Dear Constant Reader,
Happy Friday! A couple of announcements before we get to your tip.
Tonight we’ll be performing at Deacon Giles in Salem, MA. We’re only doing one show, so tickets are extremely limited. Don’t take your chances at the door — get them now! I’ve heard a rumor there will be a very special cocktail on the menu tonight…
Tomorrow we’ll be in Worcester at the Beer Garden Pavilion! We’re so thrilled to be performing burlesque as it should be… with live music! You might recognize some of the musicians from Unlucky in Love and The Wrathskellar.
Also, I’ve got a little poll going on my Patreon. You do not have to be a subscriber to participate.
And now on with your tip!
For a clean fabric edge, pull a thread.
You want a nice straight edge on fabric before you begin cutting, so you’ll know everything is on grain. My favorite way to do this is to pull out a thread, as shown, then trim the fabric along that line. The point of a pin works really well to tease out the thread. This method works for all woven fabrics and especially good to use on delicate material.
Like this costuming tip? There are lots more in Miss Mina Murray’s Little Book of Burlesque Costuming.
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