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tiny buttons with old-fashioned loop closures (Moderated by Deepika, Sharon1952)
Posted on: 11/15/05 11:47 AM ET
I have decided to modify KS3289 by replacing the hook and eye tape closure with buttons.
Here is the Nordstrom inspiration for the button detail: Mandarin Collar Blouse
They say, "A column of tiny buttons with old-fashioned loop closures fastens a crisp poplin blouse with pintucks to shape the waist."
Direction to a reference to help me learn how to clean finish this button treatment would be greatly appreciated. Maybe I should just look at a bridal pattern. Any ideas?

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Here is the Nordstrom inspiration for the button detail: Mandarin Collar Blouse
They say, "A column of tiny buttons with old-fashioned loop closures fastens a crisp poplin blouse with pintucks to shape the waist."
Direction to a reference to help me learn how to clean finish this button treatment would be greatly appreciated. Maybe I should just look at a bridal pattern. Any ideas?

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Leah
Posted on: 11/15/05 11:49 AM ET
Leora - I'm pretty sure you can buy the tape with the loops on it - I would check a bridal supply. Sorry I don't have a source. Really cute blouse! I'm going to High Fashion Fabrics in Houston today or tomorrow - I'll check there for you. What type of fabric are you using for the blouse???
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Posted on: 11/15/05 11:55 AM ET
In reply to Peggy L
You are fast!
I have both white poplin and black gauze with silver metallic stripes on hand. Was thinking of making a muslin out of the poplin and festive holiday blouse out of the gauze.
Oh, here's the black gauze from EOS. It is gorgeous in real life!

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I have both white poplin and black gauze with silver metallic stripes on hand. Was thinking of making a muslin out of the poplin and festive holiday blouse out of the gauze.
Oh, here's the black gauze from EOS. It is gorgeous in real life!

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Leah
Posted on: 11/15/05 12:18 PM ET
Okay, I'm getting closer. It was a matter of knowing a notion exists for this. I found instructions for three methods on Denverfabrics.com Sewing Button Loops except they curiously don't have the notion available. Hummm.
Thanks for your help! I'm going in the right direction now.
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Thanks for your help! I'm going in the right direction now.
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Leah
Posted on: 11/15/05 12:37 PM ET
In reply to Leora
Just in case you can't find the notion or can't find it in matching fabric... I don't know an online source, but Reader's Digest Compete Guide to Sewing has pretty good directions. If you don't have the book, it does come highly recommended, and your local library will almost certainly have it. Older editions should have the instructions you are looking for.
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Posted on: 11/15/05 12:46 PM ET
In reply to ladybegood
Wonderful suggestion. That is the reference HotPatterns suggests too. thank you!
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Leah
Posted on: 11/15/05 1:09 PM ET
In reply to Leora
making button loops
Online source for black and white button loop tape
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Online source for black and white button loop tape
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Posted on: 11/15/05 1:43 PM ET
In reply to els
Thank you for the links. I'm going to attempt the bias turned loops.
And, after thinking over the muslin, I'll make it in natural muslin instead of poplin. I think the characteristics of muslin are closer to gauze in that the weave isn't as tight as poplin. I just finished reading an article in Threads on how to make a muslin and I'm going to start doing so with this project. I'm always so uneasy about cutting into my beautiful fabric, so hopefully making muslins as a habit will help me get over that feeling.
I guess that brings me to my next question. The article says to make your markings directly on the muslin and then transfer everything back to the paper pattern. Is it okay to just use the muslin as the pattern from that point on?
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And, after thinking over the muslin, I'll make it in natural muslin instead of poplin. I think the characteristics of muslin are closer to gauze in that the weave isn't as tight as poplin. I just finished reading an article in Threads on how to make a muslin and I'm going to start doing so with this project. I'm always so uneasy about cutting into my beautiful fabric, so hopefully making muslins as a habit will help me get over that feeling.
I guess that brings me to my next question. The article says to make your markings directly on the muslin and then transfer everything back to the paper pattern. Is it okay to just use the muslin as the pattern from that point on?
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Leah
Posted on: 11/15/05 6:19 PM ET
In reply to Leora
The muslin will likely fray and may even stretch a bit, esp after removing stitches, so I wouldn't recommend using it to cut out your pattern. In the future you may want to look into Swedish tracing paper; it is sort like sew in interfacing. Personally, I use lined interfacing to tissue fit my patterns, which is cheaper, but it can be kind of fussy. The Swedish tracing paper is more expensive, but I think it is more reliable. Your choice. Both you can trace your patterns onto, as well as sew thru to try on. I highly recommend both tracing your patterns as well as sewing muslins. Any time I have skipped either process, I have regreted it.
I love your inspiration blouse. I hope you get a chance to do a review when you are done with yours!
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I love your inspiration blouse. I hope you get a chance to do a review when you are done with yours!
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"Cultivate your curves. They may be dangerous, but they won't be avoided."
-Mae West
"I like big butts and I cannot lie."
-Sir Mix-a-lot
-Mae West
"I like big butts and I cannot lie."
-Sir Mix-a-lot
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