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overlocking or hemming silk velvet
Hi I am new to this group and wonder if anyone has tips for heming or
overlocking silk velvet. I have a Janome Mylock 134d, does anyone know if there are particular tension setting for silk. Thanks Sue |
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overlocking or hemming silk velvet
Dear Sue, And here's another technique for garments where one doesn't want any hem showing. Use one-inch wide horsehair. This is a product used in millinery to make flowers, but it's great for hems as well. It comes in many colors, and is carried by upper end fabric stores or by millinery supply stores. Topstitch it to the bottom of the skirt on the right side, stretching it gently as it is applied. Then, flip it up to the wrong side. It's cut on the bias, so it stays in place without sewing it. This technique is used mostly for gowns and wedding dresses. Teri |
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Dear BEI Design, Of course, it depends upon the design of the dress, but we have used it successfully on silk velvet gowns with straight skirt hems, A-line hems, and even some with trains. Teri |
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overlocking or hemming silk velvet
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Dear BEI Design, Of course, it depends upon the design of the dress, but we have used it successfully on silk velvet gowns with straight skirt hems, A-line hems, and even some with trains. Teri The nice thing about putting it in trains is that it makes them lie out flat on the floor, rather than folding up and dragging like a tail! -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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