Velvet naps

[mala_14]

I got the shoulder pieces cut out last night as well as ironed on the fusible interfacing to the lining, which is the same as the skirt fabric. I was so distracted by trying to avoid small spots where the dye-job was uneven (I totally didn't stir enough) that I accidentally cut the pieces upsidedown so that the nap is running up instead of down.

Comments

[nuranar]

Is the velvet on the original costume running down? I think you're actually supposed to have it running up in most things, because it catches the light and looks better.

[mala_14]

Hm... Actually, I'm not sure. I just sort of assumed it was running down because I could see the slight lines of the pile running across, but really it could be either way. Thanks for sharing the info! I had no idea about that!