Wednesday, June 17, 2009

Couture Jacket Class -- 4

So this week is all about hand basting. We have tissue-fit, muslin-fit, and are now ready to work on the wool. The first step is to trace all the markings onto the wool using a white wax-based tracing paper. Next you hand baste all the markings so that everything shows up on both sides.

This is the wrong side of one of my back sections. I have hand basted all the stitching lines, notches, grainlines, etc.


Here it is without all the text.


We are using this really thick cotton thread to do the hand basting. The white paper on the top is the wax-based tracing paper. It's really large so you can trace a few pieces at a time.






She suggests using Milliner's needles in size 8. They are long so it's easier to baste a long distance before taking another stitch.



This is NOT for use on my wool jacket but I finally found a supply for Beeswax. They have it at Black Elk Beads and Leather. The other thing they have is a lot of leather. I almost bought this fantastic red leather the other day but I want to make sure I have enough for a purse. I need to bring my pattern with me next time. Paulette, if you haven't gone there, you have to go.


I'm going to go watch TV and hand baste . . .

6 comments:

Paulette said...

Thanks for the leather tip...I am trying really hard to NOT get a leather habit....

I have to be at the shop Saturday to finish lining up my PLAID for my pattern pieces..not allowed to cut or even mark until Linda approves.

WHY did I choose plaid?!

myoopie said...

Hello,my name is Sevilay..wonderful blog,wonderful works...greetings from Turkey...

gwensews said...

I love all that detail type work. Have fun with it!

Bunny said...

Great tip on the milliner's needles. They are what I use for bullions. They now have a second duty!

Marsha said...

You actually have time to watch TV??? :)

Anonymous said...

It looks like you mark before you cut the fabric? Is that right? I never thought of doing that.
BeccaA