tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post5055997014414271768..comments2024-03-24T05:17:53.070-04:00Comments on Diary of a Mantua Maker: 1790s GownColeVhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06677760179064796377noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-6732810116007786482011-07-10T20:35:15.873-04:002011-07-10T20:35:15.873-04:00Wow what a great project to take on. Can't wa...Wow what a great project to take on. Can't wait to see it unfold.Zho Zhohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12991960930747209598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-13522999904522135272011-07-04T09:24:44.195-04:002011-07-04T09:24:44.195-04:00You are completely insane but I can't wait to ...You are completely insane but I can't wait to see the finished result! 4mm sequins are a good size for the period although I have yet to see a cupped spangle, they are generally flat. Of course flat 4mm sequins are hard to find. I bought some flat gold 4mm sequins from <a href="http://www.ejoyce.com" rel="nofollow">Joyce</a>, although they aren't as shiny as I would have liked. They don’t seem to have the 4mm on the website (I bought them in the store) but you could call I guess. My favorite 4mm flats came from a trim found at Hancocks that I took apart for the sequins. Yeah I’m crazy too. :>jennylafleurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17858096164644276409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-78028141922970174462011-07-02T05:58:05.532-04:002011-07-02T05:58:05.532-04:00It's going to be gorgeous! I love that gown an...It's going to be gorgeous! I love that gown and I'm sure you will do it justice!Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09380497568603304818noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5813354351680599871.post-54087683115709005802011-07-01T14:59:38.646-04:002011-07-01T14:59:38.646-04:00Dear Nicole,
I've been eyeing that dress for ...Dear Nicole,<br /><br />I've been eyeing that dress for awhile, and will be excited to see how you achieve it.<br /><br />Here, have been working with gold Sadi purl (slightly less expensive than English purl) and vintage sequins and pastes for a 1795 Full Dress petticoat. You're right, it is slow to stitch them down, whether with a small bit or "bead" of purl on top -- which was common -- or backstitched down, or backstitched with longer pieces of purl to create a pretty running effect.<br /><br />I ordered some 4 mm spangles from Berlin Embroidery and they are lovely and give a different effect than sequins: far richer. Sold by the gram, they are ouchy in any number on the wallet, so they are to go on a reticule.<br /><br />Glad I gave up on the silk chenille I was to use as well...saving that for another project. The skirt must be ready by next Friday!<br /><br />Very best, and cannot wait to hear how it goes,<br /><br />NatalieZipZiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088551086336264968noreply@blogger.com