How do I sew on THIS?
#1
Junior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 279
How do I sew on THIS?
I am attempting to make a memory pillow for my friend's 50th anniversary. It will be made from her bridesmaid's dress that was made of velvet(teen)-not sure which. As I work on it, it slides ALL over the place! I now have to attach some ribbon on it to make 2 squares. Is there anything I can do or use on the back to keep it from sliding? Right now, I have binder clips on one side that are holding it to my cutting board, but I need something to keep it straight and stationary when I unclip it. This is a great board for any type of problems. I know you'll give me the info I need. Thanks for any help and suggestions.
#2
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: San Joaquin Valley, California
Posts: 829
Are you using pins. I would probably use the fine dress making pins close together or i would try a light spray of 505 to keep the velvet together. Just a thought, I have never worked with velvet. I'll keep following to see what others suggest.
#4
Power Poster
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Ontario, Canada
Posts: 41,538
When working with velvet you have to be carful not to crush the pile. Try a little glue stick in just the seam allowance and see if that holds it long enough to stitch the seam. Try it on scraps first to see if it helps. I would suggest little strips of fusible but ironing on velvet or velveteen will sometimes cause marks.
#6
Member
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 30
Satin and velvet - use lots of fine pins. (silk) Go slow and reposition the fabric often. I make 10 formals a year, satin mostly. Pins become my friends. I also use tissue paper on the bottom and pin it to the seam. Then sew and remove. It helps the feed dogs move the fabric. I have never used glue stick. Pins work best for me.
#7
Power Poster
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Michigan
Posts: 11,276
You could also try a light weight iron on stabilizer, however, the fact that the back is slippery makes me think it's a synthetic velvet, not cotton velveteen so the iron heat may be an issue. You also have to be very careful ironing it so you don't crush the pile. Dressmakers use a velvet needle board. You can use a thick towel. As mentioned, you can also use a basting spray and baste it to a thin piece of muslin. You would add the stabilizer or muslin to a larger piece before cutting.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post