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Skirt patterns and fabrics (New Thread) Juno 01-29-2008
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Posted by Juno on January 29, 2008, 12:05 pm

Good plan!! :) I think it would be a lovely skirt BTW. I like gored
skirts, very feminine, and flattering to almost any body type.

Stay away from dupioni and shantung for this skirt. They would be too crisp
and stiff. Although, a nice tailored blouse out of dupioni for the top half
would be gorgeous. :) Acid washing will soften it a little and make it
machine washable for the rest of its life. I did a blouse just like that
for a pal of mine around Christmas time in '06. Looked great.

I think for the skirt it would be Gorgeous to find a print crepe de chine
then line it with China silk (habotai.) The only drawback to that is it
might be a little clingy. But some anti-static spray will usually take
care of that. The drape on that would be sooooooo pretty. Again, I would
acid wash (if it's not black; black tends to fade too much) just to soften.
That's hot water in the washing machine with 3 cups white vinegar added.
In the dryer till bone dry. Some of the China silk I've seen lately is so
Crisp that I wouldn't think about using it for a lining or lingerie, etc.
without this treatment first. (it's great when it's crisp for lining
things like bodices, etc. just not flowing floaty stuff.)

Also, you might keep your eyes peeled for some nice rayon. Like a rayon
challis. That can be Lovely to work with too. And the Bemberg rayons, are
great for linings. (those can also be acid washed; the result is what my
mother would call "wind pudding and air dip." Just really scrumptious
feeling--very very close to acid washed China silk.)

If I spot anything that sounds like what you're looking for, I'll email you
a link. :)
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I've started a new Thread on this since I lost the other one on my computer.
I copied your entire post Sharon for my benefit,
Thanks for your input.
I've been looking for a print in Crepe de Chine and haven't seen much
yet. I'd like to stay with a dark print if possible, I think they are
pretty. I have seen a couple of nice ones in rayon on Fashion Fabric
Club but never having bought from them I have no clue as to their
quality. I'm really looking to look good when we go to dinner with the
children. BTW the 2 oldest grandchildren will be there as well. We have
a date for June7th so as I said before I have plenty of time to plan and
get going on this.I appreciate it that you will also look around for
something for me.
Juno

Posted by on February 1, 2008, 9:30 am
Juno wrote:

> OK fabric advisor's,what do you think of these. They're rayon,, not
> silk, colors I look good in and I think really pretty. I think the strip
> for the skirt and floral coordinate for the top.
>
>
http://www.fabric.com/apparel-fashion-fabric-rayon-fabric-rayon-print-fabric-rayon-print-stripes-black.aspx
> Juno


Oooh!!! What fun! I think that will work just fine. Of course, we will
expect pictures when it's done. :)

Sharon
---
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the
pig.

Posted by Juno on February 1, 2008, 11:34 am
mamahays@cox.net wrote:
> Juno wrote:
>
>> OK fabric advisor's,what do you think of these. They're rayon,, not
>> silk, colors I look good in and I think really pretty. I think the strip
>> for the skirt and floral coordinate for the top.
>>
>>
>
http://www.fabric.com/apparel-fashion-fabric-rayon-fabric-rayon-print-fabric-rayon-print-stripes-black.aspx
>> Juno
>
>
> Oooh!!! What fun! I think that will work just fine. Of course, we will
> expect pictures when it's done. :)
>
> Sharon
> ---
> Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the
> pig.

Well I jumped in an ordered it. I had a $5.00 coupon from them so it
brought the price down even more.
Juno

Posted by on February 1, 2008, 12:25 pm
Juno wrote:

>
>>>
>>
http://www.fabric.com/apparel-fashion-fabric-rayon-fabric-rayon-print-fabric-rayon-print-stripes-black.aspx
>>> Juno
>>
>>
>> Oooh!!! What fun! I think that will work just fine. Of course, we will
>> expect pictures when it's done. :)
>>
>> Sharon
>> ---
>> Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys
>> the pig.
>
> Well I jumped in an ordered it. I had a $5.00 coupon from them so it
> brought the price down even more.
> Juno


Good for you!!! I'm so glad you found something you liked. And it's even
better because it was a good deal!!! ;)

Sharon
---
Never try to teach a pig to sing. It's a waste of time and just annoys the
pig.

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