Tips on how to sew with chiffon and silky fabrics

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TIPS FOR SEWING WITH CHIFFON & SILKY FABRICS
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Hello Makers and welcome to Sheer Stitchery!
In this video, you will learn some insights into working with slinky fabrics and how to avoid some common problems and tips on sewing chiffon. You will get tips on how to sew with chiffon and silky fabrics and on how to cut out your pattern pieces so that the chiffon maintains its shape, how to transfer your pattern markings (we all know how much chiffon can fray), how to sew French seams to finish your sheer garment like a pro, how to hem chiffon using a rolled hem, and more!
Let's get into those tips on how to solve problems with chiffon fabric and learn some sewing with chiffon fabric tips!
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00:00 - Introduction
00:27 - Cutting with Chiffon
03:35 - Marking your Fabric
04:51 - Sewing with Chiffon
07:41 - Stitching the Seams
08:39 - No Backstitching
09:45 - Finishing the Seams
11:25 - Hemming Chiffon
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@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

I really hope this helps you when you are cutting slippery fabrics. If you have any questions please let me know!

@noemir8262 3 жыл бұрын

I just raised a neckline a bit for someone through the shoulder seams area of a silk chiffon dress. I messed up thinking it was just a synthetic chiffon. I steamed the bodice with a fabric steamer and now I fear that I may have stretched the neckline a little. Is there a way to shrink it back somehow or will dry cleaning help? Or will I just have to take it in more? Should I have stay stitched or stabilized the neckline prior to starting the alteration? Any help would be appreciated.

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

@@noemir8262 oh, sorry I didn't see this right away. Hmmm... you should have stay stitched the neckline so it won't stretch out as you sew... being it is stretched out, I doubt you could get it to shrink back. How close to the original pattern is the piece? You may be able to recut the pattern piece to the right shape, as it is larger (being stretched out). Hope it went well!! 🥰

@noemir8262 3 жыл бұрын

@@SheerStitchery It was a ready to wear dress but I managed take it in a bit at cleavage section and shoulder seams. No worries it worked out in the end. Thank you.

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

@@noemir8262 oh, so good to hear ❤

@ghaydaalnasser2601 2 жыл бұрын

hello this was a really helpful video since I'm planning to work on chiffon on my final project this semester, but i just wanted to ask you for another video on how to deal with a pleated chiffon, like how to cut out the pattern pieces while keeping the pleats -sorry for my English it's not my first language :(-

@ellenm4839 4 жыл бұрын

What a relief to find well presented, articulate tips on this topic. Appreciate no loud music, vague incomplete tips and other problems so often seen on YT videos. Subscribed and liked. Thank you.

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks! Glad you enjoyed it :)

@GrantGreetings 2 жыл бұрын

I just bought a chiffon dress for my daughter's wedding and I am hemming it. It is really important to use the scraps you cut off to practice. That's the best way to see what your machine is doing to the fabric so you know what adjustments to make. Thank you for this video!

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, because every machine and fabric behave slightly differently. That's a great tip! Glad you enjoyed the video!

@TheRainbowSpade 3 жыл бұрын

This is literally the best video on sewing sheers I've ever watched, so informative but also so easy to understand!!

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@angeboxall 4 жыл бұрын

Putting a piece of tape over the throat plate is pure genius. Thanks for sharing these tips. I learned so much from this video!!

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

I am so glad you liked it. Took me many frustrating moments before I thought of the tape idea and it works like a charm! 🌸

@lorivollmer9079 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. You taught me so much . Especially the throat plate. My dresses get caught even with the walking foot. The tape works so fabulous. Your a genius. Blessings Lori

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

I so thrilled I could help you out!

@amiablecrafter 5 ай бұрын

I feel like I just had a great lesson with a caring friend. Your tips are awesome. I appreciate no music in the background too. I’m making a memory pillow out of my mom’s chiffon blouse and a lace top, for my sister and myself. I want it to be so very pretty and now feeling a little more confident about trying it. Fingers crossed! ❤

@Uniquestitchdesigns 3 жыл бұрын

VERY ,VERY GOOD VIDEO BEEN SEWING FOR 20 YEARS BUT NOT MUCH WITH CHIFFON........ CLEVER TIPS THANK YOU VERY MUCH KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK 🥰😊

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I could help!

@janiec3915 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the great tips! I've had so many frustrating moments with my machine eating knits and slippery fabrics. And by the way, I LOVE your dress and the fabric it's made of. It's beautiful!

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I could help out! This dress was one of my old makes... I can't recall where I got the fabric but it was well before online fabric shopping 🤣

@AnnaKind-fn8wy 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the good advice! This video is helping a lot!

@marciasullivan369 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent tips! Thank you - I haven't used sheer fabrics recently and your advice is exactly what I needed before getting started.

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

I am happy to help!

@Deluxe846 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for your detailed explanation for chiffon cutting and sewing tips. The best solutions for working with light weight fabric.

@some_who_wander 4 жыл бұрын

You are so talented! Great tips for working with these fabrics, thanks.

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I am so happy that these tips could help you!

@JPF1018 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video! I am shortening a chiffon dress for a friend and was at a loss as to how to deal with the challenge of sewing with chiffon. Now I know what to do.

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck! 👍

@shahinisripathmanathan5510 Жыл бұрын

such a big relief. thank-you so much

@TheSoosybear 3 жыл бұрын

Many thanks for your advice like you I like French seams I've used them on the skirt lining . I have four to make !

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful! Good luck on your sewing :)

@careyroberts1329 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate how well you explained and showed how to work with silk chiffon. I'm a beginner sewist and got a bit carried away with a clearance sale on silk chiffon. I'm planning to make some easy kimonos as gifts for my family. I was relieved to hear that a fine polyester thread will work as that is what I have and was concerned that it would be too bulky.

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Good luck with the kimonos! They will be so lovely in chiffon. I love your ambition with this tricky fabric to start with. Reminds me of my knitting ambitions! You will have to tag me on IG when they are done so I can see them :)

@lwebb413 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! . Sew helpful, doing an alteration on a special dress for a friend.. so much chiffon! your tips have been such a help. Thank you

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@cherryakdeniz2169 Жыл бұрын

Thank u so much for the tips...i have learnt alot qith this vedio

@oliviajohnson7305 Жыл бұрын

Wow, this was a great comprehensive video - I really appreciate your attention to detail.

@lidiawest8615 8 ай бұрын

Excellent tips! Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. ❤

@CulinaryGuide 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏🏾 This is a very thorough explanation.

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@johnswimcat 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent video. I'll be watching this again, lots of good advice here. Thank you

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@melissaayres6347 2 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your tips. This will save me tremendously!!! Thank you!!! I want to sew a beautiful luxurious dress! To stand out!!!

@bucketnail6572 6 ай бұрын

I love how this video has very clear and good advice!☺☺

@SheerStitchery 6 ай бұрын

Glad you think so! Thank you. 😊

@tracileno9375 Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Great refresher!!

@kathleenrutherford733 6 ай бұрын

Exactly what I needed, thank you so very much ❤

@k.f.4320 3 жыл бұрын

What great tips!! Thank you so much!!

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@lostartsrevival Жыл бұрын

Thank you! Your video helped me so much!

@debbiewehl2838 3 жыл бұрын

Hi thank you very much for these tips to work with the delicate chiffon. Its really helpful..thanks for sharing 😊❤💖

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

I am so happy it helped you!

@dianakidd9177 Жыл бұрын

Sooo helpful. Thanks for being a “Share person”.

@martincruiz7976 Жыл бұрын

I'm hemming a bride maid's gown and had so many questions about chiffon cutting and sewing. Thank you for such an informative piece with utmost clarity and valuable tips. I particularly appreciate the absence of distracting sound effects, your laser focus on the topic as well as the sharp camera focus on the machine and fabric while demonstrating the actual sewing. I will be tackling this project with a great deal of more confidence. You're a wonderful presenter. Liked and subscribed!

@FANIsewbiz Жыл бұрын

Amazing tips! Thank you so much for sharing! I feel more confidence now to sew a delicate fabric! God bless u!

@evermachovec 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very detailed tips and exactly what I was looking for before taking on a chiffon project:)

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

So glad they helped you!

@ameliabowen2534 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!! This video has been so incredibly helpful:)

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad I could help out! ☺

@losik01 3 жыл бұрын

Great teacher .Thank you

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad younfound it helpful!

@shabanahameed80 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for such a neat tutorial...learned a lot❤️❤️

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

I am so thrilled it helped you out! 🥰

@qunitis1501 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing the tips.

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

I am so glad it helped you!

@evitaevita98 2 жыл бұрын

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you! Sewing the hem was actually easy!

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

I am so glad it helped :)

@peachycheeks4394 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this great information. So informative and clear. Off the make sheer curtains where I will now be using a lot of your techniques.

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck with your curtains!

@thesweetlifeeveryday8143 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏! This was so helpful.

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

I am so happy it helped you out 💗

@sharonyoung2315 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your tips for sewing chiffon are just what I needed to know for hemming up two bridal gowns. I just need to try the tissue technique for cutting and sewing. Hope the tension corrects itself and eliminates the puckering.

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

Oh, I am so glad I could help you and good luck with your bridal gowns!

@BallparkFrankenstein Жыл бұрын

Great tips!! I wish I watched this video before I cut my chiffon... using a tissue paper sandwich probably would have helped a lot! Very clear explanations for how to painlessly stitch the chiffon and roll the hem. If you aren't a teacher you definitely should be. As others have said, video is clear and easy to understand.

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

Oh, thanks so much! I am actually working on some sewing courses to teach sewing for 2023 to go along with my sewing patterns.

@KA-vr4uu Жыл бұрын

Excellent and clear instructions. Thank you😊

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

you are welcome and i am glad you enjoyed it!

@temitopeaboderin7369 4 жыл бұрын

I love you! I struggle with chiffon

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

Sending the love to you too 💖💖

@alee42579 Жыл бұрын

very helpful tips, thank you!

@busyizzy6 3 жыл бұрын

Fabulous presentation thank you so much

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome - glad it was helpful to you 🥰

@TheHippieGypsy 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the hint on the tape! 💜

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

It has saved me many times from having to pull off my throat plate to get that tangled nest of threads out when the fabric gets pulled down. I am so happy that you liked it! :)

@sreedeviashok5387 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot for sharing useful tips 😀

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

You are welcome. I am so glad I could help out 🥰

@user-hv5pk5yp8q 4 жыл бұрын

This is a big help, thanks.

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped you!

@d.ramgeet-wilksbyfavourmercy 8 ай бұрын

Thank you for these useful post.

@lyssweet2979 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video I just spend my 2 meters of chiffon fabric doing all wrong but finally found this. Thanks I'll save for later

@Angelic102 Жыл бұрын

Thank you my dear very helpful information ❤bless you

@dianakidd9177 Жыл бұрын

I am so pleased I found your video🙂🙂🙂

@samanthafries4862 2 жыл бұрын

I am honestly very nervous about sewing my chiffon skirt. This is my very first time sewing with this fabric. Thank you for giving me some tips, I will definitely be coming back to this video multiple times

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

I hope your skirt went well! Happy to help you out :)

@pinkushion6187 2 жыл бұрын

Fantastic tutorial thank you so much

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@fawnjenkins7266 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. I am sewing the dress Liesl wore in the Gazebo when she went to visit Rolf and got caught in the rain. My daughter is 16 and HAS to have it for Halloween in two days! "16 going on 17" is one of her favorite songs!

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness, that dress will be amazing!!!

@plant_f00d Жыл бұрын

this is a lifesaver!!!

@cynnden5132 3 жыл бұрын

I researched and researched mask patterns, and then researched and researched fabric. I found studies that stated a 90% polyester/10% spandex chiffon provided a high filtration rate. I also found a pattern with nose and chin gussets that I was excited to try - looked well fitted with enough room to breathe. Having not sewn on a machine in some years, I blithely plunged into sewing the complicated chiffon fabric mask on a circa 1980s machine. After the fabric slipped and slid and the machine had chewed some up, I remembered the tissue paper trick. Things went a bit smoother after that, but I still toiled (the nose gusset was so darn hard to do!). Some seams are a little crooked and the gusset has a minor pucker, but it is the best mask for me. However, I swore I would never make another mask out of that silky chiffon. Because of the great fit, I used cotton with the same pattern, but the fit and feel is just not there. I found your video and am inspired to try the chiffon again, but first I will buy a walking foot. Thank you for such an articulate and thoroughly detailed presentation!

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

Ahh! I am so glad you are tackling it again 🥰

@polygonc 2 жыл бұрын

Terrific. Thank you

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome!

@marielahara6111 11 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@TheSoosybear 4 жыл бұрын

Just tried my idea out used medium iron interfacing stiff and doesn't lay over the body contours . Tried softer interfacing not iron on it was much better . also taped the hole over the needle hole PERFECT! You are a god send thanks !

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

So glad it helped! I have been there before 😳

@stellapinhas5716 Жыл бұрын

Excellent presentation

@lorrainedash5736 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great video 👍

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

@sheiladevin6034 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou for your help

@mayravelez517 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent!

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am so happy you found it useful.

@adriannaborkowska3796 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You ❤️

@lauraoergel6003 2 жыл бұрын

You have so much technical expertise and I love your videos! In most American regions, ruching is pronounced "roo-shing", although it may be different where you are.

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Haha, yes, I have had a lot of Americans mention this. I am a Canuk married to a Britt so I have a bit of a different accent. ☺

@sharonrimsza7960 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks…I can hardly wait to be so patient with this slippery stuff. But I will be doing French seams and using Buckrum/Ban-rol for those tiny little hems. I just need to remember…ohm, and patience and tissue paper, and did I mention patience? Then when done ✅ woo Hoo celebration!!! Love your channel.

@eraapparelbythepatternlady4226 4 жыл бұрын

Very good info! 😃👍🏻

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

I am glad you found it helpful! :)

@teresathayn5170 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Thanks. This fabic's making me nervous. But I'ma do this!

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

You totally got this! 🥰

@jamiebianco 4 жыл бұрын

Great tips! :)

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Hope they help you out :)

@lockheart619 11 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😭

@meerabakshi2676 2 жыл бұрын

Nice expalnation. Thanks.

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@masumajanmohamed1837 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 🤗👌🤩

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!

@vinnyoorsprong62 Жыл бұрын

big thanks :-)

@SonjaFriskes 4 жыл бұрын

Very good tips Katherine thank you Hugs xxxSonja

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you a bunch! HUGS

@nooorlangen1909 2 жыл бұрын

Thankyou

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome! Glad it helped

@terriewilliams8831 Жыл бұрын

I'm going to practice the French seam bug have several rolled hem presser feet for hemming delicate fabric.

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

French seams are awesome - even on heavier weight fabrics like cotton poplin. Good luck!!

@kita5282 Жыл бұрын

thank you!! i've got about 5 meters of 1950s chiffon which i have been desperate to turn into a rita hayworth dress but... i mean i'm scared to work with chiffon on a normal day forget on fabric that's 80 years old , fragile and irreplaceable! I've only sewn with voile once to hem some net curtains and it was impossible to feed it through my machine - it slipped all over the place and the feed dogs just weren't gripping anything. Totally put me off but this chiffon was so pretty i couldn't not.

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness! II bet that fabric is gorgeous! Let me know how it turns out and feel free to tag me on IG/TikTok so I can see the gorgeous fabric and how it turned out! I have been thinking of doing a rita Hayworth dress for some time as well.... GOOD LUCK!!

@cocasio7190 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! I'm going to try some of your tips to sew a stretch chiffon (90% polyester 10%spandex) face mask. Thanks again!

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

Good luck! How did the mask turn out?

@cocasio7190 3 жыл бұрын

@@SheerStitchery Thanks for asking! I'm still working on it. I tried the tape on the throat plate /needle plate, but didn't work for my type of plate. I'm going to try a walking foot. Thanks again!

@sarahdoran2942 Жыл бұрын

Wow! All very clear and has given me confidence. However, I have to sew a dart - do I just do this the normal way?

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

Yes, though I would place tissue paper underneath so that your stitching is nice and even and doesn’t get sucked into the feed dogs. (You can backstitch stay the start but at the point of the dart tie off the ends)

@deliciouserendipity 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for this helpful info! Just wondering, what stitch tension (my Janome machine is 0-9) would you recommend, and also what stitch length? Again, my machine's length options go from 0-4 :)

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

Each machine is a bit different but I would do some test swatches to see what looks best starting at just below your "average" and work from there. I usually use a 2.5mm stitch length and usually don't have to touch my tension - but if you are getting puckers then lower the tension a bit

@TheSoosybear 4 жыл бұрын

Hi I have found this tutorial so helpful making dresses in chiffon crepe and it has princess seams .the skirt of the dress is attached to a bodice and needs to be firmer than the flowing skirt. I have a matching cotton lining and wonder what the best method would be to firm the top to attach the straps to. E.G iron on interfacing onto the lining and sandwich the layers together . Or to possibly best contrast the the top without the chiffon . have purchased samples to practice on but would welcome any tips that may help. The dresses are for my granddaughters wedding next April so Im researching methods of using chiffon crepe. Many thanks . Susan

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

I would underline the fabric of the bodice. I have a video that shows you how to underline fabric here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/o8B2odqm3tald30.html the part you want to watch begins at 2:30 (or just watch the whole thing for fun if you want ;) That way you can have the chiffon as the outerlayer then use the cotton as your underlining (ensuring it is coordinating as the chiffon will show through) and then line with what you like. If you have any questions let me know!

@susilib 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. However, "ruching" isn't pronounced "roaching." It's the French pronunciation, "rooshing." Thanks for detailed knowledge!

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

Did I say it that way? Weird because I know how it is pronounced. 😅

@susilib 3 жыл бұрын

@@SheerStitchery Let’s blame it on the stress of listening during the corona year.

@PovertyPear 3 ай бұрын

A tips when using paper as a stabiliser while sewing the fabric, be careful when trying to pull the paper off, so you don’t tear the fabric apart. A good idea is to try the method on a piece of scrap fabric before.

@marygoldkamp4734 2 жыл бұрын

How do you do the rolled hem by hand that you mentioned at the end of this video ? Do you have a video demonstrating this technique? Thanks for this video:)

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mary, I don't have a video for that just yet, but I have bought a bunch of chiffon to make a vintage 1960s PJ set from some vintage patterns and I could demonstrate that in that video. Just have to wait for the fabric to arrive... haha!

@TheSoosybear 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I'm making a princess seamed bodice which is chiffon crepe overlaid on with matching polyester cotton plus a lining of polyester cotton. Princess seams would be OK on the back lining but would overlocked be ok on the chiffon overlaid fabric . Any ideas welcome thanks .

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

I would not overlock the chiffon outer piece, you would see it. I would do a very narrow french seam on the chiffon. Good luck and do tell me how it comes out :)

@ruwjayasuriya6616 Жыл бұрын

Hello, I was wondering if you could explain about the hemming by hand you mentioned for the sheer fabric/chiffon. You mentioned the effect is much better but are the ends likely to fray or do you overlock? Thanks Ruw

@SheerStitchery Жыл бұрын

The ends won’t fray as they are turned under in the rolled hem. I’ll have to film a video tutorial on how to do it! I’ve added it to my list 👍

@robyncleaver198 3 жыл бұрын

Could you please show how you hand stitch your rolled hem. Regards, Robyn.

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

I'll add that into my video queue for upcoming videos! Thanks for the tip!

@peachy4699 3 жыл бұрын

What rotary cutter do you have? Its so sharp and precise!

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

This one is an OLFA rotary cutter with an ergonomic handle (special edition in pink for Breast Cancer 🎀 Awareness)

@deananightingale8197 2 жыл бұрын

What would you recommend to use for an organza veil edges to create a free edge look?

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Organza doesn't fray so you can just leave the edge without any hem. If you wanted a hem or a decorative purpose, I would do a narrow rolled hem (but personally, i like the look of an unhemmed organza)

@alfarnizamudeen2803 3 ай бұрын

Thanks ur tips. N I want to know how can stich by like zoji industrial machines. So I have it.

@shumes49 3 жыл бұрын

Can you do a tutorial on how to sew a valance drape with chiffon fabric

@SheerStitchery 3 жыл бұрын

Sure! I'll add it to my idea journal for videos :)

@rashmiphillips7965 8 ай бұрын

At what temperature should you iron both natural and polyester silk chiffon? High temp, low temp, or medium temp?

@SheerStitchery 8 ай бұрын

Natural silk can take higher temperatures, while a polyester or synthetic blend cannot and I would use a moderate heat on those. I would start out lower and see what your particular fabric can take heat-wise.

@annalawday4795 2 жыл бұрын

Can we see you stitching the hem by hand see the way you do it? X

@eslacky8727 2 жыл бұрын

Can I ask how you cut a long amount of chiffon like for a scarf. I’ve had difficulty doing this and especially as it doesn’t all fit on my table at the same time? Thanks.

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

I would buy some poster board from the dollar store and cut it to 6.5” wide (or the width of my long narrow quilting ruler) or ask for a en empty bolt from the fabric shop that is for the 60” width and not quilting cotton 42” width fabrics. Then I would carefully lay the chiffon in a single layer and begin rolling it onto the poster board bolt. Once it is all on the bolt, fold out and cut the chiffon (I would use a rotary cutter and mat and for a scarf I would use my quilting ruler as it is a perfect rectangle) as much as fits on your cutting table. Leave the rest folded up on the bolt. Once that piece is cut, shift the fabric back and unfold the remainder of the scarf from the bolt. Hope this helps!

@triciamansfield1801 4 жыл бұрын

At the end of your video, you suggest that you roll the fabric by hand. I am confused by this statement. Does roiled by hand mean to not use a sewing machine?

@SheerStitchery 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, you hand stitch the rolled hem. 💓

@pamellasalisbury5479 4 жыл бұрын

@@SheerStitchery Are you saying that the hem is totally done by hand - that you roll it over once and hand stitch it, press it, and then roll it again and hand stitch? Or do you stitch it on the machine, press it, cut it to 1/8" from the stitching, roll it, press it, and then hand stitch? Or do you roll it over twice and stitch it once and then press it? lol I've really complicated this, haven't I?

@ellendixon5188 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. I purchased a blouse that is chiffon with lace cutouts around the shoulders. I can send you a photo. My problem is that I am trying to get the cutout and chiffon to lay as flat as possible so that it doesn't bulk up. Any suggestions?

@SheerStitchery 2 жыл бұрын

Photos would help. You can message me on Instagram @sheerstitchery instagram.com/sheerstitchery/ with some photos and I can see about helping you out! You can also email me at katherine@sheerstitchery.com (but IG is usually faster)

@ellendixon5188 2 жыл бұрын

@@SheerStitchery HI Katherine. I emailed you because I don't know how to use instagram. Thanks.

@ellendixon5188 2 жыл бұрын

@@SheerStitchery I IG messaged you also.