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From: bridesmom
Date: 04-03-2007, 12:58 AM (1 of 6)
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Mary, I didn't understand your sewing tip about the sharp edges, when you talk about basting around your edges? I may be having an airbubble moment, but I don't get it.
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: MaryW
Date: 04-03-2007, 10:21 AM (2 of 6)
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Ok, I know I can be very hard to understand at times. Not a problem at all. Let's say you are making a vest. You will either have it lined or have facings around all the edges. Baste the fabric layers together along the outer edges and press. The basting keeps the layers in the proper place. The edges will look very sharp and crisp. MaryW
owner/editor of Sew Whats New |
User: MaryW
Member since: 06-23-2005 Total posts: 2542 
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 04-03-2007, 07:49 PM (3 of 6)
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Oh, do you mean a temporary basting that is just for the purpose of positioning the fabric before you press? That could save a finger or two in the steam as well. Good idea!
Andrea
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User: AndreaSews
Member since: 02-18-2005 Total posts: 1007 
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From: IsabelleB
Date: 04-05-2007, 09:37 AM (4 of 6)
I must confess I wasn't too sure I understood that tip at first, Mary, but your added explanations now make it crystal clear - and this is a great tip! Thank you! 
Isabelle
Sewing blog: Kitty Couture |
User: IsabelleB
Member since: 10-25-2006 Total posts: 265 |
From: bridesmom
Date: 04-05-2007, 08:58 PM (5 of 6)
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Thanks Mary, I think I got it now! You do come up with some great tips in your newsletters!
Laura
Tickled pink with my Innovis 4000D |
User: bridesmom
Member since: 01-21-2004 Total posts: 2026 |
From: MotherInLaw
Date: 04-05-2007, 09:57 PM (6 of 6)
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For some reason I haven't been getting the newsletters Mary. Am I off the list or is there something going on with my email again. I'm not getting my notices on the post I subscribe to either.
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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User: MotherInLaw
Member since: 06-25-2005 Total posts: 1118 
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