My oldest DD just got a very glamorous convertible and I think she should have a white silk scarf to wear when she goes out for a ride. I also think I should make it for her as a Christmas gift. My problem is I really don't know much about silk. So any suggestions as to what type I should use. Juno
I don't know anything about silk either but please post pictures of what you choose and the finished product.
I know a place that has beautiful white silk scarves already made up. They also have lots of other drop dead gorgeous silk fabric, yarns, threads and just drop dead gorgeous 'stuff'. Last time I was there I was so mesmerized by the amount of choice that I escaped having spent very little.
Just in case you do want to check out the scarves or to get some ideas, here is the URL:
My absolutely favorite shop for silk is Thais Silks. They have 14 different links to ready-made silk scarves, which should give you some starting points about what type of silk to use. Their prices are very reasonable, and their service is superb.
Hmmmm, looking at the picture of the car, the wheels and the size of my daughter,tiny, maybe a better choice will be to go with a ready made circle scarf that Dharma has. She loves infinity scarves I make for her, the circle are the same thing and the price is far less than what it would cost to make one. It is the idea of the white silk more than anything. Just want to give her a bit or "glam" to go with the new to her car. Thanks for the very sensible advice Kay. Juno
First, ascertain that the car doesn't have wire wheels -- no Isadora Duncan moments, please.
Virtually any silk fabric drapes well; I'd probably go with silk twill for a sportier scarf, or silk charmeuse or peau de soie for the deluxe version. "mm" is "mommee", not millimeters, in the context of silk; larger numbers are heavier silks.
Be sure to cut with paper, as silk tends to be quite wiggly in inexperienced hands. If you're going to roll hem, practice on scraps first.
BTW, Dharma and similar suppliers carry a variety of white scarves ready for dyeing -- usually quite inexpensively. See, e.g.:
On 13/11/2014 3:41 AM, Kay Lancaster wrote: (snip)
Kay is that an American spelling of 'mommee'? I ask because I've only ever seen it as 'momie'.
It's a transliteration of a Japanese word, and that's about all I've ever seen for a spelling. I've been told "monme" would be a better transliteration, but don't take my word for it, because my Japanese is about as good as my Sanskrit -- non-existant.
I have occasionally run into "mummy" used in place of "momme", but I think that may be a mis-spelling of the usual US pronounciation of momme. I was taught "moe-me" as pronounciation, but again, don't quote me, as I'm pretty deaf.
The "momie" I know in fabric-speak is a crepe type fabric, cotton or silk warp, wool weft. The other "momie" I know is French for "mummy", but I don't speak or write French, either.
Just out of curiousity, where are you in the world, or what is your primary language? I love collecting words that change meaning from one culture to another, like the differences between the UK and US muslin and calico.
Kay
Thank you! Interesting article.
Thanks for that explanation, it's most interesting. I've not seen the word used a lot and even then it's been with that difference in spelling. I too have a great interest in the use of language and in odd and unusual words. Mind you I often despair of modern usage when I see how mangled or misunderstood are some words/uses/tenses in the hands of some people - 'use to' where it should be 'used to' is a current irritation for me. No doubt that sense of irritation will dissipate amongst my generation as we eventually die off.
I'm in Australia and thus I guess our version of 'English' is as similar to British English as would be your version of English. Being in Oz, I quite frequently have to juggle linguistic sensitivities or oddities. I often say that I can understand several written forms of English.
Ah yes, the language evolveth! "Can vegetables" says the sign in the grocery store... I at first took it to mean that I was being commanded to preserve vegetables in jars by means of heat processing -- but no, they meant vegetables in cans.
Do you know the site
Kay
:-)) I'd have been wondering what they thought vegetables can do.
Thank you for that site - I can think of a few people who will also enjoy it.
What a great idea!! :) I googled how to tie a scarf like Grace Kelly. A bunch of links pop up, including several you tube videos. :) I need a square of silk to play with now. ;)
Sharon
-- who also has a glamorous convertible but usually wears a ball cap. ;)
"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." -- Will Rogers
What a great idea!! :) I googled how to tie a scarf like Grace Kelly. A bunch of links pop up, including several you tube videos. :) I need a square of silk to play with now. ;)
Sharon
-- who also has a glamorous convertible but usually wears a ball cap. ;)
You could always tie your ball cap on with a silk scarf-----giggle. Barbara in cool, rainy FL
"Good judgment comes from experience, and a lot of that comes from bad judgment." -- Will Rogers
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Lets Bring back the White silk scarf. I picked up 2 for her at Dharma, Decent price, less work for mom. I got her an infinity and a long one. I'll get a large square for her birthday in February. Then the two of you can ride around in your " Glam Convertibles!" Cindy's is a smaller version of your's I think. That's because Cindy is a smaller version of most people. She barely hit's 5'1"and weighs next to nothing. She also loves smaller size cars. J
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