Burda Style For people who sew

8 November, 2009

• 11:52 PM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic Dyeing Spandex

  I did it for an art piece and haven’t tested washing it but several friends have washed there’s a…

  

• 05:24 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic Project Runway Sew Along

  WoW! I did this following season 1 at a local boutique after 3 weeks it fell apart. One reason …

  

• 05:15 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic Drafting Hoodie Pattern

  If you’ll google hood pattern there are several sites that have them drawn. I did this for my st…

  

• 05:08 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic Corset

  Threadbanger.com also has a tutorial. And I have this page bookmarked http://lolitainwonderland-…

  

• 05:06 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic asymetric body, how do I change the pattern to fit?

  I suggest making a muslin and working on the fit with a sewing buddy. Then you can use that as y…

  

• 05:02 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic How do I find that pattern?!

  Your probably better off looking for a back issue of the magazine.

  

• 05:01 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic are there any textile mills left in the usa?

  There are shops in Tennessee and the Carolina’s but most of them are home decor fabric. Burlingto…

  

• 04:39 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic Look of choice

  try googling vintage patterns there are quite a few good sites but sizing has changed quite a bit…

  

• 04:36 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic Resize a coat

  Can you post a pic? threadbanger.com is a great source for refashioning as well.

  

• 04:34 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic 7 Fold Tie Pattern?

  http://www.reflexblue.org/B/howtomakeatie/ try this website Good luck

  

• 04:30 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic Dyeing Spandex

  I’ve dyed polyester using watered down Golden acrylics. They are expensive but do a great job of…

  

• 04:26 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic Sewing machine glitch

  Is your machine a top load or front load? What’s the make and model?

  

• 04:23 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic Too much fabric

  Can you post a pic of the problem area? You darts my need to go above the bust into the neckline…

  

• 04:13 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic petals

  Are you taking about the ones Christopher made? They look like they were made from a fabric that …

  

• 04:08 AM

  mlssfshn commented on discussion topic How to make a fabric waterproof?

  you can also buy iron on vinyl by Heat-n-bond.

  

• 03:54 AM

  mlssfshn’s status has been updated to:
  working on Gen Art Discover Challenge 2 dresses

  

• 03:54 AM

  mlssfshn’s status has been updated to:
  working on Gen Art Discover Challenge 2 dresses must be made of plastic such as polyester