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Re: Table skirts
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Sat, 28 Dec 2002 16:51:07 GMT
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In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Ed McGlynn writes:
> In lugnet.org.us.lucny, Kevin Salm writes:
> > > I was thinking that we needed to skirt the show tables with some material.
> > > I've been checking some postings on what other groups are doing, and have
> > > sconsidered purchaing disposable or permanent skirts for our club shows.
> > >
> > > What do y'all think? I'm going to have to work up something quick...
> > >
> > > Ed
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> > I have thought about table skirting also, but have not gone any further than
> > that. I am not in a position to expend cash for something like that at the
> > moment, so I will have to leave it up to others. The cost for such can be
> > taken directly from our guarantee income for the show.
>
> Agreed. I think that's what it should be for, especially in our early stages.
>
> >
> > I have no preference for what you come up with; my only recommendation would
> > be for Green or Black or other drab, dark color.
>
> I agree - dark/hunter green being my preference for now since it's quite
> complementary to LEGO dark green, with black second choice.
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> > If you know someone who can do some simple sewing, I suggest checking out
> > fabric shops for inexpensive cloth. Another alternative is to buy
> > inexpensive bed sheets and modify them as needed.
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> I've appraoched some people about sewing, and, at least for them, it's a pain
> to accomplish good results.
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> >
> > Here are some references:
> > http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=11305
> > http://news.lugnet.com/trains/?n=6776
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> >
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> Thanks - I've noted those threads as well, and pictures make the point very
> well. We need skirting.
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> > I also gleaned the following from the ILTCO message board:
> >
> >
> > Apparently there is a common formula out there that people allege works
> > http://about-the-web.com/shtml/reports/09-044.shtml
> > and
> > http://www.make-stuff.com/formulas/fireproofing.html
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> > both sites have the same exact contents!!! someone cribbed the formula and
> > it's getting spread around. (I found this using "fireproofing cloth" as the
> > search term.)
> >
> > - start excerpt-
> >
> >
> > FIREPROOFING CLOTH
> > Into 3 pints water mix
> >
> > 1 cup ammonium chloride (available from drugstore or chemical suppy house)
> > 1/2 cup ammonium phosphate (available from a garden supply store)
> > Soak cloth well and let dry.
> > This preparation can be used for clothing, tents, awnings and other
> > textiles.
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> OK, but this leads me towards purchasing skirting with these attributes
> already. It all sounds quite painful to accomplish and I'd rather focus my
> efforts on the layout itself, I guess.
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> So, with that said, I'm going after some middle of the road alternatives and
> skirting supplies. However, if I can't figure this all out in time, I'll defer
> to the disposable plastic/poly skirting that can be found for less than $1/ft.
> My intention is to try and find good reuseable pleated cloth skirting that
> looks professional and costs ~$3/ft. I'll post updates, but please, everyone,
> speak up if they've got quick easy cost effective solutions.
>
> Ed
OK -
I've come to realize a compromise situation that seems to fit us well, in
regard to the table skirting...
1. I have purchased ~17 yds of 100% polyester black suede-look cloth with
double bound edges and backing material @ $3/yd. This is nice stuff, and will
provide excellent coverage and isn't at all transparent. More is available if
needed.
2. I found a sewing machine in my attic (amazing what moving does to stir up
the old un-founds) and I'll work on hemming the material.
3a. I have a few yards of Velcro tape and will figure a way to get this
attached to the fabric and provided tables.
3b. If I can't figure out Velcro attachment, but I'm pretty sure I will, I'll
buy some Velcro clips that are designed specifically for this type of
application.
4. I'll fireproof the material according to the cribbed recipe that Kevin
found. While not specified in the GATS communications I've received to date,
it will be a good idea, don'tcha think?
5. Finished material will be about 28" wide, leaving a 2" gap at the floor. I
don't want any material in contact with the floor to minimize tripping and dust
collection on it.
After looking at several photos of other club shows, I decided to emulate the
Kidvention setup at LLC last year. They used fabric of similar nature, but I
think the stuff I've got is less transparent and looks a notch classier (until
I give it crooked hems, that is...). The plastic disposable stuff was not
economical for more than two shows, and was transparent and provided less
coverage from the table edge down. I decided not to go the way of stripped
down twin flat sheet sets as well, due to their slightly higher cost, material
available was not as dark, and was more transparent. Can you tell I didn't
want transparent stuff? Do you want people looking *through* (much less under)
your skirts? I think not! It can be asserted that some Scottish males still
hold solidly knitted kilts in high regard!
No, granted, we won't have pleating found on ready-made skirting, but that's
just fine by me, and we can't afford the cost - about $5/linear ft.
Wish me hemming success! I'll post pictures when I've got more accomplished.
...Now where does this bobbin go? What's a pressure foot?
Darn, this will definitely detract from my LEGO building time!
Ed
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