Very good tips, I'll have to try that next time as I really HATE sewing slippery & sheer fabrics.
Melissa | 06.29.07 - 10:07 am | #

great tips! that is why I love blogging.
toya | Homepage | 06.29.07 - 11:42 am | #

As a beginner I really appreciate the time you dedicate to explaining your methods, sharing your tips and supplying excellent photos that illustrate your text. I’ve learnt more from your blog than I ever did from my introductory sewing class. And your beautiful work spurs me. Thank-you so much!
Danielle Bromwich | 06.29.07 - 12:17 pm | #

Erica, one 'cute' tutorial, good pictures and explanations/instructions. Your tutorial is very well done and I am sure it will be useful for many who are 'afraid' of sheers.
Can't wait to see what you made.
Heather | 06.29.07 - 12:38 pm | #

wondeful tips! I will have to come back to this when I start working with my fabric!
adrienne | Homepage | 06.29.07 - 1:06 pm | #

Thanks for the tip. I made a skirt using organza and it was a trying time cutting it.
sheila | Homepage | 06.29.07 - 1:16 pm | #

Excellent. Project #4 on my list is sheer fabric dress. I will be making a muslin in the cheap poly first. But, I appreciate your tips. Vonnevo also suggested I try using the quilt basting spray too.
cidell | Homepage | 06.29.07 - 3:40 pm | #

Thank you that was very helpful.I am one of those people that shy away from the very light sheer fabric.

Have a great weekend!
gold | Homepage | 06.29.07 - 6:17 pm | #

Thanks for the tips! I really enjoy your blog, can't wait to see the top done!
Ariane | Homepage | 06.29.07 - 9:19 pm | #

Great advice!
dawn | Homepage | 06.29.07 - 9:54 pm | #

Thanks so much for posting this. I've got an upcoming project that I will try this out on. I've avoided sheers for the very reasons you mentioned.
candyo | 06.29.07 - 10:52 pm | #

Tissue paper works too.
BJ | 06.30.07 - 9:32 am | #

Hi Erica!

i love the way you execute your projects. it's great to see how the clothing modeled by stick figures actually looks on a woman. i always have trouble envisioning what a pattern design might look like on me because the chicks in the illustrations are so shape-lacking.

thank you for the tutorial on sheers. i was wondering-- could you post a tutorial on sewing with lace fabric? i am inspired by your black lace blouse and want to make one for myself. i have Butterick 4738 just waiting to be cut.

thanks so much! you are fantastic!

mg
MG | 07.02.07 - 1:38 am | #

Man, I just want to wrap you up and take you home with me! Love the blouse you're working on - seeing your beautiful construction is such a treat. I'm going to print out this tutorial and keep it next to my sewing machine!
mamapicklejuice | 07.03.07 - 4:41 pm | #

Fantastic tips, thanks!
Gorgeous Things | Homepage | 07.03.07 - 11:10 pm | #

Hi Erica!
Thanks for the visual and very detailed explanation. I cried the last time I worked w/ a sheer and hopefully will get up the nerve to work with it again. Love your blouse!!!
Sharon | 07.05.07 - 7:43 pm | #