When I first took up crochet I didn't have any stitch markers, I didn't even know stitch markers existed. It wasn't long before I knew about them and I learnt the value of using stitch markers, aka stitch savers. That first frustrating experience of when a project accidentally unravels because there's nothing holding onto the stitch to stop it coming undone or your crochet circle grows in ways it isn't supposed to and the worth of this tiny tool became obvious very quickly. But there are so many styles of stitch marker to choose from, locking, circle, coil-less, plastic, safety pins, thread, 3D printed... does it really make a difference which one you use? Is it just how pretty they are? I walk you through a dozen different stitch markers from items you have lying around your home to the fancy artisan styles. I share with you what features to look for and those that don't really hold up to the task.
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Your outfit is soooo beautiful. I am amazed how it all turned out - you have brilliant sewing skills. I was just wondering how people in the past wore them in the colonies. Singapore is sweltering hot so did they make any adjustments? Would be interesting to find out. Thank you for sharing. So lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat question! I'm only just starting to figure out details for the 19thC but from what I've found so far styles were much the same for hot weather but fabrics were super fine, sheer even. 'Sports' corsets started gaining popularity because they would have gaps in between the boned sections to allow them to breathe.
DeleteIt was 31C on Sunday when I wore this and I know that if it had been a light cotton it would have been far more pleasant. My chest should have been covered with a partlet but I didn't get it made and in that heat I wouldn't have worn it anyway. Did you see my pinterest board for 19thC Australia? It's a good place to start for figuring out what they wore in the colonies. We'll have to figure out what you guys would have been wearing then.
Oh, I will need to check it out. Thanks!
DeleteThat looks like so much fun to go to. Thanks for sharing.
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It was a great day out :0)
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