... Well I've not done the sleeve slashing thing, but I've done some cutwork in velvet and I can warn you that the stuff frays all over the place. In my case...
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deborah minyard
dminmin@...
Aug 31, 2000 7:24 pm
For the two part grommets things I've found useful put a layer of belting between the fabric layers, it keeps things stable. if using a leather punch punch on...
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Frank Thallas
hardcorps@...
Aug 31, 2000 7:43 pm
First off, if you're comfortable and you present a good image - no chainmail or bunny fur bikinis or nylon lace I-Dream-Of -Jeannie pants - go with what you've...
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Frank Thallas
hardcorps@...
Aug 31, 2000 7:51 pm
Greetings, and good luck in your future hunting - you've chosen an avenue with really not much information available, alas....... First question on the...
4316
wicachu@...
Aug 31, 2000 7:52 pm
Its all together! My mom helped me gather that thing up ... and it is SOLID. lol Now all I have to do is finish the sleeves and do the hem.... all 180 inches...
4317
MoirabeanEoin@...
Aug 31, 2000 7:54 pm
but we have it much easier than the guys- especially the ones who like the crew neck on them.;-) Hugs, Moira...
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deborah minyard
dminmin@...
Aug 31, 2000 7:55 pm
Doesn't Janet Arnold talk about using wax with lampblack in it on cut velvet? I always thought Fray Check was about the same and it washes. Maddalena ... ...
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Frank Thallas
hardcorps@...
Aug 31, 2000 8:01 pm
Heh. Glad it worked for you - now in future, we'll just have to ease you into all the variety of totally period chemises - Tudor shifts, Italian camisas, etc,...
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Leslie Lansdowne
lalliepop@...
Aug 31, 2000 8:05 pm
... I never thought they were "out to get us" and as a moderator of 4 loops and a member of even more, the ads don't bother me a bit. I do think, though, if...
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Leslie Lansdowne
lalliepop@...
Aug 31, 2000 8:11 pm
... Congrats, Isabetta! It is so fun to see your hard work come to completion! Whenever I finish garb for my kids, they want to wear it immediately and I...
4322
dreamblade@...
Aug 31, 2000 8:17 pm
In a message dated 8/31/2000 3:05:11 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ... might ... It was hard to tell - they did look raglan, but then again any kind of sleeves...
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Lori Heiser
lheiser@...
Aug 31, 2000 8:37 pm
Mostly Irish as that is what I am researching today... http://www.facetsconsulting.com/shuttlekraft/index.html http://www.lexiline.com/lexiline/toc.htm ...
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Frank Thallas
hardcorps@...
Aug 31, 2000 9:01 pm
Hmmm, if only the "guards" would turn their backs for a moment..<G> The gown is a beautiful, puzzling thing. You're right about the collar - it does look...
4325
MoirabeanEoin@...
Aug 31, 2000 9:42 pm
In a message dated 8/30/00 10:44:45 PM Eastern Daylight Time, afn03467@... writes: << > , it's one ... Amen sister! I am pulling out my garb from Bytor's...
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Lori Heiser
lheiser@...
Aug 31, 2000 9:50 pm
More links... http://www.maths.tcd.ie/gaeilge/general.html#A1.1 http://www.geocities.com/CollegePark/Library/5433/ ...
4327
MoirabeanEoin@...
Aug 31, 2000 10:02 pm
In a message dated 8/31/00 1:49:44 PM Eastern Daylight Time, wicachu@... writes: << Ohhh yes... I GOT THE JOB I INTERVIEWED FOR!!!!! Whoo hoo and all ...
4328
wicachu@...
Aug 31, 2000 10:07 pm
well it should! I am just in a dither about how to finanace moving down there. ACK I'll figger it out though :) I'm looking into apartments, daycare, a...
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Jeanne Harney
jeanne@...
Aug 31, 2000 10:32 pm
... From: <wicachu@...> To: SCA-Garb@egroups.com> Jeanne ... I ... thing. Some days I love being so plae. Others I would kill for color. But... it does...
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Jeanie Decker
jdecker@...
Aug 31, 2000 10:41 pm
Great advice from everyone, thank you! (I love how helpful this list is) Alis...
4331
GrietjeCrynes@...
Aug 31, 2000 11:05 pm
In a message dated 08/31/2000 3:13:39 PM Central Daylight Time, lalliepop@... writes: << sleeping in a chemise is a comfy idea and lets you keep some...
4332
sheila widmaier
turrel@...
Aug 31, 2000 11:08 pm
I hate to have unfinished edges, so I line my slashed sleeves with broadcloth, I sew it right sides together and then flip them inside out, and put fraycheck...
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Sheila W.
turrel@...
Aug 31, 2000 11:24 pm
Does anyone know if Satin is washable? Turrel...
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Frank Thallas
hardcorps@...
Aug 31, 2000 11:40 pm
Depends. Satin is a weave - there is satin made from everything from nylon (shudder) to wool. Do you have any idea what the fiber content is? If not, is this...
4335
GrietjeCrynes@...
Aug 31, 2000 11:46 pm
In a message dated 08/31/2000 6:09:46 PM Central Daylight Time, turrel@... writes: << I hate to have unfinished edges, so I line my slashed sleeves...
4336
Lady Victoria
ladyvictoria@...
Sep 1, 2000 12:29 am
... I have never had a problem laundering satin, be it the acrylic stuff from the fabric stores to silk and duchesse satin. Just wash in cold water, gentle...
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Lori Heiser
lheiser@...
Sep 1, 2000 1:12 am
I need various colors of cheap chiffon, does aanyone have any links? I am keeping an eye on the bargains at WM but nothing has shown up. Maybe our new Hancock...
4338
SCA-Garb@egroups.com
Sep 1, 2000 2:48 am
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4339
SCA-Garb@egroups.com
Sep 1, 2000 2:49 am
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4340
deborah minyard
dminmin@...
Sep 1, 2000 3:00 am
Some are some aren't Maddalena ... _________________________________________________________________________ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at...
4341
Jeanie Decker
jdecker@...
Sep 1, 2000 4:08 am
I posted recently wondering about the "Braveheart" princess wearing her belt underneath the surcote in back and over it in front, and guess what I found? Piero...
