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Posted on: 7/25/16 6:34 PM ET
Hi I'm having a few teething problems making bay leggings now that I'm using a fabric that has repeat patterns in them . In this case it's bat masks. Basically im making baby leggings from a pattern then the cuffs for the leggings using the same material.
My question is is there a formula or does anyone know how to successfully match up the pattern from the trouser leg to the cuff.?
Sometimes at the very bottom of the leg, where the cuff will meet, half of the bat mask is cut off. Which means I have to match up that half with the cuff pattern of the bat mask .
I hope I'm explaining this ok! To make things more difficult when I sergr the side seam of the cuff obviously this then has to be placed on the inseam of the trouser leg. So the seams are inline. So it's not as simple as just cutting the cuffs and then matching them once I apply the cuff.
Somehow I need a formula so I know exactly where to cut the cuff fabric so I can just apply it to the trouser and it will automatically match up.
To add to the confusion to me, the cuff is approx 4 cm smaller than the trouser leg opening. So I have to factor in having to stretch the material a fair bit , which would affect the placement of the pattern. I'm so confused and getting really tired of waiting expensive fabric trying to work it out.
I'm working with a 4 way Jersey knit!
Please any help it suggestions would be greatly appreciated .
My question is is there a formula or does anyone know how to successfully match up the pattern from the trouser leg to the cuff.?
Sometimes at the very bottom of the leg, where the cuff will meet, half of the bat mask is cut off. Which means I have to match up that half with the cuff pattern of the bat mask .
I hope I'm explaining this ok! To make things more difficult when I sergr the side seam of the cuff obviously this then has to be placed on the inseam of the trouser leg. So the seams are inline. So it's not as simple as just cutting the cuffs and then matching them once I apply the cuff.
Somehow I need a formula so I know exactly where to cut the cuff fabric so I can just apply it to the trouser and it will automatically match up.
To add to the confusion to me, the cuff is approx 4 cm smaller than the trouser leg opening. So I have to factor in having to stretch the material a fair bit , which would affect the placement of the pattern. I'm so confused and getting really tired of waiting expensive fabric trying to work it out.
I'm working with a 4 way Jersey knit!
Please any help it suggestions would be greatly appreciated .
Posted on: 7/25/16 7:48 PM ET
If the cuff is smaller than the leg, you'll be defying the laws of physics getting it to match. Maybe it would be better to cut the cuffs so they match vertically as much as possible, but add a contrast stitching or stretch trim to emphasize the seam there...or use a coordinating color or pattern for the cuffs...something we like to refer to as a "design decision". Do the same thing at the waistband (add contrast) to unify the pants design.
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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: 7/25/16 8:04 PM ET
I second using a coordinating color for the cuffs. Even on the great british sewing bee where one judge is picky about pattern matching he doesn't expect the contestants to do the impossible!
If it makes you feel better I get OCD about things like that too lol which is why I'd personally go solid color if the pattern matching was going to drive me bonkers.
Good luck though, and remember babies don't mind if the pattern's off a bit! ;)
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If it makes you feel better I get OCD about things like that too lol which is why I'd personally go solid color if the pattern matching was going to drive me bonkers.
Good luck though, and remember babies don't mind if the pattern's off a bit! ;)
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Turtling my way through projects one slow step at a time with help and lots of hair from my Chihuahuas.
My main sewing machine: Singer 201-2.
Other sewing machines: A Featherweight that needs a doctors appointment. A Minnesota-A treadle. A newly self-repaired Singer 99 hand crank. And last but not least, a Singer Scholastic. I have a bad case of SMAD, so I'm guessing this list will grow in time.
My main sewing machine: Singer 201-2.
Other sewing machines: A Featherweight that needs a doctors appointment. A Minnesota-A treadle. A newly self-repaired Singer 99 hand crank. And last but not least, a Singer Scholastic. I have a bad case of SMAD, so I'm guessing this list will grow in time.
Posted on: 7/25/16 9:32 PM ET
ThAnkyou for your comments that's really helped me. I think I wil match them up vertically as best as possible because I prefer the look of all one fabric.
I'm going to be selling them eventually so that's why I am getting a bit ocd 😁about the pattern matching.
It's just Ive seen very similar leggings ( totally different fabric ) where there pattern does match up perfectly so I thought it could be done.
Ok here's another question for you.
If I change the design slightly so the cuff is not smaller than the trouser leg ( so there is no stretching of the cuff ) how would I work out how to cut the fabric for the cuff then. Seeing as I would still have to place the inside seam in line with seam of cuff? ThAnkyou so much in advance of your time and help
I'm going to be selling them eventually so that's why I am getting a bit ocd 😁about the pattern matching.
It's just Ive seen very similar leggings ( totally different fabric ) where there pattern does match up perfectly so I thought it could be done.
Ok here's another question for you.
If I change the design slightly so the cuff is not smaller than the trouser leg ( so there is no stretching of the cuff ) how would I work out how to cut the fabric for the cuff then. Seeing as I would still have to place the inside seam in line with seam of cuff? ThAnkyou so much in advance of your time and help
Posted on: 7/25/16 10:55 PM ET
If you had a link or picture to your fabric it would help. It would at least eliminate it being impossible or possible. If the print is small enough you could maybe run a ribbon of the print around the cuffs with solid on top and bottom?
I looked up some fabric with batman call symbols and it would be impossible to match the one I found the way it is printed. (all different sizes and directions)
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I looked up some fabric with batman call symbols and it would be impossible to match the one I found the way it is printed. (all different sizes and directions)
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Turtling my way through projects one slow step at a time with help and lots of hair from my Chihuahuas.
My main sewing machine: Singer 201-2.
Other sewing machines: A Featherweight that needs a doctors appointment. A Minnesota-A treadle. A newly self-repaired Singer 99 hand crank. And last but not least, a Singer Scholastic. I have a bad case of SMAD, so I'm guessing this list will grow in time.
My main sewing machine: Singer 201-2.
Other sewing machines: A Featherweight that needs a doctors appointment. A Minnesota-A treadle. A newly self-repaired Singer 99 hand crank. And last but not least, a Singer Scholastic. I have a bad case of SMAD, so I'm guessing this list will grow in time.
Posted on: 7/26/16 3:09 AM ET
I have pictures on my phone but when I press image it wants a html address . Any idea how I post a photo from my phone on here. Thankyou
Posted on: 7/26/16 9:02 AM ET
In reply to vickyzoki
I made a gmail account which has free picture storage, other people use photobucket. I think there's some others that are safe but I'm not sure what they are. Maybe someone else can help with that?
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Turtling my way through projects one slow step at a time with help and lots of hair from my Chihuahuas.
My main sewing machine: Singer 201-2.
Other sewing machines: A Featherweight that needs a doctors appointment. A Minnesota-A treadle. A newly self-repaired Singer 99 hand crank. And last but not least, a Singer Scholastic. I have a bad case of SMAD, so I'm guessing this list will grow in time.
My main sewing machine: Singer 201-2.
Other sewing machines: A Featherweight that needs a doctors appointment. A Minnesota-A treadle. A newly self-repaired Singer 99 hand crank. And last but not least, a Singer Scholastic. I have a bad case of SMAD, so I'm guessing this list will grow in time.
Posted on: 7/27/16 1:18 AM ET
Thankyou i will try that then post some pics
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