From 34f48a79643e7f94e9d8f5d1f648e03209f645ec Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Elena ``of Valhalla'' Grandi Date: Wed, 25 Jan 2023 09:57:31 +0100 Subject: Tips and Tricks on basting --- source/tips_tricks/basting/index.rst | 26 ++++++++++++++++++++++++++ source/tips_tricks/index.rst | 1 + 2 files changed, 27 insertions(+) create mode 100644 source/tips_tricks/basting/index.rst diff --git a/source/tips_tricks/basting/index.rst b/source/tips_tricks/basting/index.rst new file mode 100644 index 0000000..5e8be8f --- /dev/null +++ b/source/tips_tricks/basting/index.rst @@ -0,0 +1,26 @@ +************** + Basting etc. +************** + +Structured Garments +=================== + +When working on structured garments you will often have to use multiple +lines of marking and basting, e.g. tailor's tacks to transfer the seam +lines, basting fabric, interlining and flatlining together, basting the +garment and only then finally sewing. + +My recommendation is to always baste the layers together exactly above +the taylor's tacks, since the tacks have been cut in small pieces and +are easy to remove anyway. + +Then you have to consider that when marking the seam lines with +tailor's tacks from the paper fabric you will usually be marking *just +outside* the pattern, so for maximum precision you should baste either +on the marking or just outside them, and then sew just inside the +marking, on the original seam lines. + +However, if you're using multiple layers of fabric, or thicker ones, you +can also decide to sew just outside the markings, as the millimiter or +so you're gaining will compensate for the thickness of the seams. In +this case, of course you will have to baste just inside the markings. diff --git a/source/tips_tricks/index.rst b/source/tips_tricks/index.rst index d5a2dbe..d017e36 100644 --- a/source/tips_tricks/index.rst +++ b/source/tips_tricks/index.rst @@ -8,4 +8,5 @@ :caption: Contents: handsewing/index + basting/index machine_sewing/index -- cgit v1.2.3