Re: Construction of jewels and dresses both important Archived Message
Posted by Arthur on November 4, 2014, 3:24 am, in reply to "Construction of jewels and dresses both important"
I wonder if such large stomachers, or orders breast stars, instead of being pinned on a dress directly through the fabric (which would leave inesthetic holes in the fabric and cause damage to it), could have their pin slipped into tiny linen "coils" sewn on the fabric. I do not know if such a technic is used on evening gowns. But I know it is sometimes used on uniforms. You can see here these linen "coils" sewn on the pocket of the uniform of the French general on the left: We can also see these linen "coils" on this uniform of a Venezuelian ambassador of the late 19th century (both on the left and right sides of the golden embroideries): Such a technic would prevent from damaging the dress' fabric. I am not sure, though, that it would solve the matter of the weight of the brooch, pulling on the fabric - it would probably still require a strong fabric. (I apologize for drifting slighty off jewel-topic, but I think it might be of interest anyway, in regard to the question raised by Beth1)
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