Soft viscose - why did I..

[Lilian]

... decide to make a sleeved shift style dress from some very soft viscose.  I should have learned my lesson by now.  I have almost no feeling in my fingertips (due to injury) so this fabric I cannot feel!  I am really struggling to inset the sleeves because it keeps moving and I don't feel it.  I keep applying antibact to my hands to give more grip.  I have to go by sight only.... 

[maliw]

Take your time and relax, you'll do it.

[UttaRetch]

I have several lengths of soft viscose and having sewn it once, never want to do it again. 

[Catllar]

I usually run it through a starch bath before I cut it out, but I know what you mean.

[Ohsewsimple]

I always use tissue paper to cut it out.  But can't really help with suggestions for problems inserting sleeves I'm afraid 

[Ploshkin]

If you haven't got much grip would very thin latex or nitrile gloves (like surgeons gloves) help for that bit. 

[Lilian]

I usually run it through a starch bath before I cut it out, but I know what you mean.

You're right I should have, duh!  I used some spray starch for the darts and that worked.

I have several lengths of soft viscose and having sewn it once, never want to do it again. 

I have a yard or so left of this so will get it starched up ready for next time, I don't like to waste it but will not be buying any more :-(

I usually run it through a starch bath before I cut it out, but I know what you mean.

I will certainly do that for the remaining length, thanks for the tip   

If you haven't got much grip would very thin latex or nitrile gloves (like surgeons gloves) help for that bit. 

I must be too stressed, of course, gloves would be very useful, and I have some in the cupboard.  Never gave it a thought.  Thanks for that! 

I have taken a break, had a chat with a friend, who helped me to calm down and now I have managed to tack the sleeves in place ready for the machine.  I will definitely wear a latex glove on one hand for the machining  :-)

[Lilian]

Take your time and relax, you'll do it.

I did Maliw and I'm almost done now.   

[Lilian]

I finally managed to get the first sleeve sewn in, will do the other one tomorrow.

[Catllar]

You're getting there!

[Lilian]

Yes! at last. I have a bottle of Prosecco left over 

[Ohsewsimple]

Well done!   Never thought of latex gloves. May come in handy for me later.  My hands are getting worse as the years go by.  Too much  sewing I guess

[Tamnymore]

Good for you. It's always nice to triumph over a difficult piece of fabric!

[Lilian]

Good for you. It's always nice to triumph over a difficult piece of fabric!

I will be getting some starch as suggested by Catlar, for the remaining fabric.  I have sewn the other sleeve today and will do the hemming tomorrow.  It's been such a lovely sunny day here that I spent all afternoon with my dog and camera in the local meadow and along the river bank. 

[Catllar]

Gelatine works the same way as starch if you prefer.