tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post4786164827930578067..comments2024-03-27T15:07:29.053+00:00Comments on Tatting and not a lot else!: You're not going to believe this!!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-15297683007495162282021-10-29T15:59:40.853+01:002021-10-29T15:59:40.853+01:00Thanks, Sue. That’s what I’ve gleaned by listenin...Thanks, Sue. That’s what I’ve gleaned by listening to all of you. Still got to finish the other front before I start sorting it all out and putting it together!!!Jane Eborallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129528958253092545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-81770506682132253652021-10-29T15:56:38.398+01:002021-10-29T15:56:38.398+01:00I'd pin to shape, dampen with a spray then lea...I'd pin to shape, dampen with a spray then leave to dry. As Maureen said do not be tempted to use heat on acrylic...<br />Good luck<br />SueHYorkie Sue's Tattinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04204257606560232877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-10086389894989756732021-10-29T07:19:29.883+01:002021-10-29T07:19:29.883+01:00Thanks for the words of caution Maureen and Lavi. ...Thanks for the words of caution Maureen and Lavi. I’m listening and taking note.Jane Eborallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129528958253092545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-39300486513984329562021-10-29T03:56:36.575+01:002021-10-29T03:56:36.575+01:00I wouldn’t let heat anywhere near acrylic, it will...I wouldn’t let heat anywhere near acrylic, it will stretch out of shape! If you’re very industrious you can line the edges with grosgrain ribbon. Certainly dampen the waistcoat first, pin it to shape, let it dry- then sew on the ribbon. That’s what my grandmother used to do with edge- to-edge garments.Maureenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02383223698959645624noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-12754288943580891302021-10-28T23:01:42.759+01:002021-10-28T23:01:42.759+01:00I read somewhere that heat can stretch acrylic, so...I read somewhere that heat can stretch acrylic, so be careful not to stretch out your vest... I wish you good luck, hopefully it will all get resolved by itself when you sew the sides together!Laviniahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08077833136741791230noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-11103537480865656012021-10-28T18:37:25.194+01:002021-10-28T18:37:25.194+01:00I think I’m going to go for the hair dryer method ...I think I’m going to go for the hair dryer method but that won’t be just yet as I’ve still got the other front to do!!! My neighbour has a hair dryer I can borrow so when I get to that stage I’ll try that first. I’m sure the sewing up will solve all the curling problems!!!Jane Eborallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129528958253092545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-88638701668294375252021-10-28T18:32:22.131+01:002021-10-28T18:32:22.131+01:00Hmmm...I know that particular stitch is prone to c...Hmmm...I know that particular stitch is prone to curling up, but I guess I've never had that happen to me because I normally only knit socks, and they're SUPPOSED to be tube-shaped. :) My knitting experience is limited, but I would guess that once the pieces are completed, blocked, and sewn together, the curling should be pretty much a thing of the past. (Disclaimer: remember, my knitting experience is rather limited!)<br />StephanieWAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-3231613684504364542021-10-28T11:42:50.368+01:002021-10-28T11:42:50.368+01:00Thanks, Jane. I’ve also read that a hairdryer is ...Thanks, Jane. I’ve also read that a hairdryer is a good tool to use but I’ll block it all out when the other front is done and see what mood I’m in then!!!Jane Eborallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05129528958253092545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27740357.post-17741692563895237242021-10-28T10:09:50.436+01:002021-10-28T10:09:50.436+01:00I would pin it in shape to an ironing board, cover...I would pin it in shape to an ironing board, cover with a damp cloth and then lightly steam it with a steam iron. I've seen natural fibres curl just as much and come right with a bit of blocking. Jane McLellanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17221433363521511688noreply@blogger.com