If the fit is tight, this works especially well: again, dealing with the
tension problem.
-----Original Message-----
From: <[email protected]>
Sent 10/18/2010 9:54:04 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Hooks & bars problemDon't know if it would help for this
particular problem, but how about alternating the sides of the hooks and eyes?
Ann Wass
-----Original Message-----
From: Alexandria Doyle <[email protected]>
To: Historical Costume <[email protected]>
Sent: Mon, Oct 18, 2010 9:40 am
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Hooks & bars problem
I referenced Arnold's PoF for the type and setting of the hooks and
yes at the center front opennings. They used large hooks and eyes, I
sed the standard coat hook and eyes, and then they are set into the
eam so you can only see just the tips of either part, not on the face
f either side.
They seems to work well for me, especially with a supportive layer
nderneath (corset or petticoat bodies). The only time I've had
roblems is when I skipped the ridge support layer and there was a
light weight increase. I think I've also included boning alone the
dge and that has helped too.
alex
o 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
enter
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
n
inch bigger than the supporting petticoat (which was fully laced shut), and
hen
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
ery
attractive and made me feel uncomfortable wearing it.
How do I prevent this from happening again? Does anyone have a good book or
ite
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/
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