"The economics of mass production and distribution have more to do with (it)..."
With a designer and seamstress background, I have to agree. The roughly 6 mos. engagement to wedding was a short time. Economics were in question by subjects during a downturn. Even if money was no object, it would be difficult to have that many motifs, mirrored and/or repeated and consistent, done to satisfaction with many lacemakers engaged, and it would stir interest and queries, so secrets would be betrayed. The machines were from England (even though now used in France), so a bit of a tip of the hat there. Quality lace by the yard is expensive, and to cut and hand applique to silk knit illusion for the veil and the bodice, and yet still the skirt of silk satin gazar, and the underskirt of silk tulle, was very labor intensive to accomplish in that short a time. The price of that feat would be horrendous, even though they may have saved some (or a considerable amount of) money with the stitching done by the Royal School of Needlework. As with many things nowadays, it becomes about economics. All points considered, I thought it was a good marriage...of contributors, techniques and resources. Best, Susan Reishus - To unsubscribe send email to [email protected] containing the line: unsubscribe lace [email protected]. For help, write to [email protected]. Photo site: http://community.webshots.com/user/arachne2003
