Serging Sheer Fabric.

21 years ago

I've seen fabric that looks like pieces that have been serged together. Can you do that with sheer material? I have given up on the current project I am doing and want to reuse the material. Maybe layering the sheer over another fabric then serging together to more fabric. Am I making any sense?

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hoerlel
21 years ago
I am sorry to hear you gave up on the sheer jacket. I know sometimes we get very frustrated when we have something in mind that will not come out the way we imagine it to look like (or behave for that matter). I think you can serge the sheer material over another fabric and I bet that will look really great although much different than your original plan. I am glad that you are not going to waste that fabric. Obviously, you like it a lot.

I read your other post about heaving it in the waste basket and picking it out again. Boy, have I done that before. You have too many other things going on now with the traveling and painting to be working on your jacket. Do I remember that you wanted it for a special trip? I hope all works out for you. You are certainly a trooper!
shadylady2u
21 years ago
If you don't mind a suggestion, you really need to make one or even two mock ups first, using cheap fabric or lining, so you can see if something isn't going to work or if alterations need to be made. Then this will become your pattern, also. This is the only way to get a perfect fit and product.
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covehillsoaper
Original Author
21 years ago
Hoerlel...thanks for the well wishes. I am going to Ireland at the end of Sept. I am putting that fabric aside and postponing working on an upholsterd cornice (first attempt) until after the trip. Yes, I get involved with too many projects at one time, plus babysitting the grand babies 5 mornings a week, t'ai chi twice a week, excercise class twice a week, a big (dusty) house and large (weedy) yard. I've been a bit under the weather with an aggravating back, too. I have to stop now, take a deep breath, and just get ready for the trip, my first to Ireland.

shadyLady2u...Yes, I think your are right about the mock up idea. Will do that before I work on that material. Thanks for the suggestion.

Cove
ell_in_or
21 years ago
Cove,

I'm so jealous of your trip. It really sounds fun. Maybe you can spoil yourself with a jacket when you get there?

I know exactly what you mean about having to just take a deep breath and get ready to go. I'm always trying to make one last thing to take with me and driving myself to distraction the night before. One of these days I'll learn.... NOT! LOL.

Have a wonderful time on your trip. :)