tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post5267753708511887153..comments2023-10-22T11:56:39.997-04:00Comments on DEEP END OF THE LOOM: Failure at it's finestDEEP END OF THE LOOMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01010018190905285835noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-57927040372616921312008-06-04T01:30:00.000-04:002008-06-04T01:30:00.000-04:00Are you still having a go at using your handwovens...Are you still having a go at using your handwovens for purses? I also have had problems like this even on finely handwoven fabrics. A good fuseable interfacing will help and a strong lining. A thicker weave will also probably fare better with a larger purse. They are so enjoyable to make but it took a few disasters to come up with one I liked. Good Luck.<BR/>KazAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-60434290403300250742008-05-04T16:24:00.000-04:002008-05-04T16:24:00.000-04:00What a pretty fabric, though!!What a pretty fabric, though!!Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350447919000146804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-61217391355576175532008-05-02T13:12:00.000-04:002008-05-02T13:12:00.000-04:00I use lightweight interfacing on my handwovens, bu...I use lightweight interfacing on my handwovens, but I cut the fabric, then the interfacing, then fuse. It is easier to do this when you don't have a place to lay out yardage and interfacing to fuse. However, if the handwoven is very loosely woven, fusing the fabric first is probably a good idea.Peg in South Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886923838871937466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-78509798945427219152008-05-02T12:22:00.000-04:002008-05-02T12:22:00.000-04:00Oh, that's a shame. Did you use fusible interfacin...Oh, that's a shame. <BR/><BR/>Did you use <I>fusible</I> interfacing, the kind meant for knit fabrics? I took fashion design and the weaving teacher had us fuse the back of our weaving with that type of interfacing before we cut into it. As long as that is done first there shouldn't be a problem.Marlenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08670952038534759102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-51102531723225149122008-05-01T22:11:00.000-04:002008-05-01T22:11:00.000-04:00Oh my. You're braver than I am. I decided this p...Oh my. You're braver than I am. I decided this project wasn't for me as soon as I first saw it. I agree with trying again; I think we learn best from our mistakes anyway.Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02435811789823712254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-54959806635171036582008-04-30T19:52:00.000-04:002008-04-30T19:52:00.000-04:00Ditto what Kimberly said...When it comes to sewing...Ditto what Kimberly said...When it comes to sewing with hand woven cloth, sergers are your friend :-)<BR/><BR/>Your next one will be a success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-76065253294808008652008-04-29T18:32:00.000-04:002008-04-29T18:32:00.000-04:00I agree with Peg about the title - perfect.I also ...I agree with Peg about the title - perfect.<BR/>I also totally empathized with your words: "that I must try it again, no matter how painful, stressful or time consuming it is. I can't give into that feeling of hopelessness". I am so there right now - it helps to know I am not alone!Susan B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/14429752925288151376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-53100080976859151342008-04-29T10:04:00.000-04:002008-04-29T10:04:00.000-04:00The title is magnificent! And I know absolutely y...The title is magnificent! And I know absolutely you are not going to give up!Peg in South Carolinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07886923838871937466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-56511916798369553772008-04-29T09:08:00.000-04:002008-04-29T09:08:00.000-04:00oh what a shame! but I'm with Kimberly - don't gi...oh what a shame! but I'm with Kimberly - don't give up. I too was very impressed with Kaz's little purse and would love to give it a try myself. Meanwhile I'll be cheering you on from the sidelines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32201890.post-57895859660977125502008-04-29T08:48:00.000-04:002008-04-29T08:48:00.000-04:00Don't give up. The first thing I tried to make ou...Don't give up. The first thing I tried to make out of my woven cloth was a real disaster. Seriously. It fell apart at every seam (but I saved it and can still salvage small projects from it). Just zig zag your seams or serge them. I bought a serger just for my wovens and have loved using it for them. I want to make some of those little purses too, but alas, one must get to the loom first.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com