Kimiko, Thanks. I knew 'how' to use it, but was not certain about costume applications. The bulk issue had not entered my mind and was exactly what I was looking for. If there is a costume application for this product, it needs to be seriously considered against the more traditional techniques. I won't just dive in with it head-first.
It may end up in a donations box. Thanks. Laurie -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Kimiko Small Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 1:02 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Curtain tape as costume supply item? You sew it down along both edges, then pull the string. I used a pleating tape once, thinking it would make cartridge pleating a skirt easier. It was easier in a way, but the obvious bulk of the tape made the whole thing rather unattractive to my eye so I never used such tapes again for skirts. YMMV Kimiko ________________________________ From: Laurie Taylor <[email protected]> It is about 7/8" wide, with a single cord about 1/4" from one edge. When pulled, the cord forms a consistent gather, not any sort of pleat or smocked effect. Does anyone use shirring tape in costuming? If so, how? _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
