tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post336625111184812680..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: The latest fabrics and plans!Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-74706087636662634472014-02-28T09:48:01.287-05:002014-02-28T09:48:01.287-05:00Thank you for the answer, I was wondering the same...Thank you for the answer, I was wondering the same thing.Mosaic Magpiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08715004978582753127noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-29570240476302830412014-02-08T09:27:53.171-05:002014-02-08T09:27:53.171-05:00Hi Bunny -- So anxious to watch your progress on j...Hi Bunny -- So anxious to watch your progress on jeans. I have been working on these for months now and may have finally tweaked a pattern to suit me (StyleArc's Sandra Jean). Jalie was a great fit through the bum but too much flare in the legs. <br /><br />Your friend's little girl is so lucky to be getting a Bunny original! Even though my smocking days are mostly behind me, I love to see what others do!Cissiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08464868677429256017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-42148496783204437972014-02-08T08:40:27.004-05:002014-02-08T08:40:27.004-05:00I repliede a couple of days ago and it Poofed! Bas...I repliede a couple of days ago and it Poofed! Basically the fusible gives it more oomph and the very thin batiste plumps up into a nicer looking more rounded pleat. When the pleats are of very thin fabric it is harder to get a nicer smocking stitch. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-40427290384953056832014-02-08T06:18:40.334-05:002014-02-08T06:18:40.334-05:00I look forward to seeing your baby dress! I've...I look forward to seeing your baby dress! I've never backed the batiste with interfacing before putting it through the pleater. What is the reason you do that?<a href="http://www.top-ten-web-hosting-reviews.com/" rel="nofollow">Top Ten Web Hosting Reviews</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12375401124093245251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-84151560718225925562014-02-07T07:40:49.361-05:002014-02-07T07:40:49.361-05:00If anyone can make jeans it you - I confess that b...If anyone can make jeans it you - I confess that because I generally buy my fabrics in markets or shops that don't really classify weight etc I just went with what felt good in my hand. I did go for the stretch (I have more hip to get round than you) and that worked fine for me. I did make a 2nd orange pair in a cotton twill which had no give, and to be honest I think I have been wearing stretch jeans for so long that I found the non-stretch a little restricting.<br /><br />Good luck and enjoy your hand sewing - am sure it will be a beautiful little dresspdiddlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12231666147175522583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-43722133571624007122014-02-06T20:00:07.033-05:002014-02-06T20:00:07.033-05:00I'm so excited to see what you do with the bab...I'm so excited to see what you do with the baby dress! I am new to sewing for children, and I love it. But alas, I have no heirloom sewing chops at all. Have fun with the smocking! :)Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14570001801725694078noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-91079506838076819742014-02-06T18:58:57.954-05:002014-02-06T18:58:57.954-05:00Cute cute fabrics and pattern...what a lucky littl...Cute cute fabrics and pattern...what a lucky little girl! So glad you are attaching the facing to the inside seams of the coat....those suckers just wander around and the whole time we wish we had taken that extra step and anchored them to the opposite seam inside. As far as the jeans are concerned...you brave woman...stretch fabrics in general behave so badly and there is no regulation on them...they range from 2% to 8% spandex/lycra...how is anyone to know what the performance will be after an hour of sitting...who needs a droopy butt and baggy knees? Good luck with yoiur stable denim...looking forward to the fit along the way!mrsmolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16329515914613595719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-90857873585280679032014-02-06T18:29:50.115-05:002014-02-06T18:29:50.115-05:00That's great info, Debbie. Thanks. I will go c...That's great info, Debbie. Thanks. I will go check out those bolt ends at JAs. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-25209213391344129002014-02-06T18:26:38.560-05:002014-02-06T18:26:38.560-05:00My preference for jeans is 9-10 oz, winter or summ...My preference for jeans is 9-10 oz, winter or summer. Anything heavier I personally find uncomfortable and somewhat restricting. I think it comes down to how snug you fit the jeans to start. I fit pretty snug to allow for the inevitable stretch out. <br /><br />JA's does have weights listed on their bolts of denim. That would at least give you an idea of what each one feels like if you decide to order online. debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04879013275518538838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-49096919535582912062014-02-06T16:53:57.807-05:002014-02-06T16:53:57.807-05:00It is so good to know that I am not alone with my ...It is so good to know that I am not alone with my "stretch" issues. I always thought it was the other way around and most loved them. The ones I have purchased bag out withing half an hour of putting them on. What's the point of finessing the fit if they turn into bags anyway? <br /><br />I am enjoying my little dress and hope to dig into it this weekend. Thanks, Betsy. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-39748122535789863642014-02-06T16:48:21.442-05:002014-02-06T16:48:21.442-05:00I'm forwarned! Thanks, Nancy.I'm forwarned! Thanks, Nancy.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-36116620899507213712014-02-06T16:47:49.005-05:002014-02-06T16:47:49.005-05:00Thanks so much for your input, SJ. Greatly appreci...Thanks so much for your input, SJ. Greatly appreciated.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-12106954574311689252014-02-06T16:16:15.080-05:002014-02-06T16:16:15.080-05:00I've made several pairs of jeans. I like 10-12...I've made several pairs of jeans. I like 10-12oz denim for cold-weather jeans and 8 for summer jeans. I also think stretch denim (or stretch any-twill) is the devil incarnate. Actually, I am a real crank about stretch wovens in general. Don't like them - to wear or to sew.<br /><br />I LOVE your little dress plan!BetsyVhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14824251716471351275noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-77737000560413938922014-02-06T15:50:37.906-05:002014-02-06T15:50:37.906-05:00Stretch denim fit differently by quite a lot if it...Stretch denim fit differently by quite a lot if it's more stretchy than the mockup was. Grrr. It is very frustrating if you are a fitting perfectionist!Nancy Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-74471505833504475722014-02-06T13:55:29.572-05:002014-02-06T13:55:29.572-05:00Thanks -- it makes sense:)Thanks -- it makes sense:)Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11718137744623626322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-40099552948964659112014-02-06T12:44:09.494-05:002014-02-06T12:44:09.494-05:00Ooh, stretch denim is the devil incarnate! (follow...Ooh, stretch denim is the devil incarnate! (followed closely by stretch taffeta). Recent hard won experience is to stay stitch all horizontal (load bearing?) seams just after you cut those pieces out. In jeans, 1/8" here and there adds up to a horrible fit experience. Pay particular attention to the waistband, as it's going to move the most unless you nail that stinker down right away (even while ironing interfacing). I don't think I would use this stuff again, every fit check required something to be ripped and recut (and you don't want to rip this stuff). Oy. SJ Kurtzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04871599515352715171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-27178914451945246922014-02-06T09:30:11.342-05:002014-02-06T09:30:11.342-05:00Sometimes I would like to be a little girl again. ...Sometimes I would like to be a little girl again. Ruffles and smocking and eyelets....and then to have my grandmother back once again to make these lovely things for me :) You are creating memories that will last a lifetime for this child.RhondaBusshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12555069797738423675noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-18444366817359964072014-02-06T08:27:24.669-05:002014-02-06T08:27:24.669-05:00That's a big help, Florencia. Thanks for your ...That's a big help, Florencia. Thanks for your response. Betzina is my heroine!Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-32101490714360584802014-02-06T08:26:21.519-05:002014-02-06T08:26:21.519-05:00Rett, that is from the stash my elderly neighbor g...Rett, that is from the stash my elderly neighbor gave me when she broke up her sewing room. Isn't it lovely? She did a lot of heirloom sewing and blessed me with many lovely pieces for which I am very grateful. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-47495686939891361452014-02-06T08:24:36.852-05:002014-02-06T08:24:36.852-05:00Thanks, Gail. It really spoke to me visit after vi...Thanks, Gail. It really spoke to me visit after visit to the store so I eventually succumbed. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-85151820531052705662014-02-06T08:23:40.108-05:002014-02-06T08:23:40.108-05:00Thanks for your confidence in my abilities. Jeans ...Thanks for your confidence in my abilities. Jeans do hold a bit of intimidation for me, I must admit. The fit, the topstitching, the rivets, etc.....Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-81667483793335789932014-02-06T08:21:57.361-05:002014-02-06T08:21:57.361-05:00typo= ratio, not ration.typo= ratio, not ration.Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-39208963918629133202014-02-06T08:21:16.789-05:002014-02-06T08:21:16.789-05:00Batiste can pleat up at a higher ration because of...Batiste can pleat up at a higher ration because of it's thin-ness. By backing it with the fusible tricot the pleats plump up and you don't need so much width. With batiste pleated and spread apart the proper number of pleats to fit the bodice there can be too much "valley" if you know what I mean. I used to just make the design much tighter with the closer unbacked batiste pleats but really prefer the look of the smocking stitches with the plumped up fusible backed pleats. HTHs. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-89105408482526307282014-02-06T06:57:06.964-05:002014-02-06T06:57:06.964-05:00Hi Bunny, Last week I was taking the Sandra Betzin...Hi Bunny, Last week I was taking the Sandra Betzina class: Pant construction, and she mention that she likes to use 10 or 12 oz denim with no strech to make jeans, she also mentioned that Levi's uses that weight for their rtw jeans. Hope this helps. Can't wait to see the baby's dress finish.<br />Florenciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02196405966145632477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-43483449023130032042014-02-06T06:46:57.858-05:002014-02-06T06:46:57.858-05:00Pretty!!! Love those beautiful colors, but I ador...Pretty!!! Love those beautiful colors, but I adore the white eyelet, Bunny. Where did you find the one with the beaded border??? I used up all that I had on Ms. C.'s white nightgown last year & would love to get some more.<br />You have some exciting projects coming up!! Can't wait to see them up close, in detail.Rettabughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974677657528087286noreply@blogger.com