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Seam binding

I finished cutting the pieces out last night (yay!), and started binding the raw edges this morning.  Here’s a photo:

Sleeve pattern piece, with neatly finished edges
Sleeve pattern piece, with neatly finished edges

If you look close up, you’ll see the basting lines.  I hand-basted the organza underlining to this piece before putting on the edge finish, which is Seams Great (a sheer bias tape) rolled over the edge.

Here’s a closer view, where the Seams Great is more visible:

Closeup of the edge finish
Closeup of the edge finish

I’ve run out of Seams Great now, so until I have a chance to go to the fabric store (probably over lunchtime), I’m going to weave some more.  I’m now at the 16.5 yard mark in total yards woven, but I’d like to weave another yard or two before cutting off and wet-finishing the second piece.

If all goes well, I’ll be (drum roll please) sewing the outer part of the dress tomorrow morning!

Comments

  1. I’m curious as to why you bound the seams before sewing them. Normally, they are bound after sewing, especially if you have curved seams that might need to be snipped. Perhaps your fitter does it that way?

  3. When I’m using a sheer bias tricot seam finish, I bind my seams before I sew the seam. Soooo much easier, and you still have a complete view of the cut edge. I know Seams Great was discontinued years ago, I had to revert to buying nylon tricot by the yard and cutting my own bias. The narrow Seams Great (which I didn’t find very effective on a hand woven) can be found occasionally, but I’m not aware that the 1 1/4″ Seams Great is still on the market. Let me know what you find and where you find it.