
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User: TamaraF
Member since: 01-16-2004 Total posts: 6
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From: Patchworktiner
Date: 01-29-2004, 06:36 PM (11 of 13)
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MaryW, Thanks for the warm welcome! I actually just found this website only a couple weeks ago! I've been sewing for about 10 years now. I started by making the bell bottoms with the triangle-insert on jeans, and a few bags. I cut an old backpack up for the pattern, and used some of the old notions like the strap adjuster, and even the zipper. One of my first clothing pieces to make was a patchwork skirt. I sure didn't know what I was getting into when I started it! But now, I just love it!! Today I'm working on a star of bethleham quilt. I'll post a pic when I get the top done! I love strip-piecing, and use it in the side-panel patchwork jeans I make from recycled jeans from thrift stores. Good way to recycle, and to get some more use out of those jeans that just got a little too tight after the years, and who could let those go?! Tamara, those blinds sound cool! What kind of fabric are you using for them? I also like Sherri's idea to line the child's outfit to avoid the facings all-together. The way they beat clothes up, I'll bet it'd make them stronger, too! |
User: Patchworktiner
Member since: 01-24-2004 Total posts: 5
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From: Llantrisant
Date: 01-30-2004, 11:16 AM (12 of 13)
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Linnings do make things easier,especially if there are sleeves involved,finishing touches are better too.Plus you don't need to worry about trimming off seams or serging them,apparently linning prevents fraying!
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User: Llantrisant
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From: TamaraF
Date: 01-30-2004, 01:10 PM (13 of 13)
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hello again, for the roman shades we used a heavy decorator fabric. Not quite as heavy as upholstery fabric. I am very new at this but I do know it needs to be dry cleaned. Sorry so vague. Tamara
Mommy4
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User: TamaraF
Member since: 01-16-2004 Total posts: 6
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