tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post2134614696417606510..comments2024-02-14T11:30:59.237-05:00Comments on Nancy K Sews: I Need Some InputNancy Khttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02235347323004026695noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-31560790993932963942009-12-12T09:11:13.900-05:002009-12-12T09:11:13.900-05:00When I did my La Rue bag I used a staple puller. ...When I did my La Rue bag I used a staple puller. Not the snap together type, there is another one that is a lever type with a thin metal tip. Staples has it, it looks like this:<br /><br />http://www.staples.com/Flat-Staple-Remover/product_317313phyllishttp://coudremode.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-15149874005582784782009-12-05T19:57:05.565-05:002009-12-05T19:57:05.565-05:00You might want to iron on some fusible interfacing...You might want to iron on some fusible interfacing onto the backs of those nailheads to smooth the surface for the charmeuse facing. otherwise, you may end up with shredded facing and scratched-up skin :( Looking forward to seeing the finished knockoff!Digshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09146986269769790807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-11406644620533152792009-12-05T18:01:11.498-05:002009-12-05T18:01:11.498-05:00I really like the tunic you are planning to knock ...I really like the tunic you are planning to knock off. The ladies have offered some great suggestions. I hope see your tunic soon.Cennettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109335050044632749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-47779821397569276382009-12-05T02:11:52.885-05:002009-12-05T02:11:52.885-05:00Isn't there a little tool that does this?....I...Isn't there a little tool that does this?....I thought there was, but if not, the spoon sounds the best....also I think I might be a little careful of the facing and make sure that some of it is on the straight so that the neckline won't stretch. I usually cut the facing on the regular straight, then cut the organza or interfacing on the straight of the line from the neck to the point so that it won't stretch out of shape.ClaireOKChttp://clairekennedydesign.typepad.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-38547489398306171932009-12-02T15:44:11.339-05:002009-12-02T15:44:11.339-05:00A spoon for nailheads and spoons to turn out facin...A spoon for nailheads and spoons to turn out facings... Is there anything that Burda doesn't think you can do with a spoon? :)meli88ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283195290411152388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-55846897151933119762009-12-02T15:42:12.220-05:002009-12-02T15:42:12.220-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.meli88ahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283195290411152388noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-6481750187908754572009-12-02T11:12:28.034-05:002009-12-02T11:12:28.034-05:00I vote for pliers too. The spoon is slippery and w...I vote for pliers too. The spoon is slippery and will make for a frustrating experienceLittle Hunting Creekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15581836733935812927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-81723635181691064122009-12-01T22:17:57.967-05:002009-12-01T22:17:57.967-05:00I use needlenose pliers to bend the prongs inward ...I use needlenose pliers to bend the prongs inward and then hot glue to secure them together so that they don't scratch or fall out in the wash.Fawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08053887286251394197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-37693270049894820222009-12-01T22:17:19.224-05:002009-12-01T22:17:19.224-05:00Nancy, I used rim setting and not nailheads, but I...Nancy, I used rim setting and not nailheads, but I believe their basically the same on the inside; four prongs, right? The link I'm including shows the tools I used and how I did it, just scroll down:<br />http://web.mac.com/bjorum/iWeb/Site/Blog/98FFA46F-405E-42CE-88D5-8C8B4C4CBB14.html<br />Like Lindsay T says, test on a swatch to see both what kind of backing you want (interfacing) and also the type of facing that will be most comfy.<br />I think using a spoon is a bit risky, it's too easy for the prongs to slide and maybe snag and make a hole in the knit.Birgittehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13085707175735448759noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-53018195502230615382009-12-01T16:55:09.794-05:002009-12-01T16:55:09.794-05:00Ask dad about the nailheads, he might have a good ...Ask dad about the nailheads, he might have a good idea.Alexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14578743779311742562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8297064581728205842.post-50428360986975262902009-12-01T16:29:57.683-05:002009-12-01T16:29:57.683-05:00Try a few nailheads on a swatch and then hold your...Try a few nailheads on a swatch and then hold your facing solution (swatch size) against the back of the nailheads. It may need to be heavier to prevent the nailhead backs from feeling scratchy against your skin.<br /><br />The spoon technique is worth a try. I've resorted to my fingers with nailheads, cursing all the way.Meghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16245730088359572839noreply@blogger.com