Yes if you are going to sew and invisible zipper in your A line skirt. Then you need to follow the same instructions as in the panel dress sewing video lesson.
However if you intend to sew a standard zipper in the center back, you do not need to do all the extra steps shown in the panel dress sewing video lesson. This is because standard zippers are less stiff and can take the contour of the body better than invisible zippers and therefore will not stick out at the bottom.
Ok, now I know what you mean. You can start by marking the bottom of the V, where you want, on the center front line of the bodice block pattern.
Then draw a straight line from this mark to the point of the side bust dart.
Next you cut this line up to the bust point, to create a new V shaped dart.
Now you can close the side bust dart and tape it in place. You will do the same for the waist dart.
You can see that you have transferred your side bust and waist dart intakes into the new V shaped dart.
Since we don't want to have our dart end right at the bust point, we need to make it a bit shorter. This will give a softer look to the garment. Below is a link from the Bodice Block Pattern Making Video Lesson, where I show how to Altering Side & Waist Darts for Garments with Darts. You can apply the same technique I use to shorten the waist dart, to the new V shaped dart. To do this, you will need to tape a sheet of paper under the opening of the V shaped dart.
If the bottom point of the V dart is on the waistline, you will not have a seam below the V dart. However if the bottom point of the V dart is above the waistline, there will be a seam line along the center front line, down to the waistline.
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You can use the ladder stitch to sew the under side of men's ties. Below is a link to a video we made about ladder stitching in our hand sewing essentials video lesson.
To make a boat shaped neckline, start working on the front bodice pattern.
Measure in, the amount you like along the shoulder line from the neckline to widen the neckline. Then measure down along the center front line to lower the neckline if you like to lower the neckline as well. Draw an inward curved line starting from the mark on the shoulder line, when you approach the center front mark make sure to draw the line straight with a 90 degree angle to the center front line.
Now fold along the front shoulder line and place it on the back shoulder line, while matching the armhole sides. Transfer the shoulder mark from the front bodice to the back bodice, then draw the new neckline on the back bodice pattern.
When drawing the inward curve for the neckline on the back bodice pattern, you can merge the neckline with the old one along the center back, or lower the center back of the neckline as well. Make sure the new neckline on the center back is at a 90 degree angle as it approaches the center back line.
The fabric we used in the tote bag sewing lesson is for outdoor upholstery, it is water resistant but not water proof. The lining is a medium weight muslin fabric.
With enough practice you will be able to control the speed of the machine and be able to do reverse stitches easily. Make sure not to go over the edge while reverse stitching. Get a piece of fabric and practice sewing with the lowest pressure on the foot pedal, this way you will become familiar with your machine.
This video series on a quality wool skirt is excellent. I especially liked the couture approach to finishing - tacking and hand sewing techniques, attention to detail, precision of fit. I made my very first pencil skirt with this series. I used left-over wool because I need to practice before I make the same skirt with wool that is $72/yard (to match a jacket I love). My waistband was narrower than yours because that was all I had but it fits perfectly. I decided halfway through that the abutted slit was not appropriate to my classroom so I changed it to a kickpleat. You have not yet put up the kick pleat video so I watched a You Tube version. Trouble with the You Tube skirt was that it wasn't lined. I had already sewn the topstitched top of the kickpleat when I realized that the lining wouldn't work with it sewn. I fixed it but it would have been a lot easier with the video.
I look forward to future videos. If you could include working with special fabrics (silk chameuse, chiffon, brocade etc.) that would be great. I think your audience is investing in these videos because they want to do justice to quality fabrics. My next project is a blouse that looks like this: http://www.anntaylor.com/petite-silk-legacy-blouse/318523?CID=aff_268745... This blouse is princess seamed but it is at the armhole with a placket that covers the buttons.. Will you be showing this variation on the princess bodice?
Since your material is stretchy, it is best to use stretch fringe as well.
First pin the fringe in place, then baste it twice using a double threaded needle. Once along the top and once along the bottom edge of the woven section of the fringe. This way it will stay firmly in place.
If you are sewing stretch fringe on stretchy material, you should baste using the whipstitch style trough both layers, this way when you are sewing by machine, you can stretch and sew at the same time. This will prevent the machine stitches from ripping when the garment is worn.
Salam Nehzat,
Why do we need to divide neck circumference by 6?
I want to make a basque waist gown, but i don't know how i draw basque waist.
plz help
Thanks Nehzat
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Dear yvelyn,
Yes if you are going to sew and invisible zipper in your A line skirt. Then you need to follow the same instructions as in the panel dress sewing video lesson.
However if you intend to sew a standard zipper in the center back, you do not need to do all the extra steps shown in the panel dress sewing video lesson. This is because standard zippers are less stiff and can take the contour of the body better than invisible zippers and therefore will not stick out at the bottom.
Hope this helps.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Thank u so much for kind help. You are a grate teacher
Dear SaimaSaliha,
Ok, now I know what you mean. You can start by marking the bottom of the V, where you want, on the center front line of the bodice block pattern.
Then draw a straight line from this mark to the point of the side bust dart.
Next you cut this line up to the bust point, to create a new V shaped dart.
Now you can close the side bust dart and tape it in place. You will do the same for the waist dart.
You can see that you have transferred your side bust and waist dart intakes into the new V shaped dart.
Since we don't want to have our dart end right at the bust point, we need to make it a bit shorter. This will give a softer look to the garment. Below is a link from the Bodice Block Pattern Making Video Lesson, where I show how to Altering Side & Waist Darts for Garments with Darts. You can apply the same technique I use to shorten the waist dart, to the new V shaped dart. To do this, you will need to tape a sheet of paper under the opening of the V shaped dart.
If the bottom point of the V dart is on the waistline, you will not have a seam below the V dart. However if the bottom point of the V dart is above the waistline, there will be a seam line along the center front line, down to the waistline.
Hope this helps.
Happy Sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Stephanie,
When you access the site from home after logging in, your computer will remember your password and sign you in automatically each time.
However when you are accessing the site away from your home you will need to sign in every time. Otherwise you will be directed to sign up when you click on a video that is not a free sample.
Hope this helps,
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear nana4,
You can use the ladder stitch to sew the under side of men's ties. Below is a link to a video we made about ladder stitching in our hand sewing essentials video lesson.
Ladder Stitch sewing
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Ruth,
Below is a link that shows a video demonstration of how the double pleating is formed for a Rusian tutu.
https://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=481043449601
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Sorry madam I meant centre front V dart.
Okay, that is what I figured.
Maybe consider in future videos parterning with an online fabric store for the supplies and provide links so we can order it.
Dear SaimaSaliha,
To make a boat shaped neckline, start working on the front bodice pattern.
Measure in, the amount you like along the shoulder line from the neckline to widen the neckline. Then measure down along the center front line to lower the neckline if you like to lower the neckline as well. Draw an inward curved line starting from the mark on the shoulder line, when you approach the center front mark make sure to draw the line straight with a 90 degree angle to the center front line.
Now fold along the front shoulder line and place it on the back shoulder line, while matching the armhole sides. Transfer the shoulder mark from the front bodice to the back bodice, then draw the new neckline on the back bodice pattern.
When drawing the inward curve for the neckline on the back bodice pattern, you can merge the neckline with the old one along the center back, or lower the center back of the neckline as well. Make sure the new neckline on the center back is at a 90 degree angle as it approaches the center back line.
Hope this helps you out.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear heavenly,
Below I have placed a link to when I have answered this question in the past.
http://esewingworkshop.com/search/node/divide%20by%209
There are multiple examples that I have given, you can browse each of the responses to get a good idea.
Hope this helps.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Kevin,
Thanks for the kind words and suggestion.
The fabric we used in the tote bag sewing lesson is for outdoor upholstery, it is water resistant but not water proof. The lining is a medium weight muslin fabric.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear Saima,
You are welcome, I believe that you are asking about a V shaped neckline not a V shaped dart. Please let me know if this is what you mean.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear josephor,
With enough practice you will be able to control the speed of the machine and be able to do reverse stitches easily. Make sure not to go over the edge while reverse stitching. Get a piece of fabric and practice sewing with the lowest pressure on the foot pedal, this way you will become familiar with your machine.
To see how to sew darts you can watch the skirt sewing video lesson specifically chapter 30.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Dear heavenly,
Welcome to our site and thanks for the kind words.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat
Salam.
. How can i make V shape dart in bodice block pattern.
dear do u know plz boat shap neck line draw ifu kindley le me know
how are u .
This video series on a quality wool skirt is excellent. I especially liked the couture approach to finishing - tacking and hand sewing techniques, attention to detail, precision of fit. I made my very first pencil skirt with this series. I used left-over wool because I need to practice before I make the same skirt with wool that is $72/yard (to match a jacket I love). My waistband was narrower than yours because that was all I had but it fits perfectly. I decided halfway through that the abutted slit was not appropriate to my classroom so I changed it to a kickpleat. You have not yet put up the kick pleat video so I watched a You Tube version. Trouble with the You Tube skirt was that it wasn't lined. I had already sewn the topstitched top of the kickpleat when I realized that the lining wouldn't work with it sewn. I fixed it but it would have been a lot easier with the video.
I look forward to future videos. If you could include working with special fabrics (silk chameuse, chiffon, brocade etc.) that would be great. I think your audience is investing in these videos because they want to do justice to quality fabrics. My next project is a blouse that looks like this: http://www.anntaylor.com/petite-silk-legacy-blouse/318523?CID=aff_268745... This blouse is princess seamed but it is at the armhole with a placket that covers the buttons.. Will you be showing this variation on the princess bodice?
Jeanne
Salam,
Thank you so much for your help.
Salam,
Thank you so much for your help.
Why are we dividing by 9 I intended to write.
Dear ruth_i,
Since your material is stretchy, it is best to use stretch fringe as well.
First pin the fringe in place, then baste it twice using a double threaded needle. Once along the top and once along the bottom edge of the woven section of the fringe. This way it will stay firmly in place.
If you are sewing stretch fringe on stretchy material, you should baste using the whipstitch style trough both layers, this way when you are sewing by machine, you can stretch and sew at the same time. This will prevent the machine stitches from ripping when the garment is worn.
Happy sewing,
Nehzat