When I made a feather cloak for a grad project, I used the techniques that
Native Americans used.
I laid the feather down on a flat surface. Took a very shrp blade, and slid
it down the base of the quill. It left a narrow half quill point. This was
stitched over the section right where it starts to be thinned. I folded the
tip back over the stitch and up into the quill shaft. Forcing it in there
and a little glue, and i will not come put. I didn't want to use glue but
when it's larger feathers, it may be necessary..
Peruvian textiles are created this same way. Check out Feather crafts of
Native Americans and South American cultures.
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To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 20, 2006 1:01 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] attaching feathers to a hat
Thank you kindly!
Elizabeta
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From: Suzi Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
At 16:28 20/01/2006, you wrote:
>When I recently made the 'Hat of Doom' ( http://tinyurl.com/dmpcb
>) I sewed the feathers on. Basically I just made sure to get the
>thread in between the feather fronds and right against the stem so
>no 'fuzzy parts' were under the thread. I tacked them down in two
>places to keep them where they were supposed to be; the day was
>exceedingly windy and the photo was taken several hours into the
>night (as you may be able to tell from my drooping sleeves, grr).
Great costume!!
Suzi
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