>> When I use epaulettes I put in the sleeves in the normal way. I make >> up the epaulettes as complete units, and sew them on to the sleeve >> head seam from the underneath, so you don't see the stitching. Saves >> an awful lot of layers!
Suzi! This is probably the best solution. Why didnt I think of it? I'd even get perfect placement of the epaulettes with full control. You're a genius. Thanks! >Can someone point us to an online pic to see what it is you are all >talking about? Sounds very interesting. >Thanks, >Sg I was asking about Stuart doublets. Here's a few pics in books: Look in Norah Waugh, Cut of Women's Clothes, plate 3b c 1610. See the little wing at the top of shoulder? Janet Arnold PoF: The Verney gown c 1600. Blanche Payne: Fig 348 Purple & Gold costume of Adolphus the Great 1620 is a man's version of the same style. You'll also find dozens in late Elizabethan portraits on men & women. Here's a Spanish one: Blanche Payne: fig 336 Infanta Isabella Clara Eugenia 1590 --cin Cynthia Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume