I should think I could even use my straight knitting machines to make the stockings if I wanted a seam up the back. And even if you knit them by hand you're going to have some give because of the nature of the stitches. But right now I'm more concerned about sewing myself a couple more outfits than making stockings for other people. It's really hard trying to get some sewing done with a retired husband around. Every time I want to go in my sewing room, he thinks of some other work I should be doing instead. Chris P.
On May 13, 2008, at 11:05 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I also own a very old stocking knitting machine that is circular. I > haven't done anything with that yet. I am curious to see if I > could make stockings on it that re enactors could use. It depends on the era and accuracy you're aiming for. Circular knitters were used for stockings in the 19th century. Prior to that, machine-knit stocking were knit flat to shape and seamed up the back and along the sides of the foot. Hand knit stockings were always around and knit in the round. With a circular sock machine, you could make accurate stockings for the 19th and 20th centuries. For earlier times, you can offer colors and materials beyond what is commercially available currently. Early knits for stockings, both hand and frame (machine) knit, are dense without much stretch. Latch hook machines make a stretchy knit, and even with the tension set very high it's not exactly the same. Considering that a most historic costuming means compromise, you can provide something that will be useful to earlier reenactors. -Carol **************Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food. (http://food.aol.com/dinner-tonight?NCID=aolfod00030000000001) _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
