Welcome Back! In part two we have two things to share with you, a tutorial to create your own washable stabilizer solution and a set of tips to help take the fear out of sewing with sheers!
In this first video, Shari is here to demonstrate how to create a stabilizer solution to use on your fabric to help add a bit of stability to both the cutting and sewing process. The neat thing is, you simply wash it out at the ned and you fabric retain is soft and flowing drape!
In this next video Shari & I will be sharing out tips for cutting and sewing with sheer fabrics. Interestingly enough, the emphasis here is paper. Not just any paper, freezer paper, tracing paper, and tissue paper are the keys to success!
I hope you've enjoyed these tutorials and the tips shared will empower you to sew sheers with confidence!
July 05, 2023
Very interesting tips, especially the gelatine stabilizer. However, establishing and maintaining the grain of the fabric should be mentioned. It is important even for doll clothes.
July 05, 2023
When using the freezer paper to stabilize the fabric, would it be easier to trace the pattern on the dull side of the paper rather than pinning it? Then all you have to do is cut it out, since it’s already stuck to the wax paper. I haven’t tried it yet, but it seems Ike it should be easier theoretically.
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Christine
July 16, 2023
I have traced the pattern directly on the dull side of the paper and cut out the pieces, then I leave the freezer paper on the pattern piece until I’m ready to sew to help prevent any fraying and to help identify the correct pattern piece.