Think macrame for this one. The beads are on cord which is netted together to create the dress, NOT sewn onto a net fabric. Thus you need to make your beaded macrame shell and then line it with something solid (the linen shift). However, if you choose to applique the beads to clothe and then sew up the shift, DO NOT use net fabric. It won't be strong enough to support the weight of the beads.
My first encounter with this dress was the article in KMR (a journal re Egyptian archaeology) which discussed the find and the reconstruction. IIRC, the hypothesis there was that this was worn over some form of a linen garment the style of which is presently unknown. Ginni >>> Sylvia Rognstad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 7/21/08 9:50 AM >>> It's the net fabric I need to find. Any suggestions? On Jul 21, 2008, at 10:45 AM, Ginni Morgan wrote: > I would suggest using a medium weight natural color linen as a > straight sleeveless shift/tunic. Then do the bead net and fasten it > down to the undershift. > > Ginni Morgan > >>>> Sylvia Rognstad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 7/18/08 9:55 PM >>> > Speaking of such, has anyone ever come across any fabric that might > work for a stage costume of this? > > > Sylvia Rognstad > Divinity Designs and Emeralds > http://www.d-e-designs.com > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > h-costume@mail.indra.com > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > > > CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may > contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is > solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized > interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate > applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. > If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and > destroy all copies of the communication. > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > h-costume@mail.indra.com > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
