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Spent 6 hours trying to get the drape right on a polyester chiffon skirt
Thought it would take 20 minutes but the fabric kept sliding off my mannequin and I ended up watching three YouTube tutorials before I figured out you need to pin it to a muslin underlayer first, has anyone else dealt with fabric that just refuses to cooperate?
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ray_sullivan4mo ago
Have you seen that trick where you put a layer of tulle or netting under slippery fabrics to stop them from sliding around? I read about it in a sewing blog last week and it saved me on a rayon project that kept sliding all over the place. It really works like magic. The polyester chiffon is one of the worst offenders for sure, I remember trying to hem one and the fabric just kept bouncing my pins right out. The muslin underlayer idea you found is genius though, I gotta try that next time. Did you use a walking foot on your machine or just hand pin everything?
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the_sean4mo ago
Tulle is a lifesaver, I swear by that trick. I was working with a really slick poly charmeuse a few months ago and it was like trying to sew a greased up jellyfish. Just put a layer of tulle underneath and it held everything in place perfectly, no sliding at all. I used a walking foot on that one but honestly the tulle does most of the work. The muslin trick sounds even better for heavier stuff though, definitely adding that to my toolbox.
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karen_carter4mo ago
Oh man, that charmeuse comment got me haha. I had a similar nightmare with a cheap satin from Joann's last year and it literally slihered off my cutting table while I was pinning. Ended up having to chase it across the floor like a cat. But the tulle trick works wonders. I actually used that on a bridesmaid dress alteration once and it saved my sanity. Also, speaking of greasy fabrics, I once tried to sew a swimsuit lining and the machine just ate it. Had to use tissue paper underneath. Ever tried that? It tears away easy afterward.
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