ES - Brass Rings Source?? WAS -->Italian Renn Gown for sale on E-Bay

Jhan Knebel rixende at yahoo.com
Thu Apr 12 08:48:35 PDT 2001


Try the Leather factory in Fort Worth. They have brass
d rings in  many sizes. Someone else here should be
able togive you directions.

Rixende

--- Christine Huse <maria_elfsea at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hola!
> 
> I went to our local Joanne's last night (over on Oak
> Cliff) and the only 
> thing they had were the plastic rings. I also went
> to Wal-mart. I found key 
> chain rings that *might* work in a pinch.
> 
> Does anyone know where I can get the brass rings
> wither in the D shape or 
> circle shape??
> 
> I am willing to travel almost anywhere for these
> hard to find creatures.
> 
> Maria
> 
> ---- Snippage ---
> >Using rings is definitely period.  There is even
> speculation that they are
> >"D" rings, with the flat side sewn down and the
> ring side out so that the
> >lace doesn't get "cut" (ie worn away by sharp
> edges).  I have used both
> >rings and holes.  Rings are easier.
> >
> >Holes are period, but don't use grommets.  They are
> ugly and tear your
> >fabric.  If you do need to do holes, _DON'T CUT THE
> FABRIC_.  Make the 
> >holes
> >by moving the threads out of the way. Use a a blunt
> needle (large tapestry
> >or knitting needle) to create a "hole" in the
> fabric (this is easier with
> >looser weaves, harder on the tighter ones).  Some
> threads do break, but far
> >fewer, and then you use a buttonhole stitch around
> the edge.
> >
> >If anyone wants any help on this, I'll be happy to
> demonstrate.
> >
> >Sincerely
> >Alessandra
> >(I love labor intensive projects...)
>
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