It is currently 28 Mar 2024, 18:15
Malc2098 wrote:Paul,
I totally relate to your approach.
My mother, between the wars, was a seamstress working in an East End Jewish dressmakers, making highly ornate dresses for the gentry at that time.
My sisters and I were brought up after WW2 during some of the most austere times this country had seen, and so most of our clothes were hand made, altered and mended. My sisters learned their sewing skills from our mum, and when I first started out as a young Policeman all those years ago, I was one of the few at the training school who knew how to sew a button back on a shirt.
Anyway, what I'm leading to is that my sisters operate a cottage industry at craft fairs and similar events of hand quilting and other fine needlework, under the name of Material Values, offering 'commissioned heirlooms', their choice of marketing words.
Mike G wrote:Hi Paul.
I've made a couple of settles. Can I give you a little tip?
If you can slope the back by even 5 degrees from vertical, you'll transform the comfort level. You can even hide this behind the side pieces if you want to retain the more traditional look, but honestly, it was the best thing I did on both mine. I'll dig out some photos if I can.
Rod wrote:How about some Linenfold panels?
Rod
Andyp wrote:As always I will look forward to seeing this come together especially how you make the rear panelling. I am sure both the wip and the finished article will be worth seeing.
Woodbloke wrote:Looks a gud'n. I'm inclined to go with No.4 as well - Rob
Malc2098 wrote:Nice story Malc and thanks for sharing. Are you from a Jewish background?
No, Paul. I can only go back a few generations in genealogy, and they're all from South London, just opposite the Houses of Parliament. So, I think I've got Cockney heritage!
Strewth, Merry Pawpins, and no mistake!
Rod wrote:Give us a look
Rod
Tusses wrote:Another nice little job there Paul !
Yes, I look at old furniture and relate to the maker. For a while I bought/restored and resold antiques .. and always thought about how they were made, taking in any remaining tool marks etc.
One thing I've just noticed on this one .. not isometric view ? .. now I'm wondering about all your other drawings ! lol .. I'm usually so impressed with them, that I hadn't noticed before ?
Malc2098 wrote:Rod wrote:Give us a look
Rod
Spot on, Rod, but I was waiting for Paul to come up with it!
For those un aware of rhyming slang, Butcher's Hook = Look. I used that all the time in the 50s and 60s!
Pinch wrote: What is it you hadn't noticed matey?
Malc2098 wrote:Translate - Gissa Butchers!
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