Many thanks for the comments and suggestions on fixing my gapping problem from Julie, Laren, Allessia, Lia, and of course Mom. I really appreciate all the input. It looks considerably better I think (despite the bad lighting). At first I wasn't sure I was happy, but in comparison with the before picture, it's not bad. I used a combination of suggestions by doubling the number of hooks in the top half, sewing down the shank of the hook, and moving some back as needed. I think next time I do this I'll definite bone the edges too. I believe that may be why the green dress has no gap, despite similar hook spacing (and considerably less care in sewing them on). Thanks ladies!
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Much improved and still beautiful! Brava!
Dear Beth,
I just love what you do even though most of it is over my head. Now if we talk horses, thats a different story. And as always if you are looking for something I love to shop. Beautiful work my dear niece, Love Aunt Tina
Beth,
It's looking even better than before.
Cheers,
Laren
Oh lovely! I couldn't wait to see the finished doublet...
Hooks and eyes mystify me. I've only put them on one dress so far, a Regency gown, but I have a doublet to put them on, soon.
Should I put a bone in the front of a man's doublet, to keep the edges straight? I mean, I would probably bone a woman's doublet to death anyway, but hooks and eyes are just plain weird, so I might just do that.
Oh lovely! I couldn't wait to see the finished doublet...
Hooks and eyes mystify me. I've only put them on one dress so far, a Regency gown, but I have a doublet to put them on, soon.
Should I put a bone in the front of a man's doublet, to keep the edges straight? I mean, I would probably bone a woman's doublet to death anyway, but hooks and eyes are just plain weird, so I might just do that.
Sorry about the double comment... ~winces~
Beth,
Sorry to hi-jack your comments but just wanted to let you know I have some Elizabethan hattage over on my blog.
Cheers,
Laren
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