If this is your first visit, be sure to check out the FAQ by clicking the link above. You may have to register before you can post: click the register link above to proceed. To start viewing messages, select the forum that you want to visit from the selection below. |
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||
|
|||
Blocking a finished garment
How do you block a finished garment that is already assembled?
I am used to blocking pieces before assembling. I know some knitters don't block, but I just have to -- otherwise for me, it feels sort of like wearing an unironed blouse. And I found with wool that it evens out the tension and shaping nicely. I did a from-the-top-down, all-in-one-piece bulky pullover sweater out of Cascade Magnum. There was no assembly at all. But now I'm not sure how to block it. I'm thinking do it like I would pieces, pin it to shape on a blocking board covered with a damp bath towel. But being assembled, I'm not sure how I'd pin it to shape, so that both front and back get blocked properly. It also seems like with two layers, top and bottom, of heavy wool, it would take weeks to dry! Any ideas? Karen in MN |
Ads |
#2
|
|||
|
|||
Why bother? If you are compulsive enough to block a top-down sweater,
find a Wooly Board, or make one. Michelle Who doesn't sew and doesn't block On Wed, 5 Nov 2003 12:34:19 -0600, "Karen" wrote: How do you block a finished garment that is already assembled? I am used to blocking pieces before assembling. I know some knitters don't block, but I just have to -- otherwise for me, it feels sort of like wearing an unironed blouse. And I found with wool that it evens out the tension and shaping nicely. I did a from-the-top-down, all-in-one-piece bulky pullover sweater out of Cascade Magnum. There was no assembly at all. But now I'm not sure how to block it. I'm thinking do it like I would pieces, pin it to shape on a blocking board covered with a damp bath towel. But being assembled, I'm not sure how I'd pin it to shape, so that both front and back get blocked properly. It also seems like with two layers, top and bottom, of heavy wool, it would take weeks to dry! Any ideas? Karen in MN |
#3
|
|||
|
|||
I hadn't heard of a Wooly Board, I'll google that, thanks!
P.S. I iron my pillowcases too. "SlinkyToy" wrote in message ... Why bother? If you are compulsive enough to block a top-down sweater, find a Wooly Board, or make one. Michelle Who doesn't sew and doesn't block On Wed, 5 Nov 2003 12:34:19 -0600, "Karen" wrote: How do you block a finished garment that is already assembled? I am used to blocking pieces before assembling. I know some knitters don't block, but I just have to -- otherwise for me, it feels sort of like wearing an unironed blouse. And I found with wool that it evens out the tension and shaping nicely. I did a from-the-top-down, all-in-one-piece bulky pullover sweater out of Cascade Magnum. There was no assembly at all. But now I'm not sure how to block it. I'm thinking do it like I would pieces, pin it to shape on a blocking board covered with a damp bath towel. But being assembled, I'm not sure how I'd pin it to shape, so that both front and back get blocked properly. It also seems like with two layers, top and bottom, of heavy wool, it would take weeks to dry! Any ideas? Karen in MN |
#4
|
|||
|
|||
|
#5
|
|||
|
|||
Noreen er, it sounds like you need another break!!!!!!! IRONING ewwwww yucky You're scaring me!!!!!!!!! Loads of hugs, Melody "Noreen's Knit*che" wrote in message t... In article , wrote.. I hadn't heard of a Wooly Board, I'll google that, thanks! P.S. I iron my pillowcases too. Okay, shades of the Twilight Zone, no doubt about it, Karen, we ARE related. I LOVE to iron, always said that if we ever had another 1929 great depression, I'd take in ironing! doodoodoodoo, doodoodoodoo.... LOL, Hugs, Noreen -- STRIP *tease* to email me. |
#6
|
|||
|
|||
|
#7
|
|||
|
|||
Noreen's Knit*che wrote: Nooooooooo, for ME ironing is soothing....been doing it since age 8, first thing I ironed was Dad's hankie's and the pillowcases! Now, I know an Author who finds cleaning the toilet soothing... she was jailed during the McCarthy witchhunts, and when the guards got angry with her, they'd make her clean commodes with a toothbrush, and she got personal satisfaction out of it! Talk about to see the positive side in everything! LOL Noreen, ok, the iron is ready, when did you say you are arriving to my place? :-))) Hugs, Anna Maria/ who HATES ironing |
#8
|
|||
|
|||
SlinkyToy wrote: Why bother? If you are compulsive enough to block a top-down sweater, find a Wooly Board, or make one. You can buy one from Jamieson and Smith. Their web site is http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/shetland-wool-brokers/ The "Jumper board" is mentioned on their web site, but you will have to email them to get a price. We bought one a few years back, and they are great. Roger. -- Yarn Forward Your On Line Yarn Store http://www.yarnforward.com |
#9
|
|||
|
|||
| On Thu, 06 Nov 2003 08:25:17 -0500, Yarn Forward wrote:
SlinkyToy wrote: Why bother? If you are compulsive enough to block a top-down sweater, find a Wooly Board, or make one. You can buy one from Jamieson and Smith. Their web site is http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/shetland-wool-brokers/ The "Jumper board" is mentioned on their web site, but you will have to email them to get a price. We bought one a few years back, and they are great. Roger. I could find No picture on that page but there is a picture at the bottom of this page: http://www.kirtlandyarnbarn.com/accessories/swifts.asp mine looks pretty much like that, but lacks the foot. Guess I'll ask DH to make me a foot like that for mine. Mine does fold in the middle, so it takes up less room hanging on the peg board in the laundry room when not in use. Helen "Halla" Fleischer, Fantasy & Fiber Artist in Fairland, MD USA http://home.covad.net/~drgandalf/halla/ |
#10
|
|||
|
|||
In article ,
Noreen's Knit*che wrote: Nooooooooo, for ME ironing is soothing....been doing it since age 8, first thing I ironed was Dad's hankie's and the pillowcases! I did that too; iron his hankies and sew on his buttons. I felt really proud that he trusted me, but discovered later it was because he hated doing it himself. -- Kirsten Procter ghoti Current projects; full-length dress with matching jacket, child's jumper, gifts |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Purple plaid/denim quilt finished! | Johanna Gibson | Quilting | 0 | January 18th 05 01:18 AM |
WIPs finally finished & pictures finally posted!~ | Terbear | Quilting | 5 | January 8th 05 03:02 AM |
Another one finished! | Louise | Quilting | 7 | January 1st 05 10:31 PM |
finished a shop hop and some suggestions | Helen in MN | Quilting | 4 | October 4th 04 02:05 AM |
Finished, WIP's and 'To Do's' | Maureen Miller | Needlework | 11 | June 27th 04 08:38 AM |