> > How does one set pleats in silk? > I think it was on the German Ren list, but they've actually been > discussing this very topic -- backwards. The answer that I saw, (and I > can dig out the posts if you're interested -- or you can hit yahoo > yourself) is
Nope, it was this list as well;) So you'd have to look in recent h-cost posting, or your deleted items if you have been on the list for a week or so already for this heading: "RE: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk?" >> I'm working on a German gown (mid 1500's or so) for an 18" doll that >> has the sharp crisp looking pleats from bodice to floor. I plan the >> skirt to be 4 panels, wider at the bottom than the top and since the >> silk I'm using is blouse weight, I was going to line with linen. The >> linen I know i can steam press the pleats, but how will that work with >> the silk? Can I use vinegar in the steam? Aside from all the advice given, I also know there is a way to set crinkles using the microwave and perm solution. I'll dig it out and see if it's been transfered to a new site... Darn, the site is down. But it may still be on the LOTR costume site. http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/makingem/Tips/CrushSilk.htm If you can work some way of keeping the pleats even it might be ideal for setting fabric for a dolls dress. I wouldn't recommend lining it in linen though, maybe self lined would be better Michaela de Bruce http://glittersweet.com -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.9.0/366 - Release Date: 15/06/2006 _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
