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   Josefly | Jul 06, 2007 05:44am | #1

   Thanks so much for doing that experiment. Its answered a question I've long wondered about.

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   Cathie | Jul 06, 2007 10:34pm | #2

   I was very interested in the post on choosing size for crinkle. I adore crinkle (and hate ironing, of course, sewing and pressing go together). I have been wondering about this issue, and, unfortunately gave 2 of my most intriguing pieces of vintage crinle to a charity shop, because I was so unsure of size. However, since I have found more, at the same charity shops (!!!!!!!!!!). And this helps me out immeasurably. I guess I need more confidence/more experimenting/more questions posted. Thank you!!!!!!

    

    

    

    

    

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   Teaf5 | Jul 09, 2007 10:49pm | #3

   My experiments were done of flat fabrics that were crinkled afterward.  If you have crinkled fabrics to start with, I'd guess that you'd then want to use a pattern one size smaller than usual to achieve the correct fit.

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   MaryinColorado | Jul 14, 2007 05:44pm | #4

   Oh, I hope you are right!  Last night I also came to this conclusion.  I cut out a top of crinkled aqua cotton in a size smaller than usual.  McCalls M4968, will let you know what developes!  It says to use double seams on lightweight fabrics, it seems that French seams would work but maybe too much bulk due to the crinkle.

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   Teaf5 | Jul 19, 2007 02:03am | #5

   Keep us posted on the crinkle progress...much better than on the wrinkle progress, right?

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   MaryinColorado | Jul 19, 2007 05:32am | #6

   ok, will let you know how it works out.  I'm having neck pain so no sewing till it goes away and very little computer.  boo hoo  I am so bored!  Mary

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   Becky-book | Jul 19, 2007 04:50pm | #7

   So sorry about your pain!! I'm just recovering from a bout of it.  Will be praying for you.

   Becky

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   MaryinColorado | Jul 19, 2007 05:10pm | #8

   Thank You so much!  Prayers are always appreciated!  God bless You!  Mary