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Pleats that never lay flat, what is the secret?
I sewed four samples of bias-cut skirts last month using different weights of cotton and silk. Every single one had pleats that bubble out at the top and then flatten weirdly around the hip line. I pressed them with steam, let them cool completely, even used a clapper I found at a garage sale in Portland. My guess is the grain line shifts when I stitch the waistband, but I'm not sure if that is the cause. Has anyone figured out a stable facing trick that keeps pleats sharp before you attach the band?
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ben_fisher26d ago
Bias cut is literally working against you here, that fabric wants to stretch not crease.
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