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From: dangerrr
Date: 11-14-2005, 09:08 PM (1 of 7)
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hi, this is my first sewing project, well actually i have to do this to make my choir attire, and i recieved the fabric too late to go to a semstress so i had to do it myself. but anyways i am not clear with some of the terms, or where to sew. the terms being: lining. and the little triangle things that are in the pattern, if someone could please help as soon as possible it would be much appreciated. |
User: dangerrr
Member since: 11-14-2005 Total posts: 4 |
From: carman
Date: 11-14-2005, 09:25 PM (2 of 7)
the triangle things are markings if i am not mistaken ( i am a quilter, long time ago, sewer  and the lining is what you have may have in a winter coat if its lined. how's that for clear as mud  check this link out http://www.sewing.org/enthusiast/html/el_lining1.html |
User: carman
Member since: 04-17-2000 Total posts: 692 
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From: dangerrr
Date: 11-14-2005, 09:32 PM (3 of 7)
thank you, i was arranging the top part of the shirt so that it had four arms because i didnt have a clue what to do with the lining material.
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User: dangerrr
Member since: 11-14-2005 Total posts: 4 |
From: esrun3
Date: 11-14-2005, 09:45 PM (4 of 7)
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Welcome to SWN! The lining is sewn separate from your garment and then they are put together, often seamed at the sleeve hems and hem of the garment. Let us know how you do.
Lyn
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User: esrun3
Member since: 12-02-2004 Total posts: 2345 |
From: paroper
Date: 11-15-2005, 12:22 AM (5 of 7)
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When the pattern is drafted and before it is "taken apart", the designed makes marks to indicate what pieces fit together (like a puzzle). These marks become notches. You'll find single notches, double and triple. Sometimes you'll see notches at the upper part of the pattern and in the bottom too. Not only do these tell you which pieces go together but they also have other indicators. When you sew, you match the notches first and then pin inbetween. Sometimes you gather between the notches, but often they also help you to keep the pattern properly aligned...like highway signs. You'll notice that the back of the sleeve ALWAYS has two notches and the front ALWAYS has one. When you come to the notches, you can either cut the OUT or IN. I was taught to cut the out because when you cut them in, you don't have a full seam allowance for alterations. I sometimes also just clip for the notches , aligning the clip with the point but clipping also cheats the seam allowance so I only do that when I'm laying my fabric out too tight to cut the notches. When I cut the double and single notches, I don't cut each one out anymore, I just cut them out as one larger notch. 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: Dede
Date: 11-15-2005, 07:01 PM (6 of 7)
| Pam, contrary to me, you really have a gift for explaining things out. I wish I could be with someone when they ask a question so I could show them. When it comes to putting it in writing, forget it, I'm way out in left field ... |
User: Dede
Member since: 03-23-2001 Total posts: 469 |
From: paroper
Date: 11-16-2005, 12:05 AM (7 of 7)
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Funny you should say that. I was trying to train a girl one time to help me in my job. She wanted the money, didn't want to bother to train and I was floundering under the weight of my job. I had written an entire manual and even had tests so that we could determine which parts she didn't understand, but she'd sit down and the minute that we would crack the book she'd make an excuse that she needed to make a call, go to the bathroom, whatever. After several months of this, I went to my manager and complained. He said it isn't your fault that you don't know how to teach her. We never trained you to be a teacher. My response was that after 154 hours of college, a BS in education and Masters hours toward a (teaching)major in home ec, and a minor in vocal music (education), it's a shame the university didn't tell me I was qualified to teach. Thank you for the compliment. 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 |
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