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Ruching

    Ruching
    on: January 19, 2009, 03:20:33 PM
    Does anyone have a good technique for ruching (spelling) a bodice of about 22 inches wide by 12 inches tall. I want to ruch gather the bodice of a spagetti strap dress in silk crepe and the gathering is rather large.  I don't want any stitching showing. How should I stabilize the gathers so they stay?
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      Re: Ruching
      Reply #1 on: January 22, 2009, 09:54:35 AM
      Is there just one layer of fabric?  If not, you might want to consider lining the bodice so that you can tack it down every so often with a single stitch.  This will allow the fabric to have natural looking gathers and the stitches should be somewhat hidden between the folds.
      I made three bridesmaids dresses this fall with rushing in the middle.  This is what was suggested in the pattern.
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