> Hello all! > > I'm wanting to make a skirt that looks like this one: > http://ursus.smugmug.com/photos/33402851-L.jpg > http://www.folkwear.com/120.html > > but I'm thinking it's kinda silly to buy a pattern for something that is > essentially a series of strips of fabric, and I want mine to be much > fuller > than most of the commercial patterns look, as this will be used for a > dance > costume of the same style as the top picture. > > What I am wondering is if there is a formula for construction, such as: > first strip is x long, second strip is double x, third strip is three or > four x. (if that makes sense?) Once I have that, then I can figure out my > yardage. > > Any input is appreciated. :-) > > Sheridan
Sheridan, I don't have a formula for you, but you may want to invest in a gathering or pleating foot for your machine. I am a purist and never thought to get a pleating foot or anything like that until my friend got a new version of my machine and I saw her catalog of additional options. Well, I went and bought a pleating foot and it is so awesome!! Once you learn how to thread it, it will make even pleats in a fraction of the time (and frustration) it would normally take. I assume a gathering foot would be the same for your project! Good luck! Diana www.RenaissanceFabrics.net "Everything for the Costumer" _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
