Beading woman's traditional outfit? - Page 2

Selina · 05-23-2002, 05:07 AM

WOW!

That looks really great!
Can't wait to see it when it's finished!

Good work, Czechy, very good work!!

:Thumbs :Thumbs :bouncy: :bouncy:

lsijohn · 05-23-2002, 12:50 PM

Good work Czechy!! That looks great.

On the average, how many hours per day do you bead to keep the project rolling?

Czechy · 05-23-2002, 02:06 PM

I can't wait either! I try to work fairly steadily on it, beading for a couple hours every night. But I've had to put it aside many times to do other projects that had a higher priority. My goal is to finish by the end of this year. Hopefully....

And would you believe it, I already have ideas/colors for my next yoke!

:) This is addicting!

Selina · 05-24-2002, 09:49 AM

You are absolutely right, Czechy!

When I finished my yoke, I wanted to do another.
I am still working on the design, cause had many other things to do inbetween!
I am addicted!
:Eyepopper:Eyepopper

webscouter · 05-24-2002, 11:33 AM

Czechy,

One question on your lane stitch. Do you leave a gap between the rows? How wide is it? I am having trouble making mine look like rows. I like the nice distinction of your yoke but my pieces always look rough.

Czechy · 05-24-2002, 03:21 PM

There shouldn't be any gaps between rows of lane/lazy stitching if you are covering your area with solid beadwork. However, there is a style of robe and tipi bag decoration where there is a half inch or so of leather showing in between single rows of lane stitching. But in most cases, there should be no gap.

Several little things make a difference in making nice even lane stitching. First, use uniform beads (unless you are using Italian beads to replicate old-style work). Czech and French are good. Taiwanese beads are not so good. Even so, every batch of beads will have some beads that are fatter or skinnier than the norm. So if you stitch down a slew of fat ones and then pick up a bunch of skinny ones in your next stitch, your row will start to look uneven. So aim for a happy medium when scooping up those beads. Also, make your stitches straight across the top of your row and not at an angle. Line up your needle with the top of the last few stitches you made. Try to insert your needle into the same holes as those in the previous row below (or above). The last little trick may sound to obvious but its easy to forget: Use needles that aren't bent or crooked. With practice, these things should help.

dancnbrd · 06-03-2002, 01:03 AM

Czechy...your yoke is beautiful!!!:clap: I'm going to be making a new dress for myself soon and your info. is greatly appreciated!!!:) Good luck on the rest of your dress!

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Selina freak ;-) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 737	WOW! That looks really great! Can't wait to see it when it's finished! Good work, Czechy, very good work!! :Thumbs :Thumbs :bouncy: :bouncy: __________________ Live each and every day of your life as though it would be your last!

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Selina freak ;-) Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Planet Earth Posts: 737	You are absolutely right, Czechy! When I finished my yoke, I wanted to do another. I am still working on the design, cause had many other things to do inbetween! I am addicted! :Eyepopper:Eyepopper __________________ Live each and every day of your life as though it would be your last!

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05-23-2002, 12:50 PM	#22 (permalink)
lsijohn Junior Dancer Join Date: Nov 2000 Posts: 168	Good work Czechy!! That looks great. On the average, how many hours per day do you bead to keep the project rolling?

05-23-2002, 02:06 PM	#23 (permalink)
Czechy wrapped in ribbonwork! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Here....for now Posts: 784	I can't wait either! I try to work fairly steadily on it, beading for a couple hours every night. But I've had to put it aside many times to do other projects that had a higher priority. My goal is to finish by the end of this year. Hopefully.... And would you believe it, I already have ideas/colors for my next yoke! :) This is addicting!

05-24-2002, 11:33 AM	#25 (permalink)
webscouter Senior Dancer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Kansas City Posts: 623	Czechy, One question on your lane stitch. Do you leave a gap between the rows? How wide is it? I am having trouble making mine look like rows. I like the nice distinction of your yoke but my pieces always look rough.

05-24-2002, 03:21 PM	#26 (permalink)
Czechy wrapped in ribbonwork! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Here....for now Posts: 784	There shouldn't be any gaps between rows of lane/lazy stitching if you are covering your area with solid beadwork. However, there is a style of robe and tipi bag decoration where there is a half inch or so of leather showing in between single rows of lane stitching. But in most cases, there should be no gap. Several little things make a difference in making nice even lane stitching. First, use uniform beads (unless you are using Italian beads to replicate old-style work). Czech and French are good. Taiwanese beads are not so good. Even so, every batch of beads will have some beads that are fatter or skinnier than the norm. So if you stitch down a slew of fat ones and then pick up a bunch of skinny ones in your next stitch, your row will start to look uneven. So aim for a happy medium when scooping up those beads. Also, make your stitches straight across the top of your row and not at an angle. Line up your needle with the top of the last few stitches you made. Try to insert your needle into the same holes as those in the previous row below (or above). The last little trick may sound to obvious but its easy to forget: Use needles that aren't bent or crooked. With practice, these things should help.

06-03-2002, 01:03 AM	#27 (permalink)
dancnbrd Teen Dancer Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Lost in space..... Posts: 308	Czechy...your yoke is beautiful!!!:clap: I'm going to be making a new dress for myself soon and your info. is greatly appreciated!!!:) Good luck on the rest of your dress!

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