tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707374644461378032.post1651845407683225699..comments2024-03-15T10:54:07.446+00:00Comments on Couture et Tricot: Preparação antes de começar a coser – Prep work before starting to sewTanyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707374644461378032.post-36998084050322561022007-06-15T22:28:00.000+01:002007-06-15T22:28:00.000+01:00LauraLo: Not only we are the same age but also we ...<B>LauraLo</B>: Not only we are the same age but also we share the same passion for sewing and beautiful clothing! I'm also subscribed to bloglines and I visit you often too! I love your sewing work!Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707374644461378032.post-76765580845980506652007-06-15T13:29:00.000+01:002007-06-15T13:29:00.000+01:00Dear Tany, You don't have to thank me for my visit...Dear Tany, <BR/>You don't have to thank me for my visit, I am visiting your blog everytime you post something (I'm subscribed to bloglines) with the greatest pleasure of all!<BR/>I love your work and your passion for detail, your cleanliness! <BR/>We are the same age, I've just realised :)<BR/>LauraLoLauraLohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09450981301329994368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707374644461378032.post-75767627771143032172007-06-11T13:58:00.000+01:002007-06-11T13:58:00.000+01:00LauraLo: Thank you so much for your visit and comp...<B>LauraLo</B>: Thank you so much for your visit and compliment! I do admire your work so much and your words mean a lot to me! When I thread trace, I keep the pattern pinned to the fabric and the thread traced line of stitching is made on the outside, very close to the stitching line but in the SAs instead; to sew a seam, I pin both fabric pieces together, feeling the thread stitches with my fingers so they overlap exactly; I could make a second row of basting on the SA but with practice I began using pins instead and now I can get good results with pinning only (unless I’m dealing with a difficult fabric). When I machine stitch, the stitching line is made close to the thread basting but to the left (if the SA is on the right), on the true stitching line. Sometimes the basting thread does get caught by the machine stitches and I have to use tiny scissors to take it off. I never use strength when pulling the basting threads off; instead I cut them from time to time and pull them very carefully. On my next project I will write a post dedicated to thread tracing because I see that many sewing Friends are curious about this technique!Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707374644461378032.post-62538533611441427022007-06-11T11:59:00.000+01:002007-06-11T11:59:00.000+01:00Dear Tany,Let me tell you once again how much I ad...Dear Tany,<BR/>Let me tell you once again how much I admire and envy your patience and workmanship! You're definitely an accomplished seamstress!<BR/>One tiny question if I may, regarding thread-tracing. When you sew over the thread-tracing, isn't it difficult to remove the thread afterwards because it gets caught in the machine sewed seam?<BR/>Thanks a lot<BR/>LauraLoLauraLohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09450981301329994368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707374644461378032.post-20584206199087076652007-06-08T15:15:00.000+01:002007-06-08T15:15:00.000+01:00Toya: Thread tracing is a very accurate way to mar...<B>Toya</B>: Thread tracing is a very accurate way to mark the fabric pieces (stitching lines, knots, whatever) and it only works with patterns with no SA included, like the BWOF’s patterns. I learned to mark the fabric like that since I was little and only a few years ago I found out there are other ways (easier and quickier). I still prefer to thread trace everything though. It’s very time consuming but I think it pays in accuracy. With patterns with SAs included you can stitch at a predefined distance from the edge so no need for markings but I find it less accurate. Patterns with no SAs are easier to alter for a better fit too. Cutting with no SAs on the pattern is easy, just takes a little time getting used to. As I said, I’m used to do things this way and now I found out that this is the way they do it for Couture sewing.<BR/><BR/><B>Dawn</B>: You're absolutely right! I tried the gauze draping it together with the fabric on my body and it did stick to the fashion fabric so I put it aside. 12 hours is not much, since I skipped the muslin and I don't expect fitting issues from this pattern; I didn't have to make adjustments on my previous Patrones dress patterns so I decided to trust this one! Normally, I would spend about 15-25 hours just to prepare for sewing, depending on the number of pattern pieces. This one was really quick because I was cutting a single layer of fabric so thread tracing is less time consuming (no tailor tacks!). I make things this way because time is not a problem for me; if i was to sew as a profession I think I would have to change my methods or else get some VERY rich clients (rich and patient!), lol!Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707374644461378032.post-15023709808385971552007-06-08T14:49:00.000+01:002007-06-08T14:49:00.000+01:00I'm glad you chose the satin. I was worried that t...I'm glad you chose the satin. I was worried that the gauze would sort of "stick" to the other fabric. <BR/><BR/>12 hours! This is why I can't thread trace...I don't have any clients (yet) that are going to pay for that much time. That's why couture dresses are in the 10's of thousands, right?dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05106577421276201593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707374644461378032.post-45305377261828494642007-06-08T13:02:00.000+01:002007-06-08T13:02:00.000+01:00hey tanycan you tell me what is the purpose of tho...hey tany<BR/>can you tell me what is the purpose of those tread tracing, I never do that and I am wondering why and if I should start?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707374644461378032.post-2774246861743057462007-06-08T10:44:00.000+01:002007-06-08T10:44:00.000+01:00Hi Ariane C, thanks for visiting! I'm a book addic...Hi Ariane C, thanks for visiting! I'm a book addict so I collect sewing books and I tend to refer to them all because I like to compare different approaches to the same subject. My first sewing book is a Portuguese edition of the Burda sewing book (the title translates to “Sewing made Easy”) and I still refer to it often. A few weeks ago my Mother gave me the Portuguese edition of the Reader’s Digest Complete Guide to Sewing (published in the seventies) and I like it a lot; I think this is a good book for beginners and intermediate sewers. On the subject of Couture I have many books; my favorite is the “Clothing Construction” by Evelyn Mansfield, a vintage book that covers the basic and also some special techniques. I have the “Couture, the Art of Fine Sewing” by Roberta Carr, the “Couture Sewing Techniques” By Claire Chaeffer , the “High Fashion Sewing Secrets from the World’s Best Designers” also by Claire Chaeffer and the “Bridal Couture” by Susan Khalje. There are other subjects like tailoring, fabrics, patternmaking, etc. and I have several books on those subjects too. I will try to review all my books, one at a time or by subject lol. No matter how many books you have, Sewing takes a lot of practice and knowing others that can help you and point out the right direction makes all the difference! I was lucky to meet some great seamstresses over the Internet and benefit from their knowledge; some things you can’t get from books and a good advice from someone more experienced is always welcome!Tanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01073735708031525696noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1707374644461378032.post-14208148099053383492007-06-08T03:56:00.000+01:002007-06-08T03:56:00.000+01:00Tany, I'm glad to see how you prepare before the a...Tany, I'm glad to see how you prepare before the actual sewing. I do have one question for you though, what books do you tend to go back to over and over, this also includes couture techniques? Thanks for your time.Arianehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346619486606031783noreply@blogger.com