From 8a949e82cc75e9587a26bcea5e46ee1856f28d7d Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Elena ``of Valhalla'' Grandi Date: Fri, 23 Aug 2024 20:58:30 +0200 Subject: some hoods steps --- .../contemporary_unisex/headwear/hood_scarf/index.rst | 8 ++++++++ .../contemporary_unisex/headwear/square_hood/index.rst | 18 ++++++++++++++++-- 2 files changed, 24 insertions(+), 2 deletions(-) (limited to 'source/contemporary_unisex') diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/hood_scarf/index.rst b/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/hood_scarf/index.rst index 5ab5b07..d449702 100644 --- a/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/hood_scarf/index.rst +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/hood_scarf/index.rst @@ -72,5 +72,13 @@ length. you may want to lay the two halves side by side and topstitch with a zig-zag stitch, but the area near the top seam will be quite fussy. +.. tip:: + + Before finishing this last seam with a knot check the hood for fit, + and if necessary adapt its lenght. + +Optional but recommended: a short distance from the end of the back +seam, make a thread bar between the two free sides. + See Also -------- diff --git a/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/square_hood/index.rst b/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/square_hood/index.rst index 45fdbca..0c13f0c 100644 --- a/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/square_hood/index.rst +++ b/source/contemporary_unisex/headwear/square_hood/index.rst @@ -11,7 +11,7 @@ Square Hood This hood is vaguely inspired by the Skjoldehamn Hood, in that the finished object has a vaguely similar shape, but uses a completely different construction method and pattern, suitable for very narrow -fabric +fabric ( Materials --------- @@ -43,7 +43,21 @@ Instructions ------------ Hem all edges: fold down the raw edges twice towards the wrong side, -mitering the corners, and hemstitch down. +mitering the corners, and either hemstitch down or topstitch with a +running stitch. + +.. tip:: + + If your fabric has plain selvedges, like those created by historical + looms, you can avoid finishing that side and use it as-is. + +.. tip:: + + When using heavier fabric that does not fray, like fulled wool, you + can fold it just once towards the wrong side instead of twice, for + less bulk. + + See Also -------- -- cgit v1.2.3