Thanks. Where might I find an image?
What a coincidence! This month's Threads eLetter has a link to thread bars.
While these are shown as loops over fabric, they could also be worked to join 2
edges. Don't know if one can access this without being a subscriber, but here
it is:
http://www.threadsmagazine.com/item/14669/thread-bars
Simply, you make several stitches the length you want with your thread, then
work a series buttonhole stitches over it. This shows the technique very well.
Ann Wass
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From: Kathryn Pinner <pinn...@mccc.edu>
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Subject: Re: [h-cost] Sewing term - bride - 18/19thc?
Thanks. Where might I find an image?
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f Carmen Beaudry
ent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 2:35 PM
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ubject: Re: [h-cost] Sewing term - bride - 18/19thc?
In "Costume Close Up" by Linda Baumgarten & John Watson on page 107
describing a late 18th century shirt neck opening, the authors state
"A buttonhole-stitched bride is worked at the point to reinforce the
slashed opening. The bride appears to be a later replacement."
I have never heard of the term "bride". Anyone know this term?
Kate Pinner
It's a needlelace or cutwork term, referring to the buttonhole bars joining
more
olid areas. They're also used to reinforce slits.
Carmen
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