Pleating silk abaca
Hi im really hoping for some adviseI really want to have a go at making a headpiece and pleat silk abaca. Is the silk abaca able to be pleated and hold its shape on its own or do you need to use buckram in this?See More
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Pleating silk abaca
Hi im really hoping for some adviseI really want to have a go at making a headpiece and pleat silk abaca. Is the silk abaca able to be pleated and hold its shape on its own or do you need to use…Continue
Started Oct 25, 2018
Abaca scrunch
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Hi i have recently purchased some a abaca scrunch material and thinking of blocking it but just not too sure on the best way. Has anyone done this? I was thinking i need to block it dry and apply…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rachel Warrillow Sep 15, 2018.
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"Hi Gaylene. Quick question on the silk abaca if you dont mind.... have you found it pleats and stays to shape on its own or still best used with buckram?
Regards Trish"
Rachel Warrillow replied to Trish Beddoes's discussion Abaca scrunch"Hi Trish,
I have only blocked a simple button shape using this material, and I treated it just as I would with sinamay and spritzed it and then steamed it well to block.
Have fun! "
"Abaca Scrunch is also called Cob Web Sinamay"
Abaca scrunch
Hi i have recently purchased some a abaca scrunch material and thinking of blocking it but just not too sure on the best way. Has anyone done this? I was thinking i need to block it dry and apply stiffener???? Or would you use it wet?See More
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