I have also heard (and done) that you can hover a steam iron over the fusible and that will also shrink it. I wonder if that is true or if the washing is the only true way to preshrink the interfacing. I did not know to place the fusible crosswise and my result was less than professional. It was for a one time flower girl dress so..not that critical for the long haul.
Thanks for your always great advice.

I would love to learn how to profesinally finish my daughter's wedding gowns when it comes time. I can do anything with a needle and thread, it's just a matter of knowing what to do. Thanks for this opportunity.

Since I am working on my daughter's wedding dress, I need all the help I can get. PLEASE let me win because I know it is filled with all the best information. Thanks.

I am in love with this dress. I want to make it as mother of the bride in dupioni silk cobalt blue and black. Do you think the silk will work for this style? Is the pattern for the dress also included in the magazine?

My favorite designer is whoever designed the wonderful pants that Kathryn Hepburn wore. She is such a icon for strong women and her pants were just a manifestation of her spunk. God Bless the designer, whoever they were.

Love these new gadgets and this looks like a keeper! Thanks for the contest.