tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post4403755935292097888..comments2024-03-25T08:05:49.324-07:00Comments on Bridges on the Body: 1650 bodice foundationUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-8238430041292111272013-04-02T21:54:37.377-07:002013-04-02T21:54:37.377-07:00You know, here's a thought on the rippling you...You know, here's a thought on the rippling you were getting (I realize this all happened almost three years ago and I'm late to the party, but I recently discovered your blog and am slowly devouring it from the beginning. I love it by the by...). <br /><br />I'm thinking you cut the pattern pieces with the grain as marked and the additional pieces for the channels so the bones would match the straight of grain! That means you're matching up two pieces of fabric and sewing parallel lines but the grains are off!! That's sort of a big no-no. <br /><br />If you were to try it again, my recommendation would be to cut the additional pieces so the grain matches the grain of the pattern piece... that should theoretically correct the issue.Kerryhttp://kgibbonsdesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-50067213815623327652010-06-18T12:25:27.329-07:002010-06-18T12:25:27.329-07:00What WierdRockStar said. The first several will g...What WierdRockStar said. The first several will go slooooowly as you get rhythm, but they go surprisingly quickly once you get them in your fingers. This assumes you don't mind hand sewing in the first place :DAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-71071406785441606882010-06-16T14:17:15.106-07:002010-06-16T14:17:15.106-07:00if I wait to use someone else's machine I will...if I wait to use someone else's machine I will never get this bodice finished. So it's an awl, strong thread, wax, and we'll see if they go quicker than I think they will. Thanks Ladies!Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16621589278068001456noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-78409455438714269902010-06-16T09:25:04.494-07:002010-06-16T09:25:04.494-07:00Back in the days, when they made hand bound eyelet...Back in the days, when they made hand bound eyelets, the threads were never cut. Instead they used to stretch the hole bigger gradually and then bounded the edges. That way the fabric will stand the test of lacing. Just remember to wax the thread.WeirdRockStarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17388608744555605499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-37291430467081929082010-06-16T08:13:37.673-07:002010-06-16T08:13:37.673-07:00This looks wonderful so far - I can't wait to ...This looks wonderful so far - I can't wait to see more! Hand-bound eyelets aren't the most exciting thing in the world, but I've found them to go more quickly than I expected, plus I like the way they look in the end.GentlewomanThiefhttp://gentlewomanthief.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-85657810445220418152010-06-15T21:51:40.187-07:002010-06-15T21:51:40.187-07:00Find someone with a sewing machine that has a pre-...Find someone with a sewing machine that has a pre-programmed eyelet stitch? Just sayin'.Elizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10835029879913927838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6863349942481317862.post-89236114618359984892010-06-15T16:48:47.835-07:002010-06-15T16:48:47.835-07:00Hand done eyelets seemed like a hassle before I go...Hand done eyelets seemed like a hassle before I got to them too. Turns out they went pretty quickly and looked really nice. I used a pretty good buttonhole thread. I say grab an awl, some fray check and a good documentary...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com