Someone used it on my daughter's renaissance skirt when I didn't have time to finish it and another project in time. Someone I PAID. It was bulky, you could see the sewing threads on the right side (not as big a problem from stage) and, the worst issue, it hung badly and gave the wrong silhouette. After one weekend of hating it, I ripped it out and redid the pleats. I'll never use it. LynnD
On Thu, Aug 18, 2011 at 10:25 AM, Sharon Collier <[email protected]>wrote: > I've tried it, but as it makes tiny, 1/2 inch pleats and you have to sew > all > those on by hand, it's more hand sewing than doing it differently. Plus, it > adds a lot of bulk, if you are trying to fit a large amount of fabric onto > a > small waistband, for example. > Sharon C. > > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On > Behalf Of Lavolta Press > Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 10:18 AM > To: Historical Costume > Subject: Re: [h-cost] Techniques - sample suggestions? (long) > > > > On 8/18/2011 12:32 AM, Sharon Collier wrote: > > One good technique I learned was how to gather using a zigzag over a > > strong base thread. Very useful when gathering a LOT of material, like > > a big ruffle onto a skirt bottom. > > And the gingham method of cartridge pleating. > > Sharon C. > > Some people use drapery shirring tape for cartridge pleating--sew on the > tape, then draw up the cord. I haven't tried it, but it sounds like it > might > work well for theater, as apparently theatrical productions often keep hand > sewing and other labor-intensive techniques to the minimum. > > Fran > Lavolta Press > www.lavoltapress.com > www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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 > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
