tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post3147813518236820146..comments2024-03-18T00:16:37.094-05:00Comments on ikat bag: Racerback Summer Dress Part 3 - Sewing It UpLiErhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-54168187159792157112014-07-11T18:48:25.390-05:002014-07-11T18:48:25.390-05:00Tami: It depends on a few factors. One, the kind o...Tami: It depends on a few factors. One, the kind of knit fabric you are using. Some hold their shape better than others and are easier to sew. Some stretch more and have to be handled very, very carefully, even eased under the presser foot to avoid being stretched. Second, and this again depends on the kind of knit fabric, you might be stretching either the binding or the bodice edges (neckline, armscye) or both, while you were sewing. Using a walking foot helps, if you are not accustomed to "easing fabric" under the presser foot as you sew, as a habit. LiErhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-12962271523868062192014-07-11T15:55:06.254-05:002014-07-11T15:55:06.254-05:00I actually have another question. I just tried mak...I actually have another question. I just tried making the bodice of this dress and when I attached the "bias tape" the shape got stretched out/distorted. How do you get the bias tape to bend around the curves of the bodice without stretching the thing out of shape?<br /><br />TamiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-59952092250153021732014-07-06T14:08:48.272-05:002014-07-06T14:08:48.272-05:00Great, thank you so much for the info! I really ap...Great, thank you so much for the info! I really appreciate your help :) <br /><br />I'll have to try and find some of that clear elastic stuff. I've always seen it in the clothes I buy but I didn't really know what it was. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-68927130749797664012014-06-26T01:41:30.360-05:002014-06-26T01:41:30.360-05:00Tami: the elastic is clear (transparent) so it'...Tami: the elastic is clear (transparent) so it's hard to see it in the photo. I used a serger to overlock the seam allowance at the same time that I introduced the elastic. So the stitches secured the elastic onto the edge of those 2 layers of fabric while also surrounding that elastic, because the spacing of those overlocking stitches was just wide enough to span the width of the elastic. <br /><br />If you are using a regular sewing machine's zigzag stitch in place of the serger's overlocking stitch, you'll be sewing on the elastic but not enclosing it. <br /><br />Here is a post with a photo of that clear elastic stitched down and enclosed by the serger's stitches. <br />http://www.ikatbag.com/2011/04/working-with-knits.html<br />Scroll down to the section where the clear elastic is introduced, and look at the two photos of the brown garment turned WS out - you should be able to see the elastic installed within the SA of the shoulder seam.LiErhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-80890862640872826572014-06-25T22:30:02.760-05:002014-06-25T22:30:02.760-05:00Thanks for your post. I've been looking for go...Thanks for your post. I've been looking for good summer dresses to make my daughter and this one is perfect.<br /><br />I do have a question, though. In step 9 I don't quite understand what you mean by: "Enclose the elastic within the stitches themselves, sewing it down as a third layer on top of the fabric." The picture doesn't show any elastic, so I'm having a hard time figuring out where it is. <br /><br />Is the elastic sewn down with that zig zag stitch? I'm guessing the elastic is on the under side of the fabric shown? Does the elastic end up being on the inside of the dress against the skin? I'm wondering if there's some way to encase it in fabric so it doesn't scratch or irritate? <br /><br />Thanks!<br />TamiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-18314281093917162962012-12-26T02:30:51.827-06:002012-12-26T02:30:51.827-06:00luv the pattern idea, n the way u detailed the ins...luv the pattern idea, n the way u detailed the instructions.. will try this.. thanks for sharing..YaNhttp://custommadebybhf.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-28022387818564648882012-06-19T16:33:57.841-05:002012-06-19T16:33:57.841-05:00nice blog! i have joined here.. great tutorial.. t...nice blog! i have joined here.. great tutorial.. thanks for sharing :) pls visit my blog http://gazals-blog.blogspot.co.uk/Gazalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08046489426649698445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-59597897332071985242011-11-05T08:09:15.439-05:002011-11-05T08:09:15.439-05:00Expressing yourself is the most uplifting feeling ...Expressing yourself is the most uplifting feeling a person could feel. Once you learn how to sew a dress, you’ll be able to express yourself more. And you’ll be more proud with the way you look. Nice one mate.Jade Mathewshttp://www.how-to-sew-a-dress.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-30579774266125596992011-09-17T14:00:27.369-05:002011-09-17T14:00:27.369-05:00@3ce71ea8-e156-11e0-bc5b-000bcdcb471e
Yes, I am us...@<a href="#c6170027962972082950" rel="nofollow">3ce71ea8-e156-11e0-bc5b-000bcdcb471e</a><br />Yes, I am using a regular sewing machine, and a very basic one at that - only has a few stitches on it. Not sure what casings you mean - do you mean the edging/binding? Or the little tunnel in the back for the strap to slide through? If you start out with a higher-cotton content knit that is NOT interlock (flimsier and harder to sew), you might find it easier, especially if you haven't worked with knits before. Also use a ball-point needle - it helps.LiErhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13022645291278425282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-61700279629720829502011-09-17T12:55:49.822-05:002011-09-17T12:55:49.822-05:00Are you using a standard sewing maching to do the ...Are you using a standard sewing maching to do the casings on the bodice?? How does your material not stretch like crazy??<br /><br />Thanks!<br />HeatherAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-48359497987328682752011-09-05T18:36:37.839-05:002011-09-05T18:36:37.839-05:00Thank you for posting this and answering my questi...Thank you for posting this and answering my questions! I got it finished today and it's super cute. I used a jersey (Tommy Hilfiger!) bedsheet from Value Village, and made the size 7 for my 5 year old, and it fits perfectly. I think this would also make a great nightgown for my girls or for me! Thanks again!TracyKMhttp://www.tracykm.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-6745666129368274172011-08-26T15:47:20.060-05:002011-08-26T15:47:20.060-05:00Is a great work, Beutiful Dress!!!Is a great work, Beutiful Dress!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-18131409839729923822011-08-25T14:57:35.042-05:002011-08-25T14:57:35.042-05:00Thank you for sharing it!Thank you for sharing it!Targhettahttp://www.targhetta.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-60711546776722920112011-08-25T01:06:33.200-05:002011-08-25T01:06:33.200-05:00Thanks Leah for the very clear tutorial on how to ...Thanks Leah for the very clear tutorial on how to make this gorgeous dress.. I have made one for my daughter (see the link). <br /><br />http://www.neezaneedles.com/2011/08/kids-baju-raya.html<br /><br />Thanks once again.. :)))NEEZAneedleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09248288909690316308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-56397009809249835322011-08-22T15:06:47.598-05:002011-08-22T15:06:47.598-05:00Wanted to make this as soon as it came up on my da...Wanted to make this as soon as it came up on my dash. Then realized that my girl needs fall/winter clothes first... so filing this away in favor of the overalls pattern for now. We're not going away this winter, but maybe sewing summer dresses will make it feel warmer in January! :DReeninoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4540761711646097949.post-5777483317621079232011-08-22T01:44:51.693-05:002011-08-22T01:44:51.693-05:00hehe, although for us (in Australia) the timing is...hehe, although for us (in Australia) the timing is perfect to make this adorable dress.<br />Great instructions by the way :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com