Chatelaine anyone?
11-08-2014, 08:56 AM
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11-08-2014, 07:49 PM
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Here is a pic of my chatelaine - mine more of a thing of a mabob holder with momentos than a functional chatelaine.
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You can see the top part of the chatelaine attaches to my apron when I do some historical camping. Then there are chains holding things that were gifted to me including a pin holder, a magnifying glass, a snuff holder, (it really used to hold snuff
) a whistle so I can call my son and some scissors. The snuff was a gift from the lady that used the snuff. I cleaned it out and put an old thimble in it. At one time it also had a key and a stitch ripper (not historical but someone bought it for me) If you do a google search for 'chatelaine' then look at images you can see all kinds of chatelaines. There are also chatelaines made to go around your neck. You will see them if you google search 'quilted chatelaine' then go to images.
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You can see the top part of the chatelaine attaches to my apron when I do some historical camping. Then there are chains holding things that were gifted to me including a pin holder, a magnifying glass, a snuff holder, (it really used to hold snuff
) a whistle so I can call my son and some scissors. The snuff was a gift from the lady that used the snuff. I cleaned it out and put an old thimble in it. At one time it also had a key and a stitch ripper (not historical but someone bought it for me) If you do a google search for 'chatelaine' then look at images you can see all kinds of chatelaines. There are also chatelaines made to go around your neck. You will see them if you google search 'quilted chatelaine' then go to images.
11-09-2014, 11:52 PM
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In the old days - chatelaines were used by the lady of the castle when she hand embroidered her fancies. It held her tiny scissors, needle case, pins, thimbles, etc.., and she could pin it to her gown as shown in the photo by Miriam. (Ladies of wealth and leisure had their personal seamstresses to fashion their gowns) but some did enjoy fine sewing. I understand Queen Victoria did a lot of embroidery/stitchery.
Nowadays chatelaines are mostly made of fabric and hang around the neck like a scarf for ease. That's what I'm looking for - ideas on how to fashion one. Someone suggested using a man's tie as a base/pattern and adding the goodies to it. I'm taking Miriam's suggestion and will make another Google search.
Nowadays chatelaines are mostly made of fabric and hang around the neck like a scarf for ease. That's what I'm looking for - ideas on how to fashion one. Someone suggested using a man's tie as a base/pattern and adding the goodies to it. I'm taking Miriam's suggestion and will make another Google search.
11-10-2014, 07:50 PM
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[QUOTE=Sew Krazy Girl;6962853]In the old days
Thanks for the explanation - I just keep a small sewing box next to me when I'm hand sewing and don't think I would like something like that hanging on my neck. However I can understand that some would like the convenience of it and there is a certain charm about it to be sure.
Thanks for the explanation - I just keep a small sewing box next to me when I'm hand sewing and don't think I would like something like that hanging on my neck. However I can understand that some would like the convenience of it and there is a certain charm about it to be sure.
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