| Cutting Out and Constructing the Panels |
From "Sew Much More"
episode SMM-211F |
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Now that you've finished slashing and fraying the fabric, it's time to cut out the panels and complete the jacket. Cut out panels:
- Cut the panels according to the pattern pieces (figure A). Remember right and left -- match the stitching lines so the front panels form a V shape. Staystitch around all sides to secure the edges.
- Bind the outside edges with the 1-1/2" bias strips, mitering corners.
- Finish the binding with hand or machine stitches.
Create the double binding:
- Prepare enough round piping from bias strips (1-1/4") from one of the accent pieces to go down the seam on each jacket front, plus 1" or 2".
- Prepare flat binding by cutting 2-1/4" bias strips from one of the accent pieces. Fold in the middle and press.
- Lay the round piping over the flat, matching raw edges (figure B), and baste to the edge of the seam on the jacket fronts (figure C).
Attach panel:
- Match the panel to the seam from the shoulder down. Your jacket will extend 4" past the slashed panel at the bottom.
- Stitch with a zipper foot, close to the piping (figure D).
- Finish the seam, usinge a zigzag stitch, overlock or any other seam finish (figure E). Press the seam allowance toward the jacket.
- On the front side, lift the flat piping and topstitch to hold the seam allowance in place (figure F). Press the flat piping back into place, concealing the stitching.
Jacket Construction: Follow the pattern directions for the rest of the jacket construction. The back neck facing should fit right into the space left when you angled away the 5/8" seam allowance at the neck.
RESOURCES :
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Sewing
Model: 0028638913
Author: Lydia Wills
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Complete Guide to Sewing : Step-By-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Furnishings
Model: 0888502478
Author: Reader's Digest
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101 Essential Tips: Basic Sewing
Model: 0789419777
Author: Chris Jeffreys
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Sewing For Dummies
Model: 076455137X
Author: Janice S. Saunders
(July, 1999)
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John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
New York, NY 10158-0012
Phone: 212-850-6000
Fax: 212-850-6088
Email: infor@wiley.com
Fabric Savvy: The Essential Guide for Every Sewer
Model: 1561582670
Author: Sandra Betzina
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High Fashion Sewing Secrets: A Step-By-Step Guide to Sewing Stylish Seams, Buttonholes, Pockets ...
Model: 1579544150
Author: Claire B. Shaeffer
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Rodale Press
Red Oak, IA 51591
Phone: 515-242-0282
Fit for Real People: Sew Great Clothes Using Any Pattern
Model: 0935278435
Author: Pati Palmer and Marta Alto
(February, 1998)
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Palmer/Pletsch Publishing
Portland, OR 97212
Phone: 503-274-0687
Fax: 503-274-1377
Patterns From Finished Clothes: Re-Creating the Clothes You Love
Model: 0806948752
Author: Tracy Doyle
(April, 1997)
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Sterling Publishing Co. Inc.
Website: www.sterlingpub.com
New Complete Guide to Sewing: Step-By-Step Techniques for Making Clothes and Home Accessories
Model: 0762104201
Author: Editors of Readers Digest
(November, 2002)
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Readers Digest
Pleasantville, NY 10570-0235
Butterick / Vogue Patterns
Due to seasonal changes, the exact patterns seen on the show are not generally available. Visit your local fabric store for similar patterns.
Butterick / Vogue
Website: www.butterick.com/ www.voguepatterns.com
GUESTS :
Diane Ricks
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