Mary Diamond

Looking good! I have purchased many items through Samson Historical, and really like them. My biggest concern with purchasing stays is achieving a proper and comfortable fit. The benefit is you will have a pair to reference when you go to make your own. Note that all their stays appears to be cross-laced, which is incorrect for our early timeframe. The holes should be offset (except first and last pair), and spiral laced (which allows for better movement and more comfort). The drawback to purchasing stays - incorrectly fit stays can be painful to wear, affecting your back, your underarms/ribs, and your hipbones. Sewing stays couldn’t be easier, as the channels and seams are all straight lines. Taping the edges takes a bit of time, but yields a lovely finish. If your concern is fitting the stays to yourself, perhaps look into a custom fitted pattern? Below is an example link: https://www.etsy.com/listing/899267190/custom-18th-century-stays-pattern-arc?click_key=07f3df5ecf21cf851438135404e4f0ce806d1eb8%3A899267190&click_sum=389c8273&ref=shop_home_feat_1&frs=1 I just came across this, and thought it not bad as yet another option. https://blog.americanduchess.com/2016/05/18th-century-stays-q-about-simplicity.html Keep up the good work! You are doing great.

MarkG would be another good source, I believe.

Welcome, good to see you again!

Looking good! I would note that I have only ever seen gathers, not pleats, to the waistband… Reference link: https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O13921/coat-and-breeches-unknown/?carousel-image=2020MT0492

Ah, it was good to see familiar faces. Admirable skill from both…

Glad to see you had a good experience with the EvapoRust! Thank you for keeping us posted 😊

Ummmm, hi. My name is Mary. (Hi, Mary.) I have a problem. Some might call it an addiction. Please join me welcoming the latest, littlest, lantern to my collection. It’s Williams fault. If not his, then definitely Rob Gorrell’s. 😊

Wonderful news!

Oooh, I love it! Very nicely done!

Ah, sorry to say, the rust will always find a way back, starting immediately (if not sooner) after you have set the piece down as “finished”. Be sure to oil (food-grade knife oil) immediately when finished. A rust eraser is also helpful to have on hand.

Nice find! Glad to hear you are on the mend…

Noted, thank you!

I got my Evaporust at my local O’Reilly auto parts store, though a quick search also shows Home Depot, Harbor Freight and Wal-Mart pickup availability. Plan on dedicating a cheap plastic tub (for rusty bit submersion and soaking) and funnel (for pouring the Evaporust back into the original container until you are ready for it again), and you will be all set for a number of repeated uses. Captain Pern kept a small sharpening stone with him, and skillfully sharpened my bone handle knife to a fine edge, while at FZ many moons ago, before I got into woodworking. I have since acquired a number of my own stones, and prefer the traditional stone methods, unless the edge is badly damaged. These folks are generous with their knowledge and patience, if you are inclined… https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/Sharpening-Stones-C1.aspx?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Sharpening - Keyword&utm_term=sharpening stones&utm_content=sharpening stone-Opt

Had you considered recreating the green glass appearance with glass paint? I have used Pebeo to repair my WWII tin mug, and and happy to recommend them. You may wish to consider the Emerald color, thinned, to recreate the green glass color. https://en.pebeo.com/catalogue/loisirs-creatifs/couleurs-decoration/v160-colours https://www.dickblick.com/items/pebeo-vitrea-160-glass-paint-emerald-glossy-45-ml-bottle/

Bit of a drive for me… I will not be attending, but hope you have a great weekend!

Oooh, thank you for the above! Michael Bagsley, Matty Bottles, look sharp!

Ah, it sounds like you have an honourable occupation brewing, Picaroon!

I am already mentally designing, ready to put pencil to paper soon 😊

And welcome, again!

Welcome aboard, Corvus, and well met.

Please allow me to introduce Evapo-Rust. I have personally used this product on several projects, and wholeheartedly recommend it. Note that I would suspend the bone handle above the solution, to avoid damage or discoloration.

Ah, be still my heart!

Well done with the link! Our set is well used, the box long cast away…

Yes, yes, and yes - I think all the above sounds like an excellent course of action!