Anyway... took this photo to see weather to keep or discard it. Thought I'd add the skirt with photoshop so I could get a better idea of how it will look. The bodice is looking a wee bit masculine. Hope I havnt been too infuenced by Catherines assertions that she is a "tom boy"!. Well, I did pick the colours to appease her.
I don't know. It's just for a school competition. She's doing one dance. The beginners reel... which she barely knows!!
I don't know if I'll ever be a good seamstress...but I keep telling myself... practice makes perfect...
Maybe if shes still dancing in ten years time I will have got a grips with the basics of applique and Irish dress design... who knows?
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I wouldn't call myself a seamstress, but I've been sewing for alot of years. As for adding appliques to satin, make sure you have a sharp needle. A dull one can drag through fabric rather than sliding through it, thus bunching. Another option might be using iron-on sizing rather than sewing it. Good luck! You'll figure it out just like you always do!
thanks Peg... I DEFINITELY have a sharp needle... because I keep braking them!! eek! and yes...I think I need to invest in some good iron-on sizing even though it's expensive!! (I used glue stick 'ahem'!)
Have you ever tried ball-point needles? They are for knitted fabric. And how come you're always breaking needles? Do you sew over pins? My machine is supposed to handle that, but I always remove pins before stitching. Of course, you could also hand-baste the appliques on before using your machine. More work, but better for your nerves.
Im not sure it's the needles... I keep braking them on my bags when I try to sew the shoulder straps with all the layers of fabric. I've started using the heavier gauge for that though. Also... my machine is a real cheapy one I got off the internet! May invest in a better one later if I can save up enough. Also... hand-basting... brilliant!! I'll try that next when I make the cape.
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