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Ask The Experts - December 2008 PDF Print

Les Dessous Élégants N° 8, page 129; 1905

 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. 

 

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Ask The Experts, November 2008 PDF Print

Drawing of Anaïs Fargueil (1819-1896), French playwight (Benjamin, 1840)This month we have a couple of questions on fabrics, fitting and guides to getting the right fit.

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Ask The Experts, October 2008 PDF Print

Pull Harder! Le Corset, 1905You 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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Ask The Experts, September 2008 PDF Print

ate_icon.jpg This month we have quite the variety of questions. 

  • Setting in tailored sleeves
  • How to work with silk habotai without losing your sanity
  • Costuming the man in your life
  • Finding ladies stockings
  • Making ruffled straps for bras
  • Calculating turning ease in corset patterns

 

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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