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From: Kaitlinnegan
Date: 11-16-2006, 08:34 PM (1 of 6)
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Well, I seem to be striking out with fabric these days. I'm making a bathrobe for my sister in law, and the fabric has a lighter colored line where it was folded on the bolt. The front of the robe can be cut down one side of the line, but the back of the robe will have to cross the line. I have a feeling a seam would look weird and might be kind of uncomfortable in the back...but it seems like that might be my only option if I don't want that line going down the back. Any suggestions? I think I'll try washing it again to see if it helps at all, but I'm not very hopeful.
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From: Kaitlinnegan
Date: 11-17-2006, 10:11 AM (2 of 6)
Well, since the fabric is terrycloth on one side, and velour-ish on the other, and the line is only on the velour side, I think I'll do the main part of the robe with the terry side out, then do the collar, pockets, and maybe some cuffs on the sleeves with the velour side. Hopefully it won't come out totally stupid looking -- at least there is an advantage in that the really soft velour side will be on the inside!  If anyone has a better idea, though, I'm still open to suggestions!
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User: Kaitlinnegan
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From: MaryW
Date: 11-17-2006, 10:31 AM (3 of 6)
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Actually, a seam down the back might give a little bit more style and fit to a robe. The very best jackets, etc. usually have a seam down the center back. Just a suggestion.
MaryW
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 11-17-2006, 07:58 PM (4 of 6)
See? This is what I love about sewing! There are always many ways to handle a challenge. The method you choose is up to you, and each lends a different effect. As with any artform, there is no wrong answer. Do you remember Bob Ross's painting tv show? He'd make what he called "Happy Accidents." I love the adventure of the project, and I'm often quite pleased with the changes in plans. Well, I stick with it until I am pleased, at any rate! ...oh, I thought this was the philosophy section. haha. You didn't think I had technical info to add here, did you?  Let us know whta you do. That's a very nice gift.
Andrea
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From: paroper
Date: 11-17-2006, 09:18 PM (5 of 6)
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If it isn't washing out it is probably a little shop worn. The solutions that have been offered are probably the best. Besides, if you want your robe comfortable, you put the softest side on the inside anyway. If you want it beautiful, not necessarily comfortable, you put the prettiest side out...so you really can't loose either way.
pam
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Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 11-18-2006, 11:26 AM (6 of 6)
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Isn't that just annoying? I had a piece of tube knit fabric in a really pretty pink that I cut up into a tshirt then when I started doing the neck finish thought something looked odd down the front and low and behold I have a lovely pale pink strip down the front and the back of the tshirt. And I really liked the color. If I would have realized it, I could have cut it differently. I learned my lesson though, now I check the fabrics first. I've also found that I have to watch when its coming off the bolt sometimes as well, for the marks or flaws on the bolt.
Laura
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