ETA: My sewing friend, Nonie, asked if I always make samples. I pretty much do. I try out the tensions, needles, etc on just about all my ideas. I don't like sewing surprises. So pretty much everything gets a sample tried out, even just plain straight stitching on cotton. You have to see the differences in stitch length, etc...
Nonie also asked where I get my ideas. They just pop into my head. I dont' think I have any better explanation. I see one thing, whether fabric , trim, or whatever, and that jump starts something in my head and I go from there. It just happens.
This lovely lace is one of my favorites. It truly is just a film. It is so sheer and so special. I hope you like it.
That lace is so pretty *sigh*
ReplyDeleteSecret I learned from quilters who make tiny piping: brickies string.
(Um, that's bricklayer, Aussies are notorious for using diminutives! It's the string they use to mark out where the courses of brick will go.)
I buy it in 1000metre rolls from the hardware shop - it's very tightly woven, and has no little fraying fibres to get caught.
What a fabulous idea, Caity! I will search that out when I go to the Depot this week. That is a big store where we have all the hardware 'stuff" in the US.
ReplyDeleteI make samples too, for my art garments. Ideas always seem to pop in my head, too, and I don't have any better explanation than you. It's just there and I make it happen.
ReplyDeleteThat lace is just exquisite. What are you going to do with it? And I love what you're doing with the piped organza trim as well. Looking forward to seeing that dress.
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