Dressmaking Pattern Explanation

Aug 28, 2007 3 Replies
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I have just bought a dressmaking pattern of a bridesmaid dress to make for my daughter. I am in the process of buying the fabric to make it & have come across a small problem that I would appreciate some help with.



The part I am stuck on is the width of the fabric for the underskirt made or tulle/net. Usually it states a width i.e. 45" then underneath it will state 60".



i.e. 45" 3 1/2 yards 60" 2 1/2 yards This part however states 72", 108". but the amount of fabric is the same.



i.e. 72, 108" 4 1/2 yards



Why does it have a comma between the 2 sizes?



Also, I am struggling to find tulle/net in those widths! I can only seem to find 54" wide. Any help please?



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The comma is there because it means you can use either 72"or 108" and the yardage is the same. My local specialty store only carried the 108" but I found it at

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etc. It's also called illusion.

Cathi

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That's great, thank you very much Cathi. I've never come across that before in patterns & couldn't find any help on the subject anywhere!

I can get on with ordering now, thanks again.

T> The comma is there because it means you can use either 72"or 108" and the

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Because of the way they cut it, you need the same amount of each width. There are the normal width for tulle.

NET sometimes comes narrower than tulle. Tulle is much finer (for bridal veils) and comes in wider widths.

For an underskirt, buy double the length in the net, and cut it in half across the width. Sew narrow seam up the middle (net doesn't fray) so you have one length 108" wide... Cut as per instructions...

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