Two steps forward, one step back. I have now put the 22 inch invisible zip into my Colette Truffle FOUR times. Four. Yes. Twice today.
#1 I managed to put the teeth in the wrong way but notice before I have done too much. OK, quick unpick about 8 inches. Not too bad.
#2 Get the zip in OK on both sides but the waist seam doesn't quite match - it's just out. I sew up the seam anyway THEN decide I really ought to try again. Out it all comes.
#3 Get the zip in great. I take my time and even baste it in to try to get the waist seam to match. It's still a little out but I decide I can live with that. I sew the facing in and finish the seam, Then zip it all up to admire the finished article. That's when I notice - the shoulder strap is twisted. See pic above. My heart sinks. Swear a bit. Make a cup of tea. Rip it all out.
#4 I think it's right this time! The middle vertical seam is the zip. The horizontal seam is the waist. I am very proud.
no, its better to make it right and I'm sure next time will be 1st time right.
ReplyDeleteI hope so Rachel! x
DeleteWowzers, that is a pretty damn good job you've done! I don't think you're getting to fussy you just know you can get it right and this just proves it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kirsty x
DeleteIt's not fussy, it's taking pride in your work. Congratulations on such a fantastic zip insertion! As they say, practice makes perfect!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mimi - I should think of it as practice and not as messing up - ha ha!
DeleteCharlotte..
ReplyDeleteIt looks fantastic!!! Perfect job...
I am so sorry it was such a headache.. eeeeeh.. I think you and I are twins [and just didnt know it,ha]..I so do the same things.. Would I have left it after the 2 nd time?????/Truthfully....It all depends on the day... Somedays ,it HAS to be right.. but somedays...oh well..off a little is ok..teehee.
I love the color, can't wait to see it on my sewing daughter..
Happy sewing.
You are so right - sometimes I just let things go and sometimes i like to be just right. To be honest Judy my sewing teacher will see the job I did at class tonight and I know she isn't grading me and won't tell me off but I just didn't want to show her a not quite right job. A bit mental, I know xxx PS I want to wear the dress out to dinner on Sat so I am on a final push this week x
DeleteSo understand... when we have to show some one [our teacher] ,it makes you want it right.ha
DeleteOut to dinner, in a new dress.. so exciting.. That will make you want to finish it.. I can't wait to see it. Have fun..
That looks fantastic! Good on you for persevering. I get lazy and just go with the waist not quite lining up and then kick myself for not re-doing it most of the time - seeing you get it perfect will be good inspiration for me to take it a bit more carefully myself. :-)
ReplyDeleteThanks Kat - normally I would let it go but my mindset has changed so much recently. This year I am finishing far less things but the standard is so much higher!
DeleteIt looks great! Bravo for not giving up. I don't know about you, but I can't just leave things or they'll completely alter the way I look at the piece. It might look great as a whole, but I would always see the uneven hem/crooked zipper/different colored thread. Your dress is going to look lovely in that color!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Meg, I have finished it! Just photos to go x
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ReplyDeleteThank you so much! xxxx
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