tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post8553875326829325993..comments2024-03-10T09:23:59.360+00:00Comments on Handmade Jane: Silk crepe de chine madnessJanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-64312764450392771352015-03-31T10:03:20.582+01:002015-03-31T10:03:20.582+01:00OMG. I have actually got some VINTAGE fabric just ...OMG. I have actually got some VINTAGE fabric just like that. Gorgeous! Knitlasshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10694849211711608460noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-19932130987574372822015-03-16T18:46:48.103+00:002015-03-16T18:46:48.103+00:00Oh, Jane, it's so gorgeous! I'm glad that ...Oh, Jane, it's so gorgeous! I'm glad that you bought it! Honestly, crepe de chine isn't that bad to work with- it's much less slippery than other silks, like charmeuse, for example. If you're worried, hand basting seams first can be really helpful, and I also find that my tension is nicer if I kind of hold the fabric taut in front of and behind the presser foot with my left hand as I sew. Can't wait to see what you make!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-50500981589854963882015-03-16T08:57:56.478+00:002015-03-16T08:57:56.478+00:00Oh it's fab, you'll love it! xOh it's fab, you'll love it! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-15060365159062470372015-03-16T08:57:37.839+00:002015-03-16T08:57:37.839+00:00You angel! xxYou angel! xxJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-43626427050611918382015-03-16T08:57:25.988+00:002015-03-16T08:57:25.988+00:00Aren't they just?! xAren't they just?! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-37719381531713176882015-03-16T08:57:11.994+00:002015-03-16T08:57:11.994+00:00Glad to hear you're diving into the world of s...Glad to hear you're diving into the world of sewing your own clothes Jen, keep up the good work! And thank you! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-4370295735890037882015-03-16T08:56:15.499+00:002015-03-16T08:56:15.499+00:00Thanks, can't wait to make it now! xThanks, can't wait to make it now! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-52031496286415033372015-03-16T08:55:53.084+00:002015-03-16T08:55:53.084+00:00Fabulous tips, thank you! xFabulous tips, thank you! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-39439178241951323202015-03-16T08:55:27.643+00:002015-03-16T08:55:27.643+00:00I'm a bit scared to use hairspray on it, but t...I'm a bit scared to use hairspray on it, but the cotton sheet tip I already use and it works brilliantly. I may also have a cunning plan up my sleeve for the buttonholes…! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-2292181195998223332015-03-16T08:53:51.486+00:002015-03-16T08:53:51.486+00:00So true! xSo true! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-32884863703874326082015-03-16T08:52:19.511+00:002015-03-16T08:52:19.511+00:00When you put it like that it's a complete barg...When you put it like that it's a complete bargain, which is how I'm going to look at it from now on! Thanks you for the silk thread endorsement! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-41241739302201467572015-03-16T08:51:22.898+00:002015-03-16T08:51:22.898+00:00I know, I'm going to have very shaky hands! xI know, I'm going to have very shaky hands! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-72376800728864101822015-03-16T08:51:02.322+00:002015-03-16T08:51:02.322+00:00Forgot to say, the stall also had a rail of dresse...Forgot to say, the stall also had a rail of dresses made up in the fabrics using vintage patterns. I couldn't stop playing with them, they were all absolutely exquisite! Thanks for the silk thread tip! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-58401143757794492015-03-16T08:49:49.370+00:002015-03-16T08:49:49.370+00:00I think that's the way to go with expensive fa...I think that's the way to go with expensive fabric. It's too precious to potentially ruin on something untried and tested! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-10465195607224754122015-03-16T08:48:46.005+00:002015-03-16T08:48:46.005+00:00I know, how could you to like it?! xI know, how could you to like it?! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-34242048815756170002015-03-16T08:48:32.576+00:002015-03-16T08:48:32.576+00:00Agreed! xAgreed! xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-9850843867795477122015-03-16T08:47:53.561+00:002015-03-16T08:47:53.561+00:00It's such a lovely print isn't it?! A simp...It's such a lovely print isn't it?! A simple skirt would look great in that fabric. xJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06618367450900385828noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-36289921291262592292015-03-15T22:03:06.329+00:002015-03-15T22:03:06.329+00:00I've got fabric envy, although don't envy ...I've got fabric envy, although don't envy you doing battling with slippery silk! At least we share the same sewing bible. I can't wait to get stuck into Fashion with Fabric!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-32955511009215254932015-03-15T10:54:06.347+00:002015-03-15T10:54:06.347+00:00I can't offer any hot tips I'm afraid as I...I can't offer any hot tips I'm afraid as I'm a complete scaredie-cat of those finer fabrics. But I just know you will do that fabric justice. It's so beautiful, just like you xxxooobop!http://www.ooobop.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-80816661461252913072015-03-13T14:06:11.804+00:002015-03-13T14:06:11.804+00:00Those fabrics are to die for!Those fabrics are to die for!Eviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03019171892695902270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-67295045435046538942015-03-13T10:16:21.021+00:002015-03-13T10:16:21.021+00:00They are god tips. So I guess the hairspray just ...They are god tips. So I guess the hairspray just stiffens it then washes out? Does it not stain it?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01590212324752526648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-57660696380999783712015-03-13T09:54:55.278+00:002015-03-13T09:54:55.278+00:00Oh Jane! I can't afford any more fabric, but t...Oh Jane! I can't afford any more fabric, but thanks so for the link!! I do so love a new (to me) fabric shop! What divine fabric you have bought, and isn't home sewing wonderful, when you can choose beautiful, quality fabric and create something that you could never find in the shops, that reflects your personality and tastes, and that fits just how you want. As others have said RTW like this would cost waaay more, so... bargain!! Personally I'm still struggling with fit; I've nearly finished McCalls 6035 view D but I have a wide back and it's pulling there, but ho hum, I'm new and learning. Mustn't be despondant, it's def wearable. Rome wasn't built... blah blah. I do enjoy your posts, thank you Jane - very inspiring and informative : ) Looking forward to seeing your blouse! JenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03359621506212247291noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-14787722380108474752015-03-13T08:33:57.807+00:002015-03-13T08:33:57.807+00:00beautiful silk, I love crepe de chine. I've u...beautiful silk, I love crepe de chine. I've use regular Gutermann thread and even overlock the seams, although I use 1 needle to reduce the bulk. Can't wait to see your finished blouse!Poppyhttp://poppyinstitches.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-66908875796581585172015-03-12T23:43:09.507+00:002015-03-12T23:43:09.507+00:00Well bought :) Silk is so good to wear - cool in s...Well bought :) Silk is so good to wear - cool in summer and great under for winter. Price RTW and you have an absolute bargain for that price. I bought some here for nearly $70 metre (Australian) here and that wasn't the most expensive either. I used silk or silk/cotton mix thread, silk needle and silk organza for under buttonholes/buttons, stress points. Looking forward to seeing the finished product. (Sorry can't work out what to publish under... sigh)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4512115797894439080.post-51484684485095159642015-03-12T23:25:27.720+00:002015-03-12T23:25:27.720+00:00I made my wedding dress in silk crepe de chine, an...I made my wedding dress in silk crepe de chine, and underlined in silk georgette. It was much easier to sew than I expected...but I'd have run screaming at the thought of buttonholes! A good blitzing with hairspray helps to control it while you work, and also I recommend cutting it out with the fabric laid onto a cotton sheet...stops it creeping so much. Looking forward to this one!DementedFairyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13849506916345114927noreply@blogger.com