Comments on: A better way to sew linings and facings

By: agna

agna — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 06:47:19 +0000

Thank you so much! I read your post, made a mock-up and I now I get it. Afterwards, it turned out that I’d seen this method in Bunka’s design textbook, the blouses and dresses part, but never actually grasped it. Thanks again.

By: Fashion Incubator» Refine My Line: Lilah Children pt.2

Fashion Incubator» Refine My Line: Lilah Children pt.2 — Tue, 02 Nov 2010 23:23:15 +0000

[...] last issue for discussion is yeah or nay on the dominant seam thing. That this is a matter to mention is because the armhole seams are flattening at the bottom [...]

By: A better way to sew linings and facings pt.2

A better way to sew linings and facings pt.2 — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 20:24:00 +0000

[...] Hopefully this entry will tie things up neatly. We’ll start with Lisa’s comment in the first entry: Did you do the shoulder for side A by laying the back inside the front? I’ve never done it that [...]

By: LizPf

LizPf — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 16:48:41 +0000

As an intermediate home sew-er with perfectionistic tendencies, I’m so glad i discovered your blog, Kathleen!

I always wondered why sleeves on sportswear were set “the easy way”, with the side seam sewn last, and why “fashion” clothes had the armscye sewn last. After reading about dominant seams, now I know.

Kathleen, if you ever write a book for home sew-ers, I will be one of the first in line to buy it.

By: Christelle

Christelle — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 13:44:53 +0000

I’ve been wanting to ask you if have any books you recommend on REAL production sewing methods. Not the fake home sewing type. Thanks for this post. Very interesting!

By: Lisa Shoemaker

Lisa Shoemaker — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:05:47 +0000

Did you do the shoulder for side A by laying the back inside the front? I’ve never done it that way. Also, May I ask why you stitched the neck and armholes twice on side B? I usually stitch the shoulders first, lay it open and press the seams open, then stitch around the neckline and armholes.

By: Brian Remlinger

Brian Remlinger — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:56:42 +0000

Oh wow!! I need to read this at least 10 more times, this is fantastic stuff. Thank you!

By: Naava W.

Naava W. — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 05:50:04 +0000

I’m sorry, I’m just not getting it- which seam is dominant in side B?

By: celeste

celeste — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 19:37:22 +0000

Thanks for doing this, its amazing the difference it makes!

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:49:00 +0000

Side B ends up looking the same as if the facing were set in like a sleeve. I’m wondering now whether it would functionally be the same? Any idea?