Burda Style For people who sew
Create Fullness in Skirt Hem
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Intro
In long full evening dress, sometimes you want fullness in the hem, and can be achieved with layers of petticoats or with a horsehair braid sewn into the hem. Without horsehair or petticoats, the skirt would collapse in towards the feet. Here, we show you two methods of inserting horsehair braid. The first method is easier for beginners and requires encasing the braid in a separate fabric casing, then sewing it to the skirt hem, and is a little different than the method shown in the instructions for Nora’s gown. The second method folds the braid directly to the skirt, with no extra strip.
Technique Materials
horsehair braid, full skirt, needle and thread, sewing machine, pins
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Oct 9, 2009, 01.32 PMby Almatinka
I never knew about this stuff, but it sounds so helpful! I will be happy to try it in my garments. A couple of questions, though… Just how stiff is this horse braid? Will it have the same effect with cotton?
Jul 1, 2009, 10.10 PMby nora
zzz nice!