This is a A line skirt I made a few months back with 2 different fabrics....I used dupioni silk for the front & charmeuse for the back.....I also made a hand sewn zipper. I went to wear it yesterday & notice a few things......the box pleat I made in the front had come un done so this time I sewed it by hand with a few stitches at the top. I also hand wash this skirt but notice the silk loosing its shape in the front while hang drying so now this skirt lays flat to dry.
I am thinking to line the front silk part or maybe add interface to the box pleat to keep the shape. Any thoughts for next time I sew a similar skirt with two types of fabric?
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I find it easier to sew fabrics that are of similar weights. Charmeuse is lighter that dupioni , so you might want to underline it with something to give it a similar hand. Maybe silk organza. I would not interface the pleat. Personally I line everything even if the pattern does not call for it. Also, I send silk to the dry cleaners. Their pressing is magical.
I hope you find this helpful.
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