There's not much risk of tearing, since a doll won't move. You could use the metal on its own. Maybe even cut up paperclip or hairpins.

-Carol


On Nov 30, 2011, at 7:18 PM, Sharon Collier wrote:

What about thin metal, encased in hot glue to prevent fabric tearing?
Sharon

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Having had my fun with hot glue, I say: no, too soft. For it to be rigid enough, it would have to be thick, and that makes it not very good as a
stay.


Claudine

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