Burda Style For people who sew

1 February, 2013

• 06:35 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic I need to know how to do this gathering technique

  I’d probably start with an A line skirt base to pin them to, but yes, basically.

  

• 06:23 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic I need to know how to do this gathering technique

  Those look like circular ruffles rather than gathered. To make them have body like these ones, y…

  

31 January, 2013

• 03:50 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Walking foot

  The walking foot gives you feed teeth on top of the fabric to complement those on the bottom, and…

  

29 January, 2013

• 11:23 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Making a Formal Dress

  How experienced a dressmaker are you? That one will require some serious high-level skills to ac…

  

• 09:55 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Tips on Teaching Sewing Lessons?

  Yes, when i can fiddle with it, I’ll stick it on Drpbox and post the file here for you all.

  Yes,…

  

27 January, 2013

• 07:39 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic What brand is the best sewing machine

  I’ve been in love with my electronic whizz-kid of a Husqvarna Lily since I bought it in 1998. TH…

  

• 05:32 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Tips on Teaching Sewing Lessons?

  I will get to them, I promis. Just having a problem finding them in the right format, and not ha…

  

• 01:56 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic faux fur

  Copy and paste! :)

  

• 10:08 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic what do you look for in an adjustable dress form?

  Style lines go in different places for different garments anyway, especially if, like me, you mak…

  

• 10:01 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic faux fur

  Totally fantastic stuff from here:http://www.fabric-online.co.uk/content/home

  

• 09:51 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Easy way to add seam allowances?

  Seam ALLOWANCE is really irrelevant. What matters is knowing where the seam line – along which y…

  

26 January, 2013

• 01:40 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Sewing with Crinkle Gauze

  With any crinkle fabric you are better using a loose lining than trying to unlerline it. Make up…

  

25 January, 2013

• 09:44 AM

  katexxxxxx ’s status has been updated to:
  Venetian slops for the win!

  

• 09:35 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Dress Bodice Questions - Quick one

  Remember that you don’t just need it WIDER. You need to keep the proportions correct, which is w…

  

• 09:29 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Have I gone overboard?

  As someone who has sewn with similar passion since I was old enough to pick up the scissors (hm…..

  

23 January, 2013

• 12:27 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Pre shrinking wool blend fabric

  I use a high setting and the damp cloth to protect the fabric.

  

22 January, 2013

• 04:42 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Dress Bodice Questions - Quick one

  Trace the pattern off and regrade it like this: http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/4368/making-…

  

• 12:01 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Pre shrinking wool blend fabric

  Any time you wash or tumble a wool fabric, you felt it slightly (if not a lot!), so only do this …

  

21 January, 2013

• 01:50 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Tape that sticks to cotton fabric

  Try a woven fusible interfacing cut to fit on the inside. And next time, tape the seams! ;) (B…

  

• 09:46 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Printer Paper to Cut Fabric Process

  When you print out the pattern, you then cut it out after taping all the bits together. Then jus…

  

• 09:42 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Seamallowance on darts

  You don’t cut the darts! You sew along the marked seam line on the darts…

  

• 09:37 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Thread

  Time for The Thread Essay again! :)

  http://katexxxxxx.livejournal.com/33372.html?thread=125276

  

• 09:25 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on the project Princess seams nightmare

  What you should be matching is the SEAM LINES and not the cut edges… Mark in you seam lines an…

  

16 January, 2013

• 08:55 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Sewing machine - BERNETTE AND JANOME

  The only problem I’ve had with an Elna is a blown capacitor on the electronic control board that …

  

• 01:23 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Sewing machine - BERNETTE AND JANOME

  Personally I wouldn’t go for either. At the price they are, if that is your budget, I’d be looki…

  

14 January, 2013

• 10:26 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Doing piece work not making a dress.

  At $5 per piece, you need to be able to complete 4 in an hour to make your standard hourly rate. …

  

• 10:20 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic What does "square out" mean? Trying to adjust pattern

  You need a set square and you need to draw a line at right angles from the waist point on the cen…

  

13 January, 2013

• 06:31 PM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Help! I need a no-damage clip to take in dress!

  This, totally. And don’t think of just hand basting it either. If you want to wear it at all, i…

  

12 January, 2013

• 12:59 AM

  katexxxxxx commented on discussion topic Plastic Boning? Curl towards or away from body?

  Is it Rigeline (Hoc! Ptui! ;) ), baleen replacement therapy, nylon, trifold? And how much and …

  

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