Re: [h-cost] fiddly question

My grandmother, whose sewing methods were definitely 19th century (taught by her grandmother, who was taught by HER grandmother, etc.) hemmed the ends with tiny stitches.  Hope that helps! Dede I'm making a couple of Regency bonnets, with satin ribbons as

Re: [h-cost] fiddly question

If it is less than 1/2 inch wide, cut it at a 45 degree angle, otherwise a small rolled hem. Margaret -Original Message- From: humbugfo...@att.net Sent: Monday, April 28, 2014 9:29 PM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: [h-cost] fiddly question I'm making a couple of Regency

Re: [h-cost] fiddly question

I don't know about Regency, but in many periods, gum arabic was used as a fray preventive liquid, like Fray-Check. You can get it at art stores that sell painting supplies. --Robin On 4/29/2014 4:55 AM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: I cut at an angle and then cheat and use fray preventive liquid.

[h-cost] Ribbon end treatment, was Re: fiddly question

I remember someone doing a survey of images, just not sure if it was 18thC or Regency. I remember the conclusion being the swallowtail cut — a V-shaped cut. That way the cuts are 45 degrees and you have two points on the outside edges. If it frays, then clean up the cuts and add fray check, as

Re: [h-cost] fiddly question

I burn the edges of 45degree cuts. Not burn to the point of BURNT showing. Just melted. I use a candle with smokeless wick, hold the ribbon above the flame and approach the flame until it melts but not too close. Try some test before you work on project itself. --- Original Message --- From:

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Re: [h-cost] Ribbon end treatment, was Re: fiddly question

Thanks, Carol--swallowtail is a good idea, with discreet fray preventative. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Carol Kocian aqua...@patriot.net To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, Apr 29, 2014 9:42 am Subject: [h-cost] Ribbon end treatment, was Re: fiddly question

Re: [h-cost] fiddly question

I've found beeswax on some old ribbons for the same purpose. Carmen On 4/29/2014 6:24 AM, Robin Netherton wrote: I don't know about Regency, but in many periods, gum arabic was used as a fray preventive liquid, like Fray-Check. You can get it at art stores that sell painting supplies.

Re: [h-cost] fiddly question

That won't work on silk, it just burns. Carmen On 4/29/2014 6:57 AM, Becky Rautine wrote: I burn the edges of 45degree cuts. Not burn to the point of BURNT showing. Just melted. I use a candle with smokeless wick, hold the ribbon above the flame and approach the flame until it melts but not

Re: [h-cost] fiddly question

I was going to point that out--only synthetics will melt. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Carmen Beaudry moreplen...@earthlink.net To: h-costume h-costume@mail.indra.com Sent: Tue, Apr 29, 2014 1:22 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] fiddly question That won't work on silk, it just burns.