I have to say the best tip of all and the one that I would not skip at all cost is to starch your fabric before you even cut it out. It makes a huge difference. I use Niagara starch on the wrong side and then I flip it over and use it again on the right side with a press cloth
This was a wonderful vid. I loved see what all you said about using different needles and thread. I knew about the tissue but not the needles. Thanks Tova.
I always use a walking foot. I like the tissue paper method though, will try that for the next crepe garment. Spoonflower fabrics are awesome! I've used many designs from Spoonflower in their poly crepe de chine to use as linings.
I read that if you are cutting a bias garment you should hang the pieces son these can relax with gravity. Spoonflower is fantastic! so much to choose you can get crazy!
I soak my slippery fabrics in a couple of tablespoons of dissolved Knox Gelatin to act as a stabilizer as well as prevent crepe from stretching while sewing - its better than sugar water. I also use a soldering iron on synthetics (NO cotton/natural fibers -they burn) to seal the fabrics to prevent fraying after the gelatin is washed out ... The DIY videos of East Indian women sewing these fabrics effortlessly is from years of experience w/strict use for the tools available to them. If you like to reduce stress like myself - look for easy methods to help accomplish your desired outcome. Make it fun!
I'm making my year 11 prom gown and was wondering whether crepe courgette is a suitable material for a long box pleated skirt that's layered over a petticoat? if not does anyone have any fabric suggestions? :) thanks
Do you want the pleats to stand out? If so, you want something that can handle a high heat in order to create the pleats (unless you buy pleated fabric). Look at the care instructions of the fabric. If it's made from something like a polyester, it probably will not be able to do that. But if you just want to create the box pleats at the top and you don't care if you have a sharp crease along the whole skirt, than you can pretty much use any fabric. The more stable (stiffer) the fabric, the more the pleats will stand out. Softer fabric will give you a softer look. So something soft like a crepe or chiffon you probably won't notice the pleats much at all. But something like a crepe-back satin or a taffeta, you'll notice the box pleat a lot more.
Tips on sewing crepe de chine with an overlock? I came into possession of some lovely spoonflower crepe de chine, and I'd like to make a dress with it, but I have no idea where to begin!
Is this a kind of fabric that can be cut & sewn on the bias? I'm a newb & ventured out of my comfort zone--what i made was turning out to be too small for me. I realized there was no stretch to the polyester crepe i was using, except for on the bias. Not sure when i'll try to make anything with this fabric again but i do appreciate learning from the experience (heheh...Waaaah!!!)
This is so helpful. Thank you for all the tips esp. The machine settings and recommended needles.
I have to say the best tip of all and the one that I would not skip at all cost is to starch your fabric before you even cut it out. It makes a huge difference. I use Niagara starch on the wrong side and then I flip it over and use it again on the right side with a press cloth
Great tips! Many years ago, I was taught to stabilize fabric with tissue paper as well as the importance of using a pressing cloth. I one to this day.
This was a wonderful vid. I loved see what all you said about using different needles and thread. I knew about the tissue but not the needles. Thanks Tova.
I always use a walking foot. I like the tissue paper method though, will try that for the next crepe garment. Spoonflower fabrics are awesome! I've used many designs from Spoonflower in their poly crepe de chine to use as linings.
I read that if you are cutting a bias garment you should hang the pieces son these can relax with gravity. Spoonflower is fantastic! so much to choose you can get crazy!
I soak my slippery fabrics in a couple of tablespoons of dissolved Knox Gelatin to act as a stabilizer as well as prevent crepe from stretching while sewing - its better than sugar water. I also use a soldering iron on synthetics (NO cotton/natural fibers -they burn) to seal the fabrics to prevent fraying after the gelatin is washed out ...
The DIY videos of East Indian women sewing these fabrics effortlessly is from years of experience w/strict use for the tools available to them. If you like to reduce stress like myself - look for easy methods to help accomplish your desired outcome. Make it fun!
You use this technique with silk crepe de chine?
@@JustOneDress -Yup, works great to stiffens fabric!
There is a product called terial magic that I think does the same thing. Good tip by the way. Just be careful you don't distort your fabric
Crepe, my nemesis!
Thank you so much for this tutorial!!
oh great tips, im constantly battling puckered seams and mess up my tension in process.tfs:)
you can put vanilla pudding on your crepe to make it feed smoother in the machine.
What? Pudding that is made already, or the powder mix with water?
This is an amazing video!
Very informative and well paced. I'm going to check out your sponsor!
Great tips! Thank you
Thank you for the info! About to start making a birthday dress. Can you recommend an lining material to use with the rayon crepe for a dress?
You're the real MVP !!
Thanks for the tips.
I'm making my year 11 prom gown and was wondering whether crepe courgette is a suitable material for a long box pleated skirt that's layered over a petticoat? if not does anyone have any fabric suggestions? :) thanks
Do you want the pleats to stand out? If so, you want something that can handle a high heat in order to create the pleats (unless you buy pleated fabric). Look at the care instructions of the fabric. If it's made from something like a polyester, it probably will not be able to do that. But if you just want to create the box pleats at the top and you don't care if you have a sharp crease along the whole skirt, than you can pretty much use any fabric. The more stable (stiffer) the fabric, the more the pleats will stand out. Softer fabric will give you a softer look. So something soft like a crepe or chiffon you probably won't notice the pleats much at all. But something like a crepe-back satin or a taffeta, you'll notice the box pleat a lot more.
Tips on sewing crepe de chine with an overlock? I came into possession of some lovely spoonflower crepe de chine, and I'd like to make a dress with it, but I have no idea where to begin!
Very informative, thanks
Is this a kind of fabric that can be cut & sewn on the bias? I'm a newb & ventured out of my comfort zone--what i made was turning out to be too small for me. I realized there was no stretch to the polyester crepe i was using, except for on the bias. Not sure when i'll try to make anything with this fabric again but i do appreciate learning from the experience (heheh...Waaaah!!!)
Do you use a facing to stitch the hemline of crepe fabric ??
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Can crepe fabric also be hand sewn?