I was told once that when sewing bias, go from widest to narrowest and you
get the smoothest seams.
Kate
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Rice" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "'Historical Costume'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2007 9:47 AM
Subject: RE: [h-cost] straight/bias gore question
I find this to be exactly opposite of my "gore inserting' experience! If
I start at the hem and work up, then the point always comes out wonky
and ugly. I start at the top and work down, or at least
hem-to-point-to-hem when I'm hand finishing.
Diff'rent strokes, I guess. Or, different stitches for different, er,
seamstresses! :-D
::Linda::
On Behalf Of Brangwyne
Subject: Re: [h-cost] straight/bias gore question
The other trick I've found is start at the BOTTOM of the gore and sew
upwards. No matter what. THEN hang the dress for 3 - 7 days and hem.
Works like a dream. Have three gowns done this way for myself and one
for a friend that still haven't 'bagged' out after two years.
Starr
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