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Sheer formal with ruffles (Moderated by Deepika)
Posted on: 5/3/11 5:26 PM ET
I will be hemming a formal with ruffles that are sewn kind of in swirls vertical to the hem. There are 10 ruffles. I decided rather than hem each ruffle (what a nightmare
that would be!) to pick up each ruffle to "bustle" it higher on the ruffle. It really looks cute pinned, like it is even rufflier. My question is- I think I need to reinforce all the tack ups. The fabric is sheer but not a chiffon. It has some metallic in it, too. I'm think it might be good to reinforce where I tack it with a bit of interfacing. Anyone have thoughts about this? Thanks.
that would be!) to pick up each ruffle to "bustle" it higher on the ruffle. It really looks cute pinned, like it is even rufflier. My question is- I think I need to reinforce all the tack ups. The fabric is sheer but not a chiffon. It has some metallic in it, too. I'm think it might be good to reinforce where I tack it with a bit of interfacing. Anyone have thoughts about this? Thanks.
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Posted on: 5/3/11 6:03 PM ET
I don't think interfacing would be needed. It might detract from the look if it is seen by mistake. Or(horrors) you might melt the fabric. One never knows what that mysterious metallic/nonchiffon will do when it meets an iron!
A good sturdy little X tack, emphasis on the "little" is what I would do.
To throw in another idea, could it be take up at the waistline- assuming there is a seam there...?
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A good sturdy little X tack, emphasis on the "little" is what I would do.
To throw in another idea, could it be take up at the waistline- assuming there is a seam there...?
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Posted on: 5/3/11 6:10 PM ET
In reply to ConnieBJ
Not really. That would be even more work than the tacks. I did consider it.
Posted on: 5/3/11 7:56 PM ET
In reply to Passion4Sewing
I think I would need a photo to really give good advice, but I think I have seen similar issues dealt with by using a small piece of the sheer fabric itself or chiffon/organza, especially if you can get a piece of fairly "invisible" selvedge that won't ravel.
I would love to see pictures of this as I am in the midst of figuring out embellishments for my current ballroom gown.
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I would love to see pictures of this as I am in the midst of figuring out embellishments for my current ballroom gown.
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http://bgballroom.wordpress.com to follow the progress on my next ballgown.
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