Don't know if it would help for this particular problem, but how about alternating the sides of the hooks and eyes?
Ann Wass -----Original Message----- From: Alexandria Doyle <garbaho...@gmail.com> To: Historical Costume <h-cost...@indra.com> Sent: Mon, Oct 18, 2010 9:40 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] Hooks & bars problem I referenced Arnold's PoF for the type and setting of the hooks and yes at the center front opennings. They used large hooks and eyes, I sed the standard coat hook and eyes, and then they are set into the eam so you can only see just the tips of either part, not on the face f either side. They seems to work well for me, especially with a supportive layer nderneath (corset or petticoat bodies). The only time I've had roblems is when I skipped the ridge support layer and there was a light weight increase. I think I've also included boning alone the dge and that has helped too. alex o much to do and so little attention span to get it done with… On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 12:07 AM, Kimiko Small <sstormwa...@yahoo.com> wrote: Hi all, This is more of a how-to do sewing technique question, but it does apply to historical clothing. I made up a new silk damask early 16th c. gown, which came out wonderfully for the most part, except for one major problem. The gown was closed down the enter front with hooks & bars, as it was the only way I could think of to close the center front, doing an overlap. I don't use hooks & bars, or eyes, very often for a stressed situation. I usually lace closures shut. Usually I use hooks & bars or threadbars on small cuffs or to close a skirt closed where it doesn't show, and/or the item isn't under stress. Well, these were a little stressed, although I made the outer kirtle at least n inch bigger than the supporting petticoat (which was fully laced shut), and hen redid the seams to make it even a bit looser. But the outer fabric pulled back and the hooks could be seen down the middle of the bodice front. It was not ery attractive and made me feel uncomfortable wearing it. How do I prevent this from happening again? Does anyone have a good book or ite or something that will help me? I'd love to improve on this so I don't feel so self conscious about what I am wearing. Thanks in advance. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com "Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
