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grading a collar after it is sewn to the shirt
Learn To Sew   Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/12/05 Posts: 8001	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/16/10 6:45 PM I took a class a couple of weeks ago, but time ran out before I had this step down in my head. I have done collars only twice before, and this part always throws me. The class was too short for me. This is a pajama top, so nothing fancy. I would like it to be correct. I always get stuck in this area. The last collar I did was 3 years ago. I sewed the collar on the shirt, basting first and sewing after that. I had a minor ripple and fixed that. When it was done correctly, the teacher had me grade it. She did show me how to do it, but we were out of time. I do not have it cemented in my brain yet. Everything looks good, so this is not the problem. Grading and which layer to grade more than the other is the problem. I wish I had written it down! Which is the shorter layer when grading a collar? The fused upper collar? I know you have to grade down the collar itself that is sandwiched between the shirt and the upper collar. Too much bulk. How much do I grade down the shirt layer at the sewn collar? I will be finishing the collar by hand, and I would like it to look somewhat neat. Yes, it is pajamas and does not have to be perfect. Just nice and neat is all I want---and correct. This is a beginners pajama pattern. Carol ------ Quilting is relaxing to me. I love to play with fabrics, patterns and colors. Bernina 630 machine only Pfaff 2036 Babylock Molly Bernina 1200DA serger Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
Learn To Sew   Intermediate WA USA Member since 4/12/05 Posts: 8001	Login to reply to this post In reply to Learn To Sew Like this post Date: 11/16/10 9:23 PM Reply to self: I found this a few minutes ago and it helps. I do not know how to link it. http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/12921/trimming-tricks Me ------ Quilting is relaxing to me. I love to play with fabrics, patterns and colors. Bernina 630 machine only Pfaff 2036 Babylock Molly Bernina 1200DA serger Unique Sewing Cabinet 450L
misscoleen   Beginner NY USA Member since 2/22/07 Posts: 211	Login to reply to this post In reply to Learn To Sew Like this post Date: 11/16/10 10:09 PM Threads - grading seams Thanks! To add a link just click on the http:// button above the message field and paste in the entire address then it will prompt you to give it a name. HTH Coleen ------ misscoleen
Teagarden Beginner Member since 1/26/10 Posts: 150	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/17/10 0:06 AM I learned a couple things from that link that I should have already known. Thanks for posting it.

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