I am putting together a dress for my daughter, and i've come to the part where i have to sew shoulder seams together from the front and back parts of dress. The instructions are as follows "ease in at shoulder seam". I'm completely baffled, what does this mean.
Answers will be appreciated.
2007-07-25 23:30:50 · 3 answers · asked by 8 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I think 'easing in' means that one shoulder seam is a bit bigger/wider than the other. Make little running stitches (like tacking) with some thread along the edge of wide part and then gently pull the thread to crinkle the material until it is able to fit the other seam. I do it at the top of sleeves between notches to get them to fit in the armhole properly. Then you pin the two sides together as normal and just sew the seam. Take out the tacking thread afterwards.
2007-07-26 03:29:25 · answer #1 · answered by chris n 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
"Ease"
Definition: Ease is to draw the fibers of fabric closer together than they were woven or originally manufactured. This is usually achieved with machine basting. When easing in fabric, no tucks or gathers are made in the fabric.
The amount of ease built in to a pattern refers to the amount of space available form the body measurements to the actual garment.
Examples: Easing in the fabric allows a curved capped sleeve to fit in to the straight line of the jacket body.
2007-07-26 07:17:31 · answer #2 · answered by Debi 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Debrah C is exactly right.
2007-07-26 08:45:16 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋