Burda Style For people who sew

12 May, 2013

• 11:30 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Removing/modifying bodice facing for scalloped lace?

  404: file not found for both pix.

  

• 11:26 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Armhole/Sleeve problems

  When drafting the pattern, did you add ease to the head of the sleeve? You need WIDTH rather tha…

  

10 May, 2013

• 11:00 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Pattern Paper

  I avoid newspaper as the print canb rub off on fabric and it tears easily. Look for a supplier o…

  

• 10:55 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic My 60's Sewing Machine Died, Help! :(

  I use an older 1005 regularly. I have had a 1008 here for extensive review. It too is a great m…

  

• 10:36 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic My 60's Sewing Machine Died, Help! :(

  Bernina 1008.

  Also look at Juki.

  

• 07:37 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic New to sewing with patterns- Need help!

  It usually means that you cut two pieces that shape. What you do is fold the fabric and cut it o…

  

8 May, 2013

• 11:48 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Buying a sewing machine

  Rather than this, I would say take a read of my sewing machine buying essay: http://www.diceyhom…

  

29 April, 2013

• 04:54 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on the project Cage Crinoline

  See these LJ entries and their comments:

  http://dressdiaries.livejournal.com/521397.html

  http:/…

  

26 April, 2013

• 07:43 AM

  katexxxxxx ’s status has been updated to:
  Geering up for new round of customers! Prom frocks galore,

  

22 April, 2013

• 05:33 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Underbust Stay - does it exist?

  You’ll need to do both. And probably let it OUT a smidge over the bust… What have you made th…

  

• 01:04 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on the project Tailcoat

  Thank you. Great fun for us to do. :)

  

8 April, 2013

• 11:33 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic How easy/hard is a bustier dress to make?

  Not too difficult if you are no too busty. Anyone larger than a D cup is going to have fitting i…

  

7 April, 2013

• 07:36 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic overlocker

  It does geta leeeetle hectic at times – like when sewing nearly 40 historic garments in two and a…

  

4 April, 2013

• 10:47 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic overlocker

  Yes, Juki make the Bernina. I couldn’t get a Juki overlocker in my area when I bought the Bernin…

  

3 April, 2013

• 09:52 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Supporting the neckline on a heavy bodice?

  I’d interline the whole of the top with silk organza, using two layers for the WHOLE PANEL that t…

  

• 09:42 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic overlocker

  I wore out a Huskylock 910 in about 5 years…

  I now run a Brother 1034D, which is a 3/4 threa…

  

26 March, 2013

• 10:04 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic How to prevent facing from buckling?

  Sounds like it stretched while sewing and handling. How did you stabilize it?

  

25 March, 2013

• 12:04 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic How to prevent facing from buckling?

  Is it the SEAM that has bucked, or the fabric?

  

19 March, 2013

• 12:22 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on the project LARP Coat

  I’m 5’4", and it’s about mid calf. It is quite light, but being wool, quite toasty.

  

17 March, 2013

• 04:25 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Confused with pattern hemline

  Nor without seeing it and the bit it goes on to… Can you post pix?

  

• 04:24 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic HELP! what kinda machine is this?!?!

  Post some pix and we may be abel to tell you more.

  

• 02:39 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on the project Nesta's Gown

  It isn’t – exactly! Based on a 14th C cote hardie, but for low-level fantasy LARP, so in no way …

  

• 02:28 PM

  katexxxxxx added the project called Nesta's Gown

  

  This is an outfit consisting of an under gown and over gown, based on a medieval cote hardie. The skirt is gently flared and hemmed to allow freedom of movement and elegance in the field without t…

  Read on

  

• 02:05 PM

  katexxxxxx added the project called LARP Coat

  

  A coat designed to keep you warm in the field, when a cloak would be too bulky to manage!

  While originally designed for Live Action Role Play, this coat looks equally at home on the high street …

  Read on

  

• 01:48 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Sewing Vivienne Westwood

  There won’t be one. It really is a matter of experimenting to get that look…

  

• 10:24 AM

  katexxxxxx ’s status has been updated to:
  Middle class middle England in the middle ages!

  

15 March, 2013

• 01:22 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic waistcoat woes

  Make a toile to test the fit. Make it out of any old fabric!

  

8 March, 2013

• 12:50 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic How to Finish Tulle Edge?

  I think that’s far to coarse a net for a rolled edge. If you don’t want just a cut edge, experim…

  

• 12:46 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic tulle skirt pattern help

  I’d say it’s a gathered circle! A few layers of the tulle cut in a circle with the waist edge la…

  

• 12:39 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic waistcoat woes

  Can you post some pix up somewhere to show us a front view, back view, each side, and a close-up …

  

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