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From: Kerkyra
Date: 07-01-2007, 04:25 AM (1 of 4)
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Hi there, I'm new to this forum and am kicking off with a question!! I'm in the process of constructing an evening dress for a client and would like your opinions on hem treatment for it. It's bias cut nylon (sequined) organza - quite possibly the worst fabric I have worked with ever!! The pattern it's based on is Butterick 4448 and has 4 seperate overskirt pieces. My client doesn't want a lettuce edge effect (i.e, rolled edging using a serger is out). What do you think is the best way of finishing the seams without stretching the bias too much and the skirts becoming voluminous? She likes the way it falls now without it being hemmed, but obviously this isn't an option!! Thanks for any opinions!!! |
User: Kerkyra
Member since: 07-01-2007 Total posts: 15 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 07-02-2007, 04:15 PM (2 of 4)
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couple of options... a baby hem like Claire Shaeffer uses, or... I have also done a narrow rolled hem by hand and then (by hand again) stitched a narrow matching organza ribbon on the hem line to 1. cover my stitches and 2. give it a bit of weight, if it is floor length no one will ever notice! Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838 
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From: Kerkyra
Date: 07-08-2007, 04:23 AM (3 of 4)
Hi thanks for that, I used the baby hem technique in the end and managed not to stretch the bias too much, my client is very happy with the result and that's the important thing! 
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User: Kerkyra
Member since: 07-01-2007 Total posts: 15 |
From: mommydionne
Date: 07-14-2007, 09:58 PM (4 of 4)
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Glad that worked, as long as your client is happy all is good!
Jeanette
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User: mommydionne
Member since: 01-08-2004 Total posts: 838
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