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[Kelly Martin]

Ran across this image recently. This fine work was executed to illustrate the article on smocking. The problem with this is that the work presented of absolutely horrific quality; if this were my work I would be tempted to burn it and under no circumstance would I let anyone see it. I'm sure that a five year old could do better than this.

Of course, one look at who created this travesty of textile arts and you'll understand why this is on Wikipedia.

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[Somey]

I hate to play Devil's Advocate here, but if the point is to show how the fabric is gathered, does the quality of the stitching itself really matter? One might even argue that high-quality stitching might distract the reader/viewer from the fabric-gathering effect. Besides, the world has spandex and lycra now - does anybody even need this technique, other than to make period costumes for Renaissance Festivals? (IMG:smilys0b23ax56/default/hmmm.gif)

I'd be remiss if I didn't mention that the Smocking (T-H-L-K-D) article is about equal in length to the Textile industry (T-H-L-K-D) article, and actually has better sourcing - though admittedly the latter has an offshoot, Textile manufacture during the Industrial Revolution (T-H-L-K-D) that's also about the same length.

[Trick cyclist]

Besides, the world has spandex and lycra now

Er - no. It has elastane. This is also known as spandex especially in the USA but according to the BBC spandex is actually a brand name. Lycra is the brand name for spandex used by Du Pont.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A676262

http://www.madehow.com/Volume-4/Spandex.html

[tarantino]

Besides, the world has spandex and lycra now

Er - no. It has elastane. This is also known as spandex especially in the USA but according to the BBC spandex is actually a brand name. Lycra is the brand name for spandex used by Du Pont.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A676262

http://www.madehow.com/Volume-4/Spandex.html

See also Spandex fetishism.


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[Trick cyclist]

See also Spandex fetishism.

What a stupid article. It doesnt mention elastane.

[Alison]

See also Spandex fetishism.

What a stupid article. It doesnt mention elastane.

Why don't you just bop on over there and fix it? You do have an account still ... right?

[tarantino]

See also Spandex fetishism.

What a stupid article. It doesnt mention elastane.

Why don't you just bop on over there and fix it? You do have an account still ... right?

The revision history of Spandex fetishism on wipipedia featuring Ropeuser and Vicky.

Eric starts the Whale tail WR thread on Feb 12.

Ropeuser starts the wipipedia Whale tail article on Feb 13.

[Alison]

The revision history of Spandex fetishism on wipipedia featuring Ropeuser and Vicky.

That name 'Vicky' sounds awfully familiar. Where could I have heard of it before ..... (IMG:smilys0b23ax56/default/rolleyes.gif)

[tarantino]

That name 'Vicky' sounds awfully familiar. Where could I have heard of it before ..... (IMG:smilys0b23ax56/default/rolleyes.gif)

http://www.londonfetishscene.com/wipi/inde...&year=&month=-1
10:42, 18 September 2008 Balzac (Talk | contribs) has renamed User:Taxwoman to "Vicky" ‎ (1,661 edits. Reason: request of user)

[Wiki Witch of the West]

Wow, it's amazing that this thread went on for several days and started over a brief mention at my user page.

The reason for avoiding Flickr for this topic is quite simple: original creative designs in the craft arts are copyrightable. Many people don't know that; also many people don't understand what a derivative work is.

The safest way to avoid copyright infringements in crafted items is to upload one's own original designs.

[Somey]

The safest way to avoid copyright infringements in crafted items is to upload one's own original designs.

You're basically just laughing at the rest of us at this point, aren't you? (IMG:smilys0b23ax56/default/hmmm.gif)

Personally, I think it's a lovely design. In fact, I'm thinking of having my entire house redone around that basic motif, and possibly the landscaping too...! It would be a lot more practical than my current place, I'll tell ya that.