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From: pucktricks
Date: 12-30-2004, 01:30 PM (1 of 7)
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It seems like most things are suggesting using ribbing to finish off baby clothes (since most are constructed of knits), but I've never bought it or used it, how is it sold, what is it like to work with? I've seen it offered on a few places online, but don't recall seeing it in the stores, have I just been clueless? Ticia |
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Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570 
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From: Raine
Date: 12-30-2004, 01:42 PM (2 of 7)
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Hi Ticia, It's very easy to use, very stretchy. It's sold on a bolt like fabric. Usually there's a small section at most fabric stores. I know our local JoAnn Fabrics and Hancock Fabrics carry it. In the pattern, there will be a pattern piece for cutting out the ribbing. Just follow the directions. Some times you'll attach the ribbing and then sew the side seam, and some times you'll sew the side seam and then attach the ribbing. Good luck on your projects! |
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Member since: 04-19-2000 Total posts: 259 
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From: Pudge99
Date: 12-30-2004, 04:25 PM (3 of 7)
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Here is another option to ribbing. I hate using ribbing and elastic in the bottom of baby and toddler pants (they ride up and then get stuck there). If it calls for ribbing I just add the 2 inches or whatever the lentgh the ribing is supposed to be to the pattern before I cut it out. If you want to use ribbing buy it in a neutral color that you could use for several different outfits (one baby sweatsuit only uses a few inches of the stuff). I bought a big bag of half yard pieces from http://store.yahoo.com/phoenixtextiles/. Don't know if they still carry it or not. Instead of ribbing you can almost always make self fabric necklines and cuffs as long as your fabric is stretchy enough. Gina
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From: pucktricks
Date: 12-30-2004, 06:06 PM (4 of 7)
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Thanks, those are both great replies. I'll have to check my local Joanns and then I might try the Phoenix store online. I was thinking that if I bought it, I'd buy it in neutrals. I might try the self fabric first. Who knows, we'll see how all this goes. Ticia |
User: pucktricks
Member since: 03-31-2004 Total posts: 570
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From: paroper
Date: 12-30-2004, 11:15 PM (5 of 7)
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Keep your eyes open. Once you know what you are looking for you can find it in the strangest places. I have often seen it in the dollar bin at the local Wal Mart.
pam
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Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: SummerRainemama
Date: 12-31-2004, 02:56 AM (6 of 7)
| I have to say I just started using ribbing this month, and I love it! I used to use fold over elastic (foe) when I made all my daughters shirts and stuff, or even self fabric on the necklines. But after using ribbing, I don't think I'll ever go back. I think it makes such a nice finished rtw look as well as being so easy to use. Oh and I buy mine white and just dye it whatever color needed for each project using procion dyes. |
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Member since: 04-16-2004 Total posts: 17 
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From: mommydionne
Date: 01-01-2005, 12:06 PM (7 of 7)
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I buy ribbing by the yard and keep white, black and navy on hand, timmelfabrics.com and wazoodle.com both sell ribbing online. I use it a lot for sweatshirts and pj's for the kids
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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