Pajarita Benjamin: Opciones de tejido

Los lazos de arco que se encuentran en la tienda son típicamente hechos de seda o algún polo de imitación de seda. Por lo tanto, no sorprenderá que se trate de buenas opciones. Any type of fabric that you like the pattern or looks of can become a candidate for a bow tie. The only real limitation is that the bow tie will have to be turned inside out through a tube that is only 2cm across. Con algunas telas más gruesas, esta será una propuesta difícil.

Bow ties are more whimsical than normal ties, so having a fun pattern or loud colour is not as much of a problem as it would be with a regular tie.

La imitación de la seda y la seda es deslizante y complicado de trabajar. This can be compensated for with a fusible interfacing.

Interfaz

Dependiendo de la tela que hayas elegido para tu corbata de arco, probablemente necesitarás interfaz. Interfacing comes in two main types: fusible and sew-in.

The fusible variety has some adhesive attached to one side that is activated with the heat of your iron. Esto une la interfase a la tela y las dos pueden ser usadas como una. Fusible interfacing can be a great option if your fabric allows the heat required, and you use a quality interfacing. Some lesser quality interfacings can have the adhesive detach, and this shows as bubbles on the fabric surface later on in the life of your bow tie. Good quality interfacings and correctly following the guidelines for adhering the interfacing will not present these problems.

Antes de utilizar las piezas de tejido, se coser el interface. You attach the interfacing to the fabric by sewing the two together inside the seam allowance. If you use a seam allowance of 6mm, you will sew the interfacing at 3mm. Cualquier cosa puede funcionar como una interfaz de costura, incluyendo una capa extra de la misma tela.

La parte clave de la interfaz es dar a tu arco la estructura que más te guste. You can have a bow tie that stands proud and crisp. O uno que cae un poco en la punta. This is all about your preference.

It is good to experiment with the interfacing on a scrap piece of your fabric, specially with the fusible kind. You want to make sure you get the structure you like before committing it to your pattern pieces.

Although the pattern calls for applying interfacing to all parts, if you have thick or stiff fabric, you may be able to only do one side, or no sides at all.