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As a sewing-newbie, I've got a couple questions (with more to come). I just love this skirt and really want to do it.
1. I don't have any lastin. Can I get it at JA's? Can I make it w/out the lastin? What's the purpose of it?
2. I don't understand the reasoning on the lengths of lastin used. IOW, how do I know how long to cut it for my sized skirt?
3. Approx. how much fabric does it use for a women's Med. or Large size?
TIA to anyone who answers and thank you to Kori!!
Amy, loving wee boy #4
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bumping.
Maybe I should start a new thread for these questions.
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1. I don't have any lastin. Can I get it at JA's? Can I make it w/out the lastin? What's the purpose of it?
You can get clear elastic at Joanns. I don't think it's called lastin. I use the lastin to gather. There are different methods to gather as well.
2. I don't understand the reasoning on the lengths of lastin used. IOW, how do I know how long to cut it for my sized skirt? I think I explained it above but I cut the lastin for each tier an inch smaller than the tier above it that I'll be attaching it too.
3. Approx. how much fabric does it use for a women's Med. or Large size? I'm pretty sure it was less than 2 yards of 60" wide knit.
HTH.
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Originally Posted by Kori
1. I don't have any lastin. Can I get it at JA's? Can I make it w/out the lastin? What's the purpose of it?
You can get clear elastic at Joanns. I don't think it's called lastin. I use the lastin to gather. There are different methods to gather as well.
2. I don't understand the reasoning on the lengths of lastin used. IOW, how do I know how long to cut it for my sized skirt? I think I explained it above but I cut the lastin for each tier an inch smaller than the tier above it that I'll be attaching it too.
3. Approx. how much fabric does it use for a women's Med. or Large size? I'm pretty sure it was less than 2 yards of 60" wide knit.
HTH.
Thank you, Kori.It really helps. I found clear elastic at JA's last night.
Sorry to have you repeat for #2. I must have missed it the first go around. Sometimes concentrating is tough w/3 boys clawing at me.
Amy
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