Sew What’s Up Presents
The Sew What’s New Archive
This archived content is from Mary Wilkins’ sewing and
quilting message board “Sew What’s New,” which was
retired in August 2007. It is being provided by
“Sew What’s Up,”
which serves as the new home for many members of “Sew What’s New.”
From: smith972
Date: 12-21-2004, 01:18 PM (1 of 4)
|
When sewing for children (several at one time) do you find it quicker to cut out all the pieces first, sew the garments together leaving the hemming as the last thing to do once all of the garments are put together or am i over working myself.. i have 2 more dresses and and three pairs of pjs to get done prior to xmas.... If i dont get them done the kids will be happy with what they have and xmas will go on just fine.... But i want to maximize my time and need help from yall doing it... Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241 
|
From: paroper
Date: 12-21-2004, 02:02 PM (2 of 4)
|
When I take on large sewing projects (for large weddings, choirs, etc.), I measure and cut first, then I sit down and sew everything at the same time. It only works though if all the fabric is the same color so you don't have to change thread colors. When I've done two different thread colors (like for white skirts and black bodices), I've set up two machines and two sergers to maximize my time. I keep the ironing board handy and press as I go but I am pressing the same seams in several items. When I sew for adults I don't know well or where I might get mixed up, I put each of the cut garment pieces in a stack with their name attached. I often assemble the facings, ready to be put on the garment and put the name in the facing. Then I just keep the facing with the garment until it is ready to be inserted. That just makes it easy and the girls (or guys) like to see their name in their garment. Organization is the key!
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: Pudge99
Date: 12-21-2004, 10:12 PM (3 of 4)
|
I just completed a bunch of clothes for my kids. This is how I did it. 1st. trace and cut all pattern pieces, iron flat and hang on hangers & wash all fabric while cutting patterns. 2nd. Iron and hang all fabric from hangers. 3rd. Layout and cut everything, hang cut pieces on hangers. 4th. Serge everything that can be serged. Do everything of the similar colors at the same time as there is less time wasted switching thread. Only switch thread in 1st needle, the others don't show anyway. 5th. Take it all to the ironing board. Fold down casings and hems and iron 6th. Finish hems, elastic casings, buttons, button holes. 7th. Cut all elastic keeping them separated by size. 8th. Sit and relax while putting all elastic in casings. 9th. Sew casings shut 10th. Sit and relax while cutting all loose threads. 11th. Stand up and look at all the beautiful colors of thread you are covered in and know that you are done. Steps 6 through 9 were repeated several times for different color thread. Hope this helps you. Gina
Pictures of my successes and failures Pfaff 2040 Janome Mylock 134D Singer Futura CE-100 w/ Autopunch Husqvarna Viking 3D Sketch |
User: Pudge99
Member since: 10-30-2001 Total posts: 1375 |
From: smith972
Date: 12-22-2004, 12:01 AM (4 of 4)
|
Thanks tomorrow i am going to do just that.... I just finished dress number one execpt if forgot to tie off the top of the zipper and when zipping it shut the zipper came right off...so i just spent the past hour carefully taking out the zipper and will put a new one in in the morning before going to work...then spend tomorrow cutting and ironing the rest of the projects...all of the fabric is all ready washed (I always wash my fabric, if needed, as soon as i bring it home). Jada |
User: smith972
Member since: 09-10-2004 Total posts: 241
|
Visit Sew What’s Up for the latest sewing and quilting tips and discussions.
This page was originally located on Sew What’s New (www.sew-whats-new.com) at http://www.sew-whats-new.com/vb/archive/index.php/t-14438.html
Sew What’s Up is hosted by ZenSoft