I've tried it, but as it makes tiny, 1/2 inch pleats and you have to sew all those on by hand, it's more hand sewing than doing it differently. Plus, it adds a lot of bulk, if you are trying to fit a large amount of fabric onto a small waistband, for example. Sharon C.
-----Original Message----- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2011 10:18 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Techniques - sample suggestions? (long) On 8/18/2011 12:32 AM, Sharon Collier wrote: > One good technique I learned was how to gather using a zigzag over a > strong base thread. Very useful when gathering a LOT of material, like > a big ruffle onto a skirt bottom. > And the gingham method of cartridge pleating. > Sharon C. Some people use drapery shirring tape for cartridge pleating--sew on the tape, then draw up the cord. I haven't tried it, but it sounds like it might work well for theater, as apparently theatrical productions often keep hand sewing and other labor-intensive techniques to the minimum. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
