Oh the beauty of Silk!!! Silk Brocade pencil skirt and a silk top.
Good topstitching. I stitch over tissue paper (medical table paper that I purchase by the case). It's cheap and can be torn away from the fabric without disturbing the stitch.
The baby hem. The perfect hem for a silk. I do this by machine using a method that I found on pinterest. I tried using my 1/4 rolled hem foot, but it's just too risky when you pay over $15/yard for silk. The final result is sheer joy!!!
Poly or silk chiffon for a a wonderful draped top. Suit weight wool for the pencil skirt.
1/4" binding for the neckline and armholes. This is achieved using a 1/4 binder attachment for my juki TL98 straight stitch machine.
French Seams: The hallmark of good sewing. A must when sewing sheer and semi sheer fabrics.
Here's my 1/4" binder attachment for my juki. Use this with a compensating foot as I have in the above picture and you will get the most perfect binding. But go very slow and use the awl to make sure you stay on the binding. And make sure you cut your bias binding exact to ensure quality work. When I work with chiffon I cut 1 1/4" to make 1/4" binding.
$5.95/yard Tahari Satin with a small amount of stretch. I'm going to make this in silk. Head stopping color. I wore this with a bias cut pink floral skirt and felt like it was the perfect summer outfit.
A slight racerback style. I love wearing these tops. I've seen them everywhere this year and most cost upward of $35.00. For one yard of fabric, you have a gorgeous shirt for $5.95. I'm making a few to give to my girlfriends for gifts.
This one is cut on the bias. It drapes so nicely. Very clingy to the body, plus you get added form flattering effect from the small gathers at the front.
The next back I do will be a racerback.
