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Old 05-10-2007, 12:05 AM   #12
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Originally Posted by perizaad View Post
I've heard mention about using grossgrain ribbon as the base. Do y'all thread right through the ribbon? Sounds like a good way to space your strands, but I wondered if this would make the ribbon weaker. I also have heard of using snap tape as a base, so the fringe could be moved between costumes. I think I'm gonna try that!
The dancers who taught me to make costumes always used grosgrain ribbon as a base for handmade fringe, so it could be moved from costume to costume if necessary. Sewing the strands to the ribbon didn't seem to weaken it.
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