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I thought the whole 'pocket dress' thing was just a weird gimmick
Then I saw a friend's design at a small show in Austin that had these deep, hidden pockets that actually held a phone and keys without ruining the line. Totally changed my mind about function over form. Anyone have tips for integrating pockets without adding bulk?
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tessa_hart183mo ago
What fabric did your friend use for that dress?
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amy9753mo ago
My friend said it's silk chiffon, tessa_hart18, but I feel you on how tricky that fabric can be to work with.
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paulw631mo agoProlific Poster
Your friend said it's silk chiffon," but that stuff has a mind of its own. The real trick is the cutting, not the sewing - you have to lay it out on a single layer of fabric, not folded, or the pieces shift like crazy. I learned that the hard way after a sleeve came out three inches shorter on one side. Also, if you ever need to steam out wrinkles, hold the iron a good six inches off the fabric or you'll melt a hole right through it.
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