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From: Oggy
Date: 10-11-2006, 01:51 PM (1 of 5)
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Hi, I'm about to start making a wedding dress for my daughter & would appreciate any help/experiences with the following - 1. The dresses I have seen in shops are made in much heavier satin than I have seen to buy. Does anyone know where I can obtain this from? 2. How full should a net underskirt/lining be? Is there a formula or is it trial & error? I don't know how much to buy to start with. |
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 10-11-2006, 04:30 PM (2 of 5)
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Ready to wear wedding dresses are usually made of ' slipper satin '. You might have to special order it or google for it online. Doesn't the pattern you're using tell you how much fabric to buy ? You can always buy or rent slips/underskirts for wedding dresses...if the pattern doesn't tell you, then you need to measure the wasit and how full you want the skirt to be.. Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
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From: AndreaSews
Date: 10-11-2006, 04:41 PM (3 of 5)
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Oggy, what area do you live in? I wonder if you have a "better" fabric store in your area, or if you feel it would be worth an hour or so drive to a bigger city that will have one. There are quite a few types of satins out there, and it would be good to go to one store that stocks a number of them so that you can handle them and decide which is best for your project. It's also a good idea to go to one of the mid-to-high-end fabric shops b/c they tend to hire associates who are able to offer you useful input for making your selection. Certainly you can get almost anything online, but for bridal and for a higher quality fabric, which it sounds like you may be looking for, I just don't believe, even with "swatch service" and helpful telephone reps, that you can get the level of service and quality assurance that this project deserves.
Andrea
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From: paroper
Date: 10-11-2006, 05:36 PM (4 of 5)
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Many times the bridal gowns are made up of bridal satin. Most good stores would have this. I would probably turn to Denverfabrics.com It could easily run $18-25 a yard. 2 1/2-3 times is the general rule for ruffles but usualy in "limpish" fabrics the rule is more like 4X the amount. Chiffons are a good example of a fabric that takes 4x. I made a garment for a larger girl for prom. The netting was added at the knees and the amount for that garment was 12 yards which is a whole lot more than 4 times the amount of the garment. If you are wanting to support the garment and put this underneath. Be sure and use netting. Often the fabrics on top that are not added to make the garment stand out are tuille or illusion. If the netting is sewn onto a slip or lining and not sewn into the waistline of the garment, sew the netting on upside down. That way the seams help to make the netting stand out further than usual. 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
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From: paroper
Date: 10-11-2006, 05:39 PM (5 of 5)
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Where ever you get the satin, be sure that they roll it. When you cut the satin, put it over the back of a chair or whatever. Do not fold it. The fewer creases and rolls in the satin the better! You may not easily be able to get them out, depending on the type of fabric. Some of these spot or cloud if they are steamed and many will loose some of their body if they are pressed. I usually try to only press on the seamlines with the point of my iron.
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) |
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