tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post6360976196788974715..comments2024-03-27T20:51:28.729-04:00Comments on Faye's Sewing Adventure : INFRASTRUCTURE...Faye Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-36592804757664509972014-03-18T03:27:21.948-04:002014-03-18T03:27:21.948-04:00This is really an excellent blog as well as its co...This is really an excellent blog as well as its content.<a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GR0ESK0" rel="nofollow">Visit Here</a>zacharyrizzutohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04293899547395109546noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-16120068828371220162014-02-12T16:22:09.730-05:002014-02-12T16:22:09.730-05:00Maybe try using canned air to blow the ravels out ...Maybe try using canned air to blow the ravels out of your serger between seams? That's got to help it a lot.<br /><br />And thanks for stopping by and offering me support during hubby's crisis. I appreciate it greatly. Stay warm during this latest ice storm!Marjiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14950085029835332900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-54276712737596236852014-02-11T19:33:30.150-05:002014-02-11T19:33:30.150-05:00Thank you, Faye, for stopping by. It warmed my hea...Thank you, Faye, for stopping by. It warmed my heart to hear from you.Trudyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11649677045881448393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-80773025198373392972014-02-11T17:48:50.874-05:002014-02-11T17:48:50.874-05:00Thank you Brenda. I'm trying not to over do i...Thank you Brenda. I'm trying not to over do it though.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-26501465574736158262014-02-11T17:48:25.964-05:002014-02-11T17:48:25.964-05:00Thank you Tany. I'm trying to line it like yo...Thank you Tany. I'm trying to line it like you did your Blue Orchid jacket.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-57532696207883606422014-02-11T00:16:51.598-05:002014-02-11T00:16:51.598-05:00Faye, this coat is looking great and you've de...Faye, this coat is looking great and you've definitely put plenty of elbow grease into this one! Loving it.Brendahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03040804141002930500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-79612324549096188112014-02-10T05:23:32.823-05:002014-02-10T05:23:32.823-05:00Looking good so far, you're doing a wonderful ...Looking good so far, you're doing a wonderful job!!Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-51036972705216270572014-02-09T23:29:29.929-05:002014-02-09T23:29:29.929-05:00Yes, with buttonholes practicing is always a must ...Yes, with buttonholes practicing is always a must for me Bunny.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-55198835974670490472014-02-09T23:27:41.735-05:002014-02-09T23:27:41.735-05:00Snaps are a great idea. Thanks Andrea.Snaps are a great idea. Thanks Andrea.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-85753419042341058212014-02-09T23:27:14.334-05:002014-02-09T23:27:14.334-05:00Thank you.Thank you.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-56368897777164668902014-02-09T23:26:52.511-05:002014-02-09T23:26:52.511-05:00It didn't cross my mind to check Betzina's...It didn't cross my mind to check Betzina's book. Thanks Regina.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-88900810199690804502014-02-09T20:45:55.819-05:002014-02-09T20:45:55.819-05:00This is shaping up beautifully! I immediately thou...This is shaping up beautifully! I immediately thought of the some big snaps, maybe covered in a matching silk or chiffon, maybe not. I do think you can also work out the BBholes. Maybe an extremely light tricot interfacing on the "lips" would help too. Samples, samples......I know you make them and practice like I do. That will give you the answer. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-11079798851346977162014-02-09T15:47:42.376-05:002014-02-09T15:47:42.376-05:00I am loving your coat so far. It is coming along ...I am loving your coat so far. It is coming along nicely. For my first coat I did covered buttons with snaps to close the coat. I'm not opposed to doing that again, but I think for my next coat I'd like to do bound buttonholes. Try to see yourself in the finished coat and hopefully that will help you decide what to do regarding buttons, snaps, etc.... I also agree with practicing. Whichever one you feel comfortable with is the one you should go with.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17846280039463458710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-65831404278976706092014-02-09T11:48:20.128-05:002014-02-09T11:48:20.128-05:00I like the top and adding the scarf giving it a co...I like the top and adding the scarf giving it a cowl neck look is perfect. I love your Barbie's dress.<br /><a href="http://meditationuk.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Meditation</a><br /><a href="http://lovepriestlove.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">priest of love</a>priest of lovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07731037341322622754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-37791029783135159792014-02-09T07:11:53.596-05:002014-02-09T07:11:53.596-05:00Faye, you may like the Buttonhole Window found in ...Faye, you may like the Buttonhole Window found in Sandra Betzina's, Power Sewing Step-by-Step book,as a closure option. Just type Buttonhole Window into the search bar of your computer to find instructions. I have used this buttonhole with ravelly fabric and fake leather as the bound material with great results.Regina Geehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12232113912510217646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-30969969181042117432014-02-09T00:18:57.580-05:002014-02-09T00:18:57.580-05:00Good advice Sarah. I'm going to practice a co...Good advice Sarah. I'm going to practice a couple of buttonholes first. Prising - I know exactly what you mean.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-77071141488032101142014-02-09T00:17:22.973-05:002014-02-09T00:17:22.973-05:00Even with all the raveling I'm loving it to My...Even with all the raveling I'm loving it to Myra. I was experiencing some delusions of granular (which I suffer from often) earlier today thinking that I just might finish the project this weekend. Not a chance, but I am loving it. One week down already, well two weeks won't be too awfully bad. Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-25243850664370928232014-02-08T21:17:42.665-05:002014-02-08T21:17:42.665-05:00I use snaps too - I would also reinforce this sort...I use snaps too - I would also reinforce this sort of fabric like mad, so the snaps hold. And always undo the snaps carefully by prising them apart gently, so that you don't pull the fabric.Sarah Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17566072246120028926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-21621903594144986342014-02-08T21:11:54.762-05:002014-02-08T21:11:54.762-05:00I'm excited to see your completed project Faye...I'm excited to see your completed project Faye! I am really loving the color! Myrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04359520837946001668noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-91360234989190135042014-02-08T16:58:08.140-05:002014-02-08T16:58:08.140-05:00Great idea. This coat also calls for hidden snaps...Great idea. This coat also calls for hidden snaps on the interior, but snaps might work as well. Thanks for the tip.Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-6779235940592166962014-02-08T16:57:07.805-05:002014-02-08T16:57:07.805-05:00If I lived close to NYC I'd shoot over there f...If I lived close to NYC I'd shoot over there for custom made buttonholes in a flash - but alas that trip would probably end up costing me from $500 to $1,000. Like you I'm planning on making a couple of practice bound button holes to see if it can be done with this fabric that ravels to the hilt. I don't think that interfacing self fabric loops will work, also because of the profuse raveling problem. My machine(s) all make decent buttonholes so I really think this is the option I will take. I do so love sewing but it rarely ever happens without some problem showing up. Guess the fun of it all is just making it work anyway!Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-7240627084026832562014-02-08T16:23:51.668-05:002014-02-08T16:23:51.668-05:00When I'm unsure of what to do about closures, ...When I'm unsure of what to do about closures, I use snaps! You can add non-functional buttons on the outside whilst maintaining the ability to close the coat. Lhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18384050927297629715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4507269696688990191.post-22119104633796752612014-02-08T15:45:10.297-05:002014-02-08T15:45:10.297-05:00I am embarking on a coat as well. Mine is only in ...I am embarking on a coat as well. Mine is only in the muslin stage, but I'm thinking about buttonholes too. I don't like the buttonholes my machine makes, so I have two choices. Take the train into Manhattan and get them made at Jonathon Embroidery for a few dollars, but a $35 train ride in. Or make bound buttonholes which I haven't made in a few years, but a little practice should help. If this is not an option for your fabric you could try a complementary tighter weave fabric to make the buttonholes out of. You could also use a light fusible interfacing to make the fabric more stable.Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.com