In a message dated 6/13/2009 9:02:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
The one in your image looks similar to cartridge pleating. To stiffen it, start with something already a little stiff and double it over. Two layers are stiffer than one is, and the folded outer edge takes care of any hem issues. For a costume ruff you might even use one thickness of stiff non-woven interfacing. I like to use several yards of the selvedge of something for my ruffs - not exactly correct, but neater at the outside edge than any hem I can do. **************** also...for costume purposes, some fishing line sewn to the outer edge can keep the 8's smooth and intact. Getting the right weight line is the thing. **************Download the AOL Classifieds Toolbar for local deals at your fingertips. (http://toolbar.aol.com/aolclassifieds/download.html?ncid=emlcntusdown00000004) _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
