[Namron] OT: Needing Help Making Pattern for Skirt I saw on eBay...

[Lisa]

During my research on Elizabethan garb, I found an article about a lady who
made a skirt out of a round tablecloth.  She slaimed it was fairlt easy, I
don't remember the web page or specifics, but I can try to find it again.
She didn't recommend making skirts out of square or rectangular tablecloths,
according to her, they don't lay right, but if you can find a round one that
doesn't have the plastic backing it should work fine.  As for the ebay
auction, if you decide to bid, read her feedback really closely.  My husband
purchased what he thought was an Elizabethan gown for me on ebay and it
wasn't what was described.  It was supposed to be an Elizabethan Lady's gown
and would be more suited to middle or lower middle class attempts at looking
like Upper class.

Elizabeta

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Sent: Friday, September 08, 2006 6:12 AM
Subject: [Namron] OT: Needing Help Making Pattern for Skirt I saw on eBay...


> Greetings All!
>
> Okay, again, off topic, but needing ideas...
>
> I saw a skirt on eBay a lady is offering to make custom that looks really
> cute.  She uses tablecloths for the skirts, so it has a wonderful hem
that's very
> stylish and unique.
>
> I'm debating on whether to bid on her auction or not, OR...To make my own!
> But, here is my query...
>
> How do I make a pattern for the tablecloth skirt?  I know my measurements,
> but I'm not sure how to make the skirt!  Do I just make a hole in the
middle and
> use elastic?  Or, do I use a zipper?  Do I need to make a split part of
the
> tablecloth to make the hole?
>
> Also, should I use a square tablecloth, or is there a way to make a
> rectangular one work?  And how big should the tablecloth be?  Anyway...I
have no idea
> how to get started, or the difficulty level!  LOL
>
> If ANY of you know how I should proceed, PLEASE, give me your input!  I'd
> love to hear from you!
>
> Thanks to All!
> Ailis
>


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