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From: bridesmom
Date: 04-21-2006, 12:34 AM (1 of 14)
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I am finishing off my daughters robe out of cuddle satin and was sewing the facing to the main body along the front edges, but when I finished the one side, I see that the satin stretches when it hangs and the facing didn't so the outside looks all puckered. I'm going to pull out all the stitched but Now what do I do?? I'd like the facing to lay flat against the body, otherwise it hangs open. Laura
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From: westozmum
Date: 04-21-2006, 01:29 AM (2 of 14)
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HI Not sur if I totally understand but here are my thoughts!.............. Is the cuddle satin a stretch material? Did you use a stretch interfacing? Is it possible to see a photo? Hope i can help some more 
Westozmum aka Laura from the Land Down Under
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From: kameline
Date: 04-21-2006, 09:18 AM (3 of 14)
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It may be that it is simply stretching because you had to cut the fabric on the bias (diagonally) when you do this, the pattern will usually tell you to hang the dress or skirt on a hanger over night to allow it to fully stretch before you hem it... or you will get a puckered look. Just a thought... I would check your pattern again and see if this is the case, then take out the hem and allow it to hang before re-hemming. Hope this helps!
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From: esrun3
Date: 04-21-2006, 09:44 AM (4 of 14)
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Here's my 2 cents worth..........does it really need a facing? Could you use seam binding or simply fold over the edges and stitch for a finished look?
Lyn
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User: esrun3
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From: bridesmom
Date: 04-21-2006, 02:01 PM (5 of 14)
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I think I will have to post a picture, cause I am not explaining it well. I did put a light knit interfacing along the facing of the robe ( it is a shawl collar - you'll see why it has the facing in the picture). See on the side how the stitches are showing and how it puckers somewhat? I haven't done the other side yet. It's a bit wrinkly cause its been piled up on my coffee table overnight. I did do tiny little stitches but I'm really unhappy with how it looks. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v425/LauraBC/Sewing/?action=view¤t=DSC03207.jpg http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v425/LauraBC/Sewing/?action=view¤t=DSC03206.jpg I didn't understitch the facing which I think I should have, then it may lay flatter, but it seems like I am not going to be able to sew the facing down, but I want it to not hang open, does this make any sense?? It wasn't cut on the bias either, but on the grainline as per the pattern. Laura
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From: DorothyL
Date: 04-21-2006, 03:16 PM (6 of 14)
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Would a heavier interfacing help keep it from hanging open? I don't think I would want it sewn down. You could try a stabilizer -- maybe some selvage from a piece of cotton -- to keep the front from puckering at the seam. Even stay stitching might help. The quilting on the lapel looks great. Dorothy |
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From: bridesmom
Date: 04-21-2006, 08:34 PM (7 of 14)
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Well, I finished it, but I am still not thrilled with the facing not laying flat! I used a decorative stitch around the edge, and on the cuffs. I like how it turned out, but the facing still kind of hangs open. I've thought about using some iron on seam tape, but am worried it may look even worse, then I'm in huge trouble getting it off. Unless I try the temporary kind, and if it works, go for the permanent stuff. http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v425/LauraBC/Sewing/?action=view¤t=DSC03210.jpg http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v425/LauraBC/Sewing/?action=view¤t=DSC03208.jpg http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v425/LauraBC/Sewing/?action=view¤t=DSC03213.jpg Now, I have NO idea why the full length one turns it self sideways when you view it, cause it's right in the album - go figure! Laura
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From: westozmum
Date: 04-22-2006, 05:18 AM (8 of 14)
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Well Done!! The decorative stitching looks great.......... The only thing I could think of to stop the facing (or maybe a couple) is to try and understitch if it is not too late as that always helps to stop the facing from rolling or maybe try some vlisofix (not sure on spelling.it is what we call it here in OZ) you know the stuff that is used in applique to bond to fabric together. Also there is another product that is called "heat n Bond" similay stuff....used with a press cloth it might get the desired result!! Let us know how you go Laura aka Westozmum!
Westozmum aka Laura from the Land Down Under
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User: westozmum
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From: DorothyL
Date: 04-22-2006, 08:10 AM (9 of 14)
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Beautiful. Be careful you don't make a major problem trying to fix a smaller one. Dorothy |
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From: HeyJudee
Date: 04-22-2006, 10:31 AM (10 of 14)
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I know what you mean about facings not staying flat. This is just a thought for if you make it again in the future. Maybe you could have continued the free motion down the front, either with a different pattern or maybe the same as you did on the shawl but just a smaller pattern. I have a RWT jean shirt that is doing something similar - the facings won't stay flat and need to be ironed to try to stay down before buttoning. So I am planning on doing some free-motion decorative stitching along both sides of the front next to the buttons and button holes.
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From: DorothyL
Date: 04-22-2006, 12:16 PM (11 of 14)
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Is it possible you cut the facings off grain? Aren't they tacked down at the shoulder? Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
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From: guppie
Date: 04-23-2006, 03:31 PM (12 of 14)
Laura, whatever happened, nonetheless it is a gorgeous robe! I had an idea a few days ago but can't remember it now!  I'm thinking today (what a wonder!)--you really do need to understitch the facings and make sure they are caught in the shoulder seam. A thought for the next one, if you do it in Cuddleskin, too--what about extending the width of the facings to the side seams, and sewing it into the side and shoulder seams to secure it? True, this will give a double layer to the front, but would definitely avoid the sewing line used to secure the present edge. I've never done this--anyone know if it might work? _____________ Guppie 
Cathy
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From: bridesmom
Date: 04-25-2006, 08:12 PM (13 of 14)
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The facings are tacked down at the shoulder, in fact they are sewn into the shoulder seam. And I can't understitch now, as I did the decorative stitch down the edge. It has been hanging in the sewing room for a week now, and been ironed, it looks like it will be ok. I still may try some bond stuff - still thinking that one over. It's for her birthday long weekend in May so still have some time to mull it over. Thanks for the encouragement everyone!
Laura
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User: bridesmom
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From: DorothyL
Date: 04-26-2006, 07:43 AM (14 of 14)
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For Xmas I made my younger daughter a robe out of chenille (and I'm still picking bright chartreuse fuzz off of stuff). It was very heavy and I was trying to remember how I kept the facing in. Then I remembered it was stitched down for a few inches on the front with the lapel covering it. Perhaps your stitching was just too far out. I know it's late now but it is a thought for next time you use that pattern. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
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