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Sight in TSWLTH

I had to stop at TSWLTH, and while I was waiting (interminably) for my turn to get my fabric measured, I noticed a young woman in a beige knit 2 pc suit with a knee length pleated skirt. Then I noticed that the hem of the skirt had been flat locked, and not turned at all, so you sould see the serged edge at the bottom 1/4 inch of the skirt. As this was clearly supposed to be a somewhat dressy look (the wearer also had on a white lace blouse and pearls), I was surprised at this lack of finish.

Is this supposed to be some sort of new look? Sorry, but I don't like it at all.

me

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jusme
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Do you think she had let the hem out and the finished it this way?? Perhaps she's just beginning to sew and is totally clueless. At least I hope that's her excuse.

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itsjoannotjoann

I wouldn't put such a finish past RTW manufacturers. They seem inclined to use fast, easy techniques and claim they're "design features."

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Pogonip

I don't think so.. There was not any telltale mark, no matter how small that I could discern.

It was too bad, as it ruined the look of her outfit, which was quite nice otherwise, and had the look of a fine wool knit.

me

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jusme

If this had been "sportswear", I would have thought that it might be indeed intentional and RTW, considering the abominal finishes we are now seeing in shops. But this was a dressy suit, and *shakes head*..

me

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jusme

I've recently made two Vogue pattern skirts. They have laooed seams with raw edges and a raw edge hem.

Fun! And they look great, too.

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Kate XXXXXX

On 14 Okt, 18:44, jusme wrote: of finish.

It's really big in Sweden now. I admit I don't care for some of the "distressed look" finishes myself, but some of them look really cool.

Erin

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Erin

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