In a message dated 8/1/2009 9:12:15 AM Eastern Daylight Time, melaniewil...@dragonflight.co.uk writes:
Given the button front is established in this style, buttons seem a potential solution, hooks are another Invisible hooks on the inside is certainly an option. And just one more thing on the topic of spencers and edge to edge fastenings--we had this discussion on the 1812Civilian list a couple of months ago. Barry and Judy McPherson, who have seen many extant garments in English, Scottish, and Canadian collections, agree that the edge to edge seems most common. I agree that we all make compromises--in fact, Sally Queen put together a great diagram for, I think, AASLH, a while back that has a continuum for authenticity, ending in period correct bad breath and rotting teeth (I understand that the Empress Josephine had notoriously bad teeth, so she perfected a closed-lip smile. And I have heard of an 18th c. reenactor who blacks out some teeth.) Good for you for reducing your stash. I am only now emerging from my book project and thinking about sewing again. Ann Wass **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222846709x1201493018/aol?redir=http://www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072&hmpgID=115&bcd =JulystepsfooterNO115) _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
