[h-cost] Curtain tape as costume supply item?
Hi, I'm trying to figure out if some shirring tape, from my stash, would be useable for costuming. It is about 7/8 wide, with a single cord about 1/4 from one edge. When pulled, the cord forms a consistent gather, not any sort of pleat or smocked effect. Does anyone use shirring tape in costuming? If so, how? Thanks. Laurie T. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Curtain tape as costume supply item?
You sew it down along both edges, then pull the string. I used a pleating tape once, thinking it would make cartridge pleating a skirt easier. It was easier in a way, but the obvious bulk of the tape made the whole thing rather unattractive to my eye so I never used such tapes again for skirts. YMMV Kimiko From: Laurie Taylor costume...@mazarineblue.com It is about 7/8 wide, with a single cord about 1/4 from one edge. When pulled, the cord forms a consistent gather, not any sort of pleat or smocked effect. Does anyone use shirring tape in costuming? If so, how? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Curtain tape as costume supply item?
Quoting Laurie Taylor costume...@mazarineblue.com: Hi, I'm trying to figure out if some shirring tape, from my stash, would be useable for costuming. It is about 7/8 wide, with a single cord about 1/4 from one edge. When pulled, the cord forms a consistent gather, not any sort of pleat or smocked effect. Does anyone use shirring tape in costuming? If so, how? Easiest way to gather a skirt ever! jerusha/ susan - Susan Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Division of Science and Math http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Curtain tape as costume supply item?
Kimiko, Thanks. I knew 'how' to use it, but was not certain about costume applications. The bulk issue had not entered my mind and was exactly what I was looking for. If there is a costume application for this product, it needs to be seriously considered against the more traditional techniques. I won't just dive in with it head-first. It may end up in a donations box. Thanks. Laurie -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kimiko Small Sent: Saturday, August 08, 2009 1:02 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Curtain tape as costume supply item? You sew it down along both edges, then pull the string. I used a pleating tape once, thinking it would make cartridge pleating a skirt easier. It was easier in a way, but the obvious bulk of the tape made the whole thing rather unattractive to my eye so I never used such tapes again for skirts. YMMV Kimiko From: Laurie Taylor costume...@mazarineblue.com It is about 7/8 wide, with a single cord about 1/4 from one edge. When pulled, the cord forms a consistent gather, not any sort of pleat or smocked effect. Does anyone use shirring tape in costuming? If so, how? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Curtain tape as costume supply item?
Thanks. I knew 'how' to use it, but was not certain about costume applications. The bulk issue had not entered my mind and was exactly what I was looking for. If there is a costume application for this product, it needs to be seriously considered against the more traditional techniques. I won't just dive in with it head-first. It may end up in a donations box. Thanks. Laurie It makes quick cartridge pleats, The tape is bulky, but you have to face the waist anyway to make the pleats. Don't throw it out, if you can't use it give it to a costume shop somewhere. Cheryl ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Curtain tape as costume supply item?
Does anyone use shirring tape in costuming? If so, how? I have some 2 plus wide stuff at the moment. All cotton and the tape is a nice herringbone twill. I will probably take the cord out (two rows I think) and use it as a wide twill tape to hem with. I will also look into using it for waist tape and other support type uses. Michaela de Bruce http://glittersweet.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] looking for a pattern 18th century?
If my memory services me right, this is a discontinued pattern of one of the big 3. The neckline looks to have been abapted and by the sleeve design you are looking at Tudor or the sleeves from a discontinued faux Burgundian costume w/tie on sleeves connected to an Elizabethan bodice or corset w/adapted neckline. -Original Message- I'm trying to locate the pattern being used for this costume: http://www.flickr.com/photos/10351...@n06/2881843125/in/pool-pirate_girls I suspect it may be masquerading as some kind of 18th century woman's caraco or jacket. If anyone can point me to it, I'd appreciate it. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Curtain tape as costume supply item?
If it's the stuff I'm thinking of, it makes perfect verticals for a crinoline, slip your hoop wire through at even graduations with no need for nipping and tucking along the length, -C. It is about 7/8 wide, with a single cord about 1/4 from one edge. When pulled, the cord forms a consistent gather, not any sort of pleat or smocked effect. This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
