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   GhillieC | Oct 13, 2003 01:33pm | #1

   "Can I just taper it from the side seams after the hip?"

   Yes you can! but don't over do it. Baste it first to see how you like it.

   A skirt which is slimmer at the hem than at the hips is described as 'pegged'. The Vogue Sandra Betzina wrap skirt is pegged.

   Cheers,

   Ghillie

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   rjf | Oct 14, 2003 04:02pm | #4

   I'm trying to imagine a pegged wrap skirt.  Wouldn't pegging it make the wrap unwrap when you walk?  What am I missing?   rjf

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   GhillieC | Oct 17, 2003 09:46pm | #5

   Well actually it is a mock wrap, sorry to cause confusion.

   However I have made it a couple of times and

   Sorry to cause confusion! The Betzina skirt is a mock wrap - an ordinary slim skirt with an extra piece across the front.  The extra front piece does not try to unwind.

   I have made this pattern several times, it is easy and flattering.

   Cheers,

   Ghillie

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   SewTruTerry | Oct 13, 2003 05:27pm | #2

   I agree about the tapering and basting but would also caution you to try it out in a muslin first.  By that I mean sew the patter out in either actual muslin or a reasonably priced material that you won't feel real bad if it is not exactly what you want at first.  Also a quick way to  baste is setting your stitch length really long at least a 4 or 5 which are easier to rip out if not quite right.

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   peekeraboo | Oct 14, 2003 02:01am | #3

   Thanks, I'm off to buy some some muslin tomorrow so I can try it out. I guess it's a good habit to get into. It's also really useful to have the correct term for the skirt, I'll know what to look / ask for in the future.

   Thanks agin for taking the time to reply.