A French gentleman's Jacobite Rosette

**Ancienne Alliance** · 10th January 10, 07:55 AM

My dear friend André Philippe (Rollo) often pointed out to me that I should wear a white rosette.

So I've looked up all the rosettes I could possibly find in my library and I made up my own.

No , Lady Chrystel didn't even touched thread nor needle this time ! It was all my doing.

Needless to say I'm rather proud to present this rather intricate “Jacobite” rosette, a combination of different size ribbons and lace.

I wanted to add a touch of gold to it:

“(quote)...and the centre (which should be a little raised or puffed) should be tied about with golden thread.”
The Hon. Stuart Ruaidri Erskine The kilt and how to wear it 1901

So I sewed a golden miniature brooch into it create the sought after stamen effect.

Here are shots of the different steps. Keep in mind : If I can do it ANYBODY can...

I used a little cushion to pin down the ribbon. Really helps.

So this was the first step. In the second one, I sewed a piece of lace around it.

This being done, go to the third step :

Then the fourth : a small lace rosette that will become the heart of the rose.

**Ancienne Alliance** · 10th January 10, 07:55 AM

You now have all the items that are to be sewed together.

The final step :

The final result :

Best,

Robert

**thescot** · 10th January 10, 07:57 AM

Thanks, Robert. That is a very nice cockade.

But now I have something else I have to do!

**A Hay** · 10th January 10, 08:05 AM

Robert,

Facinating to watch the pieces being made and the final product is superb!

Thanks for sharing.

Tom

**longhuntr74** · 10th January 10, 08:08 AM

What was I saying in your other post about style, Robert? As usual, superb!! I like it. This prompts me to start a new thread about Rosettes...because I don't want to thread-jack here....