Best fabric for Leia dress?

AlishaCorral (Alisha Corral) · Joined: 25 Sep 2016 Posts: 28 Medals: None

I'm making Leias ANH white gown. What's the best fabric to use? I was thinking maybe white poplin?

SongofAmazon (Jenna) · Posted: Fri Sep 30, 2016 9:28 am Post subject:

What most people use is called "Jet Set," and it can be found pretty cheaply at JoAnn fabric.
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AlishaCorral (Alisha Corral) · Joined: 25 Sep 2016 Posts: 28 Medals: None

I'll look it up on amazon, thanks! Smile

Lora Skywalker () · Posted: Sun Oct 02, 2016 6:24 pm Post subject:

The more expensive option would be to make the version made out of silk, but of course, most go for the cheaper one. Wink

Just make sure the fabric has a nice drape, and buy enough for two full dresses.
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galacticat (Meg Cruzen) · Posted: Thu Oct 06, 2016 6:05 pm Post subject:

The Jet Set poly at JoAnn is what I used, however I highly recommend you finish the edges immediately after cutting out your pieces, as it frays terribly. It's also not wide enough for the sleeves to be as long as I wanted, so I ended up remaking mine with a seam at the waist.

SongofAmazon (Jenna) · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 4:12 am Post subject:

I think if you're taller than 5'5", a waist seam helps a lot in getting the sleeves long enough.
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galacticat (Meg Cruzen) · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 2:35 pm Post subject:

rusope (Ruth Sonja) · Posted: Sat Oct 08, 2016 9:07 pm Post subject:

That is so true. I am 5'9" and even 60" wide fabric isn't nearly wide enough for making the sleeves long enough. I am so glad that a waist seam possible.

SongofAmazon (Jenna) · Posted: Sun Oct 09, 2016 10:47 am Post subject:

The trick is to put in a place that it is completely covered by the belt, so we can't see it.
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katiebird06 () · Posted: Thu Jan 16, 2020 3:30 am Post subject: new fabric

There is a new Jet set.2 at joann's that is even better than the original. It is a dollar more a yard but it is so so worth it! Ive made this dress 3 times now and this new (new as of mid 2019) jet set is far superior to the old. its a little thicker and less see through, and seems to snag and run way less!

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