Burda Style For people who sew

hi i am from the uk and l am a plus size uk 20 and make alot of my own clothes as the fashion for bigger people is rubbish. i have just brought some lovely material and want to make like a prom dress with the netting showing at the bottom but really dont want it fully lining as this just bulks you up. i would really like some hints or tips how i can have a cheeky bit of netting showing without the bulk..thankyou

Aug 24, 2009, 08.05 PM by tara4

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  Aug 25, 2009, 12.17 AMby oscarthegrouch108

  you can always gather up about 6 inches of the net and hand tack it to the hem (i would have the net gathered onto a piece of fabric or bias tape, to make it more manageable).
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  Aug 25, 2009, 12.26 AMby nehmah

  Oscarthegrouch has the right idea. You could also make a half-slip/lining and attach the netting to that. If it is very stiff, you can bind the edges with seam binding or satin ribbon. That will save snags in teh hose.
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  Sep 1, 2009, 09.59 PMby snowwhite-1

  I also did something similar, I attached two rows of gatthered neting about 6in each to the lining, for my daughters prom dress. I only used two layers as she wanted her skirt to flare out at the bottom. http://www.burdastyle.com/projects/cobalt-blue-prom-dress
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  Sep 1, 2009, 10.52 PMby littlepinkbutton

  It looks like we are all thinking along the same lines! =)

  I’ve made a few dresses with a crinoline or netting beneath. To reduce the bulk and overall “poofiness” of the dress, I simply created a half slip lining and attached the gathered netting along the bottom. I would start with one row. If you want it a bit more substantial, you can add another layer once you’ve tried it on under the dress.
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  Sep 2, 2009, 08.17 AMby katexxxxxx

  Good – you all beat me too it!

  I’d only add that experience shows that binding the edge of the net helps massively with the comfort, but does stiffen the edge of the net and gives a different look. If you want that fashionable whispy look, try to find tulle or veiling (net, but finer and softer than dress net, which is like sewing on chicken wire!). There are several companies here in the UK that do coloured nets and tulles, so scream if you need help finding something. It takes very little yardage of net to get a really good look.

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    Jan 14, 2010, 07.54 PMby brandymccoy

    Haberman fabrics carries a Calvin Klein veiling material. It’s really soft and silky, I’ve used it a few times before. The website is http://habermanfabrics.com/

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  Jan 14, 2010, 08.54 PMby oscarthegrouch108

  mmmm, Haberman’s! that store is divine!

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    Jan 14, 2010, 09.10 PMby brandymccoy

    I know, I am in love with that store, such pretty fabrics and trimmings and buttons, I could go on forever about that store!

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  Jan 15, 2010, 12.06 AMby bubbley74

  Hi I am from the UK as well wales to be exact.What i would do is, To the side of the center front run 2 rows of gathering stitches up to wards the waist for about 10 " (or as high as you want ) gather up the threads so it makes a lift up from the hem and Finnish off by sewing or tying the ends together,then stitch a piece of netting, single, layered or gathered the choice is endless,at the back of the vent to give the illusion of an under skirt it realy is efective.Hope this helps good luck Bubbley74