Jack Roberts Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Well this was an adventure. I've never really made anything this precise before. There are still minor issues with the fit. Due to my own inexperience. But here are some pics. These include the period shift (chemise) in white light weight linen. Two petticoats, one underneath white light weight linen, and the outer one in blue medium weight linen, all knife pleated. Using Kass' instruction from pattern #713. (I'm not on the payroll I swear. ) The stays are made out of multiple layers of linen and the outer was hand dyed green and is a linen/ cotton blend. Fully boned without busks. I used plastic boning instead of reeds at suggested per Kass. (I wanted to be able to wash it.) So enough talking here are the pics. I believe this is how you spiral lace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HildeKitten Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 It looks ok to me. I like the fabric of your skirt a lot :) I adore RH patterns, I've got a few myself :) House of Secrets Incorporated Fashion and costume design For all your piracy needs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelsbagley Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Awesome job Aminjiria! I had started one of those for my other half, but had gotten stuck on the boning issue. After hearing you had good success with plastic boning I will probably follow suit and use that as well, I had previously thought of using metal boning, but that sounded like too much hard work compared to using plastic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gentleman of Fortune Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 whoooa nelly. Fabulous. How hard was the project? GoF Come aboard my pirate re-enacting site http://www.gentlemenoffortune.com/ Where you will find lots of information on building your authentic Pirate Impression! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted June 4, 2007 Author Share Posted June 4, 2007 How hard was the project? Quite traumatic. I worried the whole time that it wasn't going to fit some how. It fit well of course but a few thing will need to be adjusted before I make another one. If I ever make another one. Binding was probably the hardest thing on whole garment. It has been the hardest garment I've made myself. I don't plan on making another one any time soon. I had started one of those for my other half, but had gotten stuck on the boning issue. After hearing you had good success with plastic boning I will probably follow suit and use that as well, I had previously thought of using metal boning, but that sounded like too much hard work compared to using plastic. Yeah I did some research and found a few sites were people had made there own corsets and used plastic boning. I didn't use a busk on hers. (Busk is a larger stiffener than boning. It can be made out metal, bone, or wood.) That would go on the front. I didn't use one because I felt she didn't need that much support and I wanted to make it comfortable enough for here to wear it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kass Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Wow, Jack! It looks totally amazing. I'm shocked that this is your first time working with stays. Kass Building an Empire... one prickety stitch at a time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salty Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Bravo Mud Slinging Pyromanic , Errrrrr Ship's Potter at ye service Vagabond's Rogue Potter Wench First Mate of the Fairge Iolaire Me weapons o choice be lots o mud, sharp pointy sticks, an string Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 WoW! Terrific job! I just love men who can sew! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackbonie Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 looks good.i have used plastic boning on them and find it kinda bulges,like when you sit down,etc.i plan to find metal boning for my next one .the one with the plastic that i made is the silver corset in my garb post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Diamond Posted June 5, 2007 Share Posted June 5, 2007 Lovely job! And Hand Dyed, WITH A PATTERN TO IT? WOW! I'd love to see a close-up of the fabric ~ Oooh, shiny! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Roberts Posted June 5, 2007 Author Share Posted June 5, 2007 And Hand Dyed, WITH A PATTERN TO IT? WOW! I'd love to see a close-up of the fabric ~ Here you go. The file size is a bit larger than I would normally use, but I wanted to show good detail. The Original is on the left, dyed on the right. I dyed several smaller pieces with different times. I also beached a couple of them and dyed them to see what that would look like. I eventually went with an unbleached piece dyed for 10 minutes and rinsed the crap out of it. I used RIT brand dye, I'm currently out of a dye fixative. So before I wash it, I will need to procure some. Rit dye will continue to run even after I've rinsed and washed to death. One the these days I will get into fiber reactive dyes, but thats another day. The pattern is woven into the fabric. Thats why it still shows, even when dyed. I bought this fabric at Jo-Ann. So you might be able to find some. Check their linen section. Here are the pics. ENJOY! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathyrn Ramsey Posted June 6, 2007 Share Posted June 6, 2007 The only concern that you should have about the plastic boning in stays, would be that plastic does not breathe. Also, you should not really need to wash your stays, when worn with a proper shift. I have had my pair for about 4-5 years and have touched cleaned it, never soaked it through. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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