Probably, but in this case I think you'd have problems with the serger seam
showing through on the bottom. The pin tucks appear larger than those made by
specialized feet on most machines But the seam itself could be done with a
straight stitch...(but not too tight-might be too
Me, too!
Patty Rickard
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Looking forward to it!
Suzanne -
Glad you found Nancy's. It is a really nice store as you say.
You may remember a few years ago a pattern line (they only made 2 patterns)
called La Mode Bagatelle? Well, you probably met the 2 women who made those
patterns if you were in Nancy's on a Saturday. Susan works in the
Actually it is a partlet, shawl, or scarf, not a chemise. You can see the
chemise/camicia in the opening under the pearl closure.
It looks as if it is a scarf that is draped around the shoulder and the
flesable pleats allow it to lay down.
I have a hard time believing that it is several panels,
Nancy,
I think it was done by stitching tucks into shapes on the fabric. Colette Wolff
in her book The art of manipulating fabric, ISBN0-8019-8496-3 demonstrates
several techniques that could be used to create this effect.
-Marion McNealy
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