what is a stiff fabric that holds its shape well?
i’m looking to make cloth flowers and need a fabric that’s stiff and holds its shape well. i tried silk dupioni and taffeta. the silk dupioni was awesome but is more expensive than i want to spend….the taffeta was priced nice but did not work well. any suggestions on any other fabrics that are not too expensive and have an assortment of colors?
There are various fabrics that are stiffer than others, but many people who make flowers also stiffen the fabric themselves in one way or another.
Many fabrics can be stiffened with “fabric stiffeners” (like Aleene’s) or with home made stiffeners like diluted permanent white glues (Elmers GlueAll, for example), and even fabric starches, etc. Liquid polymer clay has also been used.**
Or they can have various iron-on interfacings put on their backs.
Or they can be treated after shaping instead of beforehand.
**http://glassattic.com/polymer/sculpting_body_and_tools.htm
(… click on FABRIC STIFFENING, under “Clothing”
…also look under WINGS > Non-Caned for using silk pongee with liquid clay, with silk flowers, etc.)
http://glassattic.com/polymer/mixing_media.htm
(… click on FABRIC, then scroll down a bit)
HTH,
Diane B.
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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Ivory Sleeveless Taffeta Flower Girl Dress CUSTOM COLOR $73.99 |
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