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From: Cedar
Date: 03-10-2004, 07:45 AM (1 of 7)
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I am making a vest (actually, it is a modified colonial waistcoat) for my husband. He is a family entertainer, and this is what he performs in. I have made several in the past, but I am going to be using a very light cotton to make this one, so I can create the themed look he wants. (He is doing a Hero theme for library shows, and I am using a Snoopy as the WWI fighter pilot fabric.) The problem is, these vests see a lot of hard wear, so I want to reinforce this as much as possible. I am thinking one of two things here... either lining the light faric with a fusible interfacing, or putting buckram into the front of the vest. I always line the whole thing with a heavier, solid fabric. Any suggestions? I am still tinkering with my pattern, but as he needs this vest by March 18th, I don't have time to chuck the whole pattern and start over. I will also glady take any ideas anyone might have on Hero-themed fabric! Thanks, Cedar Oh, if you want to see what the vest looks like, you can check out http://www.mrphilandco.com/ We do not have to see
To know the wind is here; We do not have to see To know God's love is near. - Unknown |
User: Cedar
Member since: 03-04-2004 Total posts: 7 |
From: MaryW
Date: 03-10-2004, 08:01 AM (2 of 7)
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Cedar, it is nice to "see" you. Your hubby obviously does good things for the kids. Hero-themed fabric is another thing. The only thing that comes to mind is a superman fabric. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: paroper
Date: 03-10-2004, 09:04 AM (3 of 7)
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You might want to use a stiffer fabric under the cotton instead of interfacing. It would be a little harder to work with, but my experience with iron on interfacing is that it tends to separate from the fabric with a lot of stress unless you get a great bond. This isn't such a problem with heavier fabrics, but with a cotton it would show. So, you might just look for a compatable stiffer fabric, cut it and the theme fabric out, then baste the edges together and sew as one fabric. If your fabric (in between) doesn't show, and it shouldn't, you should be able to concentrate on the heft of the fabric and not necessarily the color or design...as long as it isn't something that would fade.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Skye
Date: 03-11-2004, 02:27 AM (4 of 7)
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hi Cedar, several years ago I made a vest using a quilt fabric and I used a fusable I cant remeber what kind but it must have been a good quality one because it stayed attached and I wore and washed that vest for a few years in fact I have only recently passed it on- the bust out grew it! I used the same fabric to line it so it was kind of reversible Skye |
User: Skye
Member since: 09-28-2000 Total posts: 233 |
From: Carol in ME
Date: 03-11-2004, 05:30 PM (5 of 7)
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How about underlining the fashion fabric? Somthing really sturdy underneath the Snoopy fabric, with the two layers treated and stitched as if they were one. In the old days, you'd have to baste the two together, but in the wondrous world we live in, use quilters' basting spray. |
User: Carol in ME
Member since: 01-27-2003 Total posts: 105 |
From: MarysRose
Date: 03-11-2004, 11:08 PM (6 of 7)
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A superhero who is back in demand today is the Incredible Hulk; my 28 year old son was crazy about him when he was a toddler; other than that, I'm not really up on superheros....8 granddaughters! YAY And for the girls, they love PowerPuff Girls! Vaaaoooom! Laura
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User: MarysRose
Member since: 06-19-2003 Total posts: 37 
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From: Cedar
Date: 03-20-2004, 07:32 AM (7 of 7)
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I have finished the snoopy weskit. I ended up using a heavy fabric for the lining. I don't know what it is, just that it is heavier than twill. I came out great, except for one thing - when he asked me to make my pattern smaller, as his old weskit was too big, I ended up making it too small! So I had to add a strip in up the back. And I used frogs instead of buttons as a closure. Actually, they look great, and I may do that again. Thanks for all your help, Cedar We do not have to see
To know the wind is here; We do not have to see To know God's love is near. - Unknown |
User: Cedar
Member since: 03-04-2004 Total posts: 7 |
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