tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post9196288622169270551..comments2024-03-26T18:05:43.951-07:00Comments on Lilacs & Lace: Printed Silk TwillLaura Maehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-86465402151318362622011-12-16T22:42:52.451-08:002011-12-16T22:42:52.451-08:00@Sew Country Chick Thanks Justine! Silk twill is...@<a href="#c1808355577224047270" rel="nofollow">Sew Country Chick</a> Thanks Justine! Silk twill is actually pretty stable and much easier to work with than some other silk fabrics - I would highly recommend it!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-18083555772240472702011-12-16T22:23:27.861-08:002011-12-16T22:23:27.861-08:00Such a lovely project Laura Mae! I have never sewn...Such a lovely project Laura Mae! I have never sewn with silk twill and would love to give it a try. it has such a nice drape. I love the peek a boo bow neckline.Justine of SewCountryChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818220592978383305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-77259021380035637212011-12-16T22:21:57.567-08:002011-12-16T22:21:57.567-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Justine of SewCountryChickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03818220592978383305noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-52194513282277580272011-11-30T23:15:46.155-08:002011-11-30T23:15:46.155-08:00@Jeanette Jeanette: I am so excited to hear you ...@<a href="#c2609407052678982250" rel="nofollow">Jeanette</a> Jeanette: I am so excited to hear you are going to try it, but be careful – once you see how beautiful your seams can be, it becomes highly addictive! <br /><br />As far as pre-washing goes, I have never done it, and I have never had any issues with shrinkage. I generally hang dry my self-made garments, so I cannot say with certainty if a dryer would affect the rayon, but I really don’t think it should be a problem. <br /><br />And I would love to do a tutorial – I am going to have to figure out how to do that. I have had quite a few people ask about how I apply the binding, so that is a great idea. Thanks for the suggestion!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-26094070526789822502011-11-30T18:53:59.818-08:002011-11-30T18:53:59.818-08:00Your projects always turn out so nice! I'm w...Your projects always turn out so nice! I'm wondering if you could do a tutuorial sometime on how you apply the seam binding. Also, do you pre-wash it first? I bought some from fabric.com after seeing all of your nice finishing, but have been hesitant to try it because I'm not sure what the best way to do it is.Jeanettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05404013473555652954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-60417884445667784982011-11-29T15:58:04.640-08:002011-11-29T15:58:04.640-08:00Thanks for the link to the binding, Ill pick some ...Thanks for the link to the binding, Ill pick some up! Beautiful dress :-)maquillaje89https://www.blogger.com/profile/05098237775087191522noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-63503303287119383582011-11-29T12:35:41.650-08:002011-11-29T12:35:41.650-08:00Thanks Laura - I'll definitely try it :)Thanks Laura - I'll definitely try it :)poppykettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089242289854891320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-35387313497562727832011-11-29T12:26:27.818-08:002011-11-29T12:26:27.818-08:00Amazing dress! I love the print on the fabric, it ...Amazing dress! I love the print on the fabric, it doesn't look like tie at all to me :D (but then again, I quite often also like the prints on the ties aswell ;) <br />Anyway, your hard work on matching the print on seams and using seam binding will pay out because now you have longlasting beautiful dress in silk. Silk is one of my favourite material and I would do most of my clothes from that if I could afford it :D That fabric certainly was a bargain.Rhiahttp://www.evildressmaker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-2925122305183260352011-11-29T11:27:29.865-08:002011-11-29T11:27:29.865-08:00I didn't think I wanted this pattern when it f...I didn't think I wanted this pattern when it first came out a few weeks ago, but I think I've changed my mind after seeing your version.Elishahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12255491078756652711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-63201453406384615092011-11-29T06:59:15.161-08:002011-11-29T06:59:15.161-08:00What a perfect matching of fabric to pattern. I am...What a perfect matching of fabric to pattern. I am so glad you mentioned the necktie connection, because although your dress did not remind me of a tie, I am tempted by a collection of similar silks at our local fabric warehouse every time I go in there. They have the traditional diamonds and paisleys, and I think "tie" every time I see them, but at the same time the fabric is so dress-appropriate, with a heavy drape. Time for another look.<br />Your perfectionism in matching the pattern and binding all the seams really paid off. It's as beautiful on the inside as it is on the outside. I just can't believe how quickly you turn these beauties out, without even taking any shortcuts. Amazing.Katrina Blanchallehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03300264690284771712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-86159490444887835342011-11-29T03:21:39.198-08:002011-11-29T03:21:39.198-08:00Very pretty dress!Very pretty dress!Senada Toromanovićhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15437127418546739719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-84005250468928606432011-11-29T00:15:07.282-08:002011-11-29T00:15:07.282-08:00@poppykettle Poppykettle: The added thickness is...@<a href="#c8476968398526659184" rel="nofollow">poppykettle</a> Poppykettle: The added thickness is negligible. I am using a rayon seam binding – I imagine that the polyester stuff might add some bulk.<br /><br />A quick press with the iron and the rayon binding almost disappears into the fabric it is covering. I would highly recommend having some on hand. If you don’t want to commit to 100 yards of the stuff, I would suggest purchasing from etsy seller mattiecakes (http://www.etsy.com/shop/mattiecakes?section_id=5407998)!Laura Maehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01288197213619181028noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-90579975847978065202011-11-28T23:30:56.946-08:002011-11-28T23:30:56.946-08:00Very lovely! And good on you for daring to go agai...Very lovely! And good on you for daring to go against the pattern recommendations and go with an "obvious diagonal" - I wouldn't have been nearly as brave.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4823578805242157520.post-84769683985266591842011-11-28T23:24:06.643-08:002011-11-28T23:24:06.643-08:00You don't find the seam binding adds extra bul...You don't find the seam binding adds extra bulk, especially to such a fluttery fabric like your silk? I've been wanting to try this seam finish, but can't bring myself to do so....<br />You've done an incredible job matching those seams! :)poppykettlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089242289854891320noreply@blogger.com