I have made many skate dresses but I have a request from one client to make the skirt out of fringe (2layers). How do you go about seeing this in when piecing the bodice to the panty/skirt?
I wouldn't set it in; I'd just sew it on to a leotard. But then, I often hang skirts rather than set them in anyway. Does it stretch at all?
The fringe of course doesn't stretch. The bodice and panty are made of Lycra. So if I sew it to the leotard, do I have to put in a zipper or will it slide over hips?
This is the dress I am making.
Cool dress! Hm, now I'm intrigued. I wonder... if I were going to inset the fringe, which I think I would do, now that I've seen the dress, is sew it so that the header of the fringe was past the stitching. Then I'd cut the header off entirely and I think you'd have enough stretch between the fringes for there not to be a problem. I would definitely give this technique a test run! I've never actually done it! I think you'd have to use a very small zigzag or an actual stretch stitch so that the fringes wouldn't pull through the stitching.
That makes perfect sense. Thank you so much!!! I'll let you know how it turns out
I made my DD a flapper dress for skating that used rows of fringe that I sewed onto the outside of the dress and then I covered the header with sequin trim. (Thread: http://skatingforums.com/index.php?topic=3149.0)
(http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c127/Isk8NYC/Skating/CIMG0483.jpg)
It looked really cool when she did upright spins - the fringe stood straight out and the foiled lycra sparkled. The fringe layers were very heavy, though. That's why it looks so shapeless on the hanger.
I'm so excited, Clarice! I tried your suggestion on some scrap and used my stretch stitch on my machine and it worked perfect! The fringe is locked tight in there! I think I will also use my serger for finishing seam on the inside for added measure.
I am so glad I joined this forum!
Ooh, I'm so happy it worked! Now I'll know what to do if I ever need to make a fringed skirt! Post pictures when you're finished, okay?
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