I have not tried this personally yet, but an idea... What about using leather (the light-weight machine-washable suede from Tandy would be my first thought) or...
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Richard of Essex
richardofessex
Nov 22, 2008 5:00 pm
Can anyone direct me to a source for men's Elizabethan tall hats? -- Richard of Essex House of the Tudor Rose...
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unclrashid
Nov 23, 2008 3:24 pm
... (I have tried ironing with a home iron and the dryer on high to heat set -- am tempted to go in to one of those places where they apply transfers to...
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Aspasia Moonwind
aspasia1490
Nov 23, 2008 9:00 pm
I have tried it several times. I have done a tiny buttonhole stitch, but the most delicate was a very tiny double running stitch. Aspasia Has anyone on list...
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borderlands15213
borderlands1...
Nov 23, 2008 11:16 pm
Thank you! If you used a very tiny double-running stitch, was the edge of the panel or sleeve hemmed first? Or, did you use the double-running stitch a...
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Jacqueline Johnson
bice_de_la_l...
Nov 24, 2008 1:39 pm
Please keep in mind with movies, in particular ones like Bewoulf, Arthur, and LOTR, accuracy isn't even a concern. Check, double check, then check again...
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Jacqueline Johnson
bice_de_la_l...
Nov 24, 2008 1:40 pm
Do you want patterns or makers? Patterns, I suggest Lynn McMasters. I've used them for years and they are amazingly well done and easy to use. If you want an...
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Audrey Bergeron-Morin
audreybmorin
Nov 24, 2008 3:33 pm
... -Use either real fabric paint (found in crafts store) or a good quality acrylic mixed with fabric medium. -Don't spread it too thick. -Also... it will...
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Stanzi
constanziade...
Nov 24, 2008 4:09 pm
Have you tried double sided viza-fix... (not sure what it's called over there). It's an iron on glue which will allow you to stick one type of fabric onto...
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Jude Harrison
morrigan_clu...
Nov 24, 2008 5:44 pm
I have had very good results using quality acrylic paint with a fabric medium - gold and silver really stand out and don't fade after multiple washing - I also...
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Arianwen ferch Arthur
caer_mab
Nov 24, 2008 7:21 pm
No -- I meant asking them to use their iron to heat set my painting! Arianwen ferch Arthur "Outside of a dog a book is man's best friend. And inside of a dog...
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unclrashid
Nov 24, 2008 9:09 pm
... THat won't necessarily set it better. Faster, perhaps, because with a home iron you usally have to leave it on each motif for a specific number of...
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Aspasia Moonwind
aspasia1490
Nov 24, 2008 9:36 pm
Thank you! If you used a very tiny double-running stitch, was the edge of thepanel or sleeve hemmed first? Or, did you use the double-runningstitch a distance...
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Elizabeth Walpole
e_walpole
Nov 24, 2008 11:34 pm
... From: SCA-Garb@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SCA-Garb@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard of Essex Sent: Saturday, 22 November 2008 6:55 PM To: SCA-Garb ...
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Sharon
staubenf
Nov 24, 2008 11:34 pm
... Like this one? http://www.hatpatterns.com/135a.html <http://www.hatpatterns.com/135a.html> Josephine Devereux [Non-text portions of this message have been...
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Sharon
staubenf
Nov 24, 2008 11:34 pm
Although I cannot speak to the historically accurate way of doing this, I have sewn this with one of my sewing machine's heirloom stiches using a wing needle....
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borderlands15213
borderlands1...
Nov 25, 2008 2:11 am
Thank you, m'lady Laurel. I *think* I understand, but not being an embroiderer myself I'm just not sure. I'm going to try both of the methods you've suggested...
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borderlands15213
borderlands1...
Nov 25, 2008 2:15 am
Thank you so much! I wish my sewing machine were that sophisticated! Lol, it isn't, however, so I am thrown upon the more period method of hand-working my...
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Elizabeth Walpole
e_walpole
Nov 25, 2008 4:43 am
... From: SCA-Garb@yahoogroups.com [mailto:SCA-Garb@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Stanzi Sent: Monday, 24 November 2008 9:24 AM To: SCA-Garb@yahoogroups.com ...
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Richard Wymarc
wymarc
Nov 25, 2008 3:51 pm
What sort of material did she wish to work it? My apprentice is researching the development and construction of needlecases in period, and I might be able to...
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Laws, Amber D.
eleanore_beg...
Nov 25, 2008 3:51 pm
Thanks Greet! You really are always my go to gal for all things linen. I hope that Anne finds your information useful. I mean *Wow* I would have never thought...
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Kyrae DeKender
weyrledge
Nov 25, 2008 3:53 pm
This is a great idea. Please post what ever you come up with as I am inspired to do this as well. --Kataryn, AKA Kit-- [Non-text portions of this message have...
103992
Bice de La Lombard
bice_de_la_l...
Nov 25, 2008 3:59 pm
The first being,No, I'm not dead. Please, please. PLEASE trim your posts. I deleted about 20 posts because they didn't bother with trimming. I will NOT trim...
103993
voztemp
Nov 25, 2008 5:29 pm
If anyone in the Pheonix arizona area wants a deal on jap-gold thread..... I was just in Pheonix and at the SAS fabric store on 11th street, they have boxes of...
103994
Sharon
bookwenchtx
Nov 25, 2008 9:30 pm
... www.lapalomahats.com...
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cuvien1438
Nov 30, 2008 3:21 am
Hello all, Could anyone direct me to a merchant who sells period straw hats for men? I've been searching the net for hours and can't find what i'm looking for....
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Karen
desert_dream...
Nov 30, 2008 3:42 pm
I went, I shopped. I found two spools (for lack of a better term) of something that looked like Jap gold, but if it was unraveled it was a cording core wrapped...
103997
unclrashid
Nov 30, 2008 8:41 pm
... You're right, they are hard to find. If you live by a city with a Chinatown or near the beach, you can often find straw hats with a shallow hemispherical...
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Elizabeth Pendeo
lizpendeo
Nov 30, 2008 9:03 pm
PC-incorrect, a search for "coolie hats" turned up this: http://www.lynchs.com/item--Chinese-Coolie-Hat--1881.html (theatrical supply store) Elizabeth Pendeo ...
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unclrashid
Dec 1, 2008 6:36 am
... Those aren't quite as period looking as the ones I was reccomending. More like this: ...
