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That's my method too...Lauren said:... I usually get lazy, though, and use a safety pin [huh]
Usually 30s dresses have these without the metal tongue.
That's my method too...Lauren said:... I usually get lazy, though, and use a safety pin [huh]
Lauren said:Inky, a lot of times on vintage ones I see them use snaps or hooks and bars to keep them shut. I've done both, if I'm worried about it moving- a hook and bar at the end with a snap right after it. Holds it secure! I usually get lazy, though, and use a safety pin [huh]
Inky said:I want to make a belt for a dress and I understand how to sew the belt, etc, but how does it stay on? You just thread it across the buckle and it stays closed? it doesn't pull apart as you wear it? (can you tell i've never had a dress with that kind of belt before? haha). Or do you put a snap somewhere to keep it fitted right?
Gosh I hope this makes sense, I've had insomnia for a week now and I know I am delirious
I have a belt that has that kind of (non-)closure, and they do stay closed, though it might loosen when you sit, etc. It also has a really long tail end, which I just wrap around and tuck in the back. If you're worried about it, one solution may be to get some velcro!Inky said:I have a big ziplock bag full of plastic/bakelite/metal buckles I scored on ebay for $2.50!! All but a couple are in great shape, but none have a metal tongue, just the plain buckle. Sort of like these:
I want to make a belt for a dress and I understand how to sew the belt, etc, but how does it stay on? You just thread it across the buckle and it stays closed? it doesn't pull apart as you wear it? (can you tell i've never had a dress with that kind of belt before? haha). Or do you put a snap somewhere to keep it fitted right?
Gosh I hope this makes sense, I've had insomnia for a week now and I know I am delirious
It doesn't have instructions. I was thinking of trying the center back opening but there is a pleat at center back. I can easly make a muslin though and adjust it. I should start making muslins of everything anyway,Lauren said:I saw that pattern on Etsy, and it's SUPER cute! What a bizarre way to open! I think that a shoulder opening would lay really funny and have "gap-o-sis!" I think I'd do a placket at the center back neck with cute buttons and self fabric loops instead, but that's only me... Does it have a side opening as well? Does it have instructions with it? Maybe printing on the inside of the envelope? If so, can you share a pic of what they're asking to do? I'm curious now... I've never encountered that!
Actually I have a similar blouse in my stash. I'll go dig it out and see what they say...
Yup, mine has a center back slash with facing and buttons to fasten.
Idledame said:I was going to make just a regular stiff belt and went to buy what we used to call "belting" or belt backing and it seems to not exist for home sewers any more. I know I could use stiff facing material, but the real thing was precut to 3/4" up to 3" width and was easy to use.You could just sew right to the top of it, so it wasn't too thick, but had a finished look on the back. I have found 100 yd rolls online but nothing smaller. Anybody have a source?
Idledame said:I was going to make just a regular stiff belt and went to buy what we used to call "belting" or belt backing and it seems to not exist for home sewers any more. I know I could use stiff facing material, but the real thing was precut to 3/4" up to 3" width and was easy to use.You could just sew right to the top of it, so it wasn't too thick, but had a finished look on the back. I have found 100 yd rolls online but nothing smaller. Anybody have a source?
Amy Jeanne said:Is it possible to make a pattern from an existing garment WITHOUT taking it apart??? Is it easy, best left to the pros, or impossible? Has anyone done this?
I ask because I have a silk 1920s dress I'd like to reproduce and make into something stronger, less smelly, and more wearable. But I don't want to take it apart!!!