tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post3596671370296559929..comments2024-03-28T09:14:59.192-04:00Comments on La Sewista!: Sewing mesh and other tips!Bunnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-4969975779074602232015-06-07T21:10:56.522-04:002015-06-07T21:10:56.522-04:00Bunny, what a great tip on using the 1/4 inch mas...Bunny, what a great tip on using the 1/4 inch masking tape. Can't wait to see the finished top.Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17674806469182116882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-67943020531394198762015-06-07T09:53:36.120-04:002015-06-07T09:53:36.120-04:00Using a stapler? That sounds so intriguing. I have...Using a stapler? That sounds so intriguing. I have a tray of nails in the back yard cultivating rust as we speak and will try some more fabric soon. <br /><br />I love assymetry but the tail thing is just too trendy to bother with, IMO. Cute but not on my time clock, if you get my drift. Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-24429653849229277642015-06-07T05:45:11.457-04:002015-06-07T05:45:11.457-04:00I tried rust printing using a stapler - it gave a ...I tried rust printing using a stapler - it gave a great result - so I am just so excited to see this coming together. I have never used mesh, but it's a great idea and I do want to use it one day. Also personally I find uneven hems (with tails!) rather annoying, especially in a skirt. Maybe I have that symmetrical OCD thing going on!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05891015164464258051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-45362042910807509122015-06-06T16:46:42.266-04:002015-06-06T16:46:42.266-04:00I am fascinated by this top...I can't decide i...I am fascinated by this top...I can't decide if I want one or not so I can't wait to see your reveal. The mesh for the layers is an awesome decision!Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)https://www.blogger.com/profile/02204627216540667980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-77047635939538073322015-06-05T19:41:54.941-04:002015-06-05T19:41:54.941-04:00If you look at the first pics above, you will see ...If you look at the first pics above, you will see I lowered the bust point and the dart. That left an empty space. Again, for about a dollar and change per yard, I buy NON fusible lightweight pellon and use that with the fusible strips to fill in the empty spaces. It works much better than using tissue. Its very ironable. <br />Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-2470566812115890922015-06-05T08:41:58.441-04:002015-06-05T08:41:58.441-04:00Thanks for the tape tip about darts on mesh fabric...Thanks for the tape tip about darts on mesh fabric. Do you have any ideas for what to use when your need is always to lengthen patterns? When I use pattern tissue scraps, the tape seems to eat or gum up the paper. Or dries out and lets loose.<br /><br />I'm going to have another look at this pattern, I passed it originally.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-27458220064420019252015-06-05T01:06:14.282-04:002015-06-05T01:06:14.282-04:00I have added this to my Evernote file of sewing ti...I have added this to my Evernote file of sewing tips. Thanks so much!!Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-74283267368131370522015-06-04T08:47:43.260-04:002015-06-04T08:47:43.260-04:00So informative, thank you!So informative, thank you!TheTellTaleTashahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03537226937891698569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-43678426637948128062015-06-04T08:08:55.186-04:002015-06-04T08:08:55.186-04:00Yeah,
I am so thrilled you are working on this top...Yeah,<br />I am so thrilled you are working on this top................because, I am sitting w aiting for Postie to deliver my pattern, as we speak.<br />Someone has recently done a review on this seasons batch of Butterick patterns and put this firmly in the OMG pile.............because of the tail.<br />Like you Bunny, I loved the rest of the top - I have some black and white Audrey Hepburn style trousers and had been hunting for a top to wear with it. I plan to make it minus the tail and hope that the interest in the layers will be a good contrast to the close fitting trousers.<br />Still have to purchase fabric and was thinking of white linen for the task??<br />Must properly read what you are doing over a cuppa; mesh sounds intriguing and of course, none around here!!<br />Forgive me, must also look at the posting you probably did on how you rusted your fabric................too blonde for words some days! lol.<br />Thanks yet again, for total inspiration.Marysiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17959080591821794196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-63538297050806545772015-06-04T07:56:38.131-04:002015-06-04T07:56:38.131-04:00I actually got it at Joanns, in the bridal fabrics...I actually got it at Joanns, in the bridal fabrics. They had white, the offwhite you see here, and a nude. I like the way it drapes and its nothing like netting. This is soft and fabric like. 5.49 a yard, I think. <br />Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-37746280483538706392015-06-04T07:37:54.181-04:002015-06-04T07:37:54.181-04:00The tip on using masking tape is brilliant! Thank...The tip on using masking tape is brilliant! Thanks! Can't wait to see the top.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-85444763575639862582015-06-03T23:21:52.286-04:002015-06-03T23:21:52.286-04:00Bunny, you are so inspirational! Using quarter inc...Bunny, you are so inspirational! Using quarter inch masking tape to so the darts is just genius! <br /><br />Where did you get the mesh? It looks lovely.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14855258283549942928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-11603563727486389852015-06-03T21:18:10.231-04:002015-06-03T21:18:10.231-04:00Thanks for the useful tips!Thanks for the useful tips!Tomasahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12001675806748209852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-58493090656823143992015-06-03T19:50:41.469-04:002015-06-03T19:50:41.469-04:00It was a major Eureka moment. Allellu!
It was a major Eureka moment. Allellu!<br />Bunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03672695141031447916noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-91565514794091647392015-06-03T19:24:17.221-04:002015-06-03T19:24:17.221-04:00The tape sticking together like that must have giv...The tape sticking together like that must have given you so much satisfaction!Rainpatterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00311078936448749356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-76579287852655950092015-06-03T19:09:46.372-04:002015-06-03T19:09:46.372-04:00Ok Bunny, this is another one that's getting s...Ok Bunny, this is another one that's getting stored under "TUTORIALS".Faye Lewishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02781186043996633965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7871855805349050304.post-42161583007250369782015-06-03T17:01:19.976-04:002015-06-03T17:01:19.976-04:00You just keep giving me reason to back pat - I usu...You just keep giving me reason to back pat - I usually cut pellon into 1" strips too for various applications - YAY! :)<br /><br />Oh, I will be watching for the post on this top. I like the idea of using a mesh for a layer (and I have several meshes in the stash). I too bought this pattern right away but to hear there are some issues. Eek! It is on hold.<br /><br />Thanks!!!SewCraftyChemisthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07971798108420431518noreply@blogger.com