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need ideas to use old, too small, tapered pure silk pants
Sbear Member since 10/23/07 Posts: 22	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/11/10 4:07 PM I just unearthed 3 pairs of pure silk pants and want to make something useful out of all that silk. Waste not, want not. Can't bear to throw it out, but have nothing in the way of quilting skills. I think if I make purses, press on interfacing is out of the question to back the silk directly. Would I cut out the purse pieces, quilt the silk onto a sturdier fabric as best I can or in a random way, cut a lining, and proceed from there? After I quilt the silk onto its underlining, could I use press on interfacing on that and the lining too, using a press cloth? Would embroidery thread work out better than regular thread, or are there other suggestions about thread? I will have to look around in my fabric stash for the underlining and the lining----are there any suggestions on what to use?--I could profit from hearing about anyone's experience with anything like this. If anyone has other ideas on a useful way to use the silk, I'd love to hear them. We have no use for cushions or decorative items----I'm thinking more in line with utilitarian items.
krissie Intermediate NY USA Member since 7/15/06 Posts: 237	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/11/10 4:18 PM What kind of silk material is it?
G_l_e_n_d_a Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 5/11/05 Posts: 1104	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/11/10 4:18 PM Here's some thoughts that come to mind: silk scarves belts silk slip gored skirt combining the fabric from several pairs pillowcases trims for blouses pockets in pants or jackets
Elona   Advanced CA USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 7457	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sbear Like this post Date: 10/11/10 4:21 PM I don't know if it will help you, but (not being a quilter, either) I used a simple foundation piecing method to make little silk cell phone cases and posted a review here. In the review, there's a link to an easy foundation piecing technique, and my description of the kinds of backing I chose.
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2256	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/11/10 4:32 PM bias bindings? hong kong finishes? ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
Sbear Member since 10/23/07 Posts: 22	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/11/10 4:35 PM Thanks for quick and good ideas! This silk is the light silk used for blouses, or maybe a tiny bit heavier than that. It cannot provide lasting shape or strength on its own. Your cell phone cover idea gave me an idea for a checkbook cover. Maybe I could cut and fit a vest, crazy-quilt the silk bits onto it, and finish with chanel trim. Thanks for helping me think about this! Hmmm!
angeleyes88 Intermediate ON CANADA Member since 2/11/10 Posts: 92	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 10/13/10 6:02 PM cosmetic bag ------ http://sewchicmama.blogspot.com
Mel.J Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 7/30/02 Posts: 2624	Login to reply to this post In reply to Sbear Like this post Date: 10/13/10 6:25 PM What about camisoles or tank tops for luxury pyjamas? You'd probably have to make a centre front seam, but you could inset lace so it's 'intentional' ------ Mel (Melbourne, Australia)

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