[Sca-cooks] advice needed off topic for most

[Mike Newton]

what would be really nice ( but probably a step too far ) would be to have
reflective embroidery thread so we could embroider/weave are own trim. :)

Beatrix
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From: "Kirsten Houseknecht" <kirsten at fabricdragon.com>
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Sent: Friday, January 24, 2003 3:26 PM
Subject: [Sca-cooks] advice needed off topic for most


> i am asking for some advice....
> as most of you know i sell reflecive trim ('cause i don't want you all
> getting hurt!)
> and i am in the process of having some custom made.
>
> the *objective* is trim that will be a bit more period looking for SCA and
> Rennaisance fairs, but still reflective.  obviously i also sell it to non
> SCA etc etc...
>
> i can have them apply the reflective stripe (s) to cotton twill, or to
> Polyester grossgrain ribbon.
>
> the twill is 3/4 inches wide.. 40 colors (it is currently up on my
webpage)
> the grossgrain is available in 7/8, 1 1/2, 21/4 or 3 inch widths......
> available in 92 colors!!!! but not all colors are available in all widths.
> the majority are available in the 7/8 or 1 1/2 inch size
>
> i can have a single stripe down the middle in 3/16th of an inch...
> or (and this is the tricky part) i can get TWO stripes, in either 1/8 or
> 3/16 down the ribbon
>
> so... would the difrence between 1/8h or 3/16th mean much to you in those
> available sizes?
>
> if you were going to put this on your clothes (or your kids) would you
want
> one stripe. or two spaced stripes???? which would look better to your
> eyes???
>
> HELP. having this done means a considerable investment in time, money and
> storage space.. so i have to get this right........
>
> yes, by all means pass this on if you know people who can help...  and if

> you feel a reply is only relevent to me, please reply off list. otherwise
> have fun chatting it up!....
>
> Kirsten Houseknecht
> Fabric Dragon
> kirsten at fabricdragon.com
> www.fabricdragon.com
> Philadelphia, PA     U.S.A.
> Trims, Amber, Jet, Jewelry, and more...
>
> I worry about you, wear a reflective sweater...
>
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