On May 14, 2008, at 10:21 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> 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.
You would think so, but when examining originals I can see that
18th century handknits are done tighter and firmer than is done by
modern handknitters. Try knitting with a yarn that is the same
thickness as your needles and you will be closer to it.
But again, it all depends on whether you are aiming for exact
repros, or something that improves on most of what is available and
people will want.
> 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.
If he's recently retired, sounds like he needs to find his own
work he should be doing. I take it he was in management? :-D I
hate to suggest he might like the knitting machines, because then you
still might not get to work with them yourself.
-Carol
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