Mary Diamond
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Good Morning, girls ~ hope everyone is doing well.
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To be sure ~ yet.... Where Is Stynky's other hand?
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OMG ~ OMG ~ LOL ~ I think I must Petition Harry to let this be performed as the 2009 PiP Roast entertainment. And, No.... It Is NOT My Fault! STYNKY!! Ha! At least you have no photos of Stynky hoisting myself up in the air ~ nya nya!
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A very Happy Birthday to you, sir!
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stays and other female costume questions...
Mary Diamond replied to withoutaname's topic in Crafting Kit
AGREED! Mucho kudos for all the handwork ~ I spread myself too thin, so I, too, will stick with the machine, hand-stitching the visibles. Except Buttonholes. For Now. -
Chole, Would you be able to let us know which shaped underpinnings would be appropriate for GAoP? Thanks!
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OK, everyone ~ Check out the Farmers Hat. Suspiciously like the Surgeons Hat, no?
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OK ~ Those that know me know you are more likely to find me anywhere else in the house than the kitchen. However, for all you cooks out there, I have found this Tourne Broche at Ruby Lane. Just outside our timeframe (1750), though it remains an interesting piece of clockwork. Not sure if the Buccaneers would have had such a device, but it was quoted as being for the slow roasting of large and small game. http://www.rubylane.com/shops/funcollectibles/item/SSS454 To be honest, when I first saw the English Brass Spit Jack, I immediately thought of Patrick and the Steam Punk forum. http://www.rubylane.com/shops/nhantiquecoop/item/1314
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2 months late? Well then, I am Very Belated! Happy Birthday anyhow ~
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Welcome, sir ~ enjoy the Pub. Have a look around ~ plenty of groups to choose from, from all over the States.
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*sigh Agreed.
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Love the pics!
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Ah, the Dreaded Buttonhole Stitch. One I really must learn ~ Captain Sterling's are Simply Beautiful ~ I am envious of them!
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stays and other female costume questions...
Mary Diamond replied to withoutaname's topic in Crafting Kit
No worries, dear Nell! Tis a loose secret, you are not the first I have told. -
stays and other female costume questions...
Mary Diamond replied to withoutaname's topic in Crafting Kit
If you have reenacted before and done corsetry prior, I would HIGHLY recommend Waugh's Corsets and Crinolines book and use the corset pattern from that instead... Lady Brower ~ I did indeed use the pattern you mention, with the horizontal boning. I didn't like the way it sat when finished, as it creased immediately under my breasts, not giving the proper form for our period. I have since made several others, my favorite being from Waugh, as mentioned by Captain Sterling above. One of the easiest to work with, and period correct to boot. -
stays and other female costume questions...
Mary Diamond replied to withoutaname's topic in Crafting Kit
Ah, there you go, Rusty, sharing all my secrets. Truth be told ~ I simply don't have the time or inclination to hand stitch everything. If it is an item that will be show the stitching (such as handkerchiefs, cravats, hems on necklines and sleeves) then I absolutely hand stitch. All hidden seams are machined. Too busy creating furniture, documents, selling shoes, helping family ~ so I do what I can to make the projects more manageable. -
Wasn't wondering patterns so much as to the actual texture...down here they sell an interesting cotton broadcloth...nothing like the average cotton fabric in the stores...the texture is very different... In one of the websites, they noted the cotton calico weave was very similar to that of linen.
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As started in the Mantua thread, I would like to continue the Calico discussion in more detail, here ~ I have been speaking with a fabric historian about GAoP calicoes ~ they are not at all like what we see in the stores. The patterns actually looked more like our modern chintz, with a light background. It wasn't until later that the Indian calicoes were made with darker backgrounds, as requested by the Europeans.
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What? You thought I was kidding?
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This may be helpful, for those interested in Indian calico ~ http://www.demodecouture.com/cotton/ The Reproduction fabrics are Expensive ~ it is not uncommon to see them listed between $8 and $30 a Yard. Further reading http://www.musee-impression.com/gb/collection/xviii.html Note that Small Designs appear in the last quarter of the 18th Century.
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Agreed! And, Thank You for your input ~ I think that is all we are hoping for ~ to have a set of basics, so that there are less people stuck on the sidelines, and Miminal opportunity for Damage. We are all learning, together, and every bit of knowledge helps. If we can somehow get to a level where we are all familiar with a basic set of rules (whichever they may be), that reduces one unknown. Walk through the steps together (days before a show, if not pre-event), and determine if the person you are paired up with is at a level you are comfortable with. If not ~ walk away. Given my location and current experience level, that is the best I can personally hope for. I consider it reasonable.
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what'd you do now?? LOL "It's your fault"
and to quote Stynky"It's Mary Diamonds fault" LOL
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I have been speaking with a fabric historian about GAoP calicoes ~ they are not at all like what we see in the stores. The patterns actually looked more like our modern chintz, with a light background. It wasn't until later that the Indian calicoes were made with darker backgrounds, as requested by the Europeans.
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Which is still in doubt until funding for the Ship's budget for the 2009 year is firmed up... I'm hoping to hear some news in the not too distant future... So far the rumours surrounding the matter are alternatively hopefuly and pessimistic. But I am very much hoping it will go well. And we would love to have you Mary, and everyone else as well! Ah, yes, and I should Love to Attend ~ There is, however, the small matter of Employment ~ which is from the month of April through September. I am limited in the number of events I can attend during the summer. Especially those which require airfare and extended days off. So I must pick and choose accordingly.
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Bloodthirsty Barbara