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From: LadySloPokes
Date: 02-25-2006, 01:13 PM (1 of 9)
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Can anyone give me a little guidance when using cordouroy fabric to make garments? I have a pattern for a toddlers' overalls which I have purchased some nice dark blue cordouroy. Should I be aware of any pattern pinning concerns? Does this fabric tend to ravel a lot? It's solid blue, no designs on it to worry about matching up. Has anyone ever experienced any problems in making the buttonholes with it? Any suggestions or input will be greatly appreciated! Many Thanks in advance! Cookie 
Cookie
LadySlo...yes am I, but hey, I'm gettin' there! Are you sure it's supposed to look like this?! Proud owner of Singer Quantum Decor 7322 & Singer Quantum Futura CE 200.. "A balanced diet is having chocolate in both hands!" |
User: LadySloPokes
Member since: 08-15-2005 Total posts: 198 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 02-25-2006, 01:30 PM (2 of 9)
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It has a nap -- lay everything out in the same direction. It does ravel. I used to finish the edges with a zig zag before I started putting them together. I used it a lot for kids clothes and even when all I had was a straight stitch I would go around the pieces a couple times to stop the raveling. Other than that it is nice to work with. Dorothy Oh yeah, clean your machine up good after you finish. |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: plrlegal
Date: 02-25-2006, 03:39 PM (3 of 9)
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I also have sewn with a lot of corduroy. I have several jumpers that I've made and love them. Just be sure and lay out your pattern so that the nap is all going in the same direction as Dorothy advised. Also, I always wash and dry my corduroy before I sew with it as it does shrink. Otherwise, corduroy is pretty forgiving as far as pinning, etc. while sewing it. Good luck and let us know how it goes. Patsy Patsy
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User: plrlegal
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From: DorothyL
Date: 02-25-2006, 06:45 PM (4 of 9)
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Oh yeah, I forgot to mention the shrinking because I prewash everything -- almost. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 02-25-2006, 09:27 PM (5 of 9)
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You might try using a walking foot to sew with, sometimes corduroy can slide a bit. (one side of the nap gets caught in the other and you can pucker seams). I love cord for jumpers and slacks...
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: bunzino
Date: 02-25-2006, 09:59 PM (6 of 9)
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I'd wash and dry a couple of times. If you have a serger, it's good to serge the raw ends together before you wash to help prevent tangles. nancy |
User: bunzino
Member since: 08-16-2002 Total posts: 119 |
From: paroper
Date: 02-26-2006, 10:53 PM (7 of 9)
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When you get through with your project, give your machine and serger (if you used one) a good cleaning. Corderoy tends to leave little gifts of loopy looking threads and lint behind. Your machines will need some routine love and attention. When you pet the corderoy, you will notice that the color is richer one direction (and the feel is a little rough) whereas you pet the other direction, the nap lays downward and pets smoothly. It is best to lay with the nap running down. The color is richer when it is cut upward but it looks rougher when it is worn because everyday wear will make the pile lay several different directions, much like it did when you ran your hand over it. If you lay it downward, it will lay prettier when it has been worn (and sat upon). 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
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From: paroper
Date: 02-26-2006, 10:54 PM (8 of 9)
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Be sure that you cut your corderoy ON GRAIN too. It will also cut easier and walk less if you fold it with the right sides together when you cut it out.
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
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From: LadySloPokes
Date: 02-28-2006, 10:15 AM (9 of 9)
Wow, thank you all for the great advice and instructions, especially about the tips regarding cleaning my machines. I guess this stuff must shed a lot  As soon as life starts to calm down a bit, I'm going to do my best to get this project started. He's growing, but my time allowance isn't! 
Cookie
LadySlo...yes am I, but hey, I'm gettin' there! Are you sure it's supposed to look like this?! Proud owner of Singer Quantum Decor 7322 & Singer Quantum Futura CE 200.. "A balanced diet is having chocolate in both hands!" |
User: LadySloPokes
Member since: 08-15-2005 Total posts: 198
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