tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post1036802765348928989..comments2024-03-26T18:05:43.951-07:00Comments on Lilacs & Lace: How to Apply Seam Binding: A TutorialLaura Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-579028241493064302019-09-21T18:41:24.709-07:002019-09-21T18:41:24.709-07:00Very neat finish.
But how do you finish waist sea...Very neat finish. <br />But how do you finish waist seams ? Like when you assemble a bodice and a skirt, do you bind the seams open or do you press them together up and bind them at the same time ?<br />I only used seam binding for shirts and skirts yet but not dresses. I will be making my wedding dressAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-10316494258208336012019-04-22T06:55:59.427-07:002019-04-22T06:55:59.427-07:00Hi Laura: I am binge-reading your blog. I especial...Hi Laura: I am binge-reading your blog. I especially appreciate this tutorial as you have given me a solid technique that I intend to use henceforth. It looks beautiful and professional, a really lovely finish. Thanks for this post, and for the blog! - BonnieA Seamly Pursuithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11203936044702606856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-89683600252612390232017-11-01T10:55:32.396-07:002017-11-01T10:55:32.396-07:00This is an awesome tutorial, thank you! I've ...This is an awesome tutorial, thank you! I've never heard of rayon seam binding, but it's on my "must-have" list now! :-)Lisa G :-)https://www.blogger.com/profile/11018457477218934884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-13940020720143633692017-08-30T10:01:31.911-07:002017-08-30T10:01:31.911-07:00The Etsy vendor listed above is currently not offe...The Etsy vendor listed above is currently not offered any products. <br /><br />I didn't know you could wash rayon! I have a ravelly 100% cotton gauze blouse I am working on now. The fabric has been pre-shrunk. I thought you needed to stay with the same fiber contents throughout, to prevent shrinkage and puckering later? Linneahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01025318721320758220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-85128278319194259482017-07-27T18:14:55.556-07:002017-07-27T18:14:55.556-07:00I love the hug snug rayon binding! I have 5 basic ...I love the hug snug rayon binding! I have 5 basic colors and use it a lot on blouses of late. I have had good results and love having my seams so beautifully finished.janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02637808893882629744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-78528809807597386722017-01-11T22:13:36.111-08:002017-01-11T22:13:36.111-08:00I will be sewing a dress using sheer fabric and I&...I will be sewing a dress using sheer fabric and I'm not sure how I'll finish the seam allowances. I think I'll try this. Thanks for the info!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-49852639760014941302016-12-16T10:48:10.304-08:002016-12-16T10:48:10.304-08:00Thanks so much for the great tutorial!! I tried us...Thanks so much for the great tutorial!! I tried using the hug snug a long time ago and it drove me a bit batty. I am sure to give it another try.Jen Shawhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18371527592272156464noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-40824175036573224992016-12-14T12:47:56.227-08:002016-12-14T12:47:56.227-08:00I'm sure someone has already said it, but Wawa...I'm sure someone has already said it, but Wawak is my fav for all notions! They're running low on Hug Snug, but they have an alternative brand, very high quality, slightly over 1/2", and its 100% rayon that's made in the USA!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02890425386928175907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-88658220413626700622016-11-29T19:32:50.669-08:002016-11-29T19:32:50.669-08:00What a great tutorial! I'm only just getting b...What a great tutorial! I'm only just getting back into sewing after doing it a bit casually when I was much younger. My grandma had always got upset as I picked it up so easily but am, well, a little lazy… :D This was a good thing to happen upon as 1) I suppose I should probably actually finish seams when I start sewing real stuff as unravelling would be bad… and I just need to start doing this stuff correctly… and 2) I now know a great product to use to do it! (also, I just noticed it's on Amazon too, so I'll add some to my list and note the wawak site so I don't forget about it!)Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18230590861929214241noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-12727499075532033422016-03-20T23:42:42.816-07:002016-03-20T23:42:42.816-07:00Lovely Tutorial! Concise, clear, and to the point!...Lovely Tutorial! Concise, clear, and to the point!<br /><br />BTW, Hug Snug is available from WAWAK.com, in 38 colors. A ½" x 100yd roll is $7.89, plus tax and shipping. Sara Cooperhttp://facebook.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-84444670059142828802014-12-11T11:35:07.827-08:002014-12-11T11:35:07.827-08:00" So please let me know if I was unclear or n..." So please let me know if I was unclear or need to fill in any missing steps."<br /><br />You did quite well dear Sewist. Thank you for this tutorial. I am pinning and referencing on my blog.<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />LyricLyrichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16489326001502318429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-37160233672848550752014-11-17T22:20:42.395-08:002014-11-17T22:20:42.395-08:00I think that would be a lovely option! The only t...I think that would be a lovely option! The only thing I would worry about is color bleed if the color of the ribbon is darker than the fabric. Silk often bleeds when washed, which the Hug Snug does not do - you might want to test out with a few scraps. Good luck!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-19065699395047984192014-10-23T09:57:26.838-07:002014-10-23T09:57:26.838-07:00What about using ribbon in the same way? I have so...What about using ribbon in the same way? I have some 1/2" silk ribbon on hand that would look lovely inside a dress. Can you think of any reasons why using ribbon wouldn't be a good idea?Diananoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-8378109765393309662014-07-06T00:10:37.690-07:002014-07-06T00:10:37.690-07:00Danielle – it really depends on how I am feeling t...Danielle – it really depends on how I am feeling that day! <br /><br />Sometimes I stop stitching before coming to the corner, sink the needle, crease the binding diagonally (as you would with a mitered corner) lift the presser foot, rotate the piece, and continue along using a single length of binding. <br /><br />In the picture you refer to, I applied binding to each side, trimmed the edges even with the cotton facing, and then applied another piece of binding to the bottom edge. To finish those raw edges, after applying the first line of stitching to my binding, I folded the ends to the back along the side edge and then folded the binding in half to cover the long edge, which contains all of the raw bits.<br /><br />So yes, you can absolutely fold raw edges under!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-88925474475963032472014-07-03T12:10:08.046-07:002014-07-03T12:10:08.046-07:00This is probably a silly question, but how would y...This is probably a silly question, but how would you recommend finishing those edges with rayon binding that will not eventually be finished by another seam? For example, with the fourth picture in this (http://www.lauramaedesigns.com/2014/06/polka-dot-party-time.html) post, how would you go about finishing the corner? Would you just fold the binding under? Thank you!<br /><br />Danielle Daniellenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-7132052225968782232014-03-07T18:24:16.243-08:002014-03-07T18:24:16.243-08:00Also other anonymous, serging does not look very n...Also other anonymous, serging does not look very nice in comparison and is a waste of thread. And yes they are expensive and unnecessary. I don't want to replicate factory made which are badly made.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-85783809069287265292014-03-04T15:32:54.047-08:002014-03-04T15:32:54.047-08:00A serged edge is definitely a possibility, but for...A serged edge is definitely a possibility, but for those of us without that specialized machine, this is an inexpensive and pretty alternative! :)Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-86139695613240427982014-03-04T14:22:44.898-08:002014-03-04T14:22:44.898-08:00Instead of hand sewing binding to velvet fabric ra...Instead of hand sewing binding to velvet fabric raw edges, how about simply serging those pesky ravelly edges? OK, serging certainly does not have the expensive retro look that binding has, but it certainly is quicker and less frustrating.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-51317881196267788882013-07-03T07:53:45.331-07:002013-07-03T07:53:45.331-07:00Thank you so much for this! A pattern I will be se...Thank you so much for this! A pattern I will be sewing calls for it, and I have never used it before!lillianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02913448915586308209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-37653630480694869622013-05-13T06:48:17.953-07:002013-05-13T06:48:17.953-07:00Just wanted to let you know that Hug Snug is avail...Just wanted to let you know that Hug Snug is available through WAWAK. I usually am able to get it there for under $7 a roll, though you do have to pay for shipping.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-19872991282615833752013-04-18T08:01:37.891-07:002013-04-18T08:01:37.891-07:00Thanks for the awesome tutorial! I'm definite...Thanks for the awesome tutorial! I'm definitely convinced...especially since my next dress is going to be Butterick 5882, which will be deserving of such lovingly finished seams! Now to decide which color Hug Snug to buy...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-82422909720390086712013-04-17T07:52:04.736-07:002013-04-17T07:52:04.736-07:00Thanks so much for this tutorial Laura Mae.
Hug Sn...Thanks so much for this tutorial Laura Mae.<br />Hug Snug was hard to find in England, but I hunted some down- and agree with you that it's fabulous! Just mentioned your tutorial in my latest blog post :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-21268396532446872962013-01-29T05:52:14.618-08:002013-01-29T05:52:14.618-08:00Looking really nice! I'm the kind of person th...Looking really nice! I'm the kind of person though that YES! 100 yards please, oh wait, let's make it 200 while we're at it because I don't know if I'm ever gonna find it again. Hmm... but saying it like that.... 100 yards per color please. :)<br /><br />Mrs.Bao 包https://www.blogger.com/profile/13613217769434200553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-59132851179187643582013-01-02T20:49:54.507-08:002013-01-02T20:49:54.507-08:00Thanks so much - very helpful.Thanks so much - very helpful.Hildy Gottliebnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-10851838449279243702012-11-04T15:14:26.281-08:002012-11-04T15:14:26.281-08:00thank for the tutorials ,that was greatthank for the tutorials ,that was greatAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13126130269257951420noreply@blogger.com