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From: wifetod
Date: 05-02-2004, 03:52 PM (1 of 5)
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I have some pink polyester fabric that my GD picked out that she wants me to make something out of for her. It does not have a big amount of stretch but a little. I was thinking maybe a skirt or something but I don't think I have found a pattern yet that will work with that kind of material. Most of the patterns I have looked at are for the cottons and I am not sure that is the right match of fabric and pattern. She is a child size 5 for the most part. Does anyone have any ideas? She just loves going to fabric stores and so one day a while back I let her pick out some material and this is what she wanted. I am cutting out about 6 outfits to start sewing this week but the more I got to thinking about the pattern http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/mccallspatterns/shop.cgi?s.item.400004494=x&TI='4494'&pageNum=1&M=&UK=32811087 On this skirt I was going to see if the 6 would work because that is the size this pattern is. I may have to rethink this one. I have 1 yard of 60in material. Thanks, Jolene Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149 
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From: DorothyL
Date: 05-03-2004, 07:48 AM (2 of 5)
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I've used fabric with a little lycra and even knits with a only a little stretch on patterns for regular woven fabrics. It works, just so long as it isn't to stretchy. I'd go ahead and try that skirt. Dorothy |
User: DorothyL
Member since: 12-09-2002 Total posts: 3883 |
From: wifetod
Date: 05-03-2004, 08:33 AM (3 of 5)
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I have also had Kwik Sew 2823 http://www.kwiksew.com/Cold_Fusion/catalog/Frame_New.cfm suggested to me. I am wondering if this might not be a better choice? There is some stretch crosswise and none lenghtwise. Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149
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From: stitchmd
Date: 05-03-2004, 09:01 AM (4 of 5)
| The real difference between the two skirts you're considering is how full they are. If your fabric is thin and drapey the fuller skirt would work better. If it is a bit thicker and has more body the simple A-line is better. I don't think the stretch will be a problem. |
User: stitchmd
Member since: 02-25-2003 Total posts: 226 |
From: wifetod
Date: 05-03-2004, 09:10 AM (5 of 5)
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Thank-you, this is thin, drapey fabric. So it sounds the McCalls pattern is better then.
Jolene
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User: wifetod
Member since: 01-19-2004 Total posts: 149
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