tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post2118701511840631883..comments2023-04-16T02:49:26.129-05:00Comments on today's agenda: StabilityGailhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-61197849379370391272013-01-24T20:52:28.503-06:002013-01-24T20:52:28.503-06:00Neat-o! Your knowledge of sewing is endless.Neat-o! Your knowledge of sewing is endless.Stefaniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09081916135477167930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-23961543944602418132013-01-24T06:09:57.815-06:002013-01-24T06:09:57.815-06:00That sounds lovely!That sounds lovely!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-68045419551533366772013-01-24T03:29:54.083-06:002013-01-24T03:29:54.083-06:00No I haven't - but i have had some glorious si...No I haven't - but i have had some glorious silk in my stash that my brother bought in India and gave to me when I got married - 12 years ago!!! Oh, I have to use it!!Truly Myrtlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11546389402524629209noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-14497075827618030992013-01-23T22:14:26.138-06:002013-01-23T22:14:26.138-06:00Hey G: FYI, couldn't find your email address (...Hey G: FYI, couldn't find your email address (I'm sure I have it somewhere) so I messaged you at Ravelry about a technical knitting challenge I'm trying to resolve. OMG, why didn't I consider that, when one changes the length of a sweater above the armscye, it impacts the corresponding length of the upper sleeve??K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-64326396859201746942013-01-23T07:44:13.314-06:002013-01-23T07:44:13.314-06:00I wondered if spray starch would work too. I migh...I wondered if spray starch would work too. I might give that a try one of these days, although my can of spray starch says to use it only on washable fabrics.<br /><br />I checked the ingredients label, and the Sullivan's differs from starch (I think) in that the main ingredient is a polymer solution. Added to that are a couple of types of alcohol (I assume for helping it evaporate) and of course, the aerosol propellant. <br /><br />The directions also say to use it in a well-ventilated area, which I did. But if I were a person with serious health or respiratory issues, I'd probably give this product a pass.Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-78890080274719209882013-01-23T07:32:03.580-06:002013-01-23T07:32:03.580-06:00I remember your post on the gelatin, and also reme...I remember your post on the gelatin, and also remember thinking that I'm much too lazy to go to that amount of effort!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-206935594054146792013-01-23T03:37:56.820-06:002013-01-23T03:37:56.820-06:00I've used spray starch to stabilize as I'v...I've used spray starch to stabilize as I've never seen this product - works as well though you have to iron it. But you could easily make your own starch to do the same thing - loads of how tos online...Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04461123751911719506noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-85662946044337344222013-01-23T02:39:00.005-06:002013-01-23T02:39:00.005-06:00Very neat! That's really strong stuff- I'...Very neat! That's really strong stuff- I'm amazed how stiff haha! Much more drastic than that gelatin technique I posted on my blog (this is probably way more easy to work with!)Johannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04719917783641156738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-46850921143093050072013-01-22T21:11:06.131-06:002013-01-22T21:11:06.131-06:00Wow, that's incredible! I second Roobeedoo'...Wow, that's incredible! I second Roobeedoo's comments about the chemicals and I wonder whether there's any homemade, less noxious alternative that might give a similar effect. I really have no idea, I'm just thinking out loud...it looks like such a great solution to sewing slippery fabrics. Looking forward to seeing the dress :-)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-89428632205869068572013-01-22T20:07:44.691-06:002013-01-22T20:07:44.691-06:00I've never used fabric stabilizer before, but ...I've never used fabric stabilizer before, but it's a must now! I have some really drapey silk that I haven't tackled thus far because of it's slinky nature, so this is a perfect solution. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-69942514888143617982013-01-22T18:11:47.260-06:002013-01-22T18:11:47.260-06:00That is amazing! I wonder if it is similar in con...That is amazing! I wonder if it is similar in concentration as hair spray? I can definitely see how that could make a huge difference. I am interested in hearing about how well it comes out in the wash.Pumpkinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11334868491094133451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-76016351954098537612013-01-22T18:10:59.001-06:002013-01-22T18:10:59.001-06:00This is the first time I've heard of it, Gail....This is the first time I've heard of it, Gail.<br /><br />Looks like the answer to serveral instances<br /><br />Just might purchae this so have on hand.<br /><br />HugsGerryARThttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10730757811478587648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-19233354124196726802013-01-22T16:15:44.420-06:002013-01-22T16:15:44.420-06:00Wow - that's a bit like a magic trick. Next t...Wow - that's a bit like a magic trick. Next time I work with slippery fabrics I'll have to go get some. Magic indeed!Andreahttp://www.stitchparade.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-45819552176687715512013-01-22T15:35:44.217-06:002013-01-22T15:35:44.217-06:00Cool! Glad it was helpful!Cool! Glad it was helpful!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-35094302285654461862013-01-22T15:35:27.205-06:002013-01-22T15:35:27.205-06:00Yeah, I'm pretty sure this stuff is noxious . ...Yeah, I'm pretty sure this stuff is noxious . . . (hangs head in shame)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-34664722002948790182013-01-22T15:32:40.865-06:002013-01-22T15:32:40.865-06:00That is astonishing! I have a terrible prejudice ...That is astonishing! I have a terrible prejudice against "chemicals" but that looks like such a frustration-beater!Roobeedoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395340950409421904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-46093951329496113622013-01-22T14:42:38.116-06:002013-01-22T14:42:38.116-06:00Thanks for the review! I have a dress project com...Thanks for the review! I have a dress project coming up that I've been dreading because the fabric is a slippery silk. This will be perfect! I had forgotten about this stuff! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-40399316980017977942013-01-22T10:29:15.106-06:002013-01-22T10:29:15.106-06:00Thanks for that extra information, Liz! It's ...Thanks for that extra information, Liz! It's great to know it dries so quickly. I totally agree about the smell, but I guess we have to make certain sacrifices ;-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-2332056983316768692013-01-22T10:17:18.959-06:002013-01-22T10:17:18.959-06:00YES! This product is magical, I just wish it didn...YES! This product is magical, I just wish it didn't have such a chemically odor. <br /><br />I saw it the Colette blog a while back and when I saw it at Vogue I bought it instantly.<br /><br />After spraying it, my lining pieces dry within minutes. I never wait longer than 10 minutes before pinning and sewing my pieces together. I'll actually spray a whole section of lining before cutting, pinning or sewing so it's stable the whole time.zilredlohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10626730299584724606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-5638683418025709832013-01-22T09:15:59.726-06:002013-01-22T09:15:59.726-06:00I hadn't seen much info about it online either...I hadn't seen much info about it online either, which is why I wanted to post about it. I'm looking forward to using it on a complete garment!Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-43856557791151920492013-01-22T09:14:13.655-06:002013-01-22T09:14:13.655-06:00I've heard of spray on stabilisers, but never...I've heard of spray on stabilisers, but never actually seen evidence of how they work. Definitely seems as if it's worth looking out for some for those slippery, floppy fabrics. Sam https://www.blogger.com/profile/12854866475645268162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-67439541058940671662013-01-22T09:08:09.354-06:002013-01-22T09:08:09.354-06:00I suppose you could spray your fabric first and th...I suppose you could spray your fabric first and then cut. I do all my cutting with a small rotary cutter on a mat, because I feel I have more control that way, even with slippery fabrics. I think the downside would be that you'd use up so much more product by spraying your yardage as opposed to your pieces. <br /><br />You don't have to iron your pieces before sewing them, but I'm kind of an ironing fanatic! I like everything to be neat :-) And of course, you'll be pressing your seams 4 or so times. Right?Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-50188533945919321242013-01-22T09:04:30.687-06:002013-01-22T09:04:30.687-06:00I bought some, but wasn't sure how to use it. ...I bought some, but wasn't sure how to use it. Can you spray it before cutting (that's where I always get stick with slippery fabrics like challis and silk?) or only after? Do you have to iron afterwards? DoubleStitchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00016669967371038027noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-75550362986864181332013-01-22T08:58:25.317-06:002013-01-22T08:58:25.317-06:00Always happy to enable ;-)Always happy to enable ;-)Gailhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11189513869927434997noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5942397277086320916.post-59508295435001116842013-01-22T08:48:53.450-06:002013-01-22T08:48:53.450-06:00I've heard of it but never really engaged. Now...I've heard of it but never really engaged. Now I've got to go get myself some! Thanks for encouraging :-)K.Linehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15350615302797686048noreply@blogger.com