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I've got a wonderfully handmade 3 piece women's suit. Should I use the word handmade or handcrafted or is there a better word?
Someone was really gifted It's wonderfully made, very hardy and probably last longer than store-bought clothing.
Just want to get the right feeling in this.
Pic of the jacket attached. I'm going to have to guestimate size-looks like a large to me going by my size lol
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Well, you could say custom-made or custom tailored (if it's this level, which I doubt from the photo), but then folks may worry that it won't fit a 'standard' sized person.
I'd do the measurements and see where they fall and call it that size. (Note, the skirt/pants may be a different size than the jacket - be sure to note that. It can be a big advantage, or it could be a liability. Either way, the buyer should know...)
What kind of fiber is it?
What's the fiber of the lining? (rayon, poly, nylon, silk?)
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Custom made sounds good lol. I always do measurements-it's very rare that I don't. Is there a chart somewhere that will give an approximate size range for the measurements?
The jacket and front of the vest are a heavy linen(cotton?) feeling material. The back of the vest is slightly "stretchy" and the skirt much more so-almost like a cotton spandex(can't think what to call it, kinda like the stretchy jeans material).
Thanks.
Oh BTW-do you know if those are cabbage roses? I'm stumped
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Sure, you can call them cabbage roses. lol.
So is the skirt a solid color? Stretch twill? (with lycra?)
If you can test the fabric and come up with a definitive fiber you may get a better price...
edited to add: I like to use the chart at JCPenney's online store. It's pretty standard and middle-of-the-road. Or you could use the Lands End one.
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Skirt is a solid beige/tan. How do you test fabric? Is it something I have to take somewhere or should I use Scrubbing Bubbles ?
Thanks for the Penny's hint-will take a look.
Thanks for your help.
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BURN CHARTS for identifying fibers:
http://www.ditzyprints.com/dpburnchart.html
A manufacturer's site for burn test results (most likely accurate for current fibers):
http://www.fabriclink.com/Burntest.html From the links thread (sticky, above)
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There are no places to get a piece of this to burn without destroying it.
She serged(? what is it called when the edges that are finished?) everything. This really is the best made I've seen.
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You only need a thread or two from each fabric. Pull a long one out from under the serging stitches on a straight cut edge. Or fold back the hem and look there. Use a tweezers if you need to, or tease the threads apart with a sharp needle or pin.
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Originally Posted by mommygonecrazy She serged(? what is it called when the edges that are finished?) everything. This really is the best made I've seen. Be sure to take closeup photos of the seam finishes if they are THAT spectacular!
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You mean like this one-the arm-hole area of the vest?