In a message dated 3/25/2006 5:18:52 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
This they didnt do back in 18th century. Are you sure? Remember that these waistcoats were usually embroidered flat, and then cut out and made up, so there could have been some variation in how it was done. I admit, it seems I usually don't see it that way, but rather with the embroidery lapped and therefore "off center," which looks strange to modern eyes. So you may be right that this is a modern adjustment for modern esthetics. And, even though it didn't answer Bjarne's question, I was glad to have the information about easing the curved front edge of the coat. I have no immediate plans to make an 18th century coat but, if I ever do, I'll remember that! Ann Wass _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
