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From: 5inNH
Date: 01-13-2007, 01:50 PM (1 of 3)
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Hi: I'm making my 1 year old an elastic waist skirt without a pattern. I would like a full skirt. Does anyone know what the width of my material should be? I was thinking 2x her waist measurement. Thanks for any help. Michelle |
User: 5inNH
Member since: 10-04-2006 Total posts: 16 |
From: paroper
Date: 01-13-2007, 02:19 PM (2 of 3)
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The standard is usually 2 1/2 times the measurment of something...3 times if you want it very full (this is for a cotton-weight fabric). If your fabric is very light weight and limp like tuille it usually takes more. If your fabric is heavy like denium it can take less. 2 Times is often a little skimpy.
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: 5inNH
Date: 01-13-2007, 04:21 PM (3 of 3)
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Thank you Pam! I'm off to do it! |
User: 5inNH
Member since: 10-04-2006 Total posts: 16 |
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