tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post1369993721281523206..comments2024-03-28T12:58:57.155-04:00Comments on Fabric Mart Fabricistas: Pretty Peplum Top Sew Along: Preparing Your PatternFabric Marthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-66655675925031917502015-08-08T08:53:04.020-04:002015-08-08T08:53:04.020-04:00The pattern can be found on our website: http://ww...The pattern can be found on our website: http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Pamela-s-Patterns-Pretty-Peplum-Top-114.html<br /><br />As for not having a serger, no worries! You don't need to have a serger to make the pattern. Use a straight stitch with a modification of a slight zig zag, or if you have a stretch stitch on your machine that works too. You can finish the edges with a zig zag stitch if you would like. Fabric Marthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-82773027211447310362015-08-07T13:17:32.845-04:002015-08-07T13:17:32.845-04:00Where do we buy the pattern from?Where do we buy the pattern from?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829359511314194615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-37793476102661204242015-08-07T13:14:10.712-04:002015-08-07T13:14:10.712-04:00I don't have a serger...what is the best stitc...I don't have a serger...what is the best stitch to you for A 4-thread serger stitchAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15829359511314194615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-16174832948593385312015-02-14T19:41:43.704-05:002015-02-14T19:41:43.704-05:00Thanks for your response. I decided to do a FBA o...Thanks for your response. I decided to do a FBA of 1" and also shortened the armhole. I think I'm going to be happy with the fit!Nadalynn C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-52543159140503946852015-02-11T09:29:57.106-05:002015-02-11T09:29:57.106-05:00Hi Nadalynn, Here is Pamela's response to your...Hi Nadalynn, Here is Pamela's response to your question: <br />If you only need a little extra, add 1/2" extra seam allowance to the side seam of the front only. Otherwise you may need to do a bit more of a full bust adjustment. Let me know if you need any help with this.Fabric Marthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-84379126708416128712015-02-10T11:36:51.304-05:002015-02-10T11:36:51.304-05:00Hi Marcia,
I will be showing you how to make it in...Hi Marcia,<br />I will be showing you how to make it into a dress version after we have the basic top taken care of. Stay tuned!Fabric Marthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-84029523849159629292015-02-10T11:35:48.693-05:002015-02-10T11:35:48.693-05:00Hi Nadalynn, I sent this question to Pamela and I ...Hi Nadalynn, I sent this question to Pamela and I will post her answer as soon as I receive it!<br />Fabric Marthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-2739270687755645012015-02-10T10:38:24.798-05:002015-02-10T10:38:24.798-05:00I want to make this as a dress - do you just lengt...I want to make this as a dress - do you just lengthen the peplum by extending the side seams or do you cut peplum in half crosswise, lengthen, and redraw side seams so as not to add to much fullness at the hem?<br />Thanks for your input as to which is the better way to go about this - or is it more of a personal preference as to how much fullness you want at the hem?Marcianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-23731733316655695822015-02-09T15:05:59.145-05:002015-02-09T15:05:59.145-05:00Hi Angela, Here are Pamela's responses to your...Hi Angela, Here are Pamela's responses to your questions:<br /><br />On ballpoint needles -- Ballpoint needles will work fine, but were developed back in the 70's when all we had was poly and cotton. Stretch needles are more refined for the knits we work with today, most of which include spandex.<br /><br />About the differential feed -- Differential feed will be your best friend when hemming with a coverstitch! Try a sample and increase the differential until the "sea serpent" hem lies flat. <br /><br />About the thread -- Isacord thread was developed for machine embroidery, but actually works great for sewing and serging! Since I wrote those tips, there has been a new cone thread introduced that I absolutely love - Aerolock by Madiera. This is super smooth long staple serger cone thread. Thanks for talking about this - I need to update the Tips sheet!<br /><br />~Pamela<br />Fabric Marthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-3470550641818792902015-02-08T16:19:46.882-05:002015-02-08T16:19:46.882-05:00Thanks for the sew along!
Altering patterns is ...Thanks for the sew along! <br /><br />Altering patterns is also my least favorite part of sewing. Recently I made the Pamela's Patterns Tank Top (#108) and the fit in the shoulder and neck is great! I used the darted front pattern piece, however, I would still like more ease in the bust area (I'm 38DDD). Since I'm assuming the peplum top will fit the same, is it better to do more of an FBA (full bust adjustment) on the front pattern piece or use the multisize cutting lines to get more ease?<br /><br />Thanks!<br />NadalynnNadalynn C.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-79377095993824465252015-02-08T13:20:30.049-05:002015-02-08T13:20:30.049-05:00Annie, I usually purchase Schmetz brand needles an...Annie, I usually purchase Schmetz brand needles and they have both a "jersey" and a "stretch" needle. I have used both of them and the results were the same. <br /><br />As for the rotary cutter and mat, I would recommend it! I just started using a rotary cutter and mat for cutting out garment projects and there is less fuss than cutting with regular scissors. I used them for quilting, but never for curves and such, but it makes your curves in garment sewing much cleaner! I hope that helps. ~ JulieFabric Marthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09126524811564615408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-8392356810885369172015-02-07T15:22:24.784-05:002015-02-07T15:22:24.784-05:00If this posts twice, I apologize. Thought I wrote ...If this posts twice, I apologize. Thought I wrote something, but then it disappeared.<br />I don't own a rotary cutter or mat, but Jo-Ann's has 40% off on both this weekend. What do you recommend?<br />Also, is a stretch needle the same as a jersey needle? (mine say jersey)<br /><br />Thank you!Annie Loudenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13008836459417708235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2031068980840536757.post-14306611620118208472015-02-06T20:01:39.150-05:002015-02-06T20:01:39.150-05:00LOL, I was working with a muslim for this top, and...LOL, I was working with a muslim for this top, and made exactly the same mistake - used the regular front piece instead of the one with darts, and I'm right at the 3" difference also. I DEFINITELY needed the darted front. I will need to raise the dart a little bit to improve the fit, but that shouldn't be too hard. <br /><br />I'm interested in why you noted to use stretch and not ballpoint needles? <br /><br />Do you always use a little differential feed when using a coverstitch to hem knits? I have a coverstitch machine but I'm still quite new with it and would love to hear any information about using it to the best of its abilities. I'm sure that I am not! LOL!<br /><br />I clicked on the links and saw Pamela's 10 tips for knits, and it included that she loves Isacord thread. For any knits? One of the many areas I need to learn more about is when to use different types of thread. I have a little bit of Isacord, but mainly just use Gutermann. I thought that at 40wt the Isacord was mainly for embroidery? Any information about choosing between different thread weights would be greatly appreciated. <br /><br />Thank you!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14855258283549942928noreply@blogger.com