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Post by ellise on Jun 4, 2006 2:47:52 GMT 10
Ok as you know I am just learning to sew. I am trying to make velvet shoulder wraps for my Mom, sister and Neice. Now my question. How to I finish the sides of the velvet? Oh and I will also be adding a beaded fringe. Can you help or did I confuse you?
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Post by Deed on Jun 4, 2006 3:23:17 GMT 10
What I would do is sew the fringe on (right side to right side of the velvet) then turn it under however deep the 'flat' part is of the fringe, so that just the beads hang down from the edge. Did that make sense?
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Post by Deed on Jun 4, 2006 3:24:28 GMT 10
Oh and when sewing it on I would use a short zig zag stitch, which will help keep the raw edge of the velvet from fraying.
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Post by ellise on Jun 4, 2006 3:49:16 GMT 10
Sounds good, I forgot to add that they will be lined, so tell me if I have this right. Lay both pieces of fabric right sides together, with the beading "sandwiched" in between, baste around and then short zig zags on the machine right ? gosh now I have confused myself again LOL
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Post by Deed on Jun 4, 2006 4:09:36 GMT 10
Sounds good, I forgot to add that they will be lined, so tell me if I have this right. Lay both pieces of fabric right sides together, with the beading "sandwiched" in between, baste around and then short zig zags on the machine right ? gosh now I have confused myself again LOL Yep that's right and don't forget to leave an opening so you can turn it right side out, then you will have to hand stitch the opening closed. Would love to see a pic when you get one done.  |
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Post by Michelle on Jun 4, 2006 10:53:09 GMT 10
I want to see a picture when they're done too!  |
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Post by ellise on Jun 6, 2006 22:39:06 GMT 10
I promise to post a pic when I'm done! LOL I have all the fabric and trim now I just need to MAKE the time to get it done. ;D
I still have several scarves to finish up and then I will get started on these. Should be sometimes around Friday or Saturday. *fingers crossed*
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Post by cara on Jun 10, 2006 8:50:15 GMT 10
Me 2 , I wanna see.
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Post by ellise on Jul 5, 2006 10:03:59 GMT 10
I've been way to "stressed out" to try to cut them out yet. But as soon as I do I promise to post a pic. |
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Post by braided-rug on Jul 5, 2006 10:32:30 GMT 10
I am sorry to hear that Ellise. I look forward to it.
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