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 We answer your questions about the Double Period Project and about lace knitting patterns.  This month we have two questions: Joyce inquires about plus size articles and what style of dress she would look best in (and gets some wonderful responses); Elizabeth writes and wonders how to adjust a 1770's waistcoat pattern for a man with a large stomach (and learns that it probably won't be that much trouble.)
 This month on the Letters, Questions and Answers page we have: Two requests for men's clothing articles (and the answer) Regency pinafores as seen in Jane Austen films: did they really exist? A free, globally available wealth of Regency fashion plates in full color What does Dickens mean by a "comforter" in A Christmas Carol? This month we have two questions: One on ruffles and the effect of grain and the other on working with large, light colored projects. We also ask for your feedback about our newly re-organised site - are you finding YWU easier to use now?
 Athena asks about costuming events, and we ask you, the readers, if you'd like an event calendar on the site in the new year. Grace, winner of this year's SPP, responds to a request for more information on how she created the beautiful decoration on her gown.  We hope you're not getting too stressed out by the approaching holidays! This month on Letters, Questions & Advice, we've got three questions: Corey asks about sleeves on men's doublets from the Elizabethian period, a Frustrated Fan asks Cathy some pointed questions about the DPP, and Hanna asks about lining the back pleats in a 1775 Caraco jacket.
 This month on Letters, Questions & Answers, Melissa Barton reviews "The King's Servants", the latest release from Ninya Mikhaila's new publishing company. Meanwhile, Naath Cousins shares the secrets of how a relative beginner can pull off an entire underwear-out SPP entry without even appearing to break a sweat!  Thank you very much if you took time out to answer the survey recently. In response to your feedback, we're going to try some improvements to the format of the Ask the Experts page. There's such talent and experience amongst our readers as well as our writers that this month we'd like to enhance it and make it into a "Letters, questions and advice" page - so not only will you be able to ask questions, you'll be able to share your own tips and advice and your own experiences, as well as your letters, to the mix!  We've got quite some tough questions this month! Bethan asks about different seam finishes on corsets Natalie inquires about hand sewing stitches and finishing techniques in Regency era clothing Alywen would like to know how to take patterns off of antique clothes.
Our experts have been busy answering these questions and Jennie Chancy of Sense and Sensibility patterns graciously offers her expertise on Regency era sewing techniques. Submit your questions now on the "Ask a question" page for next month's column!
 I hope everyone is having a great summer (and winter for all those south of the Equator)! Cathy and I are really looking forward to meeting a lot of you at Costume College at the end of the month. Thank you all for all of the responses to our request for questions and stories, we had over 25 questions sent in! Out of all those, we picked four questions this month. More will be answered next month, and some of them are great ideas for future articles! The first question is on the scale used in Norah Waugh's books. The next is on getting 5mm grommets to set smoothly, and the next on how to get pleats in silk crepe to lie smoothly. The last one is on the rarity of an embroidered chemise. We also share a humorous story sent in by Jennie on the importance of asking clarifying questions to your client or customer...
 This month we have a special edition of Ask the Experts devoted to your questions about the Single Pattern Project '09. You've seen lots of how-tos now - the in-depth analyses from Sunny, Cathy's run-down of the possibilities and the rules, trimmings ideas from Gina, Ginger's petticoat, and so on - and the deadline for your entry is less than three months away. We have two important questions: how do you finish the hem, and how does one wear the finished outfit? Submit your questions now on the "Ask a question" page for next month's column!
 We have three questions this month, and lots of answers! Emma asks about different methods of pre-shrinking fabric for goods that will be sold. Melanie askes about where to get tailoring supplies in the UK and Hanna asks on where to purchase hard to find tailoring and corset books. Submit your questions now on the "Ask a question" page for next month's column!  This month we have one question about a YWU sister site and two questions about corsetry - one concerning types of boning and when to use them (with an interesting variety of opinions from four of our experts amongst the answers), and the other on building a corset/chest binder for a female-to-male transsexual. Submit your questions now on the "Ask a question" page for next month's column!  This month there is the wide variety of questions that Ask the Experts is known for! Questions this month range through how to find tutorials on styling Georgian wigs, good sources for aiglettes, pattern drafting instructions for a late 1920's day dress, how to make a frou-frou petticoat and a wire mesh crinoline and sewing corsets without wrinkles. Submit your questions now on the "Ask a question" page for next month's column! We welcome questions about any sewing or costume related subject, and your questions will be passed on to the group of experts to answer. You're welcome either to specify whom you're asking, or not to, whatever is your preference. Anonymous questions are also welcome!  This month we have a question on sources for where to buy silk ribbon, drafting a corset with gores and the rules for the Single Pattern Project. Submit your questions now on the "Ask a question" page for next month's column! We welcome questions about any sewing or costume related subject, and your questions will be passed on to the group of experts to answer. You're welcome either to specify whom you're asking, or not to, whatever is your preference. Anonymous questions are also welcome!   We have three questions for the New Year: Jade asks about re-covering bras for clients, Charlene wants to know more about 18th century buttonholes and Jane asks for more details about the Single Pattern Project. Submit your questions now on the "Ask a question" page for next month's column! We welcome questions about any sewing or costume related subject, and your questions will be passed on to the group of experts to answer. You're welcome either to specify whom you're asking, or not to, whatever is your preference. Anonymous questions are also welcome!  This month we have two questions about corsets and one about scissors. Our experts talk about what makes an S-bend an S-bend and where to find a pattern for one, plus boning channel placement. They also discuss the best kind of scissors to use to prevent carpal tunnel syndrome.
Submit your questions now on the "Ask a question" page for next month's column! We welcome questions about any sewing or costume related subject, and your questions will be passed on to the group of experts to answer. You're welcome either to specify whom you're asking, or not to, whatever is your preference.  This month our questions centre around fabrics and fitting - both fitting for modern figures and fitting for an authentic historical look and feel.  You sent in some tough questions this month! Thanks for keeping us on our toes, and keep 'em coming! Washing coutil Fusible Interfacing problems Ethics of making a tightlacing corset for a 16 year old Sewing with silk velvet Dress forms Working with stripes
Submit your questions now on the "Ask a question" page for next month's column! We welcome questions about any sewing or costume related subject, and your questions will be passed on to the group of experts to answer. You're welcome either to specify whom you're asking, or not to, whatever is your preference. |
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