finishing arm holes and neck holes

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Fri, 05/16/2008 - 12:30
tracianne40
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When I try to hem an arm or neck hole I have the hardest time keeping it from puckering despite making cuts along the curve like the pattern guide sheet instructs. Any tips would be appreciated!

Thanks!

Traci

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Fri, 04/03/2009 - 23:51
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Nehzat
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For the neckline and armhole

For the neckline and armhole usually we don't do hemming, we need to cut facing and join them to these areas. Facing will be covered in a future online training title.

Until then, please use a ready made similar garment as reference.

Regards

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Fri, 04/03/2009 - 16:05
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Applets37
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Zipper/Neckline Facing or Hole

I really like the zipper video.  It was very helpful.  Hopefully I can upgrade my membership later on to  monthly, but would that cost be just  $9.95 month to month or will I have to pay a total 12x$9.95?

 

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Fri, 04/03/2009 - 23:50
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Monthly membership

Dear Applets,

It's good to hear you found the zipper video helpful.

The monthly membership is month to month.

Regards.

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Mon, 04/20/2009 - 22:40
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youdy
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new to sewing

i love the sewing concept and will like to learn everything about sewing..

what help can i get if i pay for the monthly enrollment?

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Wed, 04/22/2009 - 12:00
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virgo
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pants

I need to help sewing pants. What is the exact croch measuerment

Whenever I cut from a pattern my length is never the same

HELP

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Mon, 06/01/2009 - 15:44
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Re: New to sewing

Dear Youdy,

If you ever have any questions while watching the video lessons, you can post your questions here in the Message Board, where it will be answered.

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Mon, 06/01/2009 - 17:58
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Nehzat
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Re: Pants

Dear Virgo,
 
To get the exact crotch length for pants which have a waistband that sits exactly on the waistline, we tie a ribbon around the waistline, like shown in the: (Skirt Pattern Making videos). Now you need to measure from the center back to the center front, from the bottom edge of the ribbon on the back to the bottom edge in the front.
 
If you need to add to a crotch length for an existing pattern which is not a low-rise, you can add to the length by cutting a straight line on the front and back patterns about 15 cm bellow the waistlines. Then tape a sheet in between to add half the desired amount to the front and back patterns. You will need to redraw the crotch lines and side seams again. This will add to the pants length. You may need to shorten the length of the pants from the hemline.
 
If the pants are low-rise, there will be less crotch length. In this case, you need to add to the crotch length, you can do so by adding the desired length to the top of the pattern on the front and back pieces. Then you continue the darts, side seams and crotch seam lines to the top.

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Wed, 06/03/2009 - 13:53
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GRADING SEAMS

ARE GRADING AND LAYERING THE SEAMS ONE AND THE SAME?  ALSO, IS IT AN ADVANTAGE TO CUT THE INTERFACING 5/8 FROM THE FACING BEFORE SEWING, OR IS IT MORE ADVANTAGES TO GRADE CLOSE TO STITCHING AFTER SEWING THE INTERFACING ONTO THE FACING?

THANKS

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Wed, 06/03/2009 - 15:57
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Re: Grading Seams

Hi ppeterson,

Yes grading and layering are the same. If the interfacing is fusible it is easier to trim it before fusing. However if it is not fusible, it is better to trim it after sewing it in place.

 

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