08-19-2007, 04:20 AM
Quote:Falling apart and mended is probably about as authentic as anything ever could be. Small stitches, pulled tightly, and tied well at the end of the thread will do a better job than long, loose stitches. If your material tends to fray, then sew a whipstitch or blanket stitch around the raw edge of the fabric. That generally will reduce that self-destruction problem.
Forgot to say it, but thanks for this, David. I'm starting to get the modern ideas of precise, machine made stuff that lasts forever out of my head
And good impression, Jo! Except, you really need to change that obviously modern back drop...no, just joking :lol: One of these days I'll be able show my own kit; my things are just starting to roll in.
---AH Mervla, aka Joel Boynton
Legio XIIII, Gemina Martia Victrix
Legio XIIII, Gemina Martia Victrix