Thank you, Susan, these are good tips. Carolyn
----- Original Message -----
From: "Susan Reishus" <[email protected]>
To: "post to Arachne" <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 7:27 PM
Subject: [lace] Re: Engageants and lappets /barbes caps
If we are taking this to the sewing realm, then perhaps I can comment, or
then
again it may all be common knowledge.
Seamstresses of the last decade or two are into machine lace making using
things like Solvy, etc., for a foundation to hold the stitches, which can
be
sewn on and then the base dissolves when washed. (There are machine
embroidery programs also, but is probably not completely applicable). If
you
were in a rush, then something like cotton organdy or related may provide
more
foolproof exploration, but slightly less sheer background.
Of course a machine net/tulle/illusion can be basted onto the dissolvable
foundation and then edging stitches, entredeaux and or motifs added,
(available on many computerized sewing machine versions), and used
creatively
to gain the desired effect.
If this is what you need; something that gives the effect, but technically
isn't bobbin or needlelace, then perhaps it can fill the bill. I would
consider looking at Elna or Bernina, etc., (and sometimes machines are
offered
on eBay at astounding discounts!) for offerings of hundreds of stitch
pattern
options, plus many have digital cards (or older versions - cams, newer
ones -
computer hosted options) for machine lace fulfillment.
Perhaps this is of help, and if not, just click delete. <smile>
Best,Susan Reishus
*****Date: Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:44:58 -0400
From: "Carolyn Smith-Kizer" <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: [lace] Engageants and lappets /barbes caps
http://books.google.com/books?id=2G1sifycRUAC&pg=PA90&lpg=PA90&dq=d'argentan+
%2B+lappet&source=bl&ots=TnV2-GBPCK&sig=mZOcm9qIzynQrFXyRaRhYN9aLGc&hl=en&ei=
6DO5SoWjMtv7tgeFp6z4Dg&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=8#v=onepage&q=&f=
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Dear Intrigued Devon and list,
Above is a link to a d'argentan lace lappet(s) and caul--you can see that
it
is much simpler but similar as my original link.
I've thought of using a hemsititcher/picot attachment on my old Singer 201
to produce the outside edge of the barbe/lappet and the caul cut out of
current lace fabric. This would probably work unless the thread counters
got
too close to my reenactor headgear.
I, for one, would make and wear this lappet/caul as it is seen in the
paintings of the 18thC. I know it is many hours/years of work. I was just
hoping that someone had seen intructions for the length of lappet and a
caul
in some old book or magazine, probably in German or French. My reenactor
heart just wants more .
Any hope???
Carolyn
Nouvelle France Reenactor
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