ES - Brass Rings Source?? WAS -->Italian Renn Gown for sale on E-Bay
Glen Wilkerson
gdwilkerson at earthlink.net
Thu Apr 12 13:44:09 PDT 2001
Tandy's Leather always had them, but since I haven't seen one in a long time
you could always try the Leather Factory in Fort Worth.
-----Original Message-----
From: Christine Huse <maria_elfsea at hotmail.com>
To: elfsea at ansteorra.org <elfsea at ansteorra.org>
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2001 10:37 AM
Subject: ES - Brass Rings Source?? WAS -->Italian Renn Gown for sale on
E-Bay
>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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