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From: GFranklin
Date: 01-02-2007, 01:42 PM (1 of 4)
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Is there a basic difference between organza and organdy? I saw a really cute embroidery design for butterflies on organdy, but there was also a project in the same book that used organza. Also, the instructions said to use a soldering iron around the edges of the design to "melt" the fringed edges of the nylon fabric. Does this work on polyester or only nylon organdy?
Gayle
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User: GFranklin
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From: VenusElaine
Date: 01-02-2007, 01:50 PM (2 of 4)
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While they are both semi-sheer fabrics, organza is more tightly woven and stiffer. It is often used as an underlining in structured bodices, or in layers under tulle skirts to make them "stand out". Organdy still has body - think multiple ruffles - but is much softer, especially to the skin. I would test a small piece of the polyester. It will melt, but may do so differently than the nylon. VenusElaine "Always put as much effort into your marriage as you do into your wedding."
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User: VenusElaine
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From: paroper
Date: 01-02-2007, 02:36 PM (3 of 4)
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There are different types too. The older Organza is cotton. Now you see it is different fibers. When I first started sewing we used Organza as the interfacing in sewing. pam
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From: GFranklin
Date: 01-02-2007, 04:55 PM (4 of 4)
I had not thought about using it as interfacing, but it seems like a great idea--I do recall seeing it used in coutoure patterns. I also remember the wonderful organdy dresses my mother made for me and my sisters at Easter when we were small--the smell of organdy always reminds me of Easter, now . At any rate, I had purchased some organza to make embroidered Christmas ornaments and had quite a bit left over and was hoping to fine a use for them. Thanks for the help. Gayle
Gayle
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User: GFranklin
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