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Originally Posted by RustysMom  Thanks Kathy. I recall that I used to do piping when I was sewing my home dec. items (draperies, pillows, bed skirts, etc) but one so small for doggie clothing is very scary for me, LOL. Will try ASAP. I did buy a new ruffler for my machine, but have not used it either. I thought it would be quicker when I re-did older doggie clothes to put more flounce in the skirts, but who's to say?. |
Haha! I knew you had skills.... a better answer would be that I wear magnifying glasses while sewing, and I use a wooden manicure stick to guide the material near the needle, and I sew very slowly...
I love my ruffler attachment... I still leave long theads on both ends of the fabric to tweak the ruffles though, even on the highest setting I still have about an inch of skirt left to fit into the space where it attaches to the bodice. It still goes alot quicker than hand gathering.
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Originally Posted by RustysMom Bow thickness: I cannot use the thicker fabrics for bows because they do not seem to lay flat around my rubber banding. I use a very thin everday fabric. Sorry I do not recall what it is called. Mine always contrast the dress, never match it, unless the dress itself is made of a thinner fabric. Usually my bows match the tuille in color.. |
My friend used to make doll dresses... she uses dental floss for anything that needs to be permanently and tightly tied. I think I may try that and make a matching 3/8 in band to cover the middle, or ribbon... IDK, so many options, lol.
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Originally Posted by RustysMom My bows and dresses may need a bit of ironing touch up after washing, but not having to re-sew. I have thought about velcro but it would not work with mine, because I do know velcro is not as sticky after repeated washings and over time. Plus my girls would find a way to remove it and chew on them...LOL ..So far, the STIFFY helps the bow hold it's shape after washing and I only have a couple dresses that need iron touch ups. |
So this Stiffy stuff... is it a permanent stiffener... does not wash out like starch does? Where do I get some?
I forgot to say: I do like your bows! I don't know if this tip will help... I work on my ironing board alot, and pin the bows to the ironing board as I work them. I have also used mini clothes pins for holders, and I bought a contraption, I think from Carol Wright... I think it's for repairing jewelry... but it has a clip for holding and a magnifying glass to look through.... may try that for doing hair bows...