crown backing

pinklady · 04-24-2006, 09:58 PM

just wondering what everyone uses to use on the backing of a crown?

I just was curious, i seen lots of people just use cotton, i havent tried that yet, just wondering how you would keep it from unraveling?

thanks for any ideas.

Blackbear · 04-24-2006, 11:18 PM

you can fold the edges under and then sew the layers together with a bead edging.. that's how it keeps from unravelling. also fray check, but folding under does alot more good. I used cotton because it's cooler when it's hot and dries faster when you sweat.

Chelseyrosebutterfly · 05-15-2006, 12:01 PM

I use a scarf that matches my outfit. Before I am going to sew it on I heat and bond it. And then I fold it in and it doesn't fray or ravel on me. I use the scarf because it easier to clean and it breathable.

RedShield · 05-15-2006, 01:18 PM

Am glad to see this one on here... have been working on a crown for my wife for about a year now, but recently picked it up to get serious about it getting done, in addition to the backing, what do you use to join the back of the crown, I left a space so she would be able to still wear a hair barrett... any suggestions?

Walela49... what do you use to finish your crowns up?

Paselo

**Eagle Plumes** · 05-15-2006, 01:48 PM

thanks for asking all those questions! i my self am making one and it is my first one and am a bit lost my biggest question was bringing it together in the back and the lineing, I was going to use buckskin is that a bad thing?

Blackbear · 05-15-2006, 03:31 PM

It will just be hot and sweat will stain it and make it hard Eagle Plumes. I know it used to be used alot but most people who do it now tend to regret that decision later.

**Eagle Plumes** · 05-15-2006, 03:42 PM

Thank-you BB that makes sence now that I think of it I have braclet backed with buckskin and its hard . So what do you sugjest? satin? taffeta? if so what color?

Blackbear · 05-15-2006, 05:49 PM

cotton or cotton blend... that's what I'd suggest.

**Eagle Plumes** · 05-15-2006, 05:55 PM

thanks what about color? should it be a darker color so not to show dirt? and would you sew it the same way you would the buckskin?

Blackbear · 05-15-2006, 06:02 PM

choose a color that matches and read the second post in this thread. LOL

**Eagle Plumes** · 05-15-2006, 09:15 PM

Isee that now, my mind is on super slow I chased a puppy, a two yr old and my very jealuse 4yr old all day so my brain is a bit mooshie now ha lol

Chelseyrosebutterfly · 05-16-2006, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RedShield

Am glad to see this one on here... have been working on a crown for my wife for about a year now, but recently picked it up to get serious about it getting done, in addition to the backing, what do you use to join the back of the crown, I left a space so she would be able to still wear a hair barrett... any suggestions?

Walela49... what do you use to finish your crowns up?

Paselo

I use tension bandage or elastic. I once had tension bandage but my dad put my crown on and stretched it out. So I when I was out on the dance floor and my crown dropped and covered my eyes. So I had to push it up while I was still dancing but hey that must have been a good move I took first lol!! And right now I have an big elastic on the back so it stretches and my barrete and feather can cover it up!!! :star:

Chelseyrosebutterfly · 05-16-2006, 06:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Eagle Plumes

thanks what about color? should it be a darker color so not to show dirt? and would you sew it the same way you would the buckskin?

You should use a color thats the color of you outfit. I have a blue one... no I think I have a red one. But yeah and make sure you have the same color thread lol.

firecloud · 06-17-2006, 07:23 PM

hey i was wondering...how do you know how big or small to make a crown. I'm asking because i was asked today to make one. I don't even know how to start or where to start?! Lets start with question one, size, shape do you trace a pattern from some where or how , how , how do you start.... I need some direction on how to make this ......i always admired gals crowns, but now this crown is for a little girl who is 2nd princess attendant well not so little she's 9yrs old. (Sigh) Hope some one can give me a step by step, i'm lost

Blackbear · 06-18-2006, 08:02 AM

All that should be decided after measuring the head... first you want to know how big around it must be, then how high you want it to be off her head and where the front is going to stop on either side of her face, once you get those measurements then you figure out what shape you want in front...

04-24-2006, 09:58 PM	#1 (permalink)
pinklady pinklady Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: where the winds come sweeping down the plain Posts: 68	crown backing just wondering what everyone uses to use on the backing of a crown? I just was curious, i seen lots of people just use cotton, i havent tried that yet, just wondering how you would keep it from unraveling? thanks for any ideas. __________________

04-24-2006, 11:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,622	you can fold the edges under and then sew the layers together with a bead edging.. that's how it keeps from unravelling. also fray check, but folding under does alot more good. I used cotton because it's cooler when it's hot and dries faster when you sweat. __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

05-15-2006, 01:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
RedShield Singer/ Dancer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 15,474	Am glad to see this one on here... have been working on a crown for my wife for about a year now, but recently picked it up to get serious about it getting done, in addition to the backing, what do you use to join the back of the crown, I left a space so she would be able to still wear a hair barrett... any suggestions? Walela49... what do you use to finish your crowns up? Paselo __________________ I became a singer because I love to sing... and to feed my addiction to cough drops!

05-15-2006, 01:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
Eagle Plumes Just Bead it! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MId-West Posts: 11,497	I wanna know too thanks for asking all those questions! i my self am making one and it is my first one and am a bit lost my biggest question was bringing it together in the back and the lineing, I was going to use buckskin is that a bad thing?

05-15-2006, 03:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,622	It will just be hot and sweat will stain it and make it hard Eagle Plumes. I know it used to be used alot but most people who do it now tend to regret that decision later. __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

05-15-2006, 12:01 PM	#3 (permalink)
Chelseyrosebutterfly Junior Dancer Join Date: May 2006 Location: CANADA Posts: 239	I use a scarf that matches my outfit. Before I am going to sew it on I heat and bond it. And then I fold it in and it doesn't fray or ravel on me. I use the scarf because it easier to clean and it breathable.

05-15-2006, 03:42 PM	#7 (permalink)
Eagle Plumes Just Bead it! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MId-West Posts: 11,497	Thanks Thank-you BB that makes sence now that I think of it I have braclet backed with buckskin and its hard . So what do you sugjest? satin? taffeta? if so what color?

05-15-2006, 05:49 PM	#8 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,622	cotton or cotton blend... that's what I'd suggest. __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

05-15-2006, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
Eagle Plumes Just Bead it! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MId-West Posts: 11,497	Thank-you thanks what about color? should it be a darker color so not to show dirt? and would you sew it the same way you would the buckskin?

05-15-2006, 06:02 PM	#10 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,622	choose a color that matches and read the second post in this thread. LOL __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.

05-15-2006, 09:15 PM	#11 (permalink)
Eagle Plumes Just Bead it! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MId-West Posts: 11,497	Thank-you Isee that now, my mind is on super slow I chased a puppy, a two yr old and my very jealuse 4yr old all day so my brain is a bit mooshie now ha lol

06-17-2006, 07:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
firecloud LeeLee Join Date: May 2002 Location: North Dakota Posts: 58	crown hey i was wondering...how do you know how big or small to make a crown. I'm asking because i was asked today to make one. I don't even know how to start or where to start?! Lets start with question one, size, shape do you trace a pattern from some where or how , how , how do you start.... I need some direction on how to make this ......i always admired gals crowns, but now this crown is for a little girl who is 2nd princess attendant well not so little she's 9yrs old. (Sigh) Hope some one can give me a step by step, i'm lost __________________

06-18-2006, 08:02 AM	#15 (permalink)
Blackbear Space Cowboy Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Alaska Posts: 9,622	All that should be decided after measuring the head... first you want to know how big around it must be, then how high you want it to be off her head and where the front is going to stop on either side of her face, once you get those measurements then you figure out what shape you want in front... __________________ Don't worry that it's not good enough for anyone else to hear... just sing, sing a song.