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From: sarah1334
Date: 07-30-2006, 08:20 PM (1 of 3)
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What is this type of material called? Does it come like this or do you have to sew something on it to make it stay like that? What is it around the hem of the ruffles???? Anyone know anywhere to get or buy patterns?????? http://i12.photobucket.com/albums/a231/indianasarah/69_1.jpg THANKS A LOT |
User: sarah1334
Member since: 04-06-2006 Total posts: 12 |
From: paroper
Date: 07-30-2006, 09:48 PM (2 of 3)
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It is called Twinkle Organza. It has a little bit of "glint" to it. It has nice body and is usually found in the evening wear fabrics. This is several layers of fabric made like a tutu. The ruffles have been circular cut so that they spiral (the outside of the ruffle is larger than the center). If you square cut the ruffles they are not nearly as pretty. I can count 5 layers for sure, possible 6 layers of ruffle...and there could be more. The ruffles lay back on themselves and it is hard to count. The edges of the ruffles are roll hemmed surged, slightly stretched and they have fishline fed into them at the time of serging to hold them stiff. No, I have never made more than one layer of skirt in this manner. I have never made anything for ballet, only show choirs. pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: paroper
Date: 07-30-2006, 09:50 PM (3 of 3)
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Pagent dresses are also often made this way.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
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