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Madeleine Morris
@Remittancegirl@mstdn.social  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

I’ve used a machine to zigzag stitch the raw edges, just to keep them from fraying inside the garment with successive washes. The rest… is a very relaxing slow process.
I love the texture of this fabric with its uneven slub and its charmingly organic selvege. #Sewing#Haori#Kimono

Close up of the hand-stiched seam at the join between the body piece and the sleeve of the muted red cotton-linen fabric.
Close up of the hand-stiched seam at the join between the body piece and the sleeve of the muted red cotton-linen fabric.
Close up of the hand-stiched seam at the join between the body piece and the sleeve of the muted red cotton-linen fabric.
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Madeleine Morris
@Remittancegirl@mstdn.social replied  ·  activity timestamp 2 months ago

As you can see, I still haven’t given in to the lure of an overlocker/serger. And with this project, I’m so glad I didn’t. Because I wouldn’t want something so mechanical at the edges of a garment like this. I can totally see the convenience, and if I was going to sew jersey or more rayon, I’d definitely succumb. I can’t fully explain why, but an overlocked edge on this would feel like a sin.

What do you think, sewers? I’m so interested in your feelings about this.#Sewing#Haori#Kimono

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