How do I prevent this from happening again? Does anyone have a good book or
site
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.
I've read all the replies and have one more thing to add: thread bars
are going to cause
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Date: Mon, 18 Oct 2010 08:31:35 -0700
From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Hooks bars problem
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When you are setting the hooks, do you recess them about 1/2 from the edge?
Also do you sew the bar part of the hook up to the curve of said hook?? This
helps to keep the hook from moving forward under stress. I set the opposite
catch piece (bar, or thread) about 1/4 in top of the edge for a
I referenced Arnold's PoF for the type and setting of the hooks and
eyes at the center front opennings. They used large hooks and eyes, I
used the standard coat hook and eyes, and then they are set into the
seam so you can only see just the tips of either part, not on the face
of either side.
] 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
about alternating the sides of the hooks and eyes?
Ann Wass
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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
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To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Sent: Sun, October 17, 2010 10:07:36 PM
Subject: [h-cost] Hooks bars problem
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
Option 2: which, someone already mentioned: set the hooks and eyes into the
seam. Yes, they will show, and I figure: cover them with a placket.
Just a note here, when you sew the hooks and eyes into the seam, you
shouldn't be able to really see them anymore, just the edges of your
bodice
Here's what I've done for historical theater purposes, rather than
strict use of historical methods. In Danse Libre performances the
last thing I wanted to worry about is costume bits falling off while I
was on stage. I chose to do up the lining with sturdy closures, then
close the outside
I had, so that the inside of
the bodice would look tidier.
Claudine
- Original Message
From: Alexandria Doyle garbaho...@gmail.com
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 8:28:04 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Hooks bars problem
Option 2: which
Well said, Claudine. Your additional detail describes almost exactly
what I've done. (One difference: I bone the lining layer at the
closure.)
When worn, the undergarments take all the strain, the lining section
of the bodice keeps the garment fastened and the outer layers can look
like they
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Sent: Mon, October 18, 2010 11:01:38 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Hooks bars problem
Well said, Claudine. Your additional detail describes almost exactly
what I've done. (One difference: I bone the lining layer at the
closure.)
When worn, the undergarments take all the strain
Thank you all for your suggestions on this problem. The front is on a curve, so
boning is not going to be an option, but I will remember that option for
straighter seams. I did sew down hooks and bars through the round holes, and
the
area by the hook top. But I did not set it back from the
I was told that the photos I linked to are not available. So I have uploaded
them for a short time on my Livejournal album and made them public.
http://pics.livejournal.com/sstormwatch/gallery/x2w4
Other photos will be noted later.
Kimiko
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