The Mena Test - The Sew Weekly Sewing Circle2024-03-28T14:06:40Zhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/forum/topics/the-mena-test?commentId=6365347%3AComment%3A130896&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI used to hate zippers, too!…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2012-03-25:6365347:Comment:1308962012-03-25T04:29:17.332ZEmma Simunshttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/EmmaSimuns
<p>I used to hate zippers, too! Ironing invisible ones, sewing close to the edge. Serious loathing. Then I learned how to do a lapped zipper, and it has become a breeze to install them! I hope this helps you out in some way :)</p>
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<p><a href="http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/2011/09/cssa-inserting-the-zipper/">http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/2011/09/cssa-inserting-the-zipper/</a></p>
<p>I used to hate zippers, too! Ironing invisible ones, sewing close to the edge. Serious loathing. Then I learned how to do a lapped zipper, and it has become a breeze to install them! I hope this helps you out in some way :)</p>
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<p><a href="http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/2011/09/cssa-inserting-the-zipper/">http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com/2011/09/cssa-inserting-the-zipper/</a></p> I prefer to use a zipper unle…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2012-03-25:6365347:Comment:1311492012-03-25T03:06:08.348ZSarah Dayhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/SarahDay
<p>I prefer to use a zipper unless the dress is very loose or stretchy. I have one dress I made years ago - for my wedding actually. I still have it as a special occasion dress - it's not white and lacy! It has no zip, but is so hard to get on I need help then am very hot and bothered by the time it's finally on. I can recommend some easy ways to put zips in if you like.</p>
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<p>I prefer to use a zipper unless the dress is very loose or stretchy. I have one dress I made years ago - for my wedding actually. I still have it as a special occasion dress - it's not white and lacy! It has no zip, but is so hard to get on I need help then am very hot and bothered by the time it's finally on. I can recommend some easy ways to put zips in if you like.</p>
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<p>Sarah</p> Mena (and some others, includ…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2012-03-23:6365347:Comment:1311262012-03-23T09:11:34.436ZTrish Blairhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/TrishBlair
<p>Mena (and some others, including me) do this when making a dress. You just sew up the centre back seam, or side seam, as it may be. If you can get the dress over your head - you have "passed the Mena test".</p>
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<p>Being a pear shaped woman (small bust and waist, large hips) I have decided I can no longer make dresses like this - because I need them to be more fitted at the waist - and then they can't fit over my shoulders.</p>
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<p>The sound of stitches popping - not what you…</p>
<p>Mena (and some others, including me) do this when making a dress. You just sew up the centre back seam, or side seam, as it may be. If you can get the dress over your head - you have "passed the Mena test".</p>
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<p>Being a pear shaped woman (small bust and waist, large hips) I have decided I can no longer make dresses like this - because I need them to be more fitted at the waist - and then they can't fit over my shoulders.</p>
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<p>The sound of stitches popping - not what you want to hear!</p> Do you have a specialpattern…tag:circle.sewweekly.com,2012-03-23:6365347:Comment:1308712012-03-23T07:44:21.658ZNora Zielhttp://circle.sewweekly.com/profile/NoraZiel
<p>Do you have a specialpattern in mind? Using a fabric with more stretch is one possibility. Cuting the pattern pieces on the bias also ads a bit of strech but you need more fabric.</p>
<p>Do you have a specialpattern in mind? Using a fabric with more stretch is one possibility. Cuting the pattern pieces on the bias also ads a bit of strech but you need more fabric.</p>