Question about sleeves

[madamemodiste]

Some patterns call for you to line sleeves with stiff netting...such as 1890's and 1830's. I don't bind the seam allowance or use a lining, so the netting rubs most uncomfortably into my arm. Other than binding it with bias tape, is there any other trick? Probably not, I figured I'd ask anyway!

Thanks!

By the way, the zig zag "Colleen Atwood" bodice is complete except for back closure and button decoration on the front. I think I did it!! Can't wait to show you when it's done!

Comments

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

Woohoo! Can't wait to see the bodice!

I still have to do something with my sleeves with netting. But I have to figure out what won't be scratchy.

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Yeah, I learned a tough lesson wearing my 1890's bodice. Ouch!

[kambriel.livejournal.com]

Binding it with bias tape is perfect and definitely well worth it for the added comfort.

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Thanks for the advice, Sweetie!

[theblackdeer.livejournal.com]

Beauty is pain, baby!

And mesh is the most uncomfortable thing, *especially* to sit on, omg...

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Netting is scratchy!

[waterhousesmuse.livejournal.com]

Have you thought about putting a lining layer of soft sheer closest to your arm, so as to shield you from the scratchy stuff?

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Wow, no, I hadn't thought of that. Great idea!

[waterhousesmuse.livejournal.com]

No problem. Make sure you give a little "test" to make sure the netting won't poke through. I'd probably choose a fabric with a soft hand but not too sheer, otherwise it won't be substantial enough to protect you.

[waterhousesmuse.livejournal.com]

Er, I mean "not too loosely woven." There are many sheer fabrics with a substantial enough weight to be up to this task.

[bauhausfrau.livejournal.com]

I usually flatline the sleeves with organza, its not as scratchy but still stiff enough to help hold them out.

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Terrific idea!! Next time, though, as the sleeves are already done. Why didn't I ask this yesterday?? LOL!

[demode.livejournal.com]

I would add a fitted lining to the sleeve - it'll help keep your puff the right length up & down your arm, plus protect you from the netting.

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Thank you for the great advice!

[valleyviolet.livejournal.com]

Could you overlock the edge rather than binding it if you don't have the time for binding?

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Great minds think alike -I tried that, but the netting still scratched me. So far I have cut the netting out of the seam allowance on the sleeve I hadn't finished. Hopefully, that will help! After reading advice, I'm going to do a bias binding. It's not that I don't have time, but I wanted to learn other ways to handle the problem. Turns out there are a few! Whoo hoo!

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

Can you give any tips to those of us that will be making this pattern soon? Like problems you had, and what you would suggest? I've already made a note of bauhausfraus suggestion of using organdy to line the sleeves. Mine will be smocked/gathered on the upper portion of the sleeves however.

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Sure, I'll try! So far I had difficulty with the hem, but I think you read about that. Also, I know hook and eye was the correct sort of closure, but I'm so terrible at putting them in. I think if I had to do it over again, I'd use buttons back there!

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

Were you using hooks & eyes, or hook & eye tape? I used that last time, and LOVED it. I don't know if I'm putting it in right because no one has ever shown me so I do a lot of fiddly stuff to the ends.

[madamekat.livejournal.com]

I have hook and eye tape, but I can't seem to figure out how to use it without setting them too far back from the edge of the CB, creating a flap as a result. I hope that made sense. I'm hand sewing hooks and bars.

[chloeandrudy.livejournal.com]

Makes sense. I have same problem. I looked at one extant gown and it had two flaps: one behind that the eyes are on, and one that overlaped it on top to cover a gaposis. I didn't get a chance to find out if the back section was a separate piece attached tho. That seems likely tho.
I can't do the individual too well. They never line up properly. and no matter what I do, there's gaposis.

[saraic.livejournal.com]

hello!
I followed you over from dress diaries (hope you don't mind)
I did the net and the binding thing, but mine ended up being really bulky in the end and so I am taking them out and working on a 'sleeve support' thingy at the moment....
(but in my usual way I did the dress before the period corset - and I have only just finished the corset)
I have had only one attempt at the sleeve support so far, and got sidetracked - but I can let you know if/when I do eventually get it sorted, if you like....

[madamemodiste.livejournal.com]

Hello and welcome!

Good to know about the binding making the armhole bulky. That would be bad! Can't wait to see your finished gown :D