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  1. LadyBrower
    Anyone have any easy-to-find sources for info on those linen caps? I'd like to find me a pattern...
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    THANK YOU captain! Those close ups are extraordinarily helpful. Now all those tiny channels(?) are they boning channels, they seem awfully close together, especially compared to the stomacher. The line drawing helps, though I tried to save it so I could zoom in, but it wouldn't work. :-( I used the reconstructing history pattern and the stays generator to get a better fit, I was a little confused as to how to make the front open like that, and still have the shoulder strap part so I basically just cut out "V" from the center front, as it appeared the bottom of the front laced together. I thought it would still have a nice look. I hope it is "acceptable." I think I will try the busk in the stomacher. With my length the extra support is probably a good idea.
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    From what I have seen/read/heard, front lacing stays cannot accomodate a GAoP busk. Victorian era corsets had split metal busks, with integral closures. The stomacher is usually a separate triangular piece of material, usually nicer/fancier (silk, embroidered, etc.) than the stays, pinned or laced in place. Please pay careful attention to the angle of the boning in the stays ~ vertical boning will lean towards a tube shape, angled boning will lean towards a cone shape. I am a little confused... with the front lacing "view b" stays, it looks like the stomacher is at least boned, which to me makes sense, otherwise belly fat can bulge through (I have a ren-faire "fairie" bodice that does this when I try to leave a gap in it). Did most of the stomachers that are positioned behind the front lacing unboned? Sorry. I'm just confuzzled. Oh, and thank you for the note about the angle of the boning, I appreciate it. =)
  4. LadyBrower
    Thanks for your input and feel better!
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    Kate, your stays are so GORGEOUS, all I can do is stare. just beautiful... Of course, I have another question... Now that I have one and (3/4?) stays done, I want to make the RH711 front lacing stays, and I was hoping to try the busk thing... If I understand the pattern correctly, the stomacher is separate, yes? Can I still put a busk in it or does that not work so well... I thought it would but I thought I would ask for some feedback before I did anything rash. =) As always, I thank you for your help! Oh, here's a picture of the progress on my latest set for my friend: She's a tiny little thing... lol. We had to cut down the smallest version of the pattern by several inches in the bust and shorten it... Poor girl
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    Thank you for this thread, and that little piece of information is actually really important- I'm on my (second and third attempt at stays) and I was worried they were too long! Thanks again.
  7. LadyBrower
    oh look at the pretty! I mean, um, fearsome sight! 'Tis a beautiful thing, that is.
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    haha. Aw.
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    It's so lovely.... It just makes me want to rub my face all over the fuzzies... But I will contain myself. Oh my, that sounds a bit inappropriate now doesn't it? *shrug*
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    I beg to differ on this... do not trust your modern sewer's gut too much... as 18th century clothing construction can often be very different from how we sew today.... prime example the sleeves both on women's garments and men's, if done correctly for the time period, can often be troublesome to the average modern day sewer. I don't know if it's good or bad, but I have not really been "schooled" in any particular method of sewing. I was taught many techniques used for American Civil war stuff, my grandmother taught me basic sewing... I have a natural talent for the trade which has not been so much developed in any respect. I am a half blank chalk board... I would love to learn all I can about what it is to be period correct and "authentic" and do with it what I can within my time constraints, ability and budget. I don't mean to cause trouble. *sniffle* And I really sew most things by hand.... My motivation stems not only from the desire not to have to purchase yet another pattern (which is helpful), but also my interest in why it is not appropriate as I am still learning all the little details of fashion from the GAoP. I like the comparison. It makes it far easier for me to understand how to do something the correct way and why it is that way. Does that make sense? I hope so. For now, I must drink my tea and go to bed.
  11. LadyBrower
    Thanks. =) I was worried they were too short or something. I must confess it is a very comfortable (and supportive) garment. ...I may trade iin Victoria's secret for this. lol
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    Here is a pic of my crew's flag in my signature (minus the name and the green field. I actually want to pick some peoples minds on ideas and where is a good place to get a great price on getting this done. Trying to keep this on the hush hush so I can surprise my crew with it. I am debating on keeping the original blue and orange, or go with a simple black and white. Also again if any of ya have an idea of a good place to get this done it would be very much appreciated (would love to get it done before LI Pirate Fest). ...It's going to be hard to keep hush hush when a bunch of us are regulars in the pub, my dear. That and you coming out to the living room and telling. ;P
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    All done! Pay no attention to the "chemise" its just my night-gown, I didn't feel like digging out the chemise. I'm a little concerned about how low it is- there's quite a bit of cleavage. *eek* Any suggestions for this one or the future? I managed to get in it, and lace it myself... Getting back out was the problem.
  14. LadyBrower
    haha, yea. Lucy (the bulldog) was on pin detail. She decided to jump up onto the couch and when I tried to get her off the stays without her getting stuck she fought me and "found" some pins in her rear... But otherwise I think she felt they were quite comfortable... And I thank you for your compliments. =)
  15. LadyBrower
    I know what you are talking about and sometimes yes, it does work, but not always, so always make a mock first before cutting your good fabric Oh yes, That is what the Walmart "dollar rack" is for... although it seems that they have raised the price to $1.50. Jerks.
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    Ta-da! I still have three tabs to finish but that's it! Do they look funny to any of you? They appear to fit alright (without the lacing in yet). thoughts? I'm fairly pleased. I will never play with cordouroy again though. oh. And these are my helpers:
  17. LadyBrower
    Lady Constance, you made my day. Thank you.
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    So I've been sifting through old threads in the Captain Twill section all morning, and of course consulting the Gentleman of Fortune site... I was thinking of using one of the patterns from his site, but kind of putting it over the simplicity pattern so I could sort of get the right sizing. Does that make sense? Or is it easier to measure and draft a new pattern? ugh. I keep going back and forth.
  19. LadyBrower
    Welcome, friend!
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    haha. Yes, I am a wee bit confused. But I am understanding. I appreciate the visuals, that helps. I guess I'll start by looking for images. I have a knack for being able to cut and sew sans pattern if I know what something is supposed to look like in the end (this drove my grandmother nuts while I was making my gown to sing at graduation!). If anyone has any other suggestions for visuals that would be appreciated. I'll be searching through the "archives" for sure. =) *le sigh* silly boys need to wear clothes... Many thanks once more.
  21. LadyBrower
    Yeah, I have no interest in the pants, or the shirt really, I like Kass's pattern that I found through Gentleman of Fortune. It was the coat I was particularly interested in. When I made it for the costume I made it in a large or medium and it fit nice in the shoulders, but did hand a little low, but I also was usual stretch velvet (ick). I too had a bit of trouble with the collar, but a few buttons helped. I could definately make it round like Jack mentioned, but I am frightened of drafting up my own pattern just yet. I think my other question was if the vest (waistcoat?) was long enough too, I was looking at some other pictures and many of them seem longer. And I am not sure what was meant by "tails". as in like, a slit up the back like the coat? Thanks again for all your help...
  22. LadyBrower
    Oh Kian I shall not be blamed for spreading any bugs. I keep a clean house...
  23. LadyBrower
    Welcome good sir. 'Tis a pleasure to make your acquaintance!
  24. LadyBrower
    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... If it's worth it. =) As usual, your help is always appreciated...
  25. LadyBrower
    Many thanks for your kind welcomes!
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