I referenced Arnold's PoF for the type and setting of the hooks and eyes at the center front opennings. They used large hooks and eyes, I used the standard coat hook and eyes, and then they are set into the seam so you can only see just the tips of either part, not on the face of either side.
They seems to work well for me, especially with a supportive layer underneath (corset or petticoat bodies). The only time I've had problems is when I skipped the ridge support layer and there was a slight weight increase. I think I've also included boning alone the edge and that has helped too. alex So much to do and so little attention span to get it done with… On Mon, Oct 18, 2010 at 12:07 AM, Kimiko Small <[email protected]> wrote: > Hi all, > > This is more of a how-to do sewing technique question, but it does apply to > historical clothing. > > I made up a new silk damask early 16th c. gown, which came out wonderfully for > the most part, except for one major problem. The gown was closed down the > center > front with hooks & bars, as it was the only way I could think of to close the > center front, doing an overlap. I don't use hooks & bars, or eyes, very often > for a stressed situation. I usually lace closures shut. Usually I use hooks & > bars or threadbars on small cuffs or to close a skirt closed where it doesn't > show, and/or the item isn't under stress. > > Well, these were a little stressed, although I made the outer kirtle at least > an > inch bigger than the supporting petticoat (which was fully laced shut), and > then > redid the seams to make it even a bit looser. But the outer fabric pulled back > and the hooks could be seen down the middle of the bodice front. It was not > very > attractive and made me feel uncomfortable wearing it. > > How do I prevent this from happening again? Does anyone have a good book or > site > or something that will help me? I'd love to improve on this so I don't feel so > self conscious about what I am wearing. > > Thanks in advance. > > Kimiko Small > http://www.kimiko1.com > "Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Ghandi > > > The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern > http://www.margospatterns.com/ > > > > _______________________________________________ > 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
