The vertical design takes up minimal closet space while the velvety flocked surface keeps
slippery fabrics in place and prevents snagging.
Go slowly and don't get frustrated —
sewing slippery fabrics can be very awkward, which is why I charge extra when I sew them for other people.
As both the organza and the charmeuse were
incredibly slippery fabrics (should have been my first clue that this was going to be no easy task!)
As far as the the questions about how to slide in the stays for the mini-blind frame we just left about 3 ″ of the shade fabric unglued, it was stiff enough to stand up (because of the black out fabric) so if I need to take it down, ie to FrayCheck the
cheap slippery fabric that we had to use, the corners fold over and I slide out the stays.
The slippery fabric this sling is made from can slide off of the wearer's shoulder more easily than other types of fabric and may need more frequent adjusting.
Layers and
slippery fabric!
I really must overcome my fear of sewing with expensive and
slippery fabrics!
I can hardly imagine sewing in that detail with such
a slippery fabric.
Sandra, I admire your ingenuity in using wall putty to hold
your slippery fabric in place.