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1. Identifying sprang sashes
(Working with clothes)
... a kind of gathering before the fringe begins. Threads double up giving the appearance of a coarser weave at the ends. Some sprang sashes have elaborate patterns created by the careful placement ...
2. Exhibition Space
(Displaying clothes)
... in unexpected patterns, causing disruption and confusion. Guests feel cheated if they think they have missed something in an exhibition they have paid to see, so showing a layout of the exhibition space ...
3. Identification of Fabrics
(Working with clothes)
...  II. Weave with two and more weft systems These comprise quite a lot of very different types of weave. Among them count:   Dobby weaves with small rectangular patterns, giving a ...
4. Identifying Lace: various names and techniques
(Working with clothes)
... or bars. When the bobbins are worked without patterns and with only very few pins (at the edges), they are called freehand bobbin lace.   Crochet Lace A hand or machine method, using a hook ...
5. St Gallen – the story of lace
(Telling stories with clothes)
... in distinctive regional styles. The rich lace patterns of scrolls and garlands stand out freely from the background. Louis XVI acceded to the throne in 1774. Under his reign Rococo gave way to Classicism. ...
6. Clothes Tell Wonderful Wishes
(Telling stories with clothes)
... by appearing to lower the child’s status by naming them after cats and dogs, for example. Various kinds of meaningful patterns could be found on children’s wear for the purpose of praying for blessings, ...
7. Pattern-Taking
(Working with clothes)
... and an example of how to take a pattern. Why take patterns How to get started A step-by-step guideline on pattern-taking Further source of information     Why take patterns ...
8. Reconstructions
(Displaying clothes)
... how can you get usable patterns and materials, as well as learning how to sew the special seams that makecopies of historical clothing look genuine?   When does a museum want to make a reconstruction ...
9. Digital Costume Display - The Kings’ Costumes
(Displaying clothes)
... a specific segment, from children’s introductions to complex technical text for the museum professional. There are patterns for reconstructions or fancy dress as well as the cultural and political history ...
10. Take a Closer Look at Costume
(Working with clothes)
... for the entire period. This applies above all to the simpler methods for assembling patterns, which are the basis of the pre-industrial sewing technique. Other groups of sewing techniques are strongly ...
11. Clothing and Collecting Policies
(Working with clothes)
... help to enrich the story your clothing can tell. If it’s not possible to collect the originals because of space or fragility, it’s still valuable to have copies or photographs of these items. Patterns ...
12. Ponchos and Mantas
(Telling stories with clothes)
... from vicuña hair to cotton, wool and silk. They might incorporate stripes or more complex patterns.   An 18th century European Poncho Often ponchos worn by Europeans were made from luxurious ...
13. 1962 Dress Memories
(Telling stories with clothes)
... your own clothes was common activity for many girls and young women in 1962. Patterns were a clear way to achieve the fashionable shape whether high end Vogue patterns or more modestly priced rivals. ...
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