tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848073453811666225.post822834662133873102..comments2024-03-08T04:27:48.022-05:00Comments on A Most Beguiling Accomplishment: Housekeeping, and a QuestionCassidyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03596345781746342408noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848073453811666225.post-60925636056913868932012-02-27T09:09:00.669-05:002012-02-27T09:09:00.669-05:00There definitely are a few channels that ended up ...There definitely are a few channels that ended up 1/4" on mine. D: Thanks for your input, though - even if it's later than Jess, it's still good to have double confirmation!Cassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03596345781746342408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848073453811666225.post-42507343186385770152012-02-27T00:43:23.308-05:002012-02-27T00:43:23.308-05:00I'm (as usual) late to the party, but I used 5...I'm (as usual) late to the party, but I used 5/16 channels for my stays and doubled the reed successfully as well. A few of my channels were on the narrow side, and the second piece of reed didn't make it in. Double is better, for sure. <br />And kudos on the housekeeping!Thread-Headhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15993301657471657837noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848073453811666225.post-58277252269261180852012-02-26T09:04:10.918-05:002012-02-26T09:04:10.918-05:00Thank you SO MUCH! I've just ordered my reed ...Thank you SO MUCH! I've just ordered my reed now, as I'm going to finish sewing the channels today. I'm sorry for your blistered thumbs, but it's such a good thing you only did one piece.Cassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03596345781746342408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848073453811666225.post-91900778791087923172012-02-26T00:12:51.097-05:002012-02-26T00:12:51.097-05:00Fortunate timing- Ha ha! Yes, I thought so. That&#...Fortunate timing- Ha ha! Yes, I thought so. That's why I just had to comment =)<br /><br />Well, the results are in. Your 5/16 boning channels will be PERFECT for using 2 pieces of 3/16 reed back to back. My 1/4 inch channels felt a little too loose for 1 piece, but I really had to work to get the 2nd piece in (but blistered thumbs & all they're in there!) So that extra 16th should be just right. It also made a world of difference in the strength of them when I added the 2nd piece..(incase you were wondering) =)<br /><br />Lucky for me I only sewed the channels on 1 pannel and boned it to test the size first. I'll be making the rest of mine 5/16 too now! Crisis Averted!<br /><br />Hope this helps! Looking forward to hearing how they turn out!Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297640272211338801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848073453811666225.post-71541297640439701622012-02-25T22:06:35.291-05:002012-02-25T22:06:35.291-05:00What fortunate timing! I would definitely be grat...What fortunate timing! I would definitely be grateful to hear about your results.Cassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03596345781746342408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848073453811666225.post-75262615906436474512012-02-25T21:44:08.161-05:002012-02-25T21:44:08.161-05:00Hi,
I am actually having the same issue. I'll ...Hi,<br />I am actually having the same issue. I'll be able to tell you the answer in a few hours. I have the 3/16 reed and sewed 1/4 inch channels intending to put 2 pieces in each (flat sides together). I'm about to go put the boning in now. I'll let you know how it fits...if it's good, or if it could use the extra 16th as in yours. <br />Oh, I'm Jess from Ohio by the way. =)Jesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12297640272211338801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848073453811666225.post-8489874399716901622012-02-25T12:57:06.587-05:002012-02-25T12:57:06.587-05:00They're meant to be on top of each other, thou...They're meant to be on top of each other, though, to be less flexible.Cassidyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03596345781746342408noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5848073453811666225.post-56805844023602580072012-02-25T12:32:32.208-05:002012-02-25T12:32:32.208-05:00I wouldn't substitute two reeds for the one. I...I wouldn't substitute two reeds for the one. It would give entirely different "action" (for lack of a better word, or for I can't think of the right word) in your stay channels. And instead of nicely staying (HA) next to one another, they'd probably end up on top of one another.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10345107062163004031noreply@blogger.com