Wool and reeds for my stay came in today!
I bought 2 yards of Wm Booth Draper's "Light Blue Stuff", enough worsted wool for making mistakes. I also bought the closest thing to Colonial bones: reeds. I didnt know that I would get that much! Ive heard that plastic zip ties has the same effect and are cheaper, but Im a person who likes accuracy, even if this is my fist stay.
Im happy and I cant wait to work on it!
It will be interesting following the progress of the stays. I really enjoy your blog!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I cant wait to see my progress as well!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting! How flexible are the reeds as opposed to regular metal boning?
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I havent really played with them yet. I understand that if I was to make the hips, or hoops, of that century, I would have to soak and shape them to what I need.
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