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« on: March 07, 2012, 09:37:57 AM » |
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For the first time that I know of, the weaver at Genesee Country Village and Museum has woven a faithful reproduction of the cloth used to make a corded petticoat currently housed in the Ontario County Historical Society collection.
She has consented to take orders for more fabric. Each petticoat requires at least 2 of the 36" wide panels. The original had three in it. Each panel costs $85. So a two panel petticoat would cost $170.
Stay tuned for pictures of the original and the repro (as soon as I make it up and starch it!) and for how many orders she will accept. I know this announcement is somewhat commercial, so inquiries about purchasing, please send a PM and I shall do my best to answer.
Bevin
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« Reply #1 on: March 07, 2012, 03:57:36 PM » |
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How very cool! You're not the commerce-person, though, so this is a neat recommendation, not a solicitation.  I'd be glad of photos and such--this would be a great item to feature on the main site, and direct orders to Genesee! |
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« Reply #2 on: March 07, 2012, 08:07:21 PM » |
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Kudos to GCVM and the weaver for producing the fabric! I'm anxious to see photos. Pat Kline at Family Heirloom Weavers produced a corded petticoat fabric several years ago and I believe Rabbit Goody had also made some, but I don't know of any production in recent years.
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« Reply #3 on: March 09, 2012, 06:54:15 AM » |
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I'm going to post photos as soon as I have the repro assembled and starched. It's so exciting! We'll also be putting up a blog post about it. I'll put up a link when it's ready.
Bevin
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« Reply #4 on: March 12, 2012, 09:23:40 AM » |
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Should be more pictures available soon on our blog: http://gcvmblog.blogspot.com/The weaver is willing to take 5 additional orders. There will be sales tax and shipping charges. PM me if you would like to order your own! I should also note that the original was heavy enough to have "straps" put on it, and so too is the repro. I shall be starching it up this week to let you know how that goes! Bevin |
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« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2012, 02:04:56 PM » |
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Oh wow... what exciting news! If only I had need of a corded petticoat... *wistful*
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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2012, 12:01:12 PM » |
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Do you sew the seams right-sides-together or whip them like they used to do sheets? It looks like a job of work to sew through!
I'm very eager to see the final result.
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« Reply #7 on: March 28, 2012, 06:51:11 AM » |
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In the original, the side seams were whipped as for sheets. It's completed and starched!! Pictures here in a little while: www.gcvmblog.blogspot.comNow it's quite the experiment in archeology: at first, I thought the petticoat bulky, heavy, and too loose of a weave. More like a rag rug than a petticoat. But once starched, all the reasons for that become evident: the fibers suck up the starch, and you can use less of a starchy solution than on a smoother, tighter-weave fabric. It is heavier than my muslin one with the fine cords in it, but not noticeably so when you are wearing it. Bevin |
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« Reply #8 on: March 30, 2012, 09:43:10 AM » |
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« Reply #9 on: March 30, 2012, 12:43:02 PM » |
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That is so very cool! Now to save up some money for one.  |
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« Reply #10 on: March 31, 2012, 08:41:03 PM » |
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Bevin,
Does your repro in the blog have two or three panels? Are the selvages whip stitched together? And are there any panels still available?
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Nanci Gasiel
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« Reply #11 on: April 05, 2012, 08:38:11 AM » |
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That is lovely! Must start saving some cash in hopes she'll still have some left.
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« Reply #12 on: April 11, 2012, 09:07:32 AM » |
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Nanci,
There are two panels in the one on the blog. It's full enough for me.
The edges are whipped together so that they will "hinge" flat when opened.
Currently, we can take one more person to make panels for. You can PM me.
Bevin
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« Reply #13 on: April 11, 2012, 09:55:11 AM » |
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Wow that is cool! I started spinning last year and have become obsessed with things spinning and weaving related. When we get moved into the farmhouse I am so gonna get me a loom!!
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« Reply #14 on: April 13, 2012, 07:41:21 AM » |
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I'm pleased to say that we are full-up for this run of petticoat panels. BUt if I can convince our intrepid weaver to make another run of them, I shall certainly let you ladies know!
Bevin
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« Reply #15 on: May 12, 2012, 05:37:20 PM » |
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I'm examining this, maybe it is a future project for me. Do you know what count yarn she used? (yes, I'm a weaver and have a loom that weaves 36".)
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« Reply #16 on: August 08, 2012, 08:11:57 AM » |
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I don't, but the original had cords that very closely related to the "Sugar and Cream" yarn that Liz has been recommending for years! I do know that she's had alot of trouble finding some of the thread she wanted. I think she's on her third source. Everybody: To assemble your corded petticoat, whip the edges of the panels together, making sure to leave an opening at the top to get in. For the hem, turn up the bottom edge two times and whip. For the waistband, you'll need some coarsely woven linen or cotton. The original was stroked-gathered at the top and then the waistband whipped on. There were then ties extending from the back edges of the waistband to tie it. See here for some pics: http://gcvmblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/reproducing-corded-petticoat.htmlBevin |
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« Reply #17 on: February 20, 2013, 08:55:06 AM » |
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Reviving this thread to announce that our weaver was so pleased that these panels sold, she has made 8 more panels! So I can accept 4 more orders!
Please PM me if you are interested. The costs are the same as last year!
Bevin
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« Reply #18 on: March 27, 2013, 05:32:55 PM » |
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Bevin, any chance there's any left?
I sent you a PM.
If not, if she does it again, would you add me to your waiting list?
Many thanks!!!!!
Barbara
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