Crafting Kit
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1700-20 fine chain stitched Palampore (wall hanging or bed covering) wool embroider on linen and cotton bed hanging 1680-1700 wool crewel work on linen and cotton bed hanging
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Ok, not really a "Thieves Market" item but not really sure if this should go t' Capt'n Twill either This is a question for those who have experience with needle 'n thread: When working with LONG threads, how do ye avoid 'twists'? I mean, I an needle stitching a bamboo needle case and using 4-ply hemp. Th' length I cut from th' ball be 3+ times me arm's length as notes state "always cut longer for it is better then coming up short" - I have also read of sailors 'pulling long length' when sewing in period...but th' issue I am running int' is that this long length tends to 'Twist' sorely as I pull it though. As I said I am using 4-ply hemp sail twine with a sailor's need…
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not having seen a topic on this.... what weights do you recommend for what garment ??? for a somewhat educated estimate, i figure light weight for shirts, medium for breeches, maybe heavy for a short jacket or justacorps... what are peoples' recommendations ??? ( for ladies garments, also )
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kate and cheeky and lady brower.... can all of you upload a pic fo the back side ofyour mantuas? working on a pattern from a dress and added extra material for the gathering it needs to be mantua.... i box pleated center back and then the sides... not draping the way i like... undid said stitching and left center back box pleat and then box pleated again -- enclosed a larger box pleat around the center back one.......... FABULOUS DISCOVERY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FOR MAKING THE FABRIC HOLD THE MOONSHAPED DRAPING with the frontmoonshaped pleats----- the mantu seems to be draping/ hanging the way woodcuts and art work depicts them hanging.... oh happy f…
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so I have been sitting here for a few weeks knowing it is that time where I need to make a decision about buying vs making stays is nearing. The last time I had them made and that was a few years and about 30 pounds ago and for the life of me, I can't remember who made them for me..anyway getting to the point I have a changing midsection of size, extremely curvy and am hoping to lose about 20 pounds before summer. Which brings me the challenge of do I tempt the fates and make my own and if I do how do I deal with the fact of possibly losing weight and the fact I am hourglass shape, under 5' with no midsection and stays are cylindrical and long in patterns- how do I de…
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So, I have the Simplicity "Jack Sparrow" Costume pattern, which includes a coat, vest, breeches and shirt. I used it to make my hubby's Captain Morgan costume for Halloween: (lol) I was wondering how accurate or close to accurate the pattern is (not the costume I made), if there were adjustments that can be made to use the vest and coat pattern for reenactment wear, or if I should just purchase a new pattern. And for that matter, are there any mainstream patterns that are good for reenactment attire? JoAnn's is having a sale next week: all patterns are $1.99, so if there is anything that can be done for them I thought that would be a great way to save a bit of coin.…
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Hang on ladies, I just started one, will photograph the progress for you and add instructions...
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Original shift circa 1700 white linen...wide neck w/drawstring and short opening down center front. Sleeve gathered into shoulder and into band at elbow. Elbow band has buttons for closing. Large gore at each side with smaller gore at bottom. Neck and Sleeve finished with bobbin lace. I think this size fits Cheeky or did you adjust yours?
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Edward doesn't know I'm posting this and he's probably gonna kill me but..... I'm just a little proud of the work he does.
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Well, our unofficial start date was Nov 1st so lets get started. If you are new to the project, you can check out the Topic Starter (on this forum) called "Group Justaucorps Project". You can join in at any time its not a race or contest.... So, my latest is I haven't decided which material to use.... even after a month of thinking about it. I got some more grosgrain silk... So now I have a some blue for the body and some scarlet for the turn-back cuffs..... My goal is to make something like this I still need some lining material though. Anyone have a cheap source for tafetta? PS This is the site that the plate above is from http://collectionsonline.lacma.org/m…
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Well, first don't get excited, this isn't reenactor stuff, nor is it real flame. I saw the broadway show Mamma Mia in New York City a while back, and at some point the entire cast was holding these candles, which were really LED candles, not flame. The effect, from a distance, was mind-boggling. They look like real flickering flame, and not the cheapo bulbs with the alternating filament. I think the application for these things is unlimited, such as holiday time (christmas trees, windows), backyard luau, or just general atmosphere lighting. i am planning on getting some for halloween. For those who want the flames without the fuss, wax, and hazards,just k…
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So I've been thinking too much, and I started wondering if there were any colours that were particularily popular to the GAoP.... And would certain colours be significantly more or less in cost and have class issues attached to them? I don't know a great deal about the GAoP yet, but I'm thinking by that point in history, the fabric/dyeing industry would have developed to the point where most colours are obtainable, but it's still early enough that I think certain colours would be easier or harder to obtain and hence affect the price thereof and possibly have class connotations attached to them. I'm specifically wondering about ochre... I have a few spare yards of ochre …
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I started this project back in November. As an Olympic quality procrastinator, I am surprised I got it done so fast . Of course, 5 days in the hospital really helped as I had nothing to do but watch German soap operas.... at least the nurses were hot.... Anyway, I took my sewing project and actually finnished it. I was inspired by this and these I thought that the no pocket option was pretty interesting. Some short jackets seem to have buttons all the way down, others don't. I got tired of sewing button holes. Speaking of sewing. I have sewn a pair of petticoat trousers.... and that is about it. I made the pattern myself from original artwork, and hand …
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So I made my first all linen shirt and I love it. I wish I would have made these from the beginning. So on to the questions. What would be the most appropriate way to close the sleeves and neck? Currently I have nothing on the neck and buttons for the sleeves. Would ties be more accurate? If so how long should they be? What kind of ties? I would try and sew up a couple of small tubes out of the same material.
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How much fun is this?? This is my new *Just going ashore* coat. Got no intention of using it for Faires or as a costume piece. Might look pertty good for walking aorund Disneyland though on a chilly day!
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Hi all! I've been working on some "Getting Dressed Guides" for the new website, and the first one is finished. I'll add some links to pictures and stuff later, but you can read the basic article now: Getting Dressed Guide for Women
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Would canvas be historically accurate for a frock coat or sailor's short jacket?
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Anyone know of a good pattern for Monmouth caps? Janelle wants to try her hand at knitting one for me. :)
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Shrunck Grey Kersey Jackett, lined with Red Cotton, with fifteen Brass Buttons, and two Pockets of Linnen, the Button Holes stich’d with Gold Colour Thread, att Tenn Shillings and Sixpence each. Waist Coat of Welsh Red plain unlin’d, with eighteen Brass Buttons, the holes stich’d with Gold Coloured Thread at Five Shillings and Sixpence each. Red Kersey Breeches lin’d with Linnen, with three Leather Pockets, and thirteen white Tinn Buttons, the Button Holes stitched with white Thread, at the Rate of Five Shillings and Sixpence each. Grey Woollen Stockings at the Rate of One Shilling and Ninepence per Pair.
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I know a magician never tells the secret to his tricks, however, can anyone help me with the last and final bit to my period outfit. I am having trouble trying to figure exactly what material the neck scarf ideally should be and how to wear it, if it is ever worn. I see some period photos with, and some without.
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Does anyone have anby information on leather waistcoats? One, did they actually exist during GAoP? What does one look like?
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I'm sure this has already been talked about but i was wondering on correct time period pants, and if dfb's are o.k or if i should change them to a more correct item.
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Ahoy! Stimulated through Greg´s post of selling Monmouth Caps, I started some researches about knitting works and made my own Monmouth Cap. Besides: My Mom is much better in knitting than me Ceeping my deer Mother busy (and of course to get some new accurate pieces to wear), I´ve found patterns, pictures and instructions for several types of Headwear, Socks, gloves etc. References I´ve found on Mara Riley´s page were very helpfull. I didn´t found references for men´s Jackets/ Cardigans or a Vest... only for a knitted undershirt. Questions: What about the mens? Didnt they were knitted Jackets Coats or Vests? Has somebody of you any of the refenrence- books liste…
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Interested in producing period correct Winter/Foul Weather kit for the crewe... can anyone point me in the proper direction, share what they already know or is there a thread already covering this? Thanks, as always, JH Sterling
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