For flair and finesse, turn facings face out

Article Abstract:

Reversing the facings and turning them towards the right side of the garment offers many opportunities for decorative design such as finishing the garment edges while adding style. Some of the tips for keeping the hem corners neat and to create special designs from facings are turn and topstitch the edge, line the facing, add a binding for a clean defined contour, pipe the edge, double up the facing to create a layered effect, opt for an unfinished finish.

Decoration and finishing, Hems

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Silk thread for construction? Yes!

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Silk thread produces flexible, strong, almost invisible seams, hems and edge finishes. Stitches with silk thread sink into a silk chiffon fabric rather than sitting on top like a cotton thread would do.

Usage, Equipment and supplies, Sewing, Sewing supplies, Thread

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A bathrobe of washable silk: learn how to make a sumptuous, terry-lined robe

Article Abstract:

Sewing instructions for a a terry-lined silk women's bathrobe are presented. The bathrobe is based on a ready-to-wear silk-and-cotton wrap worth $400 in an expensive boutique.

Production management, Robes (Clothing), Robes

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