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From: OrigamiFox
Date: 03-10-2005, 11:51 PM (1 of 9)
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My DD has a formal banquet coming up and I'm planning to make her dress. She has asked me if I could make a matching cumberbund for her date. Of course I said yes, but I don't have a CLUE how to make one! Unfortunately, I don't have access to any patterns here (Kenya), so I need some specific instructions. Can anyone help me out? Thanks so much, OrigamiFox |
User: OrigamiFox
Member since: 03-07-2005 Total posts: 10 
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From: MaryW
Date: 03-11-2005, 01:33 PM (2 of 9)
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I really wish I could help, I have looked on google and can't seem to find a thing. I will search thru my books this weekend and see if I can come up with something for you.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: OrigamiFox
Date: 03-11-2005, 11:46 PM (3 of 9)
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Thanks, Mary! I'll look for your response. OrigamiFox |
User: OrigamiFox
Member since: 03-07-2005 Total posts: 10
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From: LeapFrog Libby
Date: 03-12-2005, 12:22 PM (4 of 9)
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The ones I have seen with Men's formal wear are rather simple if you have the equipment.. Elastic for the back and the fastener.. This goes across the back from side to side.. Cut a base piece (should be interfaced also) in the finished shape for the front. (don't forget seam allowances) Then experiment with the fabric for the front of the cumberbund to get the depth of the tucks folded into place and decide if they will stay folded without being anchored or not.. (invisible stitching inside the folds to hold them) When you have perfected the shape place elastic on each side of the base with the elastic tucked out of the way of the rest of the stitching.. Lay front piece down on top of this (RST) stitch around leaving an opening in bottom for turning.. Turn rightside out --hand whip opening closed with blind stitch- attach buckle to elastic in center back and you are finished..I sure wish I could sketch what I mean on here.. I hope this will be helpful.. I just did a google search for a picture.. click here and scroll down a little to where you see bow tie and cumberbund for $10.??.. Not to order it--- just look at the picture to see what it looks like.. http://www.ictuslimited.com/mens%20formal%20wear.asp Sew With Love
Libby |
User: LeapFrog Libby
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From: paroper
Date: 03-12-2005, 06:33 PM (5 of 9)
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The center is a rectangle or only slightly arched at the top. It goes to within about 2 inches of the side seam. The top is pleated usually in 3 deep pleats. The interfacing part is right. They will usually tell you as Libby did to temporarly baste those into place. The back of the cumberbun is not pleated or stabilized. The sides of the cumberbun are triangular, going from the height of the cumberbun front to a size to fit 1 inch elastic or in some cases 3/4 inch, depending on your fastener in the back. The back elastic is usually about 8-10 inches total from one side to the other. You can use all kinds of fasteners in the back..the "8" style where one turn sideways and fits into the other, a backback snap, d rings, I have used just about everything. You can put a slider (like a buckle that has a center bar but no fastener in the center) on one side and make your back adjustable which is very nice.
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: MaryW
Date: 03-13-2005, 07:04 AM (6 of 9)
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Are they cut on the bias? I don't think so but I seem to remember somewhere a diagram of this.
MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542
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From: OrigamiFox
Date: 03-13-2005, 09:08 AM (7 of 9)
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How wide (tall?) should the cummerbund be? You know what I mean--from top to bottom? All of your help is SOOO much appreciated!  OrigamiFox |
User: OrigamiFox
Member since: 03-07-2005 Total posts: 10
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From: paroper
Date: 03-13-2005, 12:27 PM (8 of 9)
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I know that I have a pattern that is, but it seems to me that I also have a pattern that isn't. I had trouble with one of them keeping it's pleats. It seems like that was the one that was cut on the bias..but it might have been the fabric I used. When it was worn it wasn't a problem though because the curve of the body kept the pleats pleated. I've made litterly hundreds of these things for show choirs. They are about 4 1/5-5 inches wide from top to bottom.
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: OrigamiFox
Date: 03-13-2005, 11:32 PM (9 of 9)
Thanks so much! I think I should be able to make one now, with all your help. What a wealth of information! OrigamiFox |
User: OrigamiFox
Member since: 03-07-2005 Total posts: 10
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