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Notice the finished
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When
dress making, sewing
curves are more difficult to do than sewing a straight line. Today, many
patterns, especially princess type dresses and coats, have curves in the body
section of the garment. Curves in patterns have taken the place of darts
on some patterns, giving a more shapely appearance and fit to the garment
against the body. Finding sewing patterns today with this type of fit
will not be a problem. If done correctly, the garment is fitted
to the curves of the body nicely and look classy.
Curves are more difficult to handle and pin than a straight edge
especially ones with a larger degree of curve. When sewing curves it is
best to raise your pressure foot once in a while to make sewing easier
(Make sure your needle is in the fabric.)
Difficulties
will be when you need to pin and sew 2 opposite curves together, one
outward curve, and one inward curve. Be careful and make sure the
inward curve does not "slip" away from the seam. The edges must stay
together. Plenty of clipping and pressing must be done to obtain the
shaping necessary to follow the line of the figure.
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Notice the photo below. Place the pieces pretty sides together with the
side panel on top. Pin the stitching line together with pins at right
angles to the seam. Sewing opposite curves can be difficult. The photo to
the left shows what we have to try and pin together. The photo to
the right shows what the pinning will look like. It looks bulky and
awkward, however, when sewn properly the results are stunning to a figure.
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Once sewn, snip the inward curves so
that the seam will press flat. On heavier fabrics cut V's so that seams
will not be bulky. This is the pretty side, notice the nice curve that
will fit the person's upper body nicely on this 1700's gown that is being
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This is what the
gown will look like when done. Many curves and princess seams were
done on this gown to create the feminine curved look. |
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