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From: Mischka
Date: 09-15-2004, 11:30 PM (1 of 3)
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I'm doing another skirt...woven plaid again (polyester blend?)...and the bottom hem is roughly 3.5 yards. The fabric sort of slides on itself, even if I pin it a lot, and I imagine by the end of the seam I'll be way off! I'm thinking about securing it first with fusible bonding web (aka Stitch Witchery), but can I sew through that stuff? I do want to sew a bottom seam, I just don't want it to get crooked at all because it'll be noticeable on the plaid. Hope that made sense...thanks for your advice! |
User: Mischka
Member since: 09-01-2004 Total posts: 63 |
From: MarciaK
Date: 09-16-2004, 01:21 AM (2 of 3)
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Yes, sew through the stitch-witchery. It is intended as a temporary application, and I'm not sure it would stand repeated washings or cleanings. For easier handling, baste it to the bottom edge before you turn up and press. |
User: MarciaK
Member since: 02-06-2004 Total posts: 32 
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 09-17-2004, 12:13 PM (3 of 3)
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Stitch witchery will hold forever if you press as it says to.. I have used it for years.. Also wonder under , which is the same thing only paper backed for different use.. Follow directions and press on both sides , and it will last forever..
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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