backstage textiles

lula wrote:
Dianne,

I know of what you're describing about the backing on your embroidered
piece.
I've seen the coarse "scrim" type of cloth used for backing in Asian
embroideries used for small caps, embroidered stitched slippers and
shoes......it's was a common type of backing.

I wonder if there is an equivilent today?

Many of the embroidered shoes I saw as a child were from China, sent by
my Grandmother and other relatives.
I recall my mother making the most fun, whimsical embroidered animal
motif baby shoes along with matching silk caps with little tufts of
bunny fur for my "baby" brothers.

So, THAT'S where you get your love of embroidery??!! (smile)

I had directions, at one time, for making the cloth dolls out of a
napkin or handkerchief. Bonnets were fashioned from handkerchiefs, also.

Dianne

Hi Dianne,

That coarse "scrim" lining material looks like a typical made in China
fabric for lining, stabilizing purposes. I've seen this type of fabric
used for this purpose in products from China for many years......it or
something like it might still be made but haven't looked recently.
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Lula
http://www.woolydream.com
Needlework Adventures


Dianne Lewandowski wrote:

I wonder if there is an equivilent today?

Dianne

lula wrote:

I've seen the coarse "scrim" type of cloth used for backing in Asian
embroideries used for small caps, embroidered stitched slippers and
shoes......it's was a common type of backing.