Any ideas?
Where to get items that give structure to stays, bodices etc
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Where to get items that give structure to stays, bodices etc
Have looked in the only two haberdashery type places in Norwich, nothing to be found and no other places recommended by the apologetic sales assisstant. Can anyone recommend any places on the internet that sells boning? I'm after fake whalebone, plastic I believe, 4mm wide or there abouts, I can't remember exactly.
Any ideas?
Any ideas?
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I got mine from The Remnant Shop, but I don't think they do it anymore 
And as if by magic here's the exact link you need that'll take you right to the bone section: http://www.venacavadesign.co.uk/results.html?q=bones
Yes, I do suggest steel, and do as the TT says - 1/2" shorter than required length. It should stop 'em pokiing out over time.
And as if by magic here's the exact link you need that'll take you right to the bone section: http://www.venacavadesign.co.uk/results.html?q=bones
Yes, I do suggest steel, and do as the TT says - 1/2" shorter than required length. It should stop 'em pokiing out over time.
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You mean something like this: http://www.venacavadesign.co.uk/Product ... ?q=plastic ?
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MacCulloch & Wallis in London do mail order and stock a wide range of corsetry supplies (under haberdashery section).
What you probably need is synthetic whalebone and as far as I know that is only available in 6mm and wider - though of course Ian may have a source I don't know about.
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What you probably need is synthetic whalebone and as far as I know that is only available in 6mm and wider - though of course Ian may have a source I don't know about.
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If you want cheap, narrow, plastic boning, cable ties work wonderfully and they're available from any DIY shop.
On the subjects of bents mind, my next project is a C17th pair of bodies and, since I'm aiming for as authentic an item as I can manage, a source for some period form of bents would be much appreciated.
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On the subjects of bents mind, my next project is a C17th pair of bodies and, since I'm aiming for as authentic an item as I can manage, a source for some period form of bents would be much appreciated.
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john lewis do trenslo plastic covered steel (you'll need copydex for tipping the ends) - 12mm.
vena cava does virtually everything, except reeds & wooden busks.
overseas suppliers include grannd garb & hedgehog handiworks (usa) and farthngales (canada).
another uk company worth looking up is devines (in the garter).
and as said, the goodmans do stiff reeds for boning.
personally I would advise against using plastic for anything historical, but I have a personal prejudice against it - I only even use rigilene when it has steels either side to back it up - mainly cos plastic works well in the medium term, but a few years down the line.... Have had to repair too many things.
vena cava does virtually everything, except reeds & wooden busks.
overseas suppliers include grannd garb & hedgehog handiworks (usa) and farthngales (canada).
another uk company worth looking up is devines (in the garter).
and as said, the goodmans do stiff reeds for boning.
personally I would advise against using plastic for anything historical, but I have a personal prejudice against it - I only even use rigilene when it has steels either side to back it up - mainly cos plastic works well in the medium term, but a few years down the line.... Have had to repair too many things.
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The boning I need is for 18 C, not Tudor btw (though it may end up being used for that too)
I'll have a look in John lewis The narrower the better as I need it for very little stays and if the boning is too chunky it might ruin the effect of being small
Tuppence, what do you mean, repairs? What went wrong?
I'll have a look in John lewis
The narrower the better as I need it for very little stays and if the boning is too chunky it might ruin the effect of being small
Tuppence, what do you mean, repairs? What went wrong?
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after a long period of time plastic boning starts to bend, and eventually it has to be replaced cos it's not strong enough to stand up to the pressure put on it.
not a problem if it's something that's not going to be worn that often, but if it may be worn a lot, it's something to be aware of.
as I said, john lewis usually stock the 12mm stuff (depends on the sale staff, but they may look blank till you say hoop steel). vena cava's probably best for narrower stuff in all materials.
not a problem if it's something that's not going to be worn that often, but if it may be worn a lot, it's something to be aware of.
as I said, john lewis usually stock the 12mm stuff (depends on the sale staff, but they may look blank till you say hoop steel). vena cava's probably best for narrower stuff in all materials.
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