https://ninettacaruso.blogspot.com/2020/03/priscillas-bag.html
It's charming but not strong, the bottom is closed with lock joins taking two picots together. That means it can't be used to carry heavy stuff, for example it can't be used as a cell phone holder.
I put a hanky inside, but there's still room for a pack of paper tissues.
The cord is beaded pearl tatting. The material required in the pattern was cotton size 50 and, for the central thread, cotton size 5. I used Sanbest metallic mixed polyester thread, colour number 178, 3 strands that is similar to a size 50, and for the central thread I used a black polyester, without brand or number, thicker than a size 10.
Now that is finished, I'm doubtful about the cord. I carefully followed their instructions, they wrote to tat 2 cords in pearl tatting, starting with a section 1 foot long without beads, then 1 foot long with beads, then another foot without. The 2 cords are joined in the middle beaded section. At the end, the cords is about 90 centimetres long. Don't you think is too long? How did they use to wear it? How many hankerchieves did a lady need?
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It looks wonderful!! :)
ReplyDeleteIf it's an older pattern they probably used thicker thread. And ladies in times past used to be prepared for anything so they would always carry more than needed "just in case". ;)
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DeleteI'm wondering about the long grip, I mean, they didn't use to wear a shoulder strap, did they?
With long skirts, perhaps it dangled down elegantly? It’s a shame it’s not strong enough to carry more than a hanky. If it was lined?
ReplyDeleteInteresting, it could be that.
DeleteMaybe the lining can help but in any case that bag is delicate and flimsy. Luckily polyester is stronger than cotton.
I can't imagine that ladies had much to carry around back then. Maybe a hanky was all that was needed, or maybe the bags were just a decorative accessory. As for the length of the cord, I like Jane's idea of it dangling elegantly. Maybe we need to look for some old pictures!
ReplyDeleteThank you Diane🌹
DeleteI've been searching for old images, but no luck till now
Definitely only one hanky. Why else would gentlemen need to hand their's to the lady ;-P
ReplyDeleteIt looks good, though.
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ReplyDeleteCarollyn, thank you 🥰🦋🦋🦋
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