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From: Parsuzi
Date: 10-26-2004, 05:46 PM (1 of 7)
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I would love to embellish t-shirts for my daughter -- and make them look as nice as this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15635&item=8140817592&rd=1 I either use the baste stitch on my machine or zig zag over dental floss. However, matching a knit to a woven cotton (? I think) makes it difficult to keep it so nice. Does anyone have any idea how the creator of the above link did the sleeves so beautifully? Thanks. Suzanne |
User: Parsuzi
Member since: 09-11-2004 Total posts: 7 |
From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 10-27-2004, 06:59 PM (2 of 7)
I can get that effect by sitting down and doing each tuck by hand , then pinning in place or basting in place, but understand this ... it takes time...That is a precious outfit, but $ 125.00 is too much money for that age child.. (wears it 4-6 months max)... 
Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
Member since: 05-01-2002 Total posts: 2022 
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From: MaryW
Date: 10-27-2004, 07:30 PM (3 of 7)
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I agree. Also, those ruffles were probably sewn on and the garment finished. Then, they dressed the little girl and took the picture. Brand spanking new. No wear, tear, fading or wrinkles. I am not that impressed. From a cynical old grandma. MaryW
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User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: Sewhappie
Date: 10-27-2004, 07:50 PM (4 of 7)
Did you see the BID PRICE !!!!!! $125.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Copy the picture and go from there, it's cheaper!!!! |
User: Sewhappie
Member since: 10-27-2001 Total posts: 1427 |
From: Parsuzi
Date: 10-27-2004, 09:23 PM (5 of 7)
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I agree!! That is why I wanted advice. I will NOT pay $125 for an outfit for a toddler. NO WAY - not even for a Christmas outfit. That said, if you want to see some impressive (ha!) prices, do a search on ebay for "ODOD" (stands for Original Designs by Original Designers) Some are really making $ here. I don't sew well enough (or fast enough) to sell my creations....just enjoy trying out new things for my daughter. |
User: Parsuzi
Member since: 09-11-2004 Total posts: 7 |
From: woodywoodpecker
Date: 10-27-2004, 09:53 PM (6 of 7)
| Regarding the gathers, I would personally finish the bottom edges of the sleeves first,and turn up the finished edge, or you could just do that after you had the ruffle made and tacked on. Either serger or zig-zag the raw edges of the ruffle, if it was a double layer I would do them together and then either do a long basting stitch to pull them up( here you could do a double line of basting stitches ( that would give you a 1/2" or 5/8" seam allowance, or what ever you decided for an allowance) or even do a kind of pleat (inverted?) and baste across the gathers or pleats and then sew(zig-zag) them to the end of the sleeve, matching the raw edge of the ruffle with the finished edge of the sleeve allowable turn up. You could then do a double row of stitching or twin needle stitching to attatch the ruffle and sleeve together. I suppose you could either do it in the round (after the underarm seam had been sewn or flat depending on how fussy you wanted to be. Hope this is clear enough for you to get the gist of what I'm saying. |
User: woodywoodpecker
Member since: 11-07-2003 Total posts: 242 |
From: auzzi
Date: 11-01-2004, 12:56 AM (7 of 7)
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I would suggest that a ruffler foot was used to produce the strips of pleated material around the cuffs of the top. and ankles of the jeans. I love these things - great fun - makes lovely effects....collars, sleeves, cuffs, pockets, headbands, cushions, placemats, curtains, mats, rugs, runners, pelmets, valances, sheets, towels, soft bags ... play, play and more play!! Test Drive: 1. Set the ruffler for narrow pleats close together 2. fold a piece of material, 20"x2 1/2", in half [wsf] then press 3. run the 1 1/4" wide strip through the machine [foot] sewing 1/4" from the edge 4. measure from 1st pleat to 5th pleat [record], then unpick this distance. 5. measure from 1st pleat unpicked to 5th pleat unpicked [record] [now you know how much fabric is needed to produce that length of pleats] 6. record the ruffler settings you used, the thread, the needle and the fabric. 6. Always add seam width to both ends of the length of material eg 2 x 5/8" Technique 1 [when constructing cuff]: 1. as above - make ruffled/pleated strip [add seam width [x2]] 2. pin the strip along the cuff edges on the right side of the fabric. 3. sew/overlock the strip to the cuff 4. flip the strip so that the seam is on wrong side. Press the seam towards the armhole 5. edge stitch [1/8"] on the cuff fabric 6. sew the sleeve as usual - the cuff is already finished-off. Technique 2 [zinging purchased clothing]: 1. measure the circumference of the wrist[cuff] 2. calculate how many pleats can fit in that space 3. calculate how long a strip that is needed. ADD seam width x2 4. fold-press-pleat strip 5. stitch pleated fabric seams together [overlock or neaten edge] 6. insert the pleated circle of fabric inside the cuff - neatened edge pointing to armhole - edgestitch in the round [ if the wrist is tiny - unpick the cuff slightly, and try sewing it flat. Re-sew seam when attached.] I have three girls - I purchased a ruffler after I could not get a gathering foot to do what I want. The ruffler did exactly what I wanted. |
User: auzzi
Member since: 10-28-2003 Total posts: 56 |
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