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Comment on Lacing Tips: How to Tip Your Laces by Breandan Frederick

Breandan Frederick — Thu, 18 Nov 2021 14:34:48 +0000

Thank you for emailing me the instructions.

Comment on Simple Simple Dog Leash by corsetmaking

corsetmaking — Fri, 30 Aug 2019 16:09:00 +0000

Mary,
I just used the regular foot and a 14 needle. I think you could use a 12 if you go slowly.
Thanks,
Amy

Comment on Simple Simple Dog Leash by Mary Hackett

Mary Hackett — Sat, 16 Feb 2019 20:36:28 +0000

I saw this and thank you so much for it. My dog keeps chewing his leash. Gone through about a dozen. Now I know making my own can be done. What pressure foot do you use and what type of needle in the machine?
Thank you

Comment on Simple Simple Dog Leash by corsetmaking

corsetmaking — Mon, 04 Feb 2019 20:25:23 +0000

Nylon webbing is strong and great for leashes. It typically comes in 3/4", 1", and some a bit wider. I used 1" because that is the size of the opening in the swivel hooks we carry. If you have a small dog you can use the 3/4", but for a bigger dog the 1" is perfect. Good luck! ~Amy

Comment on Simple Simple Dog Leash by Louise Morgan

Louise Morgan — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:20:42 +0000

Thanks so much for these directions! I can’t wait to try them.

Comment on Simple Simple Dog Leash by LaVonne Kindred

LaVonne Kindred — Wed, 30 Jan 2019 15:03:17 +0000

Thanks for this awesome simple project. I’ll suggest it as a community project to my sewing group.

Comment on Simple Simple Dog Leash by Eva

Eva — Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:59:54 +0000

Hi Amy…just wondering what kind of webbing do I need to buy for this project? Width and thickness? great project, thank you!

Comment on Steampunk Swing Arm Busks by Lisa Toth

Lisa Toth — Tue, 26 Jun 2018 13:43:14 +0000

I’m just beginning to research the making of corsets. Thank you for this very informative tutorial!

Comment on Steampunk Swing Arm Busks by corsetmaking

corsetmaking — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 14:29:56 +0000

Thanks for taking the time to add your comment. An awl works great in certain applications like the posts for a busk. You can separate the fibers as wide as you need and they will tighten back around the post. An awl isn’t good for larger holes like grommets, if the fibers have to push too far out the face of the garment tends to warp and not lay flat.
In the case of the rivets for the swing arm busk… The holes aren’t very large, so you could use either a punch or an awl. Using a punch is easier, and doesn’t weaken the garment, due to the rivets and boning. There isn’t an overload of tension on each of the holes where each rivet is located since the rivets go thru the boning, and the boning is topstitched along the edge. The tension of the corset’s tightness is evenly distributed in the seam and very little is on the location of the rivet. (And therefore the holes in the garment)
In the case of the posts on a busk, the eye side is always in contact with the fibers around the post. If you punch a hole, the movement of opening and closing will damage the garment more.

Thanks,
Amy

Comment on Yaya Han’s Corset Pattern: A Tutorial by Jack Spicer by corsetmaking

corsetmaking — Mon, 04 Jun 2018 14:27:10 +0000

Since this corset doesn’t have a busk the only place you would use an awl instead of a punch is for the grommets. An awl isn’t good for larger holes like grommets, if the fibers have to push too far out the face of the garment tends to warp and not lay flat.

Flossing: I love the look of it. It began before “bone casing” was created, so it is un-necessary as a protection of the face fabric anymore. As a decorative addition, it does add an historic look and if you have the time to add it to a corset, please send us photos. I’d love to add them to our customer gallery.

Thanks,
Amy