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pressing and fitting questions

I'm almost ready to do my sister's wedding gown fitting. Since the fabric is satin, and my experience so far with satin has been that creases in satin are very difficult to remove, how much pressing should I do on the seam allowances for the fitting? I have hand sewed the seam allowances together using silk thread just in case i have to open up the seams. I don't want to mar the fabric with machine stitching if I have to remove anything. I'm afraid to press open the seams (especially at the bust since this is where the dress is the most fitted) and then not be able to remove the creases should I have to let out the seam allowances. Any suggestions?

Also, when I get to the stage of attaching the lining, should I just fell stitch the entire thing by hand at the neckline and armseyes, or can I machine sew it in place at the neckline and fell stitch the armseyes? I want this to look as nice as possible! :-)

Many thanks!

lisa

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karlisa
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I usually just finger press things, no iron for fittings on delicate fabrics. Once you steam press, that sets the stitches and just makes everything harder to remove if you need to.

I think I would machine stitch them in place and then understitch the neckline. armscyes, I'd prolly do by hand. When I get to the finished product, y'know when all the fittings and muslins are finished, I try to do as much by machine as I can. I go for sturdy. But that doesn't mean it has to look bad. You can, and I strongly suggest you do, go very slowly on the machine. You do need to remember, you only have one set of hands, you can always buy a new machine. ;)

HTH

Sharon

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Sharon Hays

I don't even finger press!

For delicate and expensive fabrics, I usually do a toile first so that fitting the final garment is minimal.

If you are at all doubtful, hand stitch. :) This isn't supposed to be a sturdy, wear every day gown: it's a once only special occasiona frock, and looks are more important than long-term durability. Of course, it

*does* have to be sturdy enough to stay in one piece for the day! ;)
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Kate Dicey

And it's gotta stand up to the Chicken Dance at the reception too. ;)

Sharon

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Sharon Hays

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