No sewing today :(

[mlsdesigns]

Well, I did put some ribbons on a pair of little white ballet pumps so I can wear them to dancing tonightm I put green ribbons on to tie at the ankle and will make rosettes for the toes, with something sparkly in the centres. I did green so they match my new regency ballgown, the next ball is regency so I want to practice in these shoes so I'm used to them!
But no stays progress today :( I have spent ages trying to work out what to use for my hoops though. because I'm not making pocket hoops, or a covered pannier, the spring steel crin steel I ise will be no good, it's too springy and I don't want to have to do tapes tying it into an oval because you'll see them and they annoy me! I wanted cane, but can't work out what I need, or where to find it. When hunting though I found out that buckram covered hoop steel is bendy (ie, "be careful, don't bend it, it won't spring back") so it sounds like if you WANT to bend it you can. Not having ever used the stuff, am I on the right track?
Off to dancing now, I'm teaching new regency dances for the ball, well trying anyway, we all learn together pretty much!!

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[pemberleyserena.livejournal.com]

If you still fancy cane, there is a lady in Newark that sells more or less every type there is. She's used to costumers, so just explain to her what you're trying to make, and I expect she'll be able to help. I just need to dig out her contact details, which I'm sure I have somewhere, if you are interested?

[mlsdesigns.livejournal.com]

Ooh thank you!!! that would be great! Yes please! Have you ever made anything like this? Used cane I mean? I'm so confused!!

[pemberleyserena.livejournal.com]

I just looked her up and it turns out she's moved to Aberdeenshire! Her website is http://www.canestore.co.uk/, but I'd drop her an email, as the website isn't particularly useful unfortunately. I have bought same cane off her in the past for the same sort of project, but I've lost it in the depths of the shed. The only cane work I've done was a bit of woven basketry around a cane frame, but I suppose the techniques are probably similar. I just soaked the cane overnight, then pegged it onto a mould (think I used a bit of wood) to dry.