> > > I'm not sure how to go about it with the coif. I have found several sites > on how to make the coif but I'm not sure if I should do an outline of the > coif pattern on the material then do the blackwork on the pre-cut coif.
Draw the outline of the coif on the linen. It is one piece. Then put the embroidery design on the coif. If you are willing to use modern methods, cut out a piece of tracing paper in the shape of the coif and trace the developed design onto the paper with a transfer pencil and iron it on the outlined coif. Or if you want to be period, draw it on (cartooning) on draw it on butcher paper and poke holes in it and sprinkle charcoal in the holes. I recommend the first. Also, I've noticed that many of the fabric and craft stores (Michael's) has > like 28 or 32 count pieces of linen - is this fabric okay to use for the > coif or should I buy regular even weave linen fabric? You can use this, but I use medium weight even weave white linen. Either way, I line it with white linen. I basically have the same question for a man's shirt. I've figured out how > to do the cuffs but not sure how to go about any other part of the shirt You can count threads on the coif and shirt, or on the shirt you can use waste canvas. Instructions come on the package and you can get it at Michael's. 14 count is the most common. That means 14 stitches to the inch, but you can get a higher count (smaller design.) Aspasia Moonwind _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
