I've done the Eleonora of Toledo sleeves in several incarnations/ versions, that have buttons or beads on each pane-- including the undersides of the sleeves-- without a problem. However if something is too sharp, anything would abrade the fabric.
Catriona -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of A & J Garden Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:58 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] paned sleeves for Elizabethan - question I've just cut out my paned sleeves and am planning to put a large gold bead at each join - but am wondering what is normally done with the underarm seam - do people join this seam or pane it as well? And if paned, do you sew a bed to match the rest of the sleeve or leave just plain? The dress is a ballgown - so people will see under the arm. I make Irish dance costumes - so know that beads under arms can tear fabric of the dress - so am naturally very cautious. Many thanks, Aylwen Garden _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
