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Fabric substitions

    Fabric substitions
    on: September 16, 2009, 11:14:25 AM
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    Hello Everyone:

    I am a beginner and just finished my first dress and am planning my next one.  I have a pattern that calls for broadcloth, sateen or lightweight linen but have some beautiful stretch poplin or taffetta instead.

    Please help

    Evelyn
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      Re: Fabric substitions
      Reply #1 on: September 16, 2009, 11:43:15 AM
      You can almost always use a different fabric than what the pattern calls for, but you have to be prepared for a different look than the picture on the pattern sleeve.  The dress will drape differently and pleats and/or gathers will also have a different shape.
      Also, sizing may be a bit off as well.  You may want to do multiple fittings while you are sewing. 
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