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I have a few questions for you clever folk. I have this pattern here:

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'm thinking that maybe it is not structured to handle being made withlightweight crinkle cotton. It's not the MOST lightweight material,but on the light side, still. It would need two layers to not be ableto basically see through it, and even with two layers, you can seeyour hand behind it when you hold it up to the light. (Sorry!!! That'sthe best I know how to describe it.) I wanted to try, because I wantedsomething light. So, is it possible? Secondly, I would like to know how to sew with it. I put it in the wash, and the middle is reasonably flattish but the edges are VERY crinkled, from it twisting into a long rope in the washer/dryer. I'm thinking that I should iron the material, but only so much as to reduce the biggest crinkles, right? Leaving its basic "texture"? Then I would cut it & sew it all together, trying not to pull it out of shape as I sew. However, if I do that, won't it become shapeless when the garment is finished? Maybe I should iron it perfectly flat, and let the crinkles come when it goes in the wash? If so, then won't it be shrinking, and out of shape?

Thank you!!!!

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Caya
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I found a picture online that shows the kind of fabric I mean, I think:

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Caya

Kirsten

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Kirsten

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> I'm thinking that maybe it is not structured to handle being made with> lightweight crinkle cotton. Remember also that using a markedly different type of fabric than that shown in the picture will give you a different "look" to your finished dress. I LOVE crinkle cotton and think this dress would look very romantic sewn up in it but I would increase the width of the bodice slightly to give a more "blousey" effect. But that's just me! :-)

Erin (who has had absolutely NO caffeine whatsoever today and who is therefore functioning at 50%! Please excuse if anything/everything I wrote is goofy!!!)

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Erin

I wouldn't line it but I would wear the dress with a full-slip made of cotton. I had a couple of nice ones that I wore under crinkle cotton dresses during the 1970s.

Erin (yeah, I'm old! :-) )

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Erin

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> I'm thinking that maybe it is not structured to handle being made with> lightweight crinkle cotton. It's not the MOST lightweight material,> but on the light side, still. It would need two layers to not be able> to basically see through it, and even with two layers, you can see> your hand behind it when you hold it up to the light. (Sorry!!! That's> the best I know how to describe it.) I wanted to try, because I wanted> something light. So, is it possible?>

Hi! I think the pattern is fine for crinkle cotton, definately do the version without collar.... and I'd do buttons - be sure to use a lightweight interfacing... I would use a similar color or plain cotton organdy for a lining in the skirt - attach only at the waist and let it hang free inside... line the bodice/sleeves with a lightweight poplin or shirting - it's a bit more stable and will hold the shape... to get some of the wrinkles out on the edge - hang the fabric over the towel rack when you shower... the weight of the fabric aided by the steam will help it spread out a bit... Since it's crinkled - baste it to the underlining pieces first, then sew them together as one for the bodice & sleeves... when you sew on the fabric if your needle pushes the fabric down into the machine - put a roll of toilet paper next to your machine, and run it under the fabric next to the feed dogs on the machine... you can pull it off later and if there are stray fibers they will wash out w/ the first wash... don't iron it flat, it won't always come back... if it's 100% cotton or another natural fiber you'll have to twist it up each time it's washed... if it's a synthetic or synthetic mix it will crinkle up easier with washing... let me know if this all makes sense?! and happy sewing!

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Anna in OR

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