Rib Knit Fabric for collars for Bereavement Gowns
07-25-2014, 06:22 AM
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My DGD asked me to make her a sundress with stretchy top, like you would do with that ribbed knit. I thought about buying a tank top and just using that, but then I cam accross some tank tops I had purchased on clearance last fall thinking I might use them to make myself some fancier shirts by combining them. Anyway, back on subject, LOL. I cut it up and made the "bands" out of that, and it worked great. I actually made 5 small sundresses from one long sleeved shirt that cost me $3. Maybe something like that would work?
07-25-2014, 07:13 AM
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My DGD asked me to make her a sundress with stretchy top, like you would do with that ribbed knit. I thought about buying a tank top and just using that, but then I cam accross some tank tops I had purchased on clearance last fall thinking I might use them to make myself some fancier shirts by combining them. Anyway, back on subject, LOL. I cut it up and made the "bands" out of that, and it worked great. I actually made 5 small sundresses from one long sleeved shirt that cost me $3. Maybe something like that would work?
07-25-2014, 08:58 AM
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Yes, they do open all the way down the back. So, no, don't really need to be stretchy. I just haven't found anything to bind the neck edge with that looks good. The prepackaged bias binding is so rough looking. I cut some bias of the same fabric yesterday that I am going to try and leave tails to tie. But then wasn't sure what to do with the tail as it extends beyond the neck edge. And certainly don't want a knot at the end.
Unfortunately no instructions came with the paper pattern. So am basically winging it.
Unfortunately no instructions came with the paper pattern. So am basically winging it.
Since durability is not an issue, the ribbons are just threaded through the actual fabric. Clear as mud, right? PM me if you need pictures and I will whip one up to show you. Takes about 15 minutes each. Our pattern had raglan sleeves, so easy peasy.
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07-25-2014, 08:58 AM
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i made many a tee-shirt for the kids growing up, using a heavier tubular knit for the binding, rather than the specific rib knit fabrics since i was on a very tight budget. I have massive amounts of off white left if you want it, PM your address and i'll mail it to you.
07-25-2014, 10:54 AM
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When we made gowns like this, we used spaghetti ribbon to sew into the neck edge with a large needle to stitch up and down (about 1/4 inch stitches), just below the sewn hem. Leave the ends long enough to tie, then you can tie a bow, or it you leave them a little longer, they can be brought around to the front to tie. Do the same at the cuffs. This way each is adjustable to the size of the baby. We used bright colored solids, baby prints, florals, and plaids (for boys) and each was treasured by the receiver. When the bows are tied, they create a ruffle effect. You can also attach the ribbons to the back and stitch around to the front, putting a couple snaps in the back.
Since durability is not an issue, the ribbons are just threaded through the actual fabric. Clear as mud, right? PM me if you need pictures and I will whip one up to show you. Takes about 15 minutes each. Our pattern had raglan sleeves, so easy peasy.
Since durability is not an issue, the ribbons are just threaded through the actual fabric. Clear as mud, right? PM me if you need pictures and I will whip one up to show you. Takes about 15 minutes each. Our pattern had raglan sleeves, so easy peasy.
This one I cut a piece of matching cloth on the bias about 1.5 inches wide and folded it in half and sewed it to the neck edge. I intended to fold it to the inside and hand stitch it down. But didn't make it wide enough so serged the edge.
I used the serger to sew the seams. But won't do that again. I couldn't pivot well at the underarm seam and unless the thread matches, which isn't very practical, a serger seam shows up an awful lot.
So first try not too bad. But will do things a bit differently on the next one.
I am interested in a bit more info about how you did the next edge.
Thanks.
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