A skirt-draping primer

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Issues concerning approaches to draping that enable the creation of a variety of flowing skirts are presented. Reference is made to the importance of marking, how to straighten the grain, using a yoke, and draping strategies.

author: LaQuey, Theresa
Innovations, Drapery, Draperies

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Design a chic, flowing skirt with fabric strips

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The method for designing a chic skirt is presented highlighting the measurements, the choice of fabrics and sewing skills. The skirt is made of four to six different fabrics, and cut into strips of various lengths.

author: Stern, Jennifer
Women's and misses' suits and coats, Women's Skirts, Women's and Girls' Cut and Sew Suit, Coat, Tailored Jacket, and Skirt Manufacturing, Women's Skirts & Jackets, Design and construction

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Embroider off the edge

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The shape of the garment edges can be changed with the help of machine embroidery. An award-winning machine embroidery artist presents different ideas to enhance the look of the fabric.

author: Stern, Jennifer
Embroidery, Embroidery patterns

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subjects list: Methods, Dressmaking, Skirts, Skirts (Clothing), United States
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