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Working with scallop-edged fabrics How to make the best use of scallop-edged fabrics
ninaee Advanced Beginner SINGAPORE Member since 12/22/09 Posts: 4	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/30/11 0:47 AM I've got a lovely cream eyelet lace with a scalloped edge and I planned to sew one of my favourite patterns – dropped waist and gathered skirt – with it. But laying out my pattern pieces I realised that the scallops are along the selvedge so if I follow the grain lines on my pattern, I won't get any of the lovely scallops along the hem. Which is what I envisioned. Can I cut my pattern crosswise? And if I can, should I only cut the skirt or the whole dress? Or is it best to find another pattern that is cut crossgrain to begin with?
Miss Fairchild   Advanced USA Member since 8/24/02 Posts: 6998	Login to reply to this post In reply to ninaee Like this post Date: 11/30/11 1:02 AM I wouldn't cut your pattern crosswise as the threads from the fabric might drape more than you want, and you might have "dips" in your garment. But as a suggestion, I once made a dress with an opening down the left front with scallops. I'd use the scallops as openings, if I were you. ------ "We don't impose our rhythm on Nature. The key is to respect and live within Her." Jean-Charles Boisset, Winemaker "And no, now that you asked, I didn't enjoy that play one bit, and I'd like a refund" Signed, Mrs. Lincoln My Etsy shop: auntmaymesattic My blog: auntmaymesattic.wordpress.com Avatar: First place award for jacket at county fair
ninaee Advanced Beginner SINGAPORE Member since 12/22/09 Posts: 4	Login to reply to this post In reply to Miss Fairchild Like this post Date: 11/30/11 1:38 AM Thanks Miss Fairchild. I knew deep down that crosswise wasn't the answer. But I was hoping there was some way I could have the dress I envisioned when I bought the fabric.
happytobehere Beginner Member since 7/31/10 Posts: 250	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/30/11 1:53 PM I would think crosswise IS the answer when the fabric has scallops. If it's a stable woven, I'd say go for it You would cut it out on the crosswise if it were a border print, right?
Vireya Intermediate AUSTRALIA Member since 12/10/05 Posts: 782	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 11/30/11 8:10 PM The scallops are designed so that you will cut on the cross! That's what they are for. Just do it.
MasoumaRose   Advanced Beginner CA USA Member since 3/13/06 Posts: 750	Login to reply to this post In reply to ninaee Like this post Date: 11/30/11 8:26 PM Quote: ninaee I've got a lovely cream eyelet lace with a scalloped edge and I planned to sew one of my favourite patterns – dropped waist and gathered skirt – with it. But laying out my pattern pieces I realised that the scallops are along the selvedge so if I follow the grain lines on my pattern, I won't get any of the lovely scallops along the hem. Which is what I envisioned. Can I cut my pattern crosswise? And if I can, should I only cut the skirt or the whole dress? Or is it best to find another pattern that is cut crossgrain to begin with? questions: Is this a stretch fabric? Most pattern layouts for stretch fabrics require that the stretch go around the body (crosswise), otherwise the fabric will lengthen after being worn. I think that it will be okay to cut the garment crosswise (90 degrees off grain). The crosswise drape is somewhat different than being cut along the grain: I would check and see how it differently it drape by pinning the fabric to a dress form or over a chair to see how different it will be. If you can live with results, then cut out the pattern the way you want to. Because this fabric was designed with a scalloped selvdge, I'm guessing that it was mean to be cut on the cross grain. Have fun with your project! ------ Needles Pins Thorns (my sewing blog) needlespinsthorns.blogspot.com
ninaee Advanced Beginner SINGAPORE Member since 12/22/09 Posts: 4	Login to reply to this post In reply to MasoumaRose Like this post Date: 12/3/11 9:47 AM Thanks everyone. I have been wondering why the scallops are placed the way they are and how other people manage to get lovely scallops on their hems. Masouma Rose, it's not a stretch. It's a sturdy woven cotton. I think I'll just bite the bullet and give it a go. I'll let you know how it turns out.

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