At 11:14 05/07/2007, you wrote:
Wait a second!
Aside from all the interesting suggestions that people have made about
sleeves, what's this about hanging up your scissors? Are you getting out of
the historical costuming business? (I am sorry if you are - I have always
admired your work!) If so, what is that made you decide to do so?
I am old and tired and want to spend time doing something other than
working for other people - I have so many projects that I have
started over the years, that I would really like to finish. I have a
room full of fabric bought to make family clothes "one day" - and
come February next year, when I turn 65 that day will happen!! I have
already slowed down this year, only making 3 or four interesting
costumes, plus of course 5 outfits, including bride and bridesmaid,
for the family wedding. I will take on something if it interests me,
but am fed up of late nights and long working weeks - my own fault as
I am useless at starting anything until the last minute!
Thanks for the compliment, by the way.
And to
the rest of the group, what is it you really dislike about costuming for pay
or as a living?
I really, really dislike machining! I love all the customer liaison,
designing and cutting the pattern, fitting the outfit, and all the
hand finishing, but that bloomin' machine just bugs me!
Unfortunately, the girl or two I had hoped would do some of that work
for me, so I could continue on a smaller scale, wasn't as keen as she
had seemed, so yes, I will be retiring from sewing for others - and I
am really looking forward to it. My lectures, and occasional
articles, and research and volunteering at the Museum of London will
continue as long as people ask me!
Sorry - a longer answer than I planned!
Suzi
Jennifer
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
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Sent: July 04, 2007 7:22 AM
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Subject: [h-cost] 1620 dress images?
I am making this dress for a customer, before I finally hang up my
scissors, and wondered if there are any other images I can use for
reference. Everything except the hanging sleeves is cut out, but the
patterns I am using for them are a bit boring. However, I don't want
to use the scallops in the original, so any other inspiration would be
helpful.
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y260/Sistersuzi/1600dress_9.jpg
Suzi
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