6/6/08

Mohair - I pulled a hair - umm, a thread

What is mohair? I honestly had to look it up. It is made from the soft silky hair of the Angora goat and let me tell you it is fuzzy!

On the coat sew-along we were instructed to true up the grains. I was all set to take a picture of the mohair and explain that it couldn't be done since it was so fuzzy. I had to pin it to the curtains so I could see light coming through but I did it. It took several tries and I actually had to pick it out because of the fuzz but that is done.

Sandra Betzina in More Fabric Savvy says "underlining is not recommended because mohair will sag over the underlining in time. Lining is optional but it must hang free at the hem." Someone on the sew-along blog mentioned this so now I'm not sure what to do. I made DD a jacket last year from this fabric and I did attach the lining hem. I will have to ask her how it looks now. Her jacket is short - probably at high hip level.

I am looking forward to sewing tomorrow. I have snaps for the trench and hope to finish it.