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Felt and dressmaking
« on: 21 Apr 2012 17:37 »
Do you think I could make a dress out of felt or would I get too much bulk at the seam or shrinkage when washing... ? Just a thought I just had.
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Re: Felt and dressmaking
« Reply #1 on: 21 Apr 2012 18:29 »
I don't know much about sewing but I think I have seen a felt dress or something similar. All sorts of office-suits (kind of wintry ones) are often made of felt or some thick fabric.  :rolleyes:
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Re: Felt and dressmaking
« Reply #2 on: 21 Apr 2012 19:15 »
I'd imagine it would shrink tbh unless you could get hold of pure wool felt. There are fabrics out there that are very similar in texture and look to felt.
 


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