tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post8731791439650625271..comments2024-03-25T15:10:58.495-04:00Comments on Following The Thread: A Factory Dress for the Literary Sewing CircleMelwykhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-51534291211211014572021-09-25T14:22:12.654-04:002021-09-25T14:22:12.654-04:00Thanks so much! I'm not sure what to tell you ...Thanks so much! I'm not sure what to tell you about the darts. I always make mine by carefully pinning and sewing the last inch toward the tip with smaller stitches, going down to 1.0 for the last few stitches that I run off the fabric. Or you can tie off the threads at the end as well to avoid bubbles or lumps. There are some excellent online tutorials that will probably make more sense. <a href="https://youtu.be/9gw122OzY6M?t=194" rel="nofollow">Like this one by Christine Haynes.</a>Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-42977809358841316102021-09-19T13:47:28.241-04:002021-09-19T13:47:28.241-04:00Your dress is beautiful. I am struggling with the ...Your dress is beautiful. I am struggling with the darts. Any useful tips? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-15118420090569938992021-03-28T13:52:28.777-04:002021-03-28T13:52:28.777-04:00Never a dumb question about sewing, Meg! I tend to...Never a dumb question about sewing, Meg! I tend to finish my seams simply, with pinking shears whenever possible. Nice and quick and doesn't use extra thread :) But this linen was too ravelly. I tested the pinked edge on some scraps but it wouldn't cut cleanly and just frayed out again. So I used the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VZht9RpTXUk" rel="nofollow">overedge foot & stitch on my regular sewing machine</a> to sew along all the pattern edges before putting the pieces together. You have be a little careful not to go too fast and stretch out the pieces but it gives a nice finish. Although it uses a lot more thread! Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-72302152870709199632021-03-24T01:19:35.024-04:002021-03-24T01:19:35.024-04:00Sooo... I haven't worked with any loose weave ...Sooo... I haven't worked with any loose weave stuff because of my FORE (Fear of Raveling Edges), so if you get a chance, I'd love it if you could talk more about how you finished those edges before putting the pieces together? Sorry if that's a dumb question, I'm still such a sewing noob!meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14680517897415790140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-24999577433553392492020-12-20T15:36:14.688-05:002020-12-20T15:36:14.688-05:00Thanks Linda! I really like this linen, and am rel...Thanks Linda! I really like this linen, and am relieved and pleased that the pattern works for me. Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-13000928325843964422020-12-05T10:16:03.860-05:002020-12-05T10:16:03.860-05:00Gorgeous blue color, perfect for your skin tone. I...Gorgeous blue color, perfect for your skin tone. Interesting dress pattern and looks good on you!Linda Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12655695696943452993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-88209639018189299982020-11-23T15:19:49.060-05:002020-11-23T15:19:49.060-05:00Thanks! I wasn't sure if this different silhou...Thanks! I wasn't sure if this different silhouette would work for me, but I like it -- the blue certainly helps :)Melwykhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04885378201188978664noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6454299534973486652.post-49699146863344380152020-11-22T09:51:16.736-05:002020-11-22T09:51:16.736-05:00Cute dress and I love that shade of blue on you!Cute dress and I love that shade of blue on you!Catherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12008621469199227976noreply@blogger.com