Tailor Tacks & bias Tape… three T’s that may be more on the tedious side of sewing but I’d like to take a minute to share some positive things about them 
I use chalk to mark some things but for marks that need to show for awhile, especially after I’ve handled the fabric (like zipper marks) I’ve found tailor tacks work best.
I’m making the Colette Licorice dress and there are several collar pieces, all with small and large dots to be marked, for the tucks. So how to distinguish them? I decided to leave large tails for the large dots and small ones for the small:
I also decided to make bias tape for the first time, using my beautiful teal Bemberg lining instead of the crinkly gauze self fabric:
Hopefully I’ll have more to show soon!
Also I got fabric for the Hazel today:
My mum & I went shopping & after scouring the entire shop to no avail (unless you count the gorgeous silk cotton with embroidered border for $40/m which I was still coveting as we left) this soft, pink print was the only one we both liked – and lucky me; it’s technically quilt backing so it’s 107″ wide, meaning I only needed a meter!! It was buy one get one free so I got a meter of another fabric for a project TBA, and that means my Hazel fabric and the other one were only $10 each – not bad!!
Thats a good tip re the tailor tacks. I shall use that in the future.
glad to be of help!
Ooh, it looks like it’ll be beautiful! I love the colours, I have a love hate thing with making my own bias tape – love the finished effect, hate the number of burns I give myself with the iron when I’m making it! the Hazel fabric is lovely too.
do you have a bias tape maker? I would probably have no fingers left if I didn’t lol
I’ve really got to get better with markings- I end have remarking alot. You’ve made these sound pretty painless.
yeah I was finding the same thing happening to me as well; now I find the extra investment in time initially saves me lots of time & frustration in the end
tailor’s tacks and bias tape definitely take more time but it is so worth it. It’s the details that take longer that usually make garments look professional and not home made
That’s exactly how I feel too… I used to hate it, but I actually enjoy the preparation process now; knowing you took your time to make everything just right makes the sewing part that much more enjoyable!
You scored on that fabric! Lucky girl!
I did!…. do you think that means I can afford to go back and get that ridiculously expensive silk cotton? LOL!!!
I’m a fan of tailor tacks, too! Sometimes a quick & dirty chalk mark is all I need, but when the piece will be handled a lot, or moved around (which I know is technically a no-no, but limited space & all) tacks are the bomb.
Can’t wait to see the surprise!