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Depending on the fabric -the thinner it is - slightly more can be used, but I would suggest roughly the same as for smocking - 3 times the finished width.
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How do you sew shirring elastic onto fabric?
Hand wind the shirring elastic onto your bobbin. Use same color standard thread for the top. If you are going to need a hem, hem it first because it's harder after shirring. Simply sew the lines from one end of the line to the other, about 1/2 inch apart. The shirring elastic will automatically gather the fabric for you. Be sure to tie the ends to keep them from pulling out, or anchor them with extra stitching.
How do you use shirring elastic on cotton material?
Hand wind the shirring elastic onto your bobbin. Use same color standard thread for the top. If you are going to need a hem, hem it first because it's harder after shirring. Simply sew the lines from one end of the line to the other, about 1/2 inch apart. The shirring elastic will automatically gather the fabric for you. Be sure to tie the ends to keep them from pulling out, or anchor them with extra stitching.
Are the measurements for Lolita brand clothing the maximum or smallest that the piece will fit?
Depends if it has shirring (Stretch room) Most only come in 1 size, so without shirring that's the max. With shirring, you cna usually add another couple cm/in.
What is the process of gathering fabric by means of drawn or elasticated threads in parallel rows?
Gathering is the process where parallel rows of stitching are sewn along one edge of a piece of fabric. The threads are then pulled or "drawn" so that the fabric forms small folds along the threads. Shirring is similar to gathering. It is two or more rows of of gathered fabric used to decorate parts of garments or shape the garment.
When you have hand wind the elastic on the machine and have everything in place but the material don't gather what do you do?
Using elastic thread in the bobbin doesn't make the material gather, you have to do it yourself. This is called shirring. You'll need to use a zigzag stich, make several rows of stitching, secure the top thread and the elastic thread on one edge of the fabric and then pull the elastic threads on the other edge to produce the gathering or shirring.
How do you put shearing elastic into the top of a dress using a sewing machine?
Shirring a dress is as easy as sewing a simple straight stitch. Purchase elastic thread from your local fabric store. Load a bobbin with the elastic thread and sew several horizontal lines around the neck line for as far down as you wish the shirring to go. Make sure the elastic is on the wrong side of the fabric.
How many yards of fabric for a sash?
You would need about 2 yards of fabric for a sash. This includes enough fabric to allow for a knot or a bow.
How much fabaric?
It depends what kind of fabric and how much fabric.
How much is fabarics?
It depends what kind of fabric and how much fabric.
How much would some fabric cost at fabricland?
The cost of fabric varies depending on the type of fabric you want and where you are located. You can call the fabric department to exactly how much the fabric you have costs.
Any websites that allow you to pick the style of a dress its fabric pattern color and allow you to order it online after you design it?
www.dressbydesign.com
Are there any online fabric shops that sell in bulk rates?
There are many online fabric shops that sell at bulk rates. Some even allow you to custom design your own fabric. Bulk rates may, however, require you to buy an astounding amount of fabric.
