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Posted on: 9/18/06 12:18 PM ET
Two questions:
The 9/06 Burda WOF has a wrap-over dress (#115) for which they strongly suggest you use panne velvet. What exactly is panne velvet? Is it stretchy? I see stretchy crushed velvet all the time & don't like it very much, so would rather not get it if that's what it is. But stretch velvet, maybe.
I've tried a couple of times now to get a knit that is just right for tshirts (I want to make a Hot Patterns plain and simple T). What I want is something high quality, medium weight, black, and matte. Matte is very important. So is cotton. I'm not into slinky or shiny knits. However, I keep managing to buy black knits that ARE shiny and sparkly, even though onsite fabric descriptions don't mention these qualities. Yuck. What descriptive words do I look for in order to get the right kind of knit? I'm at a loss. Wool, I know, but I'm totally ignorant about knits. I know what I want, but not what it's called. I get everything online, btw. No good stores in town & I'm very picky about fabric quality.
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The 9/06 Burda WOF has a wrap-over dress (#115) for which they strongly suggest you use panne velvet. What exactly is panne velvet? Is it stretchy? I see stretchy crushed velvet all the time & don't like it very much, so would rather not get it if that's what it is. But stretch velvet, maybe.
I've tried a couple of times now to get a knit that is just right for tshirts (I want to make a Hot Patterns plain and simple T). What I want is something high quality, medium weight, black, and matte. Matte is very important. So is cotton. I'm not into slinky or shiny knits. However, I keep managing to buy black knits that ARE shiny and sparkly, even though onsite fabric descriptions don't mention these qualities. Yuck. What descriptive words do I look for in order to get the right kind of knit? I'm at a loss. Wool, I know, but I'm totally ignorant about knits. I know what I want, but not what it's called. I get everything online, btw. No good stores in town & I'm very picky about fabric quality.
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LMH
my blog: www.blackwaterpark.blogs.com
my blog: www.blackwaterpark.blogs.com
Posted on: 9/18/06 12:27 PM ET
Panne is a high pile knit velvetthat has been pressed flat and treated to give a high luster. It's often 'crushed' looking.
Tees are generally made with one of the following knits:
Cotton Jersey - regular old tees
Cotton/Lycra jerset - tight fitting tees, girls only!
Interlock - designer, dressioer, and long sleeve tees.
If you are looking for knits that are flat, you need 100% cotton or blends of cotton/lycra. No polyester as this will have some natural sheen and take on more sheen if pressed.
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Tees are generally made with one of the following knits:
Cotton Jersey - regular old tees
Cotton/Lycra jerset - tight fitting tees, girls only!
Interlock - designer, dressioer, and long sleeve tees.
If you are looking for knits that are flat, you need 100% cotton or blends of cotton/lycra. No polyester as this will have some natural sheen and take on more sheen if pressed.
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Mike
www.wazoodle.com
www.wazoodle.com
Posted on: 9/18/06 12:40 PM ET
In reply to TextileMike
Boy that was quick; thank you!
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LMH
my blog: www.blackwaterpark.blogs.com
my blog: www.blackwaterpark.blogs.com
Posted on: 9/18/06 1:14 PM ET
In reply to LMH
Cotton/lycra is probably your best bet. It's medium weight, doesn't have a LOT of stretch but enough to keep it's shape, and is a matte finish.
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Posted on: 9/19/06 2:10 AM ET
In reply to LMH
LMH, a good place to buy nice quality knits is Wazoodle.com. Never bought a bad fabric there.
Leanne is from Wazoodle and she knows her knits.
Leanne is from Wazoodle and she knows her knits.
Posted on: 9/19/06 7:11 AM ET
Personally, I don't like panne velvet for t-shirts (I've made two from it this year). It shows a lot of draglines simply due to the drape of the fabric. For a dress that needs a fabric with good drape, yes, but it's not a great t-shirt fabric. Just my 2 cents.
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Measurements: 34 HB/36 FB (34C bra)/27.5/36 (and working hard to keep it that way.)
Machines: Sewing: Elna 760, vintage Kenmore Model 33 (1967), Janome Gem Gold 3, Singer Model 99, Singer 221/Featherweight, Bernina 1630. Sergers: Babylock Enlighten and Babylock Ovation. Embroidery Only: Janome 300E. Embroidery/Sewing Combo: Brother Dream machine. Straight Stitch: Janome 1600P.
Certified Palmer/Pletsch Pants Fitting Instructor
Blog: 21stcenturydiy.blogspot.com
Posted on: 9/19/06 7:54 AM ET
I scavenge cotton knit fabrics from men's t-shirts. I buy the largest size I can find - several of them, sometimes 2, sometimes 3, depending on the pattern I'm using. One XL shirt will give me enough fabric for a shirt with short cap sleeves, but 3/4 sleeves and/or interesting seaming require a second shirt. I wash them, then cut off the ribbing and sleeves and lay the pattern out on them.
Making a t for myself with men's t-shirts usually winds up costing somewhere between $6 and $15, which I consider acceptable for a custom-fitted shirt in fabric with a proven track record. Hanes and Faded Glory have access to reliable cotton knits that I can't find on the bolt.
ETA If you want more luxurious-looking fabric for dressier t-shirts, try rayon/lycra knits, like the ones at EmmaOneSock.
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Making a t for myself with men's t-shirts usually winds up costing somewhere between $6 and $15, which I consider acceptable for a custom-fitted shirt in fabric with a proven track record. Hanes and Faded Glory have access to reliable cotton knits that I can't find on the bolt.
ETA If you want more luxurious-looking fabric for dressier t-shirts, try rayon/lycra knits, like the ones at EmmaOneSock.
-- Edited on 9/19/06 7:57 AM --
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Matthew 25:40 (New International Version)
The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.'
Posted on: 9/19/06 9:39 AM ET
In reply to Karla Kizer
Hadn't really thought about that. It's a great tip!
Thanks,
Debbie
Thanks,
Debbie
Posted on: 9/19/06 2:04 PM ET
In reply to Karla Kizer
Karla, what a great idea--especially to get something to practice on (but I can see for something good too). Although I do have all those yards of mistake knit to practice on too, sigh.
Oh, and this if for anyone who cares to answer: is stretch velvet the same as panne velvet?
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Oh, and this if for anyone who cares to answer: is stretch velvet the same as panne velvet?
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LMH
my blog: www.blackwaterpark.blogs.com
my blog: www.blackwaterpark.blogs.com
Posted on: 9/19/06 2:27 PM ET
In reply to LMH
Not necesarily. "Panne" is the crushed-look finish. There is stretch velvet that does not have the panne finish.
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Sewing is my therapy!
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