I love silk a lot :) Love your dress & jacket Elizabeth! I've learned over the years that silk is like other fabrics in that the more you pay for it the better quality it is and the easier it is to care for. I always throw my silk in the washer and dryer not fussed about temp or how gentle any cycle is. I've never had a problem with it. I cut it out on one of those fleece backed red plastic checked table cloths and pin all layers – keeping the pins away from the edges and cut it out (not the table cloth of course ;) ) and that keeps it even and prevents any crazy shifting around at the cutting stage. I sometimes soak it in a stiffener or you could spray it with a stiff starch too. I just finished a Wiksten Kimono for my husband with a silk lining (he loves those pink flowered silks for linings :) ) and it sewed up beautifully.
Jeanette: February 28, 2019
Three beautiful garments! I love them all.
Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic): February 28, 2019
Elizabeth – I like all 3 of your new garments and they do say spring! Also they're gorgeous and I'm glad you've been able to incorporate some silk back into your life!
Linda L: March 01, 2019
Gorgeous dress, jacket and skirt. Love how the suede knit fabric drapes. All of your fabrics give a great spring vibe!
Elizabeth Made This: February 28, 2019
Thanks Kathleen! I love your tablecloth trick! I use just the kind you mean for my blockprinting—so maybe not that one since it's covered in old screenprinting ink, LOL! What a treat for your husband—there truly is nothing more luxurious than silk!
Elizabeth Made This: February 28, 2019
Thank you Carolyn! This will definitely not be the last time I use silk! I've been so enjoying both these pieces!
Elizabeth Made This: February 28, 2019
Thank you Jeanette!
Faye Lewis: March 01, 2019
Sew amazing Elizabeth!
Elizabeth Made This: March 02, 2019
Thank you Linda! Yes, this suede knit has just a totally liquid drape—it's beautiful to work with!
Elizabeth Made This: March 02, 2019
Thank you Faye!
sewingkm: March 04, 2019
Beautiful and well sewn garments. You have mastered sewing with both knit and woven fabrics! Karen
Elizabeth Made This: March 04, 2019
Thanks Karen!
Virginie: March 12, 2019
Elizabeth, all your 3 pieces are great and I especially love that dress – the colour is wonderful on you! Yes I remember that pattern from 2008 and seeing your version I'm putting it on my bucket list. Great choice of fabric also for that design!
Elizabeth Made This: March 17, 2019
Thanks Virginie! Some of those older Burdas are gold mines! It will look great on you!
I love silk a lot :) Love your dress & jacket Elizabeth! I've learned over the years that silk is like other fabrics in that the more you pay for it the better quality it is and the easier it is to care for. I always throw my silk in the washer and dryer not fussed about temp or how gentle any cycle is. I've never had a problem with it. I cut it out on one of those fleece backed red plastic checked table cloths and pin all layers – keeping the pins away from the edges and cut it out (not the table cloth of course ;) ) and that keeps it even and prevents any crazy shifting around at the cutting stage. I sometimes soak it in a stiffener or you could spray it with a stiff starch too. I just finished a Wiksten Kimono for my husband with a silk lining (he loves those pink flowered silks for linings :) ) and it sewed up beautifully.
Three beautiful garments! I love them all.
Elizabeth – I like all 3 of your new garments and they do say spring! Also they're gorgeous and I'm glad you've been able to incorporate some silk back into your life!
Gorgeous dress, jacket and skirt. Love how the suede knit fabric drapes. All of your fabrics give a great spring vibe!
Thanks Kathleen! I love your tablecloth trick! I use just the kind you mean for my blockprinting—so maybe not that one since it's covered in old screenprinting ink, LOL! What a treat for your husband—there truly is nothing more luxurious than silk!
Thank you Carolyn! This will definitely not be the last time I use silk! I've been so enjoying both these pieces!
Thank you Jeanette!
Sew amazing Elizabeth!
Thank you Linda! Yes, this suede knit has just a totally liquid drape—it's beautiful to work with!
Thank you Faye!
Beautiful and well sewn garments. You have mastered sewing with both knit and woven fabrics! Karen
Thanks Karen!
Elizabeth, all your 3 pieces are great and I especially love that dress – the colour is wonderful on you! Yes I remember that pattern from 2008 and seeing your version I'm putting it on my bucket list. Great choice of fabric also for that design!
Thanks Virginie! Some of those older Burdas are gold mines! It will look great on you!