Tuesday, July 15, 2008

How to design a coverlet for the silk tie?




Do you ever doubt what to do with your husband’s out of fashion or speckled silk ties? Besides giving them to a charitable trust or saving them until they are collectibles, that is. Here are several thoughts for you to take into consideration that are graceful and very eye catching.

Create a coverlet using a fanatical patch pattern, chronicle cabin derivative, or other flip and wrinkle pattern. A base pieced cover pattern is almost a prerequisite. Silk is very greasy and does not fold penetratingly. Using a groundwork pattern will keep your ridge straight and in square.

When selecting a pattern, kindly ensure to verify the measurements of the requisite pieces, because the silk ties are not very broad. A passionate patch pattern is simple to use because you can combine and go with the silk tie patterns regardless of design direction, pattern or color. The coverlet I am designing now will be an assortment of fanatical patch designs.

The difficulty with using silk tie fabric is that it is cut on the predisposition. This interprets into LOTS of elongation. I made a diminutive lap coverlet from the silk ties and did not comprehend until time came to attach it that the outer edges were prolonged so much they appeared fluted. Even utilizing a basting yarn to move and squash the flutes could not solve the difficulty. What do you think? Please write your comments.

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