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From: booty42500
Date: 03-01-2007, 03:17 PM (1 of 9)
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know how to make this kind of outfit?? If so could you please send me the instructions on how to make this. My 14 month old daughter is in a parade and i would like to make this for her... I could use any help... Thanks.. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170078217967 |
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From: paroper
Date: 03-01-2007, 03:45 PM (2 of 9)
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Pants: Top green ruffle is about 2 1/2-3 inches wide (+the width of the ribbon and the hem and seam allowance. It is probably, due to the fullness at least 3 times the width of the pant leg and it is sewn on the top of the pant so that it is upside down...with the hemmed edge facing the crotch of the pant...this makes it stand out more. It is hemmed with a 3/4-1 inch piece of grosgrain ribbon on top. It was probably applied about 3 inches from the hemline The second ruffle is probably at least an inch longer than the first, also sewn on upside down at or near the bottom of the pant. Top...the ruffles are probably at least an inch longer on the top than the pant. The finishing is basically the same. I would guess that this top is some sort of body suit rather than a t-shirt because of the way it fits the little girl. You would have to take extra precaution when putting the ruffle on the top to make sure that you don't remove the stretch from the shirt. I would probably stretch it top slightly as I sew. pam
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 03-01-2007, 09:33 PM (3 of 9)
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Funny how all that bell bottom stuff is coming back. It's the 60's all over again. Pam, You might want to add that when gathering the ruffle make three runs of stitches across the fabric at the upper edge, loosen the tension on the bobbin so that you can pull those threads easily to gather. Make the stitch length about 2.0, that length makes tinier gathers and makes a finer looking ruffle. I thought that a longer stitch length would make a better gather but it's a smaller stitch length that does. Just thought I'd add that tid bit to what you explained for us novice sewers. I learn something new all the time. Suzanne Hinshaw taught that at one of her classes at the embroidery conference we went to last year. I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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From: paroper
Date: 03-01-2007, 09:43 PM (4 of 9)
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Or you could just use the zig zag over fishingline method...either way would work. When I use the gathering stitches, I try to keep my gathering lines VERY straight and I always start and stop them in the same place...that way they gather smoother.
pam
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From: MotherInLaw
Date: 03-02-2007, 12:37 AM (5 of 9)
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I'm a novice compared to you Pam so I thought I'd mention that because some of the little things that are hard for us .........escape some one with your knowledge to explain. I still don't like to gather and the fishing line works well but sometimes it doesn't hold until you get it all pinned like the gathering the other way does. At least that has been my experience maybe I'm doing something wrong. Is there a way to do it with the fishing line and secure it so it doesn't move as much until you can get it pinned. Am I putting the zigzag stitch too lose? Maybe that is my problem? Thanks for all your help.
I'm regressing back into my youth, I just have to figure out how I'm going to convience my body to come along with me.
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From: PaulineG
Date: 03-02-2007, 02:10 AM (6 of 9)
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You probably already do this but when I gather I secure the first end and just move the fabric down towards it so I have both hands free to get the gathers where I want them. Then I secure the other end with a knot or whatever. I agree with you a bit on how loosely it moves so if I don't mind spending extra time on doing it the most bulletproof way of all is to tack a length of gathering tape (for curtains etc.) to your fabric. It has a lot of flexibility to adjust the ruffles but the fabric stays where you put it. Leave the tape on and stitch the ruffles into place. Then just remove the gathering tape from the fabric. You need to be careful where you put the tape in case the fabric is delicate as far as unpicking stitches etc. but you'd have the same problem with the other methods. I started doing this after drastically overestimating how much gathering tape I needed to make a couch skirt several years ago. I had about 10 metres leftover so I cut off about 2 metres and just use it over and over (well only about 5 times so far). It appears to still have several times left in it. However it is a bit more work so it depends how important the item is to you. Pauline
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From: paroper
Date: 03-02-2007, 08:55 AM (7 of 9)
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I usually gather the fabric, adjust, pin and then adjust again as I stitch. I do pin fairly close together but the presser foot pushes the fabric, even in regular gathers, just not as bad, so I'm rather used to adjusting between pins. I do start by putting a knot in both ends once I have the line where I want it. I sometimes even tie it with thread from the zig zag. When working with regular gathering thread, when I get everything where I want it, I tie the ends of the gathering threads together just to make sure it doesn't creep as I work. pam
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From: booty42500
Date: 03-04-2007, 04:12 PM (8 of 9)
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User: booty42500
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From: Reta J
Date: 03-04-2007, 05:44 PM (9 of 9)
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I have a real unorthodox method of doing ruffles, but I find it easy and the gathers are more even. I get the narrow elastic, not elastic cording but flat elastic. Measure the piece that the gather will attach to and cut a piece of elastic that length plus 1/2". I mark the middle and mark again half way between the ends and middle, so I have marks at 1/4, 1/2 and 3/4 on the elastic. I then cut my ruffle piece, depeding on how full I want the ruffle (and this is to sewer's preference) anywhere from 2 times to 3 1/2 times the length of the finished piece. Mark it same way you did elastic. Fold down 1/4 to 1/2 inch, depending on how much of a top you want on the gather, and press. Match marks of elastic to marks on ruffle and pin on the cut edge that you folded down so the elastic covers the cut edge. Using a narrow zig zag stitch, sew 1/4 of an inch in without pulling on elastic (this will be the seam line for side and you don't want gathers in seam). Now find the first pin and mark and pull it so that the elastic and fabric and both taut ( if you need more pins and marks, put them in and do smaller sections at a time, for large items i have done more, but for childrens clothing, toys etc. the 3 marks work fine). Sew to first pin, remove pin and do same to second pin then third pin, then to 1/4 " from the end. Sew the last 1/4" the same way you did first 1/4", no pulling on elastic. Sew side seam and hem. It makes a little cuff and you can sew on pants or bottom of t shirt. Hope this helps. Sewing Forever
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