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For the facing piece do you usually use the same fabric as the rest of the garment?
I saw a facing tutorial for a round neckline and she notched the seam allowance. If you are doing facing for a square neckline do you still notch or is that only needed for curved / rounded shapes?
Does a serger come into play much for necklines or is it preferable to do them with a sewing machine?
My wife makes most of her own clothes, but also does machine quilting. She has a Bernina B780 with embroidery module, Janome Coverpro 2000CPX, and a Bernina 1300 MDC. I don't know what those last two do, but they hold several spools of thread. Then in our travel trailer she has a smaller Bernina for sewing while on vacations. She used to teach classes at a local sewing machine store. Her friends that also sew seriously all have 2-3 different machines.
The last two machines, Janome Coverpro 2000CPX, and a Bernina 1300 MDC, are sergers.
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Originally Posted by Tsitsipas
Yep, I will have to go with a sewing machine for now and put in the work. I wonder how long it'll take before I actually make something I can wear in public. I would really love to take private in-person lessons. I know that's how I'd learn best.
Ah yes those hams and clappers. Ugh there's really a lot that goes into making clothes if you want to do it well. I really hope I can do it. I'm so sick of not having any clothes I like. Does a zigzag cut really hold up well after a few washes?
Absolutely, I need to practice, practice, practice and really master the garment in cheap fabric before I attempt with the real fabric I want to use for the finished product. I have 3 simple garments in mind that I want to make, and I'm sure for at least one of them a knit will be the best choice of fabric so I guess that means a serger would be very useful for that one... I do know sometimes there are public "maker spaces" that have a serger people can use. Maybe I'll have to go that route.
That is just so amazing and impressive to me, that she makes most of her own clothes. I want to get to that point. It's daunting how much time and work it's going to take. I think you're right that a lot of the serious sewers have multiple machines.
I really appreciate everyone's input, thank you.
I had lessons in sewing class in my high school. They offered art class, print shop, wood shop, home economics where they taught cooking plus sewing class. My high school also did 8th grade in the high school where we had a taste of every "shop class". I think it was the best way to get your feet wet to go to high school.
I then started making leather vests, pants, chaps and Harley purses that were leather and fringe, big enough to hold a small wallet, pack of cigarettes and shades.
I then started making baby clothes when I was pregnant with my daughter. I also made fabric dolls plus clothes for American girl doll. I thought that sewing the baby and American girl clothes taught me the best. Yes, I have a serger for seams.
Dressy T-shirts and tank tops are easy to make. I used to buy my fabric at the rag shop which I really miss. Walmart put them out of bus
For the facing piece do you usually use the same fabric as the rest of the garment?
I saw a facing tutorial for a round neckline and she notched the seam allowance. If you are doing facing for a square neckline do you still notch or is that only needed for curved / rounded shapes?
Does a serger come into play much for necklines or is it preferable to do them with a sewing machine?
Thank you!
Generally you notch where the fabric doesn’t turn easily. So add a square neckline it won’t be the side or the top, but the corners you will notch.
And generally speaking you do use the same fabric for facing, because that can be seen sometimes. As you move and the shirt moves away from your neck a little bit you can see that when you sit down and it wrinkles up you can see it. But there is no hard and fast rule. If that’s where you want to put a little style and use a contrasting fabric there’s no rules — go for it ! You have to keep in mind if you’re using a heavy knit, you can’t use a light woven.
Sure thing! If you're on a budget and want quick, clean seams, a serger is a great option for making clothes. It trims and finishes edges in one go. Check online deals for affordable options. Just keep in mind, it won't replace a sewing machine entirely, but it's a handy addition to your DIY arsenal!
You notch curves only - it keeps the fabric from folding up and making bulges. You clip across the points at corners for the same reason. When you turn an outward corner or curve IN, you have to take away some of the fabric that will keep it from laying smooth inside.
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