Expert opinions, please?

If "YOU" can't tell the difference, then neither an anyone else!!!! So just go ahead and mark it with "your" right side up. Barbara in SC

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Motion seconded.

I fully agree here (although I find it hard to believe that such a fabric can be without any significantly different sides). I have no idea as for the 'right' side identification. However, I do have a little tip which I learned from one very experienced (and slightly OCD) lady in my sewing class: Pins might get tangles and damage even this virtually indestructible fabric. Why not use little stickers like these:

I used them - signal orange - on my poly lawn blouse I happened to finish just today; the lawn has this charming paisley print and it was terribly hard to tell which was the right side. Plus: the pattern parts looked so similar that I not only marked the inside but also which was which. (Look here: Since I didn't want the slit in the front, I didn't see any reason for the extra seam down the middle in that case. I had modified the pattern so that I could cut the main parts from the centre fold. The stickers worked really well and didn't leave any stains on the fabric.

Did you pick a pattern already? I guess she will need something with a little room for her knees. As far as I remember, she sits with her knees slightly apart. And - just in case - perhaps you make something with a little ease so that, in case she tends to gain weight under stress, the dress will still fit her at the end of the tour. But I'm sure you thought of all this, experienced as you are and since you love her so much.

Will they stay in Germany, too? Perhaps I may go and see her... Anyway, give her my love and tell her that I almost envy her for this thing, and her talent (and diligence).

U.

Thanks both of you. I shined a light at an angle across the lace and looked at both sides under a magnifying glass (I know, I'm AR) and I think I did discover a raised thread outlining the flowers and scrolls on one side. So I have decided that is the "right" side. All bodice pieces are cut out, marked with tailor tacks (ugh, I forgot how much I HATE them), the satin bodice and lining are marked and I'm ready to start sewing.

DGD sketched her design. I'm essentially merging three patterns, plus completely altering the neckline. Starting point is Vogue 8766 view F (but shorter, just at the knee)

But instead of the to-the-edge interlining and lining for the lace bodice, we're doing a strapless inner bodice like View C, more like Simplicity 1606 . Then she wanted chiffon instead of lace for the outer layer of the full skirt. And a bateau neckline front and back, with the scallops from the lace at the neck (and sleeve) edges. And tiny shaped cap sleeves, a little like Vogue 8784 view A . Oh, and the lace scallops appliquéd to the waist line, and an invisible zipper, please Grandma?.

Re-figuring the yardage was a nightmare! Fortunately, we got the last piece of lace on the bolt and I was able to get an extra 1/2 yard at

50% off (as a remnant). That gave me the luxury of positioning pattern pieces on the lace motifs without having to bite the inside of my cheek too hard. And I have enough of the lace to make a small clutch purse if time allows.

Beverly, taking a short break to rest my back.

She does, she sews quite well herself, but there just is not time: "School is ending, finals are occurring, packing must be done, etc., etc., etc." In addition she lives 15 miles across town, and does not drive. I'll be doing everything up to the hem myself. I am hoping we can collaborate on a hand-stitched rolled hem for the chiffon layer if she has time.

As always, it is those I love for whom I sew. :-)

Beverly

See my follow-up.

Not sure they would stick to this particular lace, but I'll keep that tip in mind.

Nice pattern! I have to laugh, I made a tunic from a gauzy black and white print fabric a few years ago, and after it was finished and every seam serged, I discovered the *fronts* were wrong-side-out. It hardly showed, but I always knew it. I finally donated it, I just could not bear to wear it. :-(

See my follow-up. Custom design, three-pattern combination with several style alterations. :-}

No, she plays the bassoon, it's held off to one side of the knees.

But the skirt will be 3/4 circle, ending just at the top of her knees. She should be able to sit comfortably (and modestly).

No cities in Germany on the tour. They'll be in New York, Moscow, St. Petersburg, and London, then Washington DC, and home.

I'll pass along your good wishes, thanks.

Bevelry

:"Pogonip" schrieb im Newsbeitrag :news:51c21077$ snipped-for-privacy@news.bnb-lp.com... :> On 6/19/2013 12:27 PM, Bobbie Sews More wrote: :>> If "YOU" can't tell the difference, then neither an anyone else!!!! So :>> just :>> go ahead and mark it with "your" right side up. :>> Barbara in SC :> :> Motion seconded.

:I fully agree here (although I find it hard to believe that such a fabric :can be without any significantly different sides). I have no idea as for the :'right' side identification. However, I do have a little tip which I learned :from one very experienced (and slightly OCD) lady in my sewing class: Pins :might get tangles and damage even this virtually indestructible fabric. Why :not use little stickers like these: :

:I used them - signal orange - on my poly lawn blouse I happened to finish :just today; the lawn has this charming paisley print and it was terribly :hard to tell which was the right side. Plus: the pattern parts looked so :similar that I not only marked the inside but also which was which. (Look :here:

I mark the pieces of everything I cut out. I use plain painter's maskingtape, which is reasonably cheap, and has lots of other uses. That's true even on things you'd think I couldn't possibly get confused. Becasue, well, I do... It's also useful in keeping track of which side is which, particularly on fabrics that are hard to tell. (('m making a seer sucker shirt, and I can't tell which side is right, and which is wrong. They're different, mainly in the way the puckering happens, but there's no apparent quality difference. It would be distressing to see that I sewed the sleeves on inside out, and discover some one can tell the difference...))

You are a good grandma! On a much easier project my 23yo granddaughter asked me to replace a zipper, of course I said yes,even though I hate replacing zips. As I explained to DH, How can I say no. We do for those we love. Juno

Yes, I know; as soon as I had posted this, I saw your follow up which answers most of my questions, and some more. ;-) As for the sticky dots: If they stick on starched polyester law, I've got a feeling they'll stick on everything. But of course it is your own choice, and if you don't already have them in the house, I can't blame you for not incurring the extra expenditure; after all, they don't come for free, and if you spend a little bit here and a little bit there, in the end you're left with little bit too little in your purse. I know what I'm talking about... ;-)

As for the skirt - yes, I took a look at the YouTube video and she doesn't hold the bassoon between her legs like a cello. ;-) However, I had noticed the 'walking' position of her legs and thought that a pencil skirt might definitely _not_ be what would give her the necessary ease. ;-)

I'm sure your creation will be just the thing for her, suited to all her dressing needs, the occasion, and her age. I really like the mix of patterns she chose. Quite modest but still dressy enough. She did develop a good deal over the last year; I took a look at the video from the year before. She performs with so much more self-confidence now, and looks so grown up with her new haircut. The long braid looked pretty but a bit little-girlish. Gosh, I guess you must be bursting with pride over her.

Well, it's a pity they don't come to our neck of the woods but after all, they are still young and going to Russia is quite a big deal. Thank you for passing on the good wishes.

U.