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Old June 22nd 05, 05:17 PM
La di da Limey
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Hi,

I have made a skirt out of crinkle cotton, and since washing it, the fabric
has gone flat. Is there any way of re-crinkling it?

Many thanks

Elizabeth



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Old June 22nd 05, 05:33 PM
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La di da Limey wrote:
Hi,

I have made a skirt out of crinkle cotton, and since washing
it, the fabric has gone flat. Is there any way of re-crinkling
it?
Many thanks

Elizabeth


Check out the instructions at the bottom of this page:

http://www.ericas.com/projects/proj9801.htm

I usually just dampen them, and twist *really tight* (takes two people
at each end), then allow to dry while remaining twisted (secure the
ends with rubber bands).

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Old June 23rd 05, 10:07 PM
Cynthia Spilsted
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Singer has the directions in one of their sewing books as do several other
sewing and craft books. The Singer method uses the microwave to set the
fabric.
I would suggest looking in your public library if you don't want to have to
buy the book, or Google for "Broomsticking Techniques" for other book
sources.
Good Luck!
Cynthia

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Hi,

I have made a skirt out of crinkle cotton, and since washing it, the

fabric
has gone flat. Is there any way of re-crinkling it?

Many thanks

Elizabeth





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Old June 25th 05, 01:59 PM
Anna Sheridan
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I usually just dampen them, and twist *really tight* (takes two people
at each end), then allow to dry while remaining twisted (secure the
ends with rubber bands).

and if you can't find another person to twist with you :-), fold the
waistband in 4 and hold between your knees, then keep twisting with your
hands. Thin chinese silk can also be crinkled like that - so having a plain
silk skirt is like having two - one day ironed, the next crinkly.
Anna
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