I always have a look out for tatting. I happen to enjoy period dramas, so I do occasionally see tatting as a part of costumes on TV. Sometimes the family will allow me to grab the remote and stop the video if I can. Sometimes they will do that for me…. especially when I’m tatting as we watch.
We were watching a newer series on PBS last night. Bookish is set in post-war London. The final scene of the 4th episode
grabbed my attention. The main character was wearing a striking white suit with
black embellishments. The collar looked particularly nice. It is lace. Perhaps
tatted?
My first reaction was surprise, then I had the thought that
I wouldn’t want to tat the pattern in black thread. It looked intricate and
made with thin thread.
Alas and anon, I took the time this morning to get back to
that part of the episode using the trusty remote. As near as I can tell, the
lace is just machine-made bits cut and sewn to make the collar. Sigh! Worth a
second look. And I still like the costume!
Perhaps you could make a tatted version?
ReplyDeleteThere's always the possibility of tatting something in 'natural' color thread, then dying it black or dark blue.... if you wanted a black collar, that is. I get excited when I see lace on costumes in a movie, too. If it's possible to stop the motion and just see a still picture, my husband often lets me 'indulge' in a closer examination of the lace.
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I also like to look for lace on costumes. I don't usually stop for a close look, though. I'll have to check out that show!
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