Question about Pointed v. Rounded Dresden Plate Blades
#1
Question about Pointed v. Rounded Dresden Plate Blades
How do I get those pretty rounded dresden plate blades? Do I need a specific template? Can I fashion a template using the template I bought that makes the pointed blades? I was thinking I could just use the square template and kind of draw a curve at the top onto a piece of cardboard so I could use it to cut out blades for my patriotic dresden plate I want to make.
#4
When I did the curved blades, I used a cardboard templet, painted starch over the rounded edge of the fabric blade and pressed over the cardboard. Worked very well for me. I used a templet from a book. I'm sure you could fashion a rounded edge using your templet. Be sure to leave the 1/4 the inch to iron over the cardboard.
#5
http://www.patternsfromhistory.com/c...en-pattern.htm This article gives you a rounded and pointed version.
#6
you could make a rounded template out of heat resistant mylar plastic and use it to press the curve by placing it 1/4 from edge and folding the fabric over that and pressing in place. then applique down.
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Some people cut out interfacing to match the shape of the top curve; apply it to the curve, and then turn it inside out to applique it. Makes a nice, finished edge and not a lot of trouble....I think that's what I would do (that reminds me, I have one my Mom started and I need to finish it! H-m-m-m-m......)
#8
Remember the days of cardboard or sandpaper templates. By the time they were well used the outer edges weren't the same anymore.
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