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Title: Kitri skirt too poofy
Post by: Heikedog on September 20, 2017, 23:22:03 PM

Is there any way to soften organza ruffles so that they lie flatter on the base skirt?  This is a Tutus That Dance pattern. Thanks!

Title: Re: Kitri skirt too poofy
Post by: Lollipop on September 21, 2017, 20:17:15 PM

Would removing some of the fullness work?

Title: Re: Kitri skirt too poofy
Post by: Heikedog on September 23, 2017, 03:03:15 AM

It would ... on the next one.   :D

I don't think this one is too poofy, but DD does.

Title: Re: Kitri skirt too poofy
Post by: Catllar on September 23, 2017, 13:33:37 PM

Not much you can do with the fabric but you could try top stitching about 1/4 to 1/2" down from the seam line to control it a bit.

Title: Re: Kitri skirt too poofy
Post by: Marniesews on October 03, 2017, 23:49:56 PM

I'd suggest doing what we do for ballroom, where we're always at pains to ensure we don't do anything to make the body look wider.

Instead of gathering the ruffles cut them out as circular strips so they lie flat where they're joined to the dress but flare out at the bottom.

Title: Re: Kitri skirt too poofy
Post by: TTDSeminarsUK on October 13, 2017, 15:50:58 PM

Try steaming the ruffles.  This can help.