Comments on: NSC LIVE! February 2017

By: Carlene

Carlene — Wed, 08 Mar 2017 23:57:57 +0000

What kind of sewing machine would you recommend for a intermediate seamstress

By: Carol

Carol — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 17:27:13 +0000

Im sewing a long length winter coat. Question is, when one cuts out a long garment and center front is on straight grain. If one doesn’t allow an angular cut, the center of coat will appear to hang a bit open from waist down. Is there a graft to add for every length. My first experience with this was leaving a long open slit on a skirt. Should have placed pattern about 1/2 inch off straight grain on each side of slit.

By: Carol

Carol — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 17:05:42 +0000

In reply to Peggy. A company out of New York, Wakak has a huge variety of notions. Pricing and shipping charges are very reasonable.

By: Carol

Carol — Sun, 26 Feb 2017 16:11:05 +0000

Listening.

By: Donna Egan

Donna Egan — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 19:38:57 +0000

Sewing knits

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:40:23 +0000

In reply to Carol. I also use a walking foot when sewing faux fur.

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:28:17 +0000

In reply to Pamela. I trace the pattern on back of faux fur. Cut backing only with an exacto knife. This eliminates the messy cut fur. You can also cut the backing only with short snip with your scizzors. Push fur in from seam edge. This makes the seams almost invisible.

By: Carol

Carol — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 17:19:33 +0000

Can I attach a waistband casing to a knit fabric with my serger only.

By: Mary

Mary — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 15:29:45 +0000

What type of stiffener do you use for collars or waistbands?

By: Margaret Finley

Margaret Finley — Wed, 22 Feb 2017 04:05:44 +0000

Unfortunately I have no fabric stores or sewing supply places within my shopping area, threads needles, & fabric (high end) are not available here. Please send some information about where to get the things I see in classes or on TV that are reliable as far as quality goods and not outrageous on prices. I really miss using things that I can trust. Also my experience with elastic is that when it is not worn regularly the the latex breaks down. Thank you for all your advice.