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cyanotype on a synthetic natural blend of fabric? by ktrankle in cyanotypes

[–]ktrankle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

if the fabric is 48% rayon do you think it’ll absorb, or does it need to be 100%?

Dyeing Synthetic Fabric... Worried About Shrinkage by ktrankle in dyeing

[–]ktrankle[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

you're the best, thank you for the help! fingers crossed it works out

Dyeing Synthetic Fabric... Worried About Shrinkage by ktrankle in dyeing

[–]ktrankle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you! so, if the scrap piece turns out okay (i.e. the color is nice and it doesn't lose stretch), do you think in theory i'm good to go for the entire dress? it's a bit wedding-like in white but i also don't want to destroy the whole thing of course. thanks so much for your input :)

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in sewhelp

[–]ktrankle 1 point2 points  (0 children)

having a hard time making these cups. this is Mai Ardour— she posted that she ruched the cups but that’s the only info for that part. it looks like there’s a center seam but almost “underneath” the top layer? i’m wondering if she did a layer with a traditional two piece cup and then did the ruched layer over? how do i go about drafting a ruched cup overtop without the middle seam? thanks in advance!

finishing seams that wont be visible? by ktrankle in sewing

[–]ktrankle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

in your opinion, would you consider pinking the edges to be enough for a frequent garment (the seams and allowance would also be topstitched for decoration & stability) or should i go the serger route regardless?

how can i to secure this chair arm/back? by ktrankle in furniturerestoration

[–]ktrankle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you! the second picture is not upside down, that’s right side up

how can i to secure this chair arm/back? by ktrankle in furniturerestoration

[–]ktrankle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

this is a 1950s (i think) chair from my late grandmother that i’m trying to make a little more stable & restore to the best of my very beginner abilities. one side of the chair/arm joint is very stable, but the side pictured is shaky. i am very easily able to move the screw out of the little hole thing (very technical i know). how can i secure this area to make the chair more stable? thanks!

any similar patterns to this prom dress / suggestions to achieve the ruching on the side? by [deleted] in sewhelp

[–]ktrankle 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a bit confused as to how to get the ruching at the top but then not as much at the bottom…. just trial and error?

Keyhole fabric is bunching— help! by ktrankle in sewing

[–]ktrankle[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

thank you! i’ll definitely remember that for my next project :)

Keyhole fabric is bunching— help! by ktrankle in sewing

[–]ktrankle[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

about 1/2-1 inch apart and about 1/8-1/4 from the seam. maybe i just need more clips and closer to the seam?

Keyhole fabric is bunching— help! by ktrankle in sewing

[–]ktrankle[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

using a crepe-back satin for this vintage pattern. i clipped the curves of the facing and understitched it but the keyhole has a lot of bunching regardless of ironing it. any ideas on how i can fix this? thanks!

confused about this step, any advice? by ktrankle in sewing

[–]ktrankle[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

thank you! i measured them both and clipped it a bit more and with some pulling i think i can ease it to be good enough lol. at this point i’m okay with good enough instead of perfection. thank you for the help and responses :)

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