Thanks. Where might I find an image? -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Carmen Beaudry Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 2:35 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Sewing term - bride - 18/19thc?
> In "Costume Close Up" by Linda Baumgarten & John Watson on page 107 > describing a late 18th century shirt neck opening, the authors state > "A buttonhole-stitched bride is worked at the point to reinforce the > slashed opening. The bride appears to be a later replacement." > I have never heard of the term "bride". Anyone know this term? > > Kate Pinner It's a needlelace or cutwork term, referring to the buttonhole bars joining more solid areas. They're also used to reinforce slits. Carmen _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
