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

[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.