tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post278406878240889354..comments2024-03-24T21:42:17.025-04:00Comments on Loose Threads: <small>Yet Another Costuming Blog</small>: Do I Really Want To Go "Over and Above"?Cathy Raymondhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04580681386443534011noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post-89995916078446404532012-01-31T07:35:14.685-05:002012-01-31T07:35:14.685-05:00Thanks, Beth, and welcome to my corner of the blog...Thanks, Beth, and welcome to my corner of the blogosphere.<br /><br />I appreciate all the suggestions, but I learned yesterday that I'm being laid off, so I don't anticipate starting any projects that can't be done from my stash for awhile.Cathy Raymondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580681386443534011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post-89738449753631597342012-01-31T07:19:34.397-05:002012-01-31T07:19:34.397-05:00Check out Baroness Briana's write-up of a Gior...Check out Baroness Briana's write-up of a Giornia she did for Jadwiga. Her sketch worked for me as a pattern. http://www.modaruniversity.org/briana/Womens-Italian-Garb-Part-3-Giornea.pdf<br />You might be interested in her 'basic block' to get the top of the pattern fitted right or use your bodice pattern from the versatile dress as a starting point.<br />Regards, Beth SchreiberAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post-40375034599994863402012-01-29T17:07:49.325-05:002012-01-29T17:07:49.325-05:00The fiber snob in me hates to use a synthetic, too...The fiber snob in me hates to use a synthetic, too. (That's one reason I usually stick to early period--I know how and where to find enough 100% wool and linen for my purposes.) <br /><br />That being said, I'm reluctant to pay more than $3 a yard for lining fabric because I still expect to pony up $30 for the pattern--that's the only reason I'm even considering the hunter's blaze orange satin. I'll see whether I can find the site you're referring to, though, and check it out. Thanks.Cathy Raymondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580681386443534011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post-80005866368189382822012-01-29T16:13:19.514-05:002012-01-29T16:13:19.514-05:00I see your point!
I confess that my besetting sin...I see your point!<br /><br />I confess that my besetting sin, fiber snobbery (eeep!), leads me to hate to see you use a synthetic. If you don't mind piecing together two fabrics to get the one you want to show to be in the right places there a couple good lots of orange-range silk on eBay right now too. I can't get the URL to copy and paste here, but the one titled "Lot 6yds dress weight....orange...silk" works out to less than $5 per yard right now. <br /><br />It's probably too pink for your purposes but I thought I'd point it out just in case...Aurora Lucia Marinellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828865860746325405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post-88298379236855670842012-01-29T14:38:13.664-05:002012-01-29T14:38:13.664-05:00Aurora, I would consider an unlined version, but I...Aurora, I would consider an unlined version, but I'm planning for the <i>giornea</i> to be open-sided. With an open-sided <i>giornea</i>, the wrong side often shows at least a bit, and the wrong side of my velvet is rather coarse--it looks almost like canvas.Cathy Raymondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580681386443534011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post-2312306708429841592012-01-29T12:24:43.451-05:002012-01-29T12:24:43.451-05:00Well, being a big fan of orange, I like them both!...Well, being a big fan of orange, I like them both!<br /><br />You might consider an unlined version. I ended up taking the lining out of my loose gown because it was just too heavy to wear. If you were to just bind the seams you might be able to do it with your *ideal* fabric at less cost than a full lining made of something you are less enthusiastic about.Aurora Lucia Marinellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828865860746325405noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post-14381134387513890652012-01-29T12:00:15.129-05:002012-01-29T12:00:15.129-05:00Thank you both for your comments, and your encoura...Thank you both for your comments, and your encouragement!<br /><br />I may very well not enter because I'd still need fabric and I can't decide between options. (I need at least 5 yards of lining fabric.) Should I go for <a href="http://www.voguefabricsstore.com/Promenade-Satin-Orange-SR-PromStn-orng.html" rel="nofollow">the cheap option</a>, or <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/300499750704?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649" rel="nofollow">this much cheaper one</a>?Cathy Raymondhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04580681386443534011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post-15097771455585432832012-01-29T08:29:51.488-05:002012-01-29T08:29:51.488-05:00I love the challenges too. Its somehow both comfor...I love the challenges too. Its somehow both comforting and motivational to know that other people are doing the same thing as you and deadlines are always good. I'm not participating officially this time since I already have a half finished zimarra that I've been working on for over a year, but I'm going to spend February finishing it up.<br /><br />You versatile gown is lovely and I'd love to see what you do with the additional layer.Hastings Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08969028052738319825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2670213486548123819.post-91371156544786294592012-01-29T02:53:30.725-05:002012-01-29T02:53:30.725-05:00I love the Realm of Venus challenges. They inspire...I love the Realm of Venus challenges. They inspire me to try new things and give me the kick in the rear I need to keep working on a project. I've even been know to finish a project by the deadline. <br /><br />I think you have the best of reasons to join, you have an appropriate garment you *want* to make. <br /><br />Come on in. The water's warm and I can hardly wait to see what you create!Aurora Lucia Marinellahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16828865860746325405noreply@blogger.com