Cloak & Dagger Creations Open Studio
Sunday, November 15, 2009 10am - 4pm
Sunday, December 13, 2009 10am - 4pm
(snow date Saturday, December 19, 9am - noon)
410 Great Rd (The Mill), Littleton, MA 01460
978-486-4414
http://www.cloakmaker.com

Come and play dress up!

- New cloaks, clasps, and circlets.
- 20% off hats & hoods!
- Sale on select ready-made shirts and vests.
- Special pricing on trim remnants.
- Free bags of scraps available for crafts.
- Munchies!
- Supervised kids-in-tow welcome.

We're just off 495 in Littleton, MA, about 10 miles due south of
Nashua, NH. An hour from the Maine or Connecticut borders, minutes from New
Hampshire.
Address: http://www.cloakmaker.com/contact.html

Directions: http://www.cloakmaker.com/directions.html

Park in the upper lot where our sign is.
Leave a comment or drop us an email (info at cloakmaker.com) so we can
gauge how much food to prepare.

If you received this in error, please forgive us and let us know. If you receive
multiple copies, it means we really miss you!

Hey all.
I'm interested in my very first Steampunk.  Never heard of it before a couple of
months ago (boy do I feel out of it).  I'd like to find a Steampunk themed
fabric suitable for a coat or jacket lining.

I have a couple of sources for custom printed fabric, but I'd prefer not to go
to that extreme if possible.

I'm thinking gears, sprockets, clockworks, and the like...

Anyone have suggestions?

Sterling
92.5% Pure

Have you checked out what's available in the quilt department
of your local fabric shop? Otherwise I'd suggest a search for online
quilt fabrics.

       I realize cotton will be a bit "sticky" for a lining. Just use
a white polyester to line the sleeves and you should be ok.

       -Carol


On Nov 10, 2009, at 8:39 PM, Sterling wrote:

> Hey all.
> I'm interested in my very first Steampunk.  Never heard of it
> before a couple of months ago (boy do I feel out of it).  I'd like
> to find a Steampunk themed fabric suitable for a coat or jacket
> lining.
>
> I have a couple of sources for custom printed fabric, but I'd
> prefer not to go to that extreme if possible.
>
> I'm thinking gears, sprockets, clockworks, and the like...
>
> Anyone have suggestions?
>
> Sterling
> 92.5% Pure

LadyButton Fabrics has a nice variety of novelty prints.

Penny Ladnier
Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites
www.costumegallery.com
13 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history

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I don't have a source for the fabric, but what I did at one point was use
metallic fabric paints and stenciled gears onto the fabric I had. I used the
blank plastic sheets to make the stencils and cut the stencils themselves using
bicycle gears in different sizes as patterns. I kept the paint light in texture
and just kind of brushed it over the exposed area without actually laying the
paint in and overlapped the stencils. I used a brownish-copper fabric and used
various shades of gold, silver and copper acrylic paint mixed with a medium that
makes them suitable for fabrics. I didn't use it as a jacket lining, but it made
a really nice shirt.


Julian

--- On Tue, 11/10/09, Sterling <dailylunatic@...> wrote:


From: Sterling <dailylunatic@...>
Subject: [F-Costume] Steampunk Jacket Lining...
To: F-Costume@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 8:39 PM


 



Hey all.
I'm interested in my very first Steampunk. Never heard of it before a couple of
months ago (boy do I feel out of it). I'd like to find a Steampunk themed fabric
suitable for a coat or jacket lining.

I have a couple of sources for custom printed fabric, but I'd prefer not to go
to that extreme if possible.

I'm thinking gears, sprockets, clockworks, and the like...

Anyone have suggestions?

Sterling
92.5% Pure











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While this is decoration vs. fabric... this might help you if you want
to try and stamp on your own.

There's a guy on Etsy who makes laser cuts of thin wood gears,  They run
from a half inch to almost 2 inches.  You can pick up a handfull of them
for less than one gear of the same size.  You could make your own stamp
out of them.  They're thin, so you'd have to be careful not to over
ink.. but you'd get the effect for under $10 for a whole set of shapes.

Here's the product:
http://www.etsy.com/view_transaction.php?transaction_id=21241813 .
(That's actually a sold link because he only has one in stock right now,
but he'll put more up on request.)  Here's his store:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/porkchopshow .  He also does a lot of steam
punk art designs that can be used as bits on costume.  Check his
previous sales to see the full range of what he has.   One note... since
he does a lot of this for scrapbooking, a number of things are just
paper, confirm it's on wood if you plan on using them on costumes or as
stamp.


On the other hand, if you want metal, again w/o spending the whole
bank... check out this page: http://www.timholtz.com/findings.htm .
Look at sprocket gears.  Again it's a cheat, but way cheaper.  (Oh, time
suck warning...  Tim's website has LOTS of cool how-to videos.  A number
of the scrapbooking techniques for distressing can be applied to
fabric.   HOWEVER, use your head... sand paper is MUCH cheaper bought at
the hardware stores... and you can make up fabric paints from acrylic
paints and fabric medium.  (Some of those inks will work w/ fabric, but
don't go overboard w/o testing.  He does good vid.   Those how-to vids
make you want to buy his whole store.)    Also, if painting the fabric,
he has masks and stamps of some useful images.
http://www.timholtz.com/masks.htm        You don't have to order this
online, Michael's carries a lot of it.  Watch the prices on his stuff...
prices vary like crazy.

It's extra work this way, but custom fabric vs. just a pre-print

-Cat-

Not steampunk per se (but could be) - I'd like to do an Amelia Earhart -
style aviator outfit and can't find ready-made jodhpurs, with the baggy
sides.  Has anyone come across a vintage pattern?

Thanks,
Nelly




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Try Suitability: <http://www.suitability.com/> All kinds of equestrian
related patterns.

     Jeanine

Mentor, Nelly A wrote:
>
>
> Not steampunk per se (but could be) - I'd like to do an Amelia Earhart -
> style aviator outfit and can't find ready-made jodhpurs, with the baggy
> sides. Has anyone come across a vintage pattern?
>
> Thanks,
> Nelly
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>


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This is fab Cat! I need to go check out those vids.

I've been looking for pre-printed steamy fabric for a couple years now. I've
seen most in the specialty quilting stores but every once in a while (especially
now that SP is popular) I've found some in the quilt sections at the local big
name fabric stores. You can also search online for gears, maps, octopi, science
and then add fabric on the end. I've turned up some great stuff. Now is a great
time to find Victorian Macabre fabrics (bats, skulls, etc).

Having made a bunch of SP costumes and drooled over even more I've found the
hand made effect like Cat and others have described looks far better. It is the
essence of what SP really is! The original Punk movement was all about taking
what you had (t-shirt, safety pins, jeans, jackets, paint) and creating
something totally unique so as not to fit with the status quo. Now take that and
toss in anything and everything Victorian and poofy walla you have Steam Punk.
So be creative! Why stick to a pre-printed cotton fabric? Rummage around in the
discount bin for some brocade satins! Gorgeous!

ShereeLife may not be the party we hoped for... but while we are here we might
as well dance!




________________________________
From: Cat Devereaux <CatDevereaux@...>
To: F-Costume@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 12:37:57 AM
Subject: Gear shapes ( was Re: [F-Costume] Steampunk Jacket Lining...

 
While this is decoration vs. fabric... this might help you if you want
to try and stamp on your own.

There's a guy on Etsy who makes laser cuts of thin wood gears, They run
from a half inch to almost 2 inches. You can pick up a handfull of them
for less than one gear of the same size. You could make your own stamp
out of them. They're thin, so you'd have to be careful not to over
ink.. but you'd get the effect for under $10 for a whole set of shapes.

Here's the product:
http://www.etsy. com/view_ transaction. php?transaction_ id=21241813 .
(That's actually a sold link because he only has one in stock right now,
but he'll put more up on request.) Here's his store:
http://www.etsy. com/shop/ porkchopshow . He also does a lot of steam
punk art designs that can be used as bits on costume. Check his
previous sales to see the full range of what he has. One note... since
he does a lot of this for scrapbooking, a number of things are just
paper, confirm it's on wood if you plan on using them on costumes or as
stamp.

On the other hand, if you want metal, again w/o spending the whole
bank... check out this page: http://www.timholtz .com/findings. htm .
Look at sprocket gears. Again it's a cheat, but way cheaper. (Oh, time
suck warning... Tim's website has LOTS of cool how-to videos. A number
of the scrapbooking techniques for distressing can be applied to
fabric. HOWEVER, use your head... sand paper is MUCH cheaper bought at
the hardware stores... and you can make up fabric paints from acrylic
paints and fabric medium. (Some of those inks will work w/ fabric, but
don't go overboard w/o testing. He does good vid. Those how-to vids
make you want to buy his whole store.) Also, if painting the fabric,
he has masks and stamps of some useful images.
http://www.timholtz .com/masks. htm You don't have to order this
online, Michael's carries a lot of it. Watch the prices on his stuff...
prices vary like crazy.

It's extra work this way, but custom fabric vs. just a pre-print

-Cat-







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great stuff! saving it for steampunk orc...
--
   Jules

I don't have a pattern but I have a pair from WWI I found at a local antique
store! They are fabu! All beat to hell already - looks like they went to war.
Now to just get my tush down a size to get them buttoned! This is the third pair
I've come across (the others were all way too small).  I've seen them at
army/navy stores too.

For new/newer ones search places like ebay for vintage jodhpurs/riding pants.
Every once in a while you can still find them at equestrian stores but most have
moved to the fitted style. There are tons on ebay though (I'm seeing some going
for $5 out there right now).

If you want a true pattern though check Ageless Patterns
http://www.agelesspatterns.com/ They have real Victorian patterns.
 
Sheree
Life may not be the party we hoped for... but while we are here we might as well
dance!




________________________________
From: "Mentor, Nelly A" <namentor@...>
To: F-Costume@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 9:13:59 AM
Subject: Re:Jodhpurs ( was Re: [F-Costume] Steampunk Jacket Lining...

 
Not steampunk per se (but could be) - I'd like to do an Amelia Earhart -
style aviator outfit and can't find ready-made jodhpurs, with the baggy
sides. Has anyone come across a vintage pattern?

Thanks,
Nelly

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On the amazing Vintage Sewing website may be found this chapter on the drafting
of trousers patterns: <http://www.vintagesewing.info/1940s/4x-lgcm/lgcm-15.html>
The jodhpur styles start with Riding Breeches about 80% down the page.

Ann in CT

--- On Wed, 11/11/09, Mentor, Nelly A <namentor@...> wrote:


> Not steampunk per se (but could be) -
> I'd like to do an Amelia Earhart -
> style aviator outfit and can't find ready-made jodhpurs,
> with the baggy
> sides.  Has anyone come across a vintage pattern?
>
> Nelly

Sportsmen's Guide carries a couple of styles - they're military surplus -

<http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/4-new-east-german-military-riding-pants-g\
ray.aspx?a=561546>
(grey)

or

<http://www.sportsmansguide.com/net/cb/new-italian-military-wool-riding-pantsoli\
ve-drab.aspx?a=511204>
(olive drab)

HTH,
Sandy

At 08:13 AM 11/11/2009, you wrote:

>Not steampunk per se (but could be) - I'd like to do an Amelia Earhart -
>style aviator outfit and can't find ready-made jodhpurs, with the baggy
>sides. Has anyone come across a vintage pattern?
>
>Thanks,
>Nelly

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Are Doomed to Repeat It;
Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly -
Why They Are Simply Doomed."

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-- C. Y. 4971

Andromeda

Hello, I just joined the group tonight!!

I was wondering if anyone has information about the leather coat worn by
the character "Ella Dee" on BBC's TV series HEX?

Here is a link for you to see the coat in action!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDC8ZEDUwiE
<http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDC8ZEDUwiE>

I also found a vogue coat pattern that would work, but obviously would
need some sleeve readjustment.
http://www.voguepatterns.com/item/V1266.htm?tab=list/jackets_coats&page=\
all
<http://www.voguepatterns.com/item/V1266.htm?tab=list/jackets_coats&page\
=all>




Thanks much!!!




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I own a pattern that is almost exactly like the coat she's wearing. I can't
remember who makes it (I'll have to look when I get home) but its a long
equestrian coat with those poofy sleeves. I can picture it in my head - a blond
lady in a camel colored coat (very country) standing by a fence with a horse.
gggrrr Wish I could remember where I got it. I did a quick online search of all
the major pattern companies and its not there so that means its discontinued.
But you can always find patterns on ebay. I'll scan a pic and drop it in a file
this evening unless someone knows which pattern I'm talking about (Cat).
 
Sheree
Life may not be the party we hoped for... but while we are here we might as well
dance!




________________________________
From: cynagua <muggleborn@...>
To: F-Costume@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 30, 2009 1:11:39 AM
Subject: [F-Costume] Ella Dee's leather coat from "HEX"

 
Hello, I just joined the group tonight!!

I was wondering if anyone has information about the leather coat worn by
the character "Ella Dee" on BBC's TV series HEX?

Here is a link for you to see the coat in action!
http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=SDC8ZEDUwiE
<http://www.youtube. com/watch? v=SDC8ZEDUwiE>

I also found a vogue coat pattern that would work, but obviously would
need some sleeve readjustment.
http://www.voguepat terns.com/ item/V1266. htm?tab=list/ jackets_coats& page=\
all
<http://www.voguepat terns.com/ item/V1266. htm?tab=list/ jackets_coats& page\
=all>

Thanks much!!!

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Welcome to the madness! Remember, the person with the biggest fabric stash last
wins!

Regarding Ella Dee's coat, try Simplicity 5386; it's a "Matrix" or "Equilibrium"
knockoff; I don't know how the back looks, and you may have to tighten the fit
above the waistline.

Try this link:

http://www.simplicity.com/p-2235-costumes.aspx

If that doesn't look good enough, someone else very likely has a better pattern.
Don't be thrown because it's a mens' pattern, double-check which way the
character's coat is buttoned and adjust accordingly.

Happy Hannukah, Happy Yule, Happy Christmas, Happy Kwanzaa, Happy New Year!!!
Serit








In F-Costume@yahoogroups.com, "cynagua" wrote:
>Hello, I just joined the group tonight!!
>I was wondering if anyone has information about the leather coat
>worn by the character "Ella Dee" on BBC's TV series HEX?
> Here is a link for you to see the coat in action!
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDC8ZEDUwiE
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDC8ZEDUwiE>
>I also found a Vogue coat pattern that would work, but obviously
>would need some sleeve readjustment.
> <http://www.voguepatterns.com/item/V1266.htm?tab=list/jackets_coats&page\=all>
>
>Thanks much!!!

Hi all...thanks for tackling this problem. Could this be the pattern Sheree?

http://www.suitability.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=5172

Thanks, Lana


--- In F-Costume@yahoogroups.com, slc_fire <slc_fire@...> wrote:

I own a pattern that is almost exactly like the coat she's wearing. I can't
remember who makes it (I'll have to look when I get home) but its a long
equestrian coat with those poofy sleeves. I can picture it in my head - a blond
lady in a camel colored coat (very country) standing by a fence with a horse.
gggrrr Wish I could remember where I got it. I did a quick online search of all
the major pattern companies and its not there so that means its discontinued.
But you can always find patterns on ebay. I'll scan a pic and drop it in a file
this evening unless someone knows which pattern I'm talking about (Cat).
>  
> Sheree
> Life may not be the party we hoped for... but while we are here we might as
well dance!

Sorry Lana that's not it. The one I have is reeeeeeeeeeeeally country  -
like Little House on the Prairie kinda country and looks exactly like the
coat in Hex.
 
Sheree
 
Life may not be the party we hoped for... but while we are here we might as well
dance!




________________________________
From: cynagua <muggleborn@...>
To: F-Costume@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, November 30, 2009 12:52:10 PM
Subject: [F-Costume] Re: Ella Dee's leather coat from "HEX"

 


Hi all...thanks for tackling this problem. Could this be the pattern Sheree?

http://www.suitabil ity.com/ProductD etails.asp? ProductCode= 5172

Thanks, Lana

--- In F-Costume@yahoogrou ps.com, slc_fire <slc_fire@.. .> wrote:

I own a pattern that is almost exactly like the coat she's wearing. I can't
remember who makes it (I'll have to look when I get home) but its a long
equestrian coat with those poofy sleeves. I can picture it in my head - a blond
lady in a camel colored coat (very country) standing by a fence with a horse.
gggrrr Wish I could remember where I got it. I did a quick online search of all
the major pattern companies and its not there so that means its discontinued.
But you can always find patterns on ebay. I'll scan a pic and drop it in a file
this evening unless someone knows which pattern I'm talking about (Cat).
>  
> Sheree
> Life may not be the party we hoped for... but while we are here we might as
well dance!







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http://www.oldpatterns.com/links.html  this page has a great list of
pattern companies

http://www.patternsoftime.com/proddetail.asp?prod=RC806&cat=1  is it
along these lines?

new to the list, just a Hello!

Donnely
www.downhummingbirdlane.com  (under heavy re-construction)
http://realmofthebluerosedragon.wordpress.com/





cynagua wrote:
> Hello, I just joined the group tonight!!
>
> I was wondering if anyone has information about the leather coat worn by
> the character "Ella Dee" on BBC's TV series HEX?
>
> Here is a link for you to see the coat in action!
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDC8ZEDUwiE
> <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDC8ZEDUwiE>
>
>
>

I'm tired of taping my patterns to my back glass door in order to trace my
patterns. I've decided to build a Tracing Table.  Right now in the preliminary
stages I'm thinking of somewhere in the size range of 24" x 48". I've got a
small table, but it's a pain to have to move the pattern several times to get
the full thing traced.

Anyone have any thoughts on Tracing Tables in general?

Anyone know of any plans for Tracing Tables that size?  I've tried to find
plans, but have not been able to locate anything of that size range?

Plexi of a decent thickness seems to be <coff> <coff> a bit on the pricy side. 
Are there cheaper alternatives?  …ways to brace the thin stuff so it will work?

As costumers we deal in a lot of non-standard things. Which is why I was wanting
it so much bigger that what I have been seeing in the local stores or available
online.  Am I shooting too high?  Is there a better alternate size?

Thanx all for your thoughts…
Sterling
92.5% Pure

Hi Sterling

I made a light table about that size last year. I couldn't find bumkiss online
for plans and online sellers are crazy pricey. I went to a local art store that
carries nice expensive wooden ones and took pictures with my cell phone. Then I
just built a box that looked similar and dropped in 2 under cabinet florecent
lights. I got everything I needed at Home Depot. I made it out of poplar because
it was pretty. I used heavy plexi and built a rail around the inside of the box
to support it. It's huge and unwielding but I love it.

I can write up how I did it and send it off list (unless other folks want to
know).

Sheree


 



________________________________
From: Sterling <dailylunatic@...>
To: F-Costume@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 12:38:49 PM
Subject: [F-Costume] Tracing Tables...

 
I'm tired of taping my patterns to my back glass door in order to trace my
patterns. I've decided to build a Tracing Table. Right now in the preliminary
stages I'm thinking of somewhere in the size range of 24" x 48". I've got a
small table, but it's a pain to have to move the pattern several times to get
the full thing traced.

Anyone have any thoughts on Tracing Tables in general?

Anyone know of any plans for Tracing Tables that size? I've tried to find plans,
but have not been able to locate anything of that size range?

Plexi of a decent thickness seems to be <coff> <coff> a bit on the pricy side.
Are there cheaper alternatives? …ways to brace the thin stuff so it will work?

As costumers we deal in a lot of non-standard things. Which is why I was wanting
it so much bigger that what I have been seeing in the local stores or available
online. Am I shooting too high? Is there a better alternate size?

Thanx all for your thoughts…
Sterling
92.5% Pure







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Was wondering what your budget is on this project. I personally use a
cheep glass coffee table I got at a garage sale and have a simple shop lamp
under it for illumination--total cost about $30.00. The size is exactly what you
are looking for and no construction was needed.
I saw the same table at Wall mart for $40.00 and a lamp would run you about
$12.

--- On Wed, 12/2/09, slc_fire <slc_fire@...> wrote:

From: slc_fire <slc_fire@...>
Subject: Re: [F-Costume] Tracing Tables...
To: F-Costume@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 9:06 AM
















 









       Hi Sterling



I made a light table about that size last year. I couldn't find bumkiss online
for plans and online sellers are crazy pricey. I went to a local art store that
carries nice expensive wooden ones and took pictures with my cell phone. Then I
just built a box that looked similar and dropped in 2 under cabinet florecent
lights. I got everything I needed at Home Depot. I made it out of poplar because
it was pretty. I used heavy plexi and built a rail around the inside of the box
to support it. It's huge and unwielding but I love it.



I can write up how I did it and send it off list (unless other folks want to
know).



Sheree



 



____________ _________ _________ __

From: Sterling <dailylunatic@ yahoo.com>

To: F-Costume@yahoogrou ps.com

Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 12:38:49 PM

Subject: [F-Costume] Tracing Tables...



 

I'm tired of taping my patterns to my back glass door in order to trace my
patterns. I've decided to build a Tracing Table. Right now in the preliminary
stages I'm thinking of somewhere in the size range of 24" x 48". I've got a
small table, but it's a pain to have to move the pattern several times to get
the full thing traced.



Anyone have any thoughts on Tracing Tables in general?



Anyone know of any plans for Tracing Tables that size? I've tried to find plans,
but have not been able to locate anything of that size range?



Plexi of a decent thickness seems to be <coff> <coff> a bit on the pricy side.
Are there cheaper alternatives? …ways to brace the thin stuff so it will work?



As costumers we deal in a lot of non-standard things. Which is why I was wanting
it so much bigger that what I have been seeing in the local stores or available
online. Am I shooting too high? Is there a better alternate size?



Thanx all for your thoughts…

Sterling

92.5% Pure



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[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

brilliant, and if a coffee table is too low, you can just put it up on
blocks.

Kevin Curley wrote:
>
>
> Was wondering what your budget is on this project. I personally use a
> cheep glass coffee table I got at a garage sale and have a simple shop
> lamp under it for illumination--total cost about $30.00. The size is
> exactly what you are looking for and no construction was needed.
> I saw the same table at Wall mart for $40.00 and a lamp would run you
> about $12.
>
> --- On Wed, 12/2/09, slc_fire <slc_fire@...
> <mailto:slc_fire%40yahoo.com>> wrote:
>
> From: slc_fire <slc_fire@... <mailto:slc_fire%40yahoo.com>>
> Subject: Re: [F-Costume] Tracing Tables...
> To: F-Costume@yahoogroups.com <mailto:F-Costume%40yahoogroups.com>
> Date: Wednesday, December 2, 2009, 9:06 AM
>
>
>
> Hi Sterling
>
> I made a light table about that size last year. I couldn't find bumkiss
> online for plans and online sellers are crazy pricey. I went to a local
> art store that carries nice expensive wooden ones and took pictures with
> my cell phone. Then I just built a box that looked similar and dropped
> in 2 under cabinet florecent lights. I got everything I needed at Home
> Depot. I made it out of poplar because it was pretty. I used heavy plexi
> and built a rail around the inside of the box to support it. It's huge
> and unwielding but I love it.
>
> I can write up how I did it and send it off list (unless other folks
> want to know).
>
> Sheree
>
>
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
>
> From: Sterling <dailylunatic@ yahoo.com>
>
> To: F-Costume@yahoogrou ps.com
>
> Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 12:38:49 PM
>
> Subject: [F-Costume] Tracing Tables...
>
>
>
> I'm tired of taping my patterns to my back glass door in order to trace
> my patterns. I've decided to build a Tracing Table. Right now in the
> preliminary stages I'm thinking of somewhere in the size range of 24" x
> 48". I've got a small table, but it's a pain to have to move the pattern
> several times to get the full thing traced.
>
> Anyone have any thoughts on Tracing Tables in general?
>
> Anyone know of any plans for Tracing Tables that size? I've tried to
> find plans, but have not been able to locate anything of that size range?
>
> Plexi of a decent thickness seems to be <coff> <coff> a bit on the pricy
> side. Are there cheaper alternatives? …ways to brace the thin stuff so
> it will work?
>
> As costumers we deal in a lot of non-standard things. Which is why I was
> wanting it so much bigger that what I have been seeing in the local
> stores or available online. Am I shooting too high? Is there a better
> alternate size?
>
> Thanx all for your thoughts…
>
> Sterling
>
> 92.5% Pure
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>
>

I found it!! The pattern is simplicity #9453! Looks pretty darn close to Ella
Dee's coat. Looks like the collar is just a tad bit different but the body and
the sleeves are spot on.
 
Sheree




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Glass top dining table, which a friend already has, $1 thrift store
purchased "up light" accent light.
Ann in Arkansas

Sounds about what I am looking to make.  Couple of questions:

Do you notice sag or flex in the middle of the plexi?  Did you support the
middle in any way?  I've used plexi to make shields for my stained glass grinder
and the like.  It worked for the application, but it was thin and flexed quite a
bit. Not a problem for a shield as I do not touch it, but I'm a bit leary for
the tracing table as I will be 'leaning' on it.

You mentioned "heavy plexi".  Do you have any idea how heavy?  1/4", 3/8",
thicker???

Thanx
Sterling
92.5% Pure


--- In F-Costume@yahoogroups.com, slc_fire <slc_fire@...> wrote:
>
> Hi Sterling
>
> I made a light table about that size last year. I couldn't find bumkiss online
for plans and online sellers are crazy pricey. I went to a local art store that
carries nice expensive wooden ones and took pictures with my cell phone. Then I
just built a box that looked similar and dropped in 2 under cabinet florecent
lights. I got everything I needed at Home Depot. I made it out of poplar because
it was pretty. I used heavy plexi and built a rail around the inside of the box
to support it. It's huge and unwielding but I love it.
>
> I can write up how I did it and send it off list (unless other folks want to
know).
>
> Sheree
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Sterling <dailylunatic@...>
> To: F-Costume@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 12:38:49 PM
> Subject: [F-Costume] Tracing Tables...
>
>  
> I'm tired of taping my patterns to my back glass door in order to trace my
patterns. I've decided to build a Tracing Table. Right now in the preliminary
stages I'm thinking of somewhere in the size range of 24" x 48". I've got a
small table, but it's a pain to have to move the pattern several times to get
the full thing traced.
>
> Anyone have any thoughts on Tracing Tables in general?
>
> Anyone know of any plans for Tracing Tables that size? I've tried to find
plans, but have not been able to locate anything of that size range?
>
> Plexi of a decent thickness seems to be <coff> <coff> a bit on the pricy side.
Are there cheaper alternatives? …ways to brace the thin stuff so it will work?
>
> As costumers we deal in a lot of non-standard things. Which is why I was
wanting it so much bigger that what I have been seeing in the local stores or
available online. Am I shooting too high? Is there a better alternate size?
>
> Thanx all for your thoughts…
> Sterling
> 92.5% Pure
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

Thanks Sheree!!!  You are right!!!

I checked it out this pattern and it certainly seems like the same coat with a
few minor adjustments.  This an OOP, but I see it on Ebay for a starting price
of $25.00!  Ouch!  Thanks much!

~Lana~

--- In F-Costume@yahoogroups.com, slc_fire <slc_fire@...> wrote:
>
> I found it!! The pattern is simplicity #9453! Looks pretty darn close to Ella
Dee's coat. Looks like the collar is just a tad bit different but the body and
the sleeves are spot on.
>  
> Sheree
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>

I can't remember which thickness it was because I just took the thickest I could
find at Home Depot (I want to say it was 3/8 thick). I ran a rail around the
entire outter edge and that seems to be holding it up well. You can add a
support in the middle but it would create a deadzone. I've leaned on the table
while I was drawing and it hasn't sagged.
 Life may not be the party we hoped for... but while we are here we might as
well dance!




________________________________
From: Sterling <dailylunatic@...>
To: F-Costume@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, December 3, 2009 12:49:59 PM
Subject: [F-Costume] Re: Tracing Tables...

 
Sounds about what I am looking to make. Couple of questions:

Do you notice sag or flex in the middle of the plexi? Did you support the middle
in any way? I've used plexi to make shields for my stained glass grinder and the
like. It worked for the application, but it was thin and flexed quite a bit. Not
a problem for a shield as I do not touch it, but I'm a bit leary for the tracing
table as I will be 'leaning' on it.

You mentioned "heavy plexi". Do you have any idea how heavy? 1/4", 3/8",
thicker???

Thanx
Sterling
92.5% Pure

--- In F-Costume@yahoogrou ps.com, slc_fire <slc_fire@.. .> wrote:
>
> Hi Sterling
>
> I made a light table about that size last year. I couldn't find bumkiss online
for plans and online sellers are crazy pricey. I went to a local art store that
carries nice expensive wooden ones and took pictures with my cell phone. Then I
just built a box that looked similar and dropped in 2 under cabinet florecent
lights. I got everything I needed at Home Depot. I made it out of poplar because
it was pretty. I used heavy plexi and built a rail around the inside of the box
to support it. It's huge and unwielding but I love it.
>
> I can write up how I did it and send it off list (unless other folks want to
know).
>
> Sheree
>
>
>  
>
>
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: Sterling <dailylunatic@ ...>
> To: F-Costume@yahoogrou ps.com
> Sent: Wed, December 2, 2009 12:38:49 PM
> Subject: [F-Costume] Tracing Tables...
>
>  
> I'm tired of taping my patterns to my back glass door in order to trace my
patterns. I've decided to build a Tracing Table. Right now in the preliminary
stages I'm thinking of somewhere in the size range of 24" x 48". I've got a
small table, but it's a pain to have to move the pattern several times to get
the full thing traced.
>
> Anyone have any thoughts on Tracing Tables in general?
>
> Anyone know of any plans for Tracing Tables that size? I've tried to find
plans, but have not been able to locate anything of that size range?
>
> Plexi of a decent thickness seems to be <coff> <coff> a bit on the pricy side.
Are there cheaper alternatives? …ways to brace the thin stuff so it will
work?
>
> As costumers we deal in a lot of non-standard things. Which is why I was
wanting it so much bigger that what I have been seeing in the local stores or
available online. Am I shooting too high? Is there a better alternate size?
>
> Thanx all for your thoughts…
> Sterling
> 92.5% Pure
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>







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$25?!?! Ouch is right! There needs to be a pattern exchange like swaptree!
Course patterns can get really beat up so maybe swapping isn't a good idea. But
$25 is highway robbery!
 




________________________________
From: cynagua <muggleborn@...>
To: F-Costume@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thu, December 3, 2009 2:17:36 PM
Subject: [F-Costume] Re: Ella Dee's leather coat from "HEX"

 
Thanks Sheree!!! You are right!!!

I checked it out this pattern and it certainly seems like the same coat with a
few minor adjustments. This an OOP, but I see it on Ebay for a starting price of
$25.00! Ouch! Thanks much!

~Lana~

--- In F-Costume@yahoogrou ps.com, slc_fire <slc_fire@.. .> wrote:
>
> I found it!! The pattern is simplicity #9453! Looks pretty darn close to Ella
Dee's coat. Looks like the collar is just a tad bit different but the body and
the sleeves are spot on.
>  
> Sheree
>
>
>
>
> [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
>







[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]

--- In F-Costume@yahoogroups.com, "Sterling" <dailylunatic@...> wrote:

<snip> Do you notice sag or flex in the middle of the plexi?  Did you support
the middle in any way?

If you put the plexi over a glass table top, the glass will support it--no sag.

Glass-top tables are fairly weasy to find in stores or thrift stores. I'll bet,
without websurfing to verify, that IKEA has a glass top that can combine with
various heights of legs.

The lightboxes (various sizes) I have all have frosted glass surfaces, to
diffuse the lightsource, cut glare, even out "dull" spots. All use flourescent
tube bulbs as well, for larger surface/coverage, cut down on heat, and be more
energy-efficient.

I would pay some thought to height so that you minimize muscle strain in your
back and neck: now that I'm approaching 50, I'm much more sensitive to the
damage I've accumulated from a lifetime of poor posture and intense
concentration. ;-)