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Post by mamakitty on Nov 22, 2010 19:01:55 GMT -5
As winter is upon us, its my time to mend old clothes and start new ones. I thought it would be a good time to start clothes for my boys. They are 4yrs and ready for breeching. My plan is to make them skeleton suites and I‘m hoping to get at least two years out of them before they are outgrown or destroyed by hard wear. Right now they are wearing dresses intended for their older sister.
I’ve been able to view very basic information about skeletons but none of it is particularly practical for making one. Here are some of my questions: what fabrics were most commonly used? were solid, checks or prints used? what colors were favored, light or dark? What methods were used to extend the wear of the garment ); i.e. tucks multiple rows of buttons, deep seams? Did the top and bottoms always match or could they be mixed?
I also need a starting point with the pattern. I can not draft a pattern, I can barely draw a straight line with a ruler but I can alter patterns to fit what I need and have learned how to enlarge a grafted Patten from a PDF. file. (Think adobe, lots of paper and tape;})
Any information, tips and advice on construction and how best to wear one would be very welcome. and most appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Michaela
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Post by Izodiea on Nov 23, 2010 4:00:34 GMT -5
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Post by dawnluckham on Nov 23, 2010 9:18:35 GMT -5
In the Kent State exhibit, "The Age of Nudity" there were two skeleton suits. The photos from the exhibit used to be on line but the site has changed and I don't have time to do a search for it right now. One skeleton suit was a little blue and white stripe (a fine stripe - probably less than 1/4 inch). This little suit was well worn with patching. The other was pink (reds and pinks used to be thought of as masculine colours - The war god, Mars was associated with red). Both suits were sturdy cotton. 3 skeleton suits I saw at the Museum of Childhood (part of the V&A collection) were made of nankeen - a tan/yellowish sturdy cotton. There are two commercial patterns that I'm aware of: Rocking Horse Farms Small Boy's pattern will need some adaptation but it might be a good starting point. I haven't used it so I'm not sure, but the illustration looks promising: rockinghorse-farm.com/store/large/pf7z/Childrens/Small_Boys_Jacket_Waistcoat_Trousers.htmlScroll to the bottom of this page. Arts des Metiers has a skeleton suit pattern. This is one size (you would probably need to size it up for you children as the size is quite small). www.neheleniapatterns.com/english/englishsite.htmlI don't think you should be considering mixing and matching tops with bottoms in a skeleton suit. The idea was that it was all one.
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Post by Eleanor on Nov 23, 2010 10:13:59 GMT -5
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Post by lastbloom on Jul 4, 2011 17:24:00 GMT -5
Has anyone used the Nehelenia Skeleton Suit pattern? It says up to 18 months, but the measurements (80 cm at the largest) would probably fit my son well past the age where he would tolerate such an outfit. I believe his current chest measurement is 20-21" or there about, and he is 2 years old. Just wondering if there's a review for it out there...it looks pretty good from the illustration.
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