Success With Plaids and Stripes Page 1 of 4 Fabric Information and Facts — ‘Fabre lgntfeation FE b i { EU | i ableeS.nel Ayosr Seton Wisdom From the Professionals Linen A collection of Articles 4 ie nt ee = Wston Si With Plaids and Stri ee crane esc With Pls nd Srp Unokleg for Fab sy Sarah J. Doyle ‘Overwhelmed? Site Map hitp://SewWithSarah.com ‘Site Search ‘Site Info Stripes and plaids! They're always fashionable and can be made Advertising into the most professional appearing garments that can emerge Tools for Sources from the sewing room. Even the prettiest plaid or stripe material can be ruined by careless cutting and sewing, Its imperative, therefore, that you have an understanding of two essential words in the plaid/ stripe jargon: EVEN end UNEVEN. Wisdom Articles Ontsmarting the Little Black Dress Fabric can be tested at the time of purchase in order to determine Semper Fi Quilts whether the design is even or uneven, which will be important information for selecting the fabric or the pattern that will be used. ‘The Journey Has J Begun. Eeoo-Fibres— Are They Here to Stripes can run lengthwise, crosswise or diagonally. To test say lengthwise stripes — make a lengthwise fold, right sides of fabric together, tum back one corner to form a right angle fold - EVEN stripes will match along the angle in width, color and sequence; UNEVEN stripes will not match in all three respects. In nearly the seme way, test cross-wise stripes by folding the Bar Stool Fabrics fabric CROSSWISE and turn back a right angle comer ~ check for a match Children's Quilts from the 19th Century ‘Test diagonally striped fabric by placing fabric wit (unfolded) surface right side up; for diagonals running from upper left to lower right, turn back a lower left hand corner; for diagonals running the opposite direction, tum back the lower right hand ‘comer ~ check for match in ali respects, Scissors, The Cutting Edge Tour of Vintage Quilts Plaids require more careful scrutiny. Fold a plaid in the same way Lampshades - Creating Shades ‘2s a lengthwise stripe, but examine the outside edges of the of Your Own Style {folded corner, as well as the angle. Everything must match, in all irections. Finding Quilting Fabric | Squares ‘When purchasing plaid fabric, always buy haif a yard extra to allow for matching. Then plan how the plaid or stripe should run. + ilani'yopieal Fabrica Do you want the main lines to run bias, across or up and down, If Hand Printed Tropical Fab the fabric pattern is bold and large, more care is required than for a smaller stripe or plaid 'A Guide To Slipcover Fabrics peor Bl Allof the rules ‘or cutting stripes and plaids can be summed up in ‘What are Microfibers, ‘one dire warnirg, Don't cut until you are sure everything is going htip://www fabries.net/SarahStripes.asp 1/9/2009Success With Plaids and Stripes Anyway? A Guide To Slipcover Fabries What are. ‘Anyway? Microfibers, Antimicrobial Treatments Get Rid of Fabrie S Using Slipcovers Everything Labels How to clean and maintain upholstery ‘Textile Tobacco Inserts and Premiums used in American Quilts Ps ferns for Plus Size Children Sewing Shortcuts are Boon to Seamstresses Short on Time! Clothing Can Create an Optical Mlusion - Good oF bad! Success With Plaids and Stripes The Clothesline - A Book Review Sewing With Leather and Suede Sewing Room Salvage = Save and Sew! Do It Yourself Sewing Machine Repair How Do You Know If You're Using The Right Needle? ‘Album Quilts: a Look At These Eascinating Signature Quilts 8 Steps to Optimize Your Page 2 of 4 to turn out allright! EVEN stripes are easiest to work with and can meet to form chevron "V's" without difficulty. UNEVEN lengthwise stripes will chevron only ifthe fabric is reversible. UNEVEN cross- wise stripes will chevron on shaped, curved or bias seams. Stripes and plaids cannot match in every area, so give priority to side, front armhole and waist seams, or to points where an upper and lower garment meet Make all pattem alterations before laying them on the fabric. Cut ‘out even stripes and plaids on pinned double layers, if desired, bbut cut uneven anes singly and use them with the “with nap” layout ‘The extra precaution taken at the beginning of the project will be well worth the effort as you show off the completed garment. ‘About the auther: Sarah J. Doyle s author of over 25 sewing, craft and how-to books, as well 2s author of online pattem making, sewing and craft classes. Visit htip//SewWithSarah.com for information on books, classes, newsletters and the latest hints and tips, (c) Copyright 2603, Sarah J. Doyle. All Rights Reserved http://www. fabries.neUSarahStripes.asp 1/9/2009