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From: Christie
Date: 02-22-2006, 01:55 PM (1 of 7)
| I am making Reenactment Costumes. I need help in locating affordable hoop wire or a substitute for the hoop wire for an 1850's hoop slip. Can anyone help? |
User: Christie
Member since: 09-16-2005 Total posts: 13 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 02-22-2006, 09:39 PM (2 of 7)
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How about a hoola-hoop...one without the 'beads' in it...or make a small hole and empty them out. You can also try going to Lowes and Home Depot to see what THEY have in the way of round things that don't weigh much... Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: paroper
Date: 02-22-2006, 09:58 PM (3 of 7)
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Do you suppose you could use a roll or two of that flat metal boning that comes encased in fabric? It can sometimes be purchased by the yard. Horsehair in the bottom of that skirt will help make it stand out better and it is very easy to use, makes a great easy hem. (I'd use the horsehair with the hoop, not instead of the hoop).
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Magot
Date: 02-23-2006, 12:34 PM (4 of 7)
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I have used a hula hoop - worked very well - and tried the stiff metal boning that you make a casing for - it was disasterous! Have you thought about using rope - I have seen this used to stabilise fabric. Do you have apattern to follow - I have a feeling if you are going 1850's that a hoop may be too big - I tend ing to think Victorian and bustle though that was nearer the 1880's - my history of fashion is not that good. love and kisses, Jan
Guts-R-Us Cells a Speciality DNA to order. |
User: Magot
Member since: 12-22-2002 Total posts: 3626 
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From: paroper
Date: 02-23-2006, 02:02 PM (5 of 7)
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Underwear: http://www.pastpatterns.com/706.html or http://www.pastpatterns.com/712.html Hooped slip that goes above the underwear: (It isn't terribly full) http://www.pastpatterns.com/712.html General clothing from the 1850's http://www.pastpatterns.com/1850.html pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: Carol in ME
Date: 02-24-2006, 08:40 AM (6 of 7)
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Well, you might try this site. Lumber yards use metal and plastic strapping to hold together order for their customers. She found Home Depot employees will to give her used strapping. http://modehistorique.com/elizabethan/homedepot.html |
User: Carol in ME
Member since: 01-27-2003 Total posts: 105 |
From: blessedmommyuv3
Date: 02-24-2006, 10:31 AM (7 of 7)
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Here is a link to some reviews on Patternreview of historical costumes. They might be of help? This seamstress lives in VA, and belongs to re-enactment groups. Her costumes are always very nicely made. http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/search.pl?search=1&ProfileID=41091&heading=all_pattern_reviews_by_marionetta HTH! Jen |
User: blessedmommyuv3
Member since: 05-18-2004 Total posts: 263 
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