11-05-2009, 11:54 AM
Does anyone have any detail on how the various pieces of the Thorsberg tunic are sewn together?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Thorsberg_Tunic.jpg
I think this was possibly published by K Schlabow, but I don'y have the book. I do have three of Graham Sumner's books, which are excellent, but do not detail exactly what stitching methods are used where.
Neck: Is this cut down, or does it dip because of a rolled hem?
Sides: As far as I can tell, the sides are left open, blanket stitched and secured by a series of small 'ties'.
Sleeves: It looks like the seams are blanket stitched, butted together and then sewn through. Some people have commented that the sleeves were separate, ie detachable, and the material was of a different weave. I'm not thoroughly convinced by this latter assertion, judging from the grainy images I have.
Tablet weave: The 'cuffs' appear to have tablet woven borders, but I can't ascertain whether this is true for the main body of the tunic.
I'd appreciate any help.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Thorsberg_Tunic.jpg
I think this was possibly published by K Schlabow, but I don'y have the book. I do have three of Graham Sumner's books, which are excellent, but do not detail exactly what stitching methods are used where.
Neck: Is this cut down, or does it dip because of a rolled hem?
Sides: As far as I can tell, the sides are left open, blanket stitched and secured by a series of small 'ties'.
Sleeves: It looks like the seams are blanket stitched, butted together and then sewn through. Some people have commented that the sleeves were separate, ie detachable, and the material was of a different weave. I'm not thoroughly convinced by this latter assertion, judging from the grainy images I have.
Tablet weave: The 'cuffs' appear to have tablet woven borders, but I can't ascertain whether this is true for the main body of the tunic.
I'd appreciate any help.
Tim Edwards
Leg II Avg (UK)
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