Some questions I have sewing (or rather trying to sew) my GG mockup. I kinda wanted to make it into a real dress if it turns out well, so as not to waste the...
The problem with sewing velvet isn't your machine or needle or presser foot, it's the pile of the velvet. Some velvets are harder to sew than others, probably...
... have it look good and retain ones sanity? (put the walking foot on your Christmas list??? Seriously helps your sanity) Does your machine have an...
Ok, For various reason I've been looking a bit at this vest. Not only does it have the buttons down the front, but there are also pocket flaps. They are hard...
... I have a friend who sewed the velvet bridesmaid dresses for her daughters wedding. she was ready to spit at this stuff (and she's a very accomplished...
there's a moment when he's turning in the cart with the dragon firework, and his side is to the camera, and you can just see that it stops at the shoulder...
... Good try! Noticing the scale armor was good, but apparently the Rohirrim aren't the only ones to use it <G>. What you also want to look at in this pic...
... I think it was Anthony from Australia a few years ago that had made some. I haven't heard from him for a while, and have no idea if he still has any. ... ...
... Yes, you can see that it stops at the shoulder seam, including the thin line right at the edge. ... Yeah, just pop the dvd in and step through that scene....
... I do like that idea, I'll have to try it. There is a problem when using pins and sewing down over them, you will get the pin impressions on your velvet....
The beading is gorgeous! The entire dress turned out really beautiful and I love how you did the side seams and sleeves to look so much like the orginal.I...
I never, ever sew over pins (I try not to even by accident, since I don't want to damage my machine). The method I use that takes advantage of the long pins,...
By corbyjane! The silver ribbon trim I have taken it in one haberdasher's. Then I have bent it with the iron. Gilraen Onen i-Estel edain ù-chebin estel anim...
... Just remember that the Jaquard Acid dyes will work beautifully on protein fibers (silk and wool) but not well on cellulose fibers (rayon, cotton, linen,...
... rather than trying to sketch from the tv.. print out the pic and trace it. Do you have a copy of the pic when P&M are on their backs? My biggest version is...
Try http://home.ica.net/~spike/sword/film/index.html They don't have it listed, but you can contact and see if they have any or are willing to make some. I...
Which type of velvet is the least likely to crush and hold wrinkles if sat on? I want to make a velvet cloak (at loooooooooong last) and want something that's...
Cotton and short pile synthetic velvets don't seem to crush down much at all in my experience, but they have distinct sheens/flatness in each case you may not...
I would suggest a plush velvet, it is called stretch velvet.Very durable and machine washable ect. hehe..You may allways have to beat people away from your...
hi, i manufacture very good cotton velvet fabric 44" wide, my website: http://www.puresilks.biz ... -- B.R.Exports, 35,grants building annexxe, near stand...
... Cotton and crushed velvet both work well for not crushing more.. but each has a different hand so sometimes it depends on a project. Sometimes the same...
... Well I went home and tried to crush my silk velvet swatch and it didn't seem to do much of a dent. I guess I should try steping on it and grinding my heel...
... didn't seem to do much of a dent. I guess I should try steping on it and grinding my heel into it for a really good test. What do you think? You can put a...
Well, it's not historic... (I just saw a t-shirt, including knit neckline), but Robin Hood, on BBC America is very reminiscent of the costuming you'd see on...
I like that Cat, "drop STar Wars into Sherwood." :) The history is a little in-accurate but the episodes are fun! The costumes are okay, I haven't seen...
Hello! My name is Katie, nice to meet such avid fans of costuming. It happens to be a very recent love of mine, but a love nonetheless. My friend sent me the...
... Not my quote. It's in the add.... ... Largely inaccurate. But it was very reminestant of Rohan, so I did it here than on f-costume... then I wanted the...
Pretty much any acrylic fabric paint you find at the fabric store should work. make sure you mix it with "fabric medium" (likely to be in the same general...
glad to see people are enjoying this series-it wasnt that popular in the UK but i love it.the costumes are very fun-a lot of them- particularly for merry...
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