tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post8532770000554441024..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Let's Talk About SweatGertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-84401215882942573752013-09-08T11:59:48.771-04:002013-09-08T11:59:48.771-04:00I haven't used them yet personally, because th...I haven't used them yet personally, because they don't really work with knits/jerseys but they're pretty much required for theatre work. We attach them with snaps. Actors' union requires that any clothing touching certain parts of the body must be washed. And since most costumes can't really be washed (think silks, dyes, fancy embroideries, beading, sequins, etc.) and no one can afford dry cleaning more than a few times during a show's run, so pit pads are the answer! But some people definitely sweat more than others...even with being washed after every show, some actors have to be given new ones throughout the run.Alyssahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14204598010453409678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-78340492356940014502013-02-21T06:36:07.301-05:002013-02-21T06:36:07.301-05:00nice blogspot.. update more post... ...nice blogspot.. update more post... <a href="http://mftindia.com/mft/index.htm" rel="nofollow">top fashion diploma courses in Chennai</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-19336101343179448802010-11-22T16:10:21.976-05:002010-11-22T16:10:21.976-05:00When I was married the first time in 1994 I was so...When I was married the first time in 1994 I was so worried about my dress. I have always been a big sweater and hate it. I asked the seamstress who was fitting my gown if there was anything she could add for just that reason. She was very familiar with them. I was so happy that I didn't have that problem to worry about on such a big day!Jennifer Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15895050694197468600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-22629702864626462472010-11-14T17:26:26.800-05:002010-11-14T17:26:26.800-05:00I work in theater and we use them in women's d...I work in theater and we use them in women's dresses and blouses. Some of the Kleinerts ones come with little gold safety pins sewn onto them. We've also used the Advantage Wear ones because we couldn't reorder the Kleinerts ones for a while. The Advantage wear version comes with safety pins.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18226974782422398270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-85077766133272559112010-11-05T08:31:21.119-04:002010-11-05T08:31:21.119-04:00OMG, I love this blog! Hooray for dress shields - ...OMG, I love this blog! Hooray for dress shields - these will now be making a return in most of my clothes!<br />For anybody in the UK, I believe that the weekly application deodorant is available here called Dri-clor. I also agree with the previous poster about using a mens anti-perspirant - no idea why they are more effective but it's true.<br />Apologies in advance for this one, but on a slightly different note, my man seems to "get through" wool suit trousers on a regular basis - generally splitting on the crotch area. Is this likely to be due to a weakening of the fabric due to sweat? If so, does anybody think a similar 'trouser shield' idea would work?Pooksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50054720192246671352010-11-02T03:11:43.260-04:002010-11-02T03:11:43.260-04:00Looks like you've got quite a bunch of replies...Looks like you've got quite a bunch of replies for this but here's mine :)<br /><br />I've know about dress shields quite a long time and I couldn't live without. Especially when wearing vintage clothing or party dress they are priceless. I mean, wool (or silk) dress can't be washed every day. And if you don't wash it after sweating whole day, sweat eventually starts weakening the fabric. I have even seen felted armpits in wool dresses after heavy sweating. <br />I have made them myself and also used ready-made ones. I sew them with couple stiches to the seam allowance on four spots. You can get different colours and sizes aswell. Best material (if you make it yourself) is thin cotton in double. Old cotton sheets are very good material. They are soft enough but still very durable and fabric is usually thicker than modern sheet-fabric (atleast here in Finland).Rhiahttp://www.evildressmaker.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-23208530480396854302010-10-31T07:44:36.977-04:002010-10-31T07:44:36.977-04:00http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vhfdf
nothing ...http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00vhfdf<br /><br />nothing about sweat, but something about unicornssusanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17474457671500871145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86896060462941800872010-10-29T22:43:41.796-04:002010-10-29T22:43:41.796-04:00I came across this picture today and thought it wo...I came across this picture today and thought it would be very appropriate for this post. Old advertisements are quite to the point sometimes.<br /><br />http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JRDX_tPofTVKNVNyK25n7g?feat=directlinkSarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01892724694591265532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17110043016228398432010-10-29T17:08:45.797-04:002010-10-29T17:08:45.797-04:00Just seen a comment in a national paper about usin...Just seen a comment in a national paper about using pantie liners! Check it out here.<br />http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1324338/Hollywood-A-list-beauty-secrets-Wrinkles-Just-reach-Sellotape.htmlphoebegrantnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-29023340303419067912010-10-29T16:12:37.918-04:002010-10-29T16:12:37.918-04:00I've used Kleinert's shields - one type is...I've used Kleinert's shields - one type is very strappy and clips together in front and one is a full camisole style - for over 50 years. Don't need them so much anymore but to protect a lined, sleeved dress or a coat lining - nothing beats shields.Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08648595896768080289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2674347943855614342010-10-29T05:40:34.997-04:002010-10-29T05:40:34.997-04:00I would like to join you, we all have alo more tha...I would like to join you, we all have alo more than able to exchange. Here: http://poupardecorar.blogspot.com/2010/10/troco.htmlAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66626957336967504062010-10-28T23:44:31.293-04:002010-10-28T23:44:31.293-04:00My mum used dress shields, even into the 90's,...My mum used dress shields, even into the 90's, for woollen dresses she didn't want to launder every time she wore them. She made them herself and they clipped in with mini press studs.Sewingellehttp://beurreblanc.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48858778858072570572010-10-28T20:24:30.333-04:002010-10-28T20:24:30.333-04:00I have tried shields. This was several years ago, ...I have tried shields. This was several years ago, so I'm sure *cough* improvements have been made. But, they didn't work well for this chickie. They found their way out of the armpit area and into the belly button zone. <br /><br />ps: Found you looking for sewing blogs for my daughter. She loves to sew and fashion. I'm terrible. She's talented. Your blog is amazing.RaShelle Workmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582252557500502186noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57865676247088378452010-10-28T15:59:59.361-04:002010-10-28T15:59:59.361-04:00I used to have that problem. My arm pits used to b...I used to have that problem. My arm pits used to be more like a waterfall. I started thinking about the dress shields, but then I found drysol and that thing changed my life. <br />I was supposed to use it on a weekly basis, but -I don't know why- I only need to apply it twice a year.<br />I live in México, but I'm sure it's available in the US too.Dalígulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15872800209639175897noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65688812605062891302010-10-28T15:55:02.064-04:002010-10-28T15:55:02.064-04:00I must say, Gertie, I love your bold attitude, foc...I must say, Gertie, I love your bold attitude, focusing on delicate subjects - but obviously subjects to the point - in your blog! I've known about armpit pieces like this, seen them in vintage garments, but I've never tried them or given them a thought. However, I'm a cotton girl, but maybe that is a result of having sweaty armpits? Great post!frk.bustadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905037626664748421noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-7301508308112702842010-10-28T15:07:55.892-04:002010-10-28T15:07:55.892-04:00I never where there separate guards, but i do wher...I never where there separate guards, but i do where the camisole with the guards sewn in and they are great.<br />Check this out for ideas. http://www.advantagewear.com/womensunderwear.htmbettytorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04527636397704785339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-25931787926485219302010-10-28T10:41:41.651-04:002010-10-28T10:41:41.651-04:00I have not tried them, but I definitely need to! I...I have not tried them, but I definitely need to! It's one of those things I've always been a bit embarrassed to discuss but I sweat--a lot. I go through shirts super fast because the sweat leaves discoloration and a lingering smell, even after washing.<br /><br />Although one trick I'm finding? Men's deodorant! It seems to last SO much longer on me, and I figure I can play off the scent as vaguely unisex? I just have to stop sniffing and wondering where the boy is....Ivyhttp://www.quirkyknitgirl.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-27249855704630562002010-10-28T07:48:08.672-04:002010-10-28T07:48:08.672-04:00Coincidentally I just read this in the Daily mail ...Coincidentally I just read this in the Daily mail (UK) <br /><br />ANTI-PERSPIRANT WITH WINGS<br />Do you ever see sweat patches on the red carpet? No, you don’t.<br />But it’s not because every single A-lister has had her armpits injected with botulinum toxin to prevent her sweating, or because celebrity anti-perspirants are more effective than those for us mere mortals. <br />Nope, according to certain super-stylists, the trick lies in discovering an innovative use for adhesive panty liners. Yes, you read correctly. <br />You simply stick the pad inside the dress so the absorbent part is in contact with your armpit, and hey presto, no sweat patches. <br /><br />Mmmm not sure myself - wouldnt fancy it falling out!jennywrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11867498584073110293noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-90006612111612999162010-10-28T03:47:40.745-04:002010-10-28T03:47:40.745-04:00Thanks Gertie for the post and to all the commente...Thanks Gertie for the post and to all the commenters for giving me finally an idea how to use these things. I've been wondering quite a while.christinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18084668122322535968noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-2588043701921208442010-10-28T03:14:23.882-04:002010-10-28T03:14:23.882-04:00I saturated my dress shields on my wedding day and...I saturated my dress shields on my wedding day and stained my silk wedding dress. I know anything I wear out of silk will have a limited life span. I have used prescription antiperspirants on my underarms and then sweat twice as much under my breasts and on my back. My granny said she had the same problem until menopause. Having tried them all, I think the disposable adhesive pads are the best. I do have incredibly soft skin, though!dawnrpsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-152746159573705442010-10-28T02:12:16.660-04:002010-10-28T02:12:16.660-04:00This is a very interesting post. While I have rea...This is a very interesting post. While I have read about dress shields, I had never actually seen them until I saw the pictures at the beginning. In fact, I thought they were one of those products that no one made anymore. Because they were to be worn in the underarm, I thought they were thicker, almost like a shoulder pad, only made to fit in the armpit. "Gee," I thought, "that must have been so uncomfortable, no wonder you don't see them around anymore." Now that I see what they're really like, I can see that they could still be useful.AngelaUnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48770437239975441892010-10-28T01:53:26.898-04:002010-10-28T01:53:26.898-04:00picked up a few from the bargin bin in the fabric ...picked up a few from the bargin bin in the fabric store and have used these in some of my sweaters - they work a treat - I tacked them onto the seam. I am thinking I will have to add some more to my delicate vintage dresses to keep them somewhat sweat freeJuke Joints https://www.blogger.com/profile/17419920483536930433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-60326184169188317922010-10-27T23:05:06.471-04:002010-10-27T23:05:06.471-04:00Dress shields are great, have worn both the purcha...Dress shields are great, have worn both the purchased ones & homemade ones for over 40 years (my Gram was a dressmaker & introduced us to them at puberty.)Under sweaters I wear a snug short-sleeved T made of Malden Mills' silk-weight Power Dry wicking fabric.<br />As for attaching dress shields, we have used "Body Glue" & I recently tried Collins Wash Away Basting Tape in my metallic brocade dress at my niece's wedding. I find this much easier than pins or snaps, and have never had a wardrobe malfunction.Sue in MNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-82050905241881185432010-10-27T22:35:37.604-04:002010-10-27T22:35:37.604-04:00Dear Gertie,
I love your blog so much and am glad...Dear Gertie,<br /><br />I love your blog so much and am glad to finally be able to chime in on something! I work in costumes for theater and we use dress shields all the time. What we usually do is stitch in four tiny snaps (size 0 or 1) around the perimeter of the dress shield and then in corresponding places in the armpit of the garment. That way, you can simply pop them in and out! I would suggest putting the female snaps on the garment itself and the males on the shields- that way, if you want to wear the garment sans dress shields, you're not being poked by snaps :-) Alternatively, I bet you could simply baste them in for daily wear.<br /><br />Hope that helps,<br />AriArihttp://www.flickr.com/photos/31954397@N05/sets/72157623246838603/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-41913643859028313192010-10-27T21:53:59.359-04:002010-10-27T21:53:59.359-04:00Gertie, you are wonderful.
Summer's coming u...Gertie, you are wonderful. <br /><br />Summer's coming up in Australia so it's great to have a reminder of the existence of sweat shields. I'll have to try making my own.Daisy Steinerhttp://www.flickr.com/photos/daisysteiner/noreply@blogger.com