Few more questions

Understitching:

You do waist facings exactly the same way.

Slip stitch:

Understiching is simply machine stitching through the --facing and both seam allowances-- to keep the facing from rolling to the right side. Grade the seams allowances, clip the curves then understitch:

2/3 of the way down that page, I show a neck facing being understitched. Be careful to keep all the seam allowances to the FACING side. Stitch as close to the seamline as possible.

That is a hand stitch which will secure the facing to the zipper tape:

You can always depend on Kate. She'll never steer you wrong. We are very fortunate to have her here. Juno

Most good sewing books have a list of definitions of sewing terms, for instance the Complete Reader's Digest of Sewing book, my favorite; then look in your favorite library for others. I know what they mean, but I am too tired right now to try to explain each one in simple terms, so a layman can understand. Maybe someone else can explain them.

-- Emily

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(Blushes) Thank you. :)

Grade seam allowances - new term - time to go look it up :)

Thanks again all!

Trim one narrower than the other. :)

Just to be sure:

I ironed in the fusing to the waistband and then attached it to the skirt, right sides facing each other with a 5/8 seam allowance as per the directions.

Now I need to "grade" the seam allowance which means cutting the waist band seam allowance shorter than the skirt waist band seam allowance. Next press the seam allowance for the skirt and waistband towards the waist band. Now "under stitch" - sew the skirt and waistband seam allowance to the waistband itself making the stitch as close as possible to the original stitch for the waistband and skirt seam. Right?

When understitching does the right side or wrong side face the waistband face the presser foot plate?

Understitching is only used with a waist FACING not a waistband. If you have a waistband, that will stand up above the waistline on the skirt. A waist facing will be tucked inside out of site.

Understitching is done from the RIGHT (fashion fabric) side of the facing. Look at my pix on the facing and understitching page.

Sorry Kate - my bad. After looking at the pattern again it is in fact called Facing and not a waistband.

With being at attaching the facing to the skirt part of construction I went back to your web site Kate and looked at the pics regarding understitching. It is clear now - thanks much!

Good stuff, thoroughly enjoying the process.

Good. Sewing is FUN. :D

Right now my In Progress list looks like this:

Finish off hooks and eyes and sew buttons on bodice for green Victorian Gown Quilt lining and make up for blue mock Regency soldier's coat Complete scarlet facings for same... Put lining in coat! Make scqarlet waistcoat for same outfit...

Complete Regency Waistcoat: sew shoulder seams, sew down binding, make collar, complete buttonholes... Complete Regency Frock coat: assemble and attach collar, put pocket in lining. sew lining to coat edges, put in sleeve lining, sew down top of pleats in back, make buttonholes...

Eventually there will e pix!

We're very happy that you're willing to try it, and it's fine to ask basic questions. The only stupid questions are the ones we don't ask when we should have.