Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's wearing?
At 07:57 PM 12/3/2007, you wrote: So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mine is wearing a white linen Elizabethan shift. And an elastic waisted terra-cotta linen street-length skirt that I made because I had pretty fabric and needed a new skirt and it took all of two whole hours to make. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts?
At 08:52 PM 11/24/2007, you wrote: Heh. You win. I can see my sewing machine. However, I do NOT have a place to plug it in. Liadain Having just returned from venturing to town, and buying MORE stuff I'm still working on my embroidered Elizabethan commission and cursing my embroidery machine for dying so I have to do this embroidery BY HAND (and it's elaborate, too.) But just yesterday, the new motor arrived for my Singer 99K so at least part of today will be spent plugging that little beauty in and playing with it! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Busy making holiday gifts?
At 02:13 PM 11/25/2007, you wrote: Embroidery? MACHINE?!? What manner of sorcery is THIS? G It is a wondrous thing, this sorcery--except when you have spent months planning out the designs for this outfit (it is for Carnevale in Venice, and accuracy is not a requirement) and then the bloody machine DIES in the middle of it! If I wasn't in a hurry, I'd be enjoying the process, and I'm thinking of making some hand-embroidered garb for myself (in a slightly more leisurely fashion) after I'm done with this but WAAAH I want my machine! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] 3 'new' portraits of Queen Elizabeth
At 12:55 PM 10/27/2007, you wrote: I am betting on jewels or studs too. We would have to look at all the other portraits of her to really figure out what they are. And we need to track where this painting ends up so that someone can go look at it!! :) They look like studs to me, too. Isn't it jsut a gorgeous dress? I wish I thought I would ever get such a project finished Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Who licenses or acts as an agent for textile designs
At 12:52 AM 10/9/2007, you wrote: Personally, I want the butterfly design on a velvet cape (a real shaped cape, not as shown; for which the design would probably have to be re-shaped) as an antique gold butterfly on a warm brown background, maybe with some beaded accents. Fran Wow, those are incredibly beautiful! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Request for 18th C Costume Book recommendations
At 06:31 PM 10/6/2007, you wrote: These are not cheap books (most of them anyway) but they are some of the best for the period. Amazon.com carries most of them, but not always at the best price. My favorite place for buying books like these is http://www.abebooks.com Sometimes the prices can be absolutely fantastic. I got Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe Unlock'd from Germany for $132, including shipping. It was the most I had ever spent on a book, but I'm so glad I did--and I could never have even come close to that price on Amazon. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: coffee
At 11:11 PM 8/20/2007, you wrote: Kudos! I have the world's blackest thumb, myself; I can kill spider plants without really trying. Me too. I love beautiful gardens, but I just can't seem to manage it. I love that sunflower, Penny. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1880 Ball Gown
At 07:08 PM 7/27/2007, you wrote: And I had forgotten the term pocket Venus. That will thrill Terry, who is tired of being the shortest of her peers no matter what group she's with at the time. As I'm the same height as Terry, I rather like that term myself. :-) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] RE: Heat-n-Bond Hell
At 08:27 PM 7/29/2007, you wrote: Did you say you used the ultra heat-n-bond? I did that once for a baby quilt I was making with the exact same results. Heat-n-bond LITE is the product made for applique projects. Never once had a problem with it during sewing or in use of quilt. Jodi Yes, never, NEVER use the Ultra Hold for projects you intend to sew. Ultra Hold is supposed to hold on its own, though they do recommend finishing the edges with fabric paint. I don't trust it--but then I don't applique much, with or without fusible web. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Order of the Phoenix
At 10:22 PM 7/16/2007, you wrote: What I found so interesting is that I, at least, don't usually associate pink with a mean character. I think that and the kittens on the wall and her constant smiling were intended to point up the fact that she was the evil-that-thinks-itself-good. Either that or pink is the new black, lol! Laurie Yes, it was the juxtaposition of the really very little-girly, ultra-feminine (sickeningly sweet) appearance and attitude that makes her evilness even more appalling. She's not supposed to APPEAR commanding or authoritative, so when you find out how cruel she is, the shock makes it that much worse. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Order of the Phoenix
At 11:44 PM 7/16/2007, you wrote: Hi Harry Potter fans! may we come to a concensus here and now about the last book, due to be released in the US July 21? Please, no discussing it on the public list for at least a month! No spoilers, ok? thanks! Arlys, another fan Works for me. I may well avoid the internet altogether till I have had a chance to read the book. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Order of the Phoenix
I was going to see the movie this coming weekend as I hate dealing with large crowds, but the last Harry Potter book will be hitting my mailbox sometime Saturday, so I will have to read the last book first!! Cindy Abel I went to see it yesterday afternoon, and was pleased to find it not terribly crowded at all. Of course, that could be because they had it showing in three theaters, at staggered times, but whatever the reason I was rather glad. No one kicked my seat, I didn't hear anyone talking, and no one's cell phone rang through the whole thing! Oh, and I enjoyed the movie. And wished I could go see it again, when I stepped out into the parking lot where the temp was well over 90 degrees. bleccch. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Another leine question
At 12:58 PM 7/9/2007, you wrote: I've also seen them with drawstrings alone in the same area--both make a very pretty presentation, but I'm wondering if they are documentable in period? I have some gorgeous saffron linen here that I really want to make into a leine, but I'd like it to be as correct as possible. Drawstring sleeve leines are a Ren Faire invention. Pretty, but not accurate. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: RE: [h-cost] Hellooooo?
At 05:34 PM 6/23/2007, you wrote: Katheryne who is trying to recover from the first week of (paid) work in over 2 years of unemployment. You found a job! GREAT!! I'm so happy for you! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Your dream costume
At 05:40 PM 6/18/2007, you wrote: Clark Gable Oh, yum! Or Cary Grant Or James Stewart Or George Clooney, who reminds me more and more of Cary Grant as he ages... But my dream costume would be either Elizabeth I's Pelican gown, or Jane Seymour's Holbein gown Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Women in Art Retrospective
At 04:33 PM 6/13/2007, you wrote: It was pretty strange but cleverly done. The part that worried me was how many faces I recognized !! Anne I didn't whether to be pleased or worried by how many that I not only recognized the painting, but could identify the subject or painter or both... Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] DC area :)
At 02:07 PM 6/6/2007, you wrote: I'm not a policy wonk, but I AM in the DC burbs (NIH contractor) - didn't realize that there were other local people here! I'm not in DC, but not too horrendously far--I am in York, PA. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] robe a la francaise grande panier.
At 08:47 AM 6/3/2007, you wrote: Hi, Just wanted to share, i happily got to make the dress before she comes and pick it up friday next week. I dont think i have ever worked so hard in my life before, sewing wise, never a moments piece. http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/sofie3.htm Bjarne It's beautiful, Bjarne. Will you take more pictures when she comes to pick it up so we can see the dress on her? Dianne Leif og Bjarne Drews www.my-drewscostumes.dk http://home0.inet.tele.dk/drewscph/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] RE: Off Topic: What's your day job?; Was: robe a la francai
At 08:00 AM 6/5/2007, you wrote: I make costume for a living too... historical stuff for museums and re-enactors mostly - odd bit of tv chucked in - I also make bridal and evening wear, etc. oh, and have my first british army commision as a tailor now, so most definitely full time :o) debbie I do some costuming for pay, but right now it's a sideline. (I'm a full-time parent.) Next year, when my youngest finally goes off to school, I hope to get into it much more seriously. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 16th century dress question embroidery
At 12:33 PM 5/30/2007, you wrote: In a message dated 5/30/2007 12:29:06 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: What is the name for that stuff? Sounds wonderfull! Most like it is fusible webbing. Sold under brand names like Steam A Seam or Heat-n-Bond. Warning! Do NOT get the Ultra Hold webbing products, they are NOT sewable. You can also look for fusible embroidery stabilizer, which might do the same job. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Testing...
At 08:22 PM 5/27/2007, you wrote: Obligatory Costume Content: I, myself, am spending a good part of the weekend getting my garb ready for SCA tourney seasonMending, finishing hems, finally making that outer garment I swore I didn't want to do without for another year;o) --Sue And I am frantically getting ready to buy linen for Pennsic undies...I have a feeling I'm really going to miss that extra week this year! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Re: Theater vs. Historic
At 05:13 PM 5/4/2007, you wrote: MaggiRos ~who loves A Knight's Tale a whole lot . (grin) So do I. In fact, I just watched it today. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Beau Brummel (was Theater vs Historic )
At 04:52 PM 5/3/2007, you wrote: I can't see any mention of multiple parts, so it appears to be a 1-shot thing. BBC Four calls it a full length feature, and apparently ran an hour and 20 minutes, which for BBC America means 2 hours. That looks just yummy. THAT I will stay up to watch! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] i cant deside.........
At 03:01 PM 4/30/2007, you wrote: If you would give me your 2 cents, i would be very pleased. I spended this day desiding wich trim to use on the red francaise dress i am going to make. But desided i have not yeat! On the left side i made box pleatings with a tiny gold trim in the edge. On the right side i have made the trim ruched and used a bigger gold trim. I think the left box pleated side is two boring, its flat, and not at all like i wanted it, the ruched one gives more shading to the silk. Is the gold trim two much? What do you think? http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/sofie3-35.htm Bjarne I prefer the one on the right, myself. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Book question...
At 03:56 PM 4/25/2007, you wrote: I'm thinking about selling a book I have entitled Medieval European Jewellery by Ronald Lightbown. I know this isn't exactly ... ...snip... ... idea where I can find the value of this book? It's in very good condition and still has the intact dust cover. Talia Talia I will tell you, a friend of mine still cackles when she talks about snatching up this book for over $800. I would not be the least surprised if you could get well over $1000 for it. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Order of the Sealed Knot
At 12:03 PM 4/20/2007, you wrote: Just for fun, I'm planning to dress four 16 vinyl dolls(Wilde Imaginations Ellowyne Wilde doll)in historical or at least historical cut/modern fabrics in RenFaire-inspired dress. What a pretty doll. Wouldn't the Basic Brunette make a lovely Anne Boleyn? Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] The Tudors on the BBC
At 01:00 PM 4/20/2007, you wrote: And at least it isn't that goddawful Robin Hood. MaggiRos heee. I LIKE Robin Hood. (When I remember to watch it, that is.) For me, Robin Hood has always been at least 90% fantasy anyway, so I don't care about the costumes. But The Tudors is supposed to depict real people, that we KNOW really did exist, and we have pictures of how they dressed. That, for me, sums up the problem with The Tudors in a nutshell. But then, I don't read romance novels, either. And no, I haven't watched it. I figger I'd throw things at the TV, and I can't afford a new TV. :-) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Dotted Swiss
At 09:13 PM 4/14/2007, you wrote: I was looking for dotted swiss for a show I was costuming last fall. It was impossible to find white on white at a reasonable price. I don't think the fabric has been in style since the 1950s when my play took place. Lots of little girl dresses were made of it then. I finally found 1 yard on an auction website. Sylrog I needed some a couple of years ago to make a chemise for someone--the price of it simply boggled my mind! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Dotted Swiss
At 01:32 PM 4/14/2007, you wrote: I somehow got the impression that pin-dotted fabric is in style so it would be easy to find, but I think I was wrong about that. I went to the dentist in Berkeley on Wednesday and consoled myself by going to three fabric stores over there (Poppy, Stonemountain, and Discount Fabrics), and I wasn't seeing much in the way of pin dots. As for the dotted Swiss, I asked Baltazor how well their $15/yard 100% cotton batiste white Swiss would dye. (Why is it manufacturers are so locked into the white/blue/pink/pale yellow colors for dotted Swiss?) They said they didn't know whether the fabric would stand up to machine dyeing, but offered to send me half a yard free of charge to test. Fran Fran, I was doing some poking about just a little while ago, and found this site--don't know if you can use these, but here they are--and at considerably less than $15 a yard! http://www.reprodepot.com/dots1.html Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] AIR DATES: THE TUDORS: ROYAL STYLEMAKERS
At 05:13 PM 4/12/2007, you wrote: At 20:15 12/04/2007, you wrote: Check out your friends in their Tudor garb tonight. Tune into Style Network. Sadly, these days 10:00 is past my bedtime. :-) But I've got my DVR set to record it! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes
At 12:51 PM 4/9/2007, you wrote: Marie Antoinette, the monarch who liked her hair big and her shoes embroidered, would have swooned over these. Not a bad heel, I wonder if you could re-cover them .. Actually, I'm picturing them with a pink or citrus-y green linen sundress! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Wal-Mart fabric
At 02:10 AM 4/7/2007, you wrote: I also haunt my local Pendleton outlet. I dropped the better part of $250 there today, but that was for a total of 64 yards of beautiful Pendleton wool. I was a happy. I walked out with nothing every time I went for the past three or four months, because there wasn't anything worth taking home, at least for me. LuAnn I'm not lucky enough to live near a Pendleton outlet, but we do have a fabric outlet near me and it's easily my favorite place to shop! I've gotten wool blends for $3.98 a yard, ultrasuede pieces for 7.98 a pound, and linen and linen blends for $4-5 a yard. I get especially happy when they send out the 50% off your entire order coupons, though my DH groans when he sees them arrive! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Hancock's closing and Walmart
Walmart carries garment quality fabric? I suppose it does depend on location. The Walmart here (NW WA) has a somewhat diverse craft department, carries a limited selection of patterns and I haven't seen any fabric there that I would want to make clothing from unless it was a one time use/halloween costume type thing. It seems to cater to quilters and home crafters. However, my MIL used to be the fabric/craft department manager for a Walmart in Utah and she says they sold a lot of dress fabric. I can't imagine they would eliminate the fabric in a location that had decent sales. Annette I've never seen actual clothing fabric at my local WalMarts either. However, I find it simply astonishing that, apparently, raising a big enough stink can even have an effect on WalMart. Where both of the store in my town were losing their fabric department previously, in at least one of them it will now remain. (Still nothing I want to buy there as far as fabric goes, but it does come in handy for the occasional spool of thread...even if going in there makes me claustrophobic.) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Best styles for tall girls - OT
At 11:06 PM 4/2/2007, you wrote: My youngest sister dresses in the Florida teacher casual look, I dress artsy/dramatic, and my older sister dresses in sexy or in club wear. My older sister was born at the beginning of the baby boomers and youngest at the end of the generation. I don't think I have ever seen my sisters in a business suits or stripes. We are all very expressive of our personalities in our mode of dress. My sister has been known to dress in themes, depending on her mood when she gets dressed. She used to come over to my hose and twirl, and say Guess today's theme! Sometimes it was fairly easy (the celestial theme was usually easy to spot) but not always! It might be the colors that she was wearing, or some other subtle clue. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] RE:hippie pants-suit vs. Corduroy pants-suit
At 06:42 PM 3/30/2007, you wrote: By 1971 or 1972 (grade 10 for me) the pant suit was being worn by those of us who considered ourselves very fashionable. I had several. One which my mother made in a gorgeous canary yellow crepe polyester with wide white collar, sort of a tunic dress, quite short, and bell bottom pants. My mother made my sister and myself matching pant suits, of a similar style. Ours were powder blue polyester, with a lace jabot at the neck. They were beautifully made, but polyester...blech! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Backing Spangles
At 03:33 PM 3/21/2007, you wrote: Just back them with a small piece of your fabric (with applied interfacing) the has been cut to a little more that the original shape of the spangle. Lady Margaret 10. Re: RE: oval metal spangels (Bjarne og Leif Drews) I just got a Be-Dazzler (yes, just like the ones from when I was kid, back when dinosaurs roamed the earth.) I don't plan to use it on costumes, but I can have some fun with bags and jackets and jeans! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] oval metal spangels
At 10:50 AM 3/20/2007, you wrote: I found a substitute for the oval leaf spangels i searched for. This place has some nailsheads wich are suitable. they also have some gorgeous silk ribbons, real silk! http://www.mjtrim.com/catalog/family.aspx?family=26%3a06 Bjarne Great minds think alike, I guess. I was just browsing the nailheads at this same site half an hour ago! Dianne feeling a need for some sparkly summer clothing... ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: paillets...
At 03:18 PM 3/5/2007, you wrote: just was at a friends house and she showed me this *AWESOME* press. It did metal flashing and soda can metal the same as paper. There are leaf dies for it was well as flower dies and a bunch of terribly cute ones... It's called a Wizzard(sp) and is all the rage amongst the stamping/journaling/scrap booking set... And the results are just what you are looking for! Ta Carol--Darn, new shelves will be full soon G Ok, Carol, who amongstus has this wonderful toy? I must see it! Dianne SCA known as Laurensa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] anglaise dress.
At 02:33 PM 2/20/2007, you wrote: t was a nice day, but also a sad day today, my little birdie died this afternoon. He was ancient old, and it was the best because he had difficulties to keep his ballance at the stick. Bjarne I'm sorry about your bird, Bjarne. What kind of bird was he? I have a cockatiel and an African Grey parrot. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost]Colour names, was Need Help
At 12:13 PM 1/26/2007, you wrote: So my housemate got the job of making three bridesmaids' dresses in two weeks from some OTHER color. grin I hope she charged them a hefty rush fee! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 2007
At 11:11 AM 1/2/2007, you wrote: When thinking realistic, what do you think you will finish of historical costumes in 2007? I am planning to finish the blue velvet pearled-and-spangled Elizabethan, a Spanish 16th century doublet gown, and several tunics and linen undergarments for Pennsic. Realistically, this is what I believe I can accomplish. Anything else, of course, is just an extra treat! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] re: The other Boleyn girl
At 01:19 PM 12/22/2006, you wrote: As for the novel itself, it was disappointing, but the Constant Princess made me nuts. It was so PC! And it had no end-- it ... ...snip... ... person and the narritive. UGH. The only person I have ever seen do that well is Diana Gabaldon. Now that woman can write! Oh, yeah! Preach it, sister! Any news on The Next Book? susan (dons flameproof suit) (whispering)Can't stand Diana Gabaldon either... Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Tardis
At 04:53 PM 12/11/2006, you wrote: I have one in my garage (don't ask), -C. Now you KNOW we have to ask! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] burn test
- Original Message - From: E House [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2006 3:38 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] burn test - Original Message - From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] (E.g. if only the warp threads dissolve, take a bunch of weft threads and burn just those for a clearer test.) ...but please don't burn the bleach-soaked weft threads; get fresh weft threads from a new sample instead. Spoilsport. ;-) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Casanova on PBS
- Original Message - From: E House [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 10, 2006 6:58 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Casanova on PBS Drat. As I was flipping though the tv guide, I saw this, and almost decided to watch it, but found something else. I assumed it would be... something entirely different from what it apparently was. Honestly and no offense intended, a lot of the costume flicks that my fellow costumiers like just plain bore the crap out of me. Here's hoping that they or bbc america show it again sometime! (Oooh, look, Dr. Who!) obligatory cheer...Yay Dr Who! Now if I could just remember to watch it before the DVR wipes it automatically Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Dancing with the Stars (US version)
- Original Message - From: Gail Scott Finke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 05, 2006 2:46 PM Subject: [h-cost] Re: Dancing with the Stars (US version) Sara whatever-her-name-is, the one who is such a bad dancer, was supposed to be a sort of undead passo doble dancer, I think. My husband and I laughed all through that dance, and when it was over he reminded me that Olympic ice dancing had to ban dying at the end of the routines, because so many couples had done tragic death dances. I don't know if this one would count, though, because I think she was supposed to be dead already. But the Goth-inspired flamenco dress? Ugh!! I liked the guy's suit, though. I loved the colors of Viveca's paso doble dress. I was sorry to see her leave, especially before Sara Evans, who, as bad as she is, is still a better dancer than I am! I told my DH he should be grateful he works nights, or I'd be hauling his butt to the local Arthur Murray school. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Bad historical costume movies
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 9:11 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Bad historical costume movies In a message dated 9/24/2006 8:56:00 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The Conqueror, with John Wayne? ( Said conqueror is Genghis Khan, right? Ann Wass I believe so. I've never seen the movie, but the few photos I have seen from it made me shudder! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Bad historical costume movies
- Original Message - From: Catherine Olanich Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 24, 2006 2:15 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Bad historical costume movies On Sunday 24 September 2006 1:35 am, Melody Watts wrote: hmmm. what about The Vikings with Kirk Douglas,Tony (yonda lies da castle of my Fadda) Curtis and Janet Leigh, all leather and fur and quasi med-evil looking dresses,made of some gawd awful shiny fabric,and chiffon headgear on Janet Leigh. How about The Conqueror, with John Wayne? (I feel this Tartar woman is for me, and my blood says Take her!) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Basic medieval costume sources
- Original Message - From: Susan B. Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 12, 2006 2:50 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Basic medieval costume sources Depending on what you have in mind, this just might fit the bill http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M5207.htm?tab=costumespage=1 It has patterns for the veil and *drat* I've lost the word! I'm only coming up with barbette. *sigh* Brain Fade is an ugly thing. Filet. :-) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Is this wool flannel appropriate for any costuming uses?
- Original Message - From: Guenievre de Monmarche [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Historical Costume' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2006 9:24 AM Subject: RE: [h-cost] Is this wool flannel appropriate for any costuming uses? I don't believe in wool gabardine for medieval clothing; it looks way too shiny, even if it is 100% wool. Yes, but you can often unshine it by ignoring all the care instructions and washing it/drying it a couple times really roughly... Guenièvre I wash and dry mine when it needs it...doesn't appear to have hurt it in the least! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Jewelry plaques?
- Original Message - From: Sharon at Collierfam.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Sent: Monday, August 21, 2006 8:11 PM Subject: [h-cost] Jewelry plaques? Someone within the past few months posted a link to a place that sells jewelry findings, especially flat plaques, in filigree-ish styles, etc. I've lost the link. Please, if you know where I can get these, let me know. Thank you, Sharon C. On list, please! Dianne http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Scientific explaination of my addiction
Then there are the poor souls who can hear the sound of all types of fabric and they do quilting, historic costuming, mundane sewing and can't possibly leave a fabric shop without something because one of their addictions will catch them. :-) Elizabeth Yep, that would be me... Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: knit and crochet
Fiant simii!! - Original Message - From: Gail Scott Finke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 27, 2006 12:41 PM Subject: [h-cost] Re: knit and crochet I did a couple of crocheted afghans when I was around 12, and lots of knitted scarves and things (I wasn't interested enough in knitting to learn to make sweaters). Knitting and crocheting are both very simple. Gail Finke I know how to knit, no problem. I just don't enjoy it. My mother liked to knit, but wasn't nuts about crochet. I sew, crochet, paint, and embroider. I can live without knitting. :-) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Multiple textile techniques...
A friend has been trying to teach her daughter to knit (she's 8), and I may suggest crochet first for her. It's a lot more instant gratification, useful for those with a small attention span. grins..yup, that's why I like it so much! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] in search of a lost person
- Original Message - From: Marie Schnoor [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 26, 2006 3:55 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] in search of a lost person . I always say, it's like being a Beatles fan or and Elvis fan; most people I know are either one or the other. I don't know anyone who can do both knit and crochet. lol...My parents were of the first rock and roll generation, so I was lucky enough to learn to appreciate both Elvis AND the Beatles--my mom adored Elvis, and the first album I remember owning was Beatles 65, though I know we had Monkees albums before that.. I don't know what it is about knitting that bothers me so. I just know it drives me up a wall. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] When and how did you start making costume?
I hope to get a dog when I have more spare time! P.S. My father hated cats, and wouldn't allow us to have one; all of our pets when I was growing up were dogs. Big dogs, like Labradors and Weimaraners. But my mother liked all kinds of animals, and so did her second husband. The pet they had the year they both died was a charming gray and white tabby, who is now my costuming companion. :-) I grew up with cats, so sometimes I miss them. But I don't miss litter boxes. I do mis having a dog, especially when I have three little boys here, and I firmly believe a boy should have a dog. When I buy a house, hopefully within the next year, I'm going to buy a dog. They want just a dog--I want a Sheltie, and I won't settle for anything else. That's what I grew up with, and that's what I want. They are the perfect dog--smart, gentle, and beautiful. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: OT--the Weather (was Re: [h-cost] hello out there??)
- Original Message - From: Kristin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 23, 2006 10:00 AM Subject: Re: OT--the Weather (was Re: [h-cost] hello out there??) We just finished up with some very heavy rains here in Eastern PA... and now it's chilly! A group of us Eastern PA fiber geeks had gotten together on Saturday to dye fabric and fibers, and we were intending to make a felted wool rug--had the frame set up and everything--but it was just too blasted cold to get that wet and messy. Quite annoying, really, I really wanted to learn how to do that! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] When and how did you start making costume?
- Original Message - From: Suzi Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, May 22, 2006 5:12 AM Subject: [h-cost] When and how did you start making costume? In discussion with a couple of friends at the weekend, we fell to talking about when we started sewing. One friend is a re-enactor, the other a former wardrobe mistress for the National Theatre among other things. Both of them had started very early, making clothes for themselves and for dolls. And they did it for pleasure! (And I am a professional costume maker.) Now I never made clothes for dolls that I remember. As a teenager I occasionally, and very badly, made the odd skirt or blouse for myself. I, too, started out making Barbie clothes. And I loved Madame Alexander dolls for their exquisite costumes. But I still hate sewing up the costumes! I love the working out of what the customer wants, the choosing of the fabrics, the making of the patterns and cutting them out, (skip the next bit - the sewing up) love hand finishing, trimming, and fitting. But please could someone tell me where to get a magic wand to sew everything together? The only part of the above that I DON'T love is the fitting. I truly, truly enjoy sewing. I do get impatient toward the end of the finishing up stage first. For my own costumes, I've started sewing by hand , mostly for authenticity, partly because it forces me to slow down and really savor the process. coincidentally to the sewing conversation, we wondered if it was a given that costume makers, whether professional, gifted amateur, or occasional maker, have cats? All the ones I know do. Nope. I rent my house, and my husband hates cats. Besides, I have a cockatiel and an African grey parrot, and I would really prefer that they not become kitty kibble. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: Current projects
- Original Message - From: Catherine Olanich Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2006 12:15 AM Subject: Current projects (was Re: [h-cost] hello out there??) Since nothing else is going on here, this may be a good time for people to talk about their current costume/textile-related projects. Currently working on: 2 wedding dresses--one a simple Irish Dress in cotton, the other is an Italian gown, with chemise, undergown, and open-front overgown. The two bottom layers are linen (white and a gorgeous dark green), the overgown is a pretty burgundy that the bride purchased. For myself- restitching a few of the pearls on my velvet Gown of Doom so I can wear it to an event next Sunday, and I'm in the planning stages of a new dress for Pennsic. I have eight yards of ivory tropical weight wool, and I'm considering sleeves and forepart in either gold or navy silk. And the Evil Mentor to whom I am Minion showed me Saturday how to make spangles out of gold wire! I also have 25 yards of 3.5 oz linen to make underwear for Pennsic. The ultimate goal is underwear equaling number of days at event +1, but I won't quite be there by Pennsic. I promised my husband I would reduce what I'm taking thyis year, and I'm thinking along the lines of all my underwear and four-five gowns. I also need hats and veils. Busy busy busy! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Tudor/Elizabethan Jewelery
- Original Message - From: Melody Watts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 3:15 AM Subject: [h-cost] Tudor/Elizabethan Jewelery HI, Can anyone reccomend a book ,with drawings or photos , of Tudor and Elizabethan jewelery? There is one called Tudor Jewelry by Diana Scarisbrick that is just jammed with pretty pictures. It's out of print, but I've seen it at abebooks, for under $50. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: ringling museum
If anyone if planning a trip to Orlando, you might want to take a side trip to Sarasota and visit the Ringling Museum. It is well worth it! Penny Ladnier, Owner I have a dear friend I grew up with whose (now ex) wife was the one who introduced me to Ren Faires and the SCA. His brother graduated from the Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Clown College. He also was in charge of the jail at the Michigan Ren Faire the first year I went, 1994. And you know, knowing that family, I wasn't at all surprised. grins Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Titanic film/live
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 11:42 PM Subject: [h-cost] Titanic film/live If you thought that awful Celine Dion and the skull-scraping heart-going-on song was bad, you'd better go hide under the blankets for a couple of years. Someone is doing Titanic the Musical, rehearsals start mid-year. AAARGHH!! Oh, well, Greg works at a Classic Hits station now, so at least he won't have to play any of the music. And I doubt if they'll be going on the road to York, PA, so I'm probably pretty safe from it! Dianne Anyone got an ice maker? -C. This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Historical Films
- Original Message - From: Lavolta Press [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 24, 2006 6:56 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Historical Films ** Hopefully, every once in a while, there's some ART! The line between entertainment and art is extremely flexible, unless there's so much art you can't possibly view it as entertainment. With novels, it's like Charles Dickens, and many other authors, are one generation's entertainment. Then later, just because they're old, they get canonized in English Lit classes as ART. Don't get me wrong, I'm perfectly happy to read the stuff and discuss the symbolism in it to my and everyone else's heart's content. But it still seems a little ironic. And some of us still see it as entertainment--I found The Pickwick Papers to be one of the funniest books I ever read, and Sam Weller is quite possibly my favorite book character of all time. There are parts of that book that made me positively roar with laughter, and others that made me cry. Sometimes, the entertainment of previous days survives as entertainment as well as art, just because it's GOOD. To drag this kicking and screaming back on topic (at lest somewhat) I ahve always wanted to make a Sam Weller doll. Now I have to delve back into the book and read up on his clothing. Oh, the pain! (insert obligatory dramatic pose) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Historical Films
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 6:53 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Historical Films In a message dated 4/25/2006 5:24:49 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Sometimes, the entertainment of previous days survives as entertainment as well as art, just because it's GOOD. * Why is it assumed that art is not entertaining? Weird. Perhaps because everyone has heard of this wonderful artistic film or book (insert film or book of your choice) that turns out to be an absolute crashing bore, but receives rave reviews because it's art. (It's late, I am seriously caffeine deprive, please don't ask me tonight for specific examples.) I know that Picasso is considered fine art. I still don't like it. It simply doesn't appeal to me. The Harry Potter books are *not* considered fine art, but they are entertaining. I happen to enjoy them thoroughly. I haven't read the DaVinci code, or seen *any* of the films we've been discussing here. Amusement parks bore me to tears, museums bring me to tears of joy. To each his own, right? Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Knight's Tale
- Original Message - From: Land of Oz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 20, 2006 10:45 PM Subject: [h-cost] Knight's Tale They did the same thing with A Knight's Tale. Decent story, fun characters and okay clothing but the music..Very rock and totally out of place (along with the icky lampshade hat on his girlfriend). It would have been great without the rock music and some of the questionable clothing I loved that movie. But I wasn't expecting authenticity, I was expecting FUN, and I got that. The characters were enjoyable, and the story was classic poor boy makes good, which is timeless. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re:Curtains
Original Message - From: Jayne Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Sent: Sunday, April 09, 2006 3:45 AM Subject: [h-cost] Re:Curtains Hi! Dawn I will put my hand up and admit that I am the same! I have even bought a pair of second hand curtains to make into an Elizabethan costume - I had little to spend on fabric, as Christmas was coming up. The same costume had what was a luxury bedding sheet as the skirt contrast! I have a pair of red velvet curtains in my lounge which I am dying to cut up, but I won't as it belonged to my late Grandmother, though every so often when I open them, I imagine the Elizabethan I could make! All the best Jayne I have a red velvet bedspread that's going to magically transform into a German gown! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived!
- Original Message - From: Becky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 7:17 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived! I'm well underway into making my first Renaissance garb. My daughter has chosen the portrait of Princess Elizabeth in the pink/orange dress. I'll post a diary somewhere when it's done. I have paid way more than I should have to gather all the correct fabrics and assessories. I plan on her wearing it for quite a while, too. When hers is done, I'll have to make myself one so we are in the same time frame. Since I'll be taking her with me at the same time, makes sense to me to be within reason on our garments. One thing about having to pay so much for all this stuff... I buy in bulk when I can. I'm all set to make a whole wardrobe one day. Now, How do I organize it all so I can find something. that is the next major task I need to get done one day soon. Any one able to come help me do that? Organize? ORGANIZE? (runs away screaming) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived!
- Original Message - From: Becky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 7:19 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived! I'm near Harrisburg. I'm hoping to find someone close to chech in with about Ren dress making. Hi Becky--I live near Harrisburg, in York. I'd be more than happy to help you drool over the book! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] talk about tight lacing
- Original Message - From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 27, 2006 1:31 PM Subject: [h-cost] talk about tight lacing Hey, What do you say, a 15 inch waist: http://www.aftonbladet.se/atv/player.html?catID=10clipID=7149 I dont like it, its two bizarre. Bjarne Just..umm.. e Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] European ancestors (was: Danish ancestors)
But I can see elements of both in my kids' facial features. I daresay there's no historic look that quite matches that! --Robin I imagine you are right! My grandmother was half English, half Norwegian, and I look just like her--my hair is even turning the same beautiful silver hers did, instead of just gray--so, whatever look that combo produces is me, though in truth, I'm definitely a genetic mutt. I have just enough Native America filtered in from my mom's side to make me turn coppery when I tan. My husband, on the other hand, is 100% Roman Catholic Polish, and only second generation American. The boys look mostly like him, with just traces of me in their features. I'm thinking of researching Polish garb for them, because I think it would suit them, though the Skinny Monkey Boy prefers the Neanderthal look--as little clothing as possible! LOL. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] what do renaissance seamen look like?
As my father (the final owner of the long-lived family parrot, handed down from his grandfather; which grandfather BTW ran away to sea to as a cabin boy and came back after one voyage swearing he'd never be a sailor again), says: Did you ever think about what the back of Long John Silver's coat looked like? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com E.I've seen the bombs my parrot can drop. Personally, I keep my parrot off my shoulder, because he's easily spooked, and I've grown fond of my earlobes and eyeballs. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] what do renaissance seamen look like?
And yeah, if you got a hubby willing to dress like Capt'n Jack... oye. Enjoy yourselves. ;-) I fell in love with my husband because he enjoyed wearing kilts... I really like men in kilts. Kimiko Last week's People magazine had a photo of Johnny Depp, taken on the set of the new POtC movie. He was shirtless...rarr. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns
- Original Message - From: Lavolta Press [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 7:20 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns It really depends. Some designer clothing just caters to the desire to have something different without being better quality. Like rib T-shirts or tank tops or camisoles or henleys with a little lace sewn on here and there. Anyone can dye a cotton knit shirt from Dharma and add interesting trims, cheaper. (I've been doing a lot of that.) I have *plans* for this summer. They involve white fabric (both knit and woven), an order from Dharma Trading, and the embroidery function on my new sewing machine...heh heh heh Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT Smoking
This is a sad thread. My mom was given 6 months when they FINALLY diagnosed the anal lesion that she had as 3rd stage cancer. It was diagnosed because the lesion contained LUNG cells... which means the primary site was in her lungs --- All due to smoking from the time she was a teenager. My mother had a tumor on the back of her neck. They did surgery and radiation, and swore they had gotten it all. When she kept telling them she was having trouble breathing (AFTER they told her she was just stressed and should get over it), they finally took a look at her chest cavity. It was almost completely filled with cancer. She was active and a beautiful woman who had been a professional ballerina and actress in her youth , before her marriage to my Dad at age 23. BTW-- she only lasted 4 months after the diagnosis. I considered it a blessing. My mom died one week after they finally found the lung cancer. Like you, I considered it a blessing. But my mom was only 57 years old, and she should have had waaay more time with us, and with the grandchildren she adored. I truly feel that they were robbed. I wish we who have see this could explain to smokers, who all think they are immortal... Yeah--at one time, everyone in my family smoked. None of us do know, and I don't think we ever will again! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] books
Why is there such a heavy preponderance of fantasy titles among the most owned? I know Harry Potter is popular, but what about bestselling authors like Danielle Steele? Do you know if the site designer first announced the site on fantasy lists and thus gained an early preponderance of fantasy readers? Fran Lavolta Press I think--and I'm just speculating here--that perhaps SCA-Fi fantasy fiction readers tend to hang onto their books longer. I am not a romance reader--to me, IF I read a Danielle Steele book, it would be a once-only type of book. (And I'd be pretty desperate for reading material.)Whereas, Silverlock, for instance, I can read over and over--and you have to re-read all the Harry Potter books to prepare for the release of the new one, so it makes sense to collect them...And I'd clobber anyone who suggested I get rid of Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe Unlock'd. To make yet another sweeping generalization, the vast majority of the people I know who are passionate about books tend to be costumers and Scadians, and those people tend to lean more toward that end of the fiction-reading spectrum. My non-SCA friends tend to wonder why on earth anyone would have so many books. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Martha to Mia - I needed that!
- Original Message - From: michaela [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: Martha to Mia - I needed that! I'm a size 14 in commercial patterns, my main measurements are pretty close (hips waist, bust) but most of my bust measurement is from my ribcage. It makes for a very tricky fit even for professional seamstresses. Been there, realised I know my own body best had a very steep learning curve in pattern drafting;) It IS a PITA, isn't it? I'm glad to hear of someone else with the same issues. I have a big ribcage, broad shoulders, chunky arms, short legs, and a flat butt. Getting things to fit is a nightmare! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Dune
- Original Message - From: Kimiko Small [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 09, 2006 3:40 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Dune While I really enjoyed both sets of movies (SciFi version, and the original movie with extended info), the books are so much better imho. If you haven't read them, do, at least the first three books. I've read most of that series, and the first three are much better, with the story going whacky imho after that. I have tried and tried to read the Dune books. But I just can't get into them, for some reason! I've never gotten even to halfway in the first book. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] new to me
Original Message - From: otsisto [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historic Costume h-costume@mail.indra.com Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 11:49 PM Subject: [h-cost] new to me Miniatures of Nicholas Hillard and his wife Alice Brandon. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Nicholas_Hilliard_021.jpg http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Nicholas_Hilliard_001.jpg De Wow--what a beautiful couple they made! He was a handsome devil, wasn't he? Fiant simii! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Elizabethan Corset habits.
- Original Message - From: Sue Clemenger [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 9:04 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: Elizabethan Corset habits. My shoulders are broad enough that I'd probably look like a peasant masquerading as a lady ;o) (Gotta love family genetics! g) In an Elizabethan or Tudor style, though, I get excellent contrast between bust and waist--might need a bumroll or padded cartridge pleats in the skirt, though, as I'm more tummy than behind. --Sue in Montana, where we got snow last night I have the same problem--broad shoulders, big ribcage, big upper arms, and short, sturdy legs. Even at 102 pounds, my arms and legs were not delicate little things. I just figure I came from peasant stock, and I'm built to get out in the fields and WORK! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: lego troubles
- Original Message - From: Gail Scott Finke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 27, 2006 3:17 PM Subject: [h-cost] Re: lego troubles Bjarne wrote: Kids dont want to play with brigs anymore, they want to play on computers. Company didnt realise this and almost broke now! Tell that to my kids! We have a cabinet full of Lego bricks. And we also get the bimonthly Lego magazine. And we also have the Lego Star Wars GameCube game. Have you seen this? It is fantastic. It is the entire Star Wars saga, in Lego. You get to play whatever part you want, and whenever you shoot something or hit it with your lightsabre, it breaks up into Lego pieces! We love Lego here, and we do not have a large toy budget. Our Lego investment is probably the largest toy investment we have made. I love Legos too!! Last year I bought MYSELF some Legos at last--some of the Orient Expedition (which I discovered AFTER they discontinued it) and most of the Knights Kingdom sets. My kids have Legos too, but they have a really bad tendency to not put them away, and mine are NOT combined with theirs! The Game Cube sounds fun, but I don't have a GC system, and don't foresee myself buying one any time soon. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] favourite fairy /christmass movi
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 8:21 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] favourite fairy /christmass movi Christmas - I'm a complete sucker for just about all of them, but White Christmas, (I fell in love with the red 'santa' dresses that Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen wear at the end when I was about three), Wonderful Life, and Miracle on 34th Street. And films that aren't strictly Christmas films, but that I associate with Christmas - Meet Me in St Louis, and The Shop Around the Corner. (Can you tell I do old Hollywood?) And my fave fairy film has to be the one with Paul McGann about the Cottingley fairies, that I can't for the life of me remember the name of. Debs I'm coming in very late on this, due to the traumas of moving. We only moved two miles, but what a two weeks it's been! Sheesh!! My favorite Christmas movies are It's A Wonderful Life (I adore Jimmy Stewart) and Scrooge--a musical from about 1970=71, starring Albert Finney. After I watch it, I walk around for days humminh I Like Life and Thank You Very Much! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Modern interpretations of period plays
The non-existent wall that prevents otherwise intelligent people from enjoying these delights of Opera and Shakespeare is sewn, here in America anyway, by the anti-intellectual brigade. Those usually sports-soaked numb-nuts that seem to be kewl in school and never really leave college for the rest of their lives. Ignorance is blissI guess. Actually, my opera wall (tee hee) was caused by living, when I was a child, next door to some opera fans. Not only were they generally unpleasant people, but every evening, they played opera music. LOUDLY. And three seasons of the year, they had their windows wide open, so the whole neighboorhood could enjoy their music. I got bettah.. :-) I've loved Shakespeare since the first time I encountered it. One of my most cherished books is the Complete Works of Shakespeare, which my parents gave me for Christmas when I was sixteen. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] embroidery supplies
- Original Message - From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 1:05 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] embroidery supplies Not sure about the spangles, but one huge source of glass beads would be Fire Mountain, at http://www.firemountain.com . They ship internationally. Be sure to check the Outlet store and Great Product sections of the site for bargains, as well as the main catalog. They might have something that works for spangles under metal beads or findings -- there's a lot of sterling, silverplate, and pewter. Warning: You can spend hours here. --Robin And lots of money. I just bought some things to make a girdle, and spent $60 in under ten minutes! Would have been a whole lot more, but I already had the pearls. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] embroidery supplies
- Original Message - From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 9:36 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] embroidery supplies You got off easy ;-) I shop the sale stuff once or twice a year, when there's enough to make a big order. I made an order last week; it came to $450. (Well, when you're at 90 strands or so, it makes sense to go for the even hundred and the 10 percent discount.) This is because I know I will return half for inadequate quality. I have learned how to work with their return policy! Of course, half of 100 strands is still 50 strands... They're by no means my favorite vendor. My favorite is South Pacific. I actually felt guilty spending that much--we are on a VERY tight budget, which is going to get tighter, since we just were told that we need to be out of our house within 30-60 days. (No, we didn;t do anything wrong. The house is owned by a mall company, and they are going to demolish it to put up a sign.) And my husband found out Monday that the radio station he works at was just sold to Cumulus. So, I think my fabric and gem buying is going to be severely limited for a while! (Thanks heavens I just indulged my wool yearnings recently!) Anyhoo, I considered just passing on the girdle for now, but I've been wanting one for a long time, and I plan on entering this one in the East Kingdom AS comp at 12th Night, so I need plenty of time to get it done!! I haven't ordered from South Pacific yet, though I drool copiously over their catalogs. Just waiting for the mailman to come to the door... I was so good, and so focused--I wanted to make garb, and only garb. Then I made friends with a jeweler, and a spinner. Now I want to make the jewelry for all my garb, and spin and weave the wool, and use handspun silk as laces for my gowns..ACK! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Planning my first Tudor, need feedback on my plan
And finally, one of my new favorites: http://www.photo.rmn.fr/ The search utility here isn't anywhere near as good as bildindex's, but it's got a lot of great paintings. Click 'recherche' at the top to do a search. The dating info on this website makes it hard to pick a date range, but if you're patient you'll find some great paintings. Of course, the paintings are largely French, but you can get some useful details nonetheless; the French hoods, if nothing else, are very similar to what was worn in England. I'd suggest doing a search for Corneille de Lyon (you'll get an option of him or of his atelier; look at both) as you'll find some great, detailed portraits from around the right time period. Hope this helps. -E House Thanks for this link! I've been putting off working on French hood for a while now---I had a sudden attack of laziness!-but I find it vey interesting (said in best Arte Johnson voice) that the painting of Catherine de Medici clearly shows a narrow white strap holding on her hood. My hair is very soft and slippery, and normally trying to keep on a hat of any kind drives me nuts and makes me cranky, so anything that makes it easier is welcome. Dianne back to look at more pictures! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] helpfull tool
- Original Message - From: Cynthia Virtue [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2005 1:18 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] helpfull tool Lavolta Press wrote: They are called spline curves, and you can get them in a number of lengths at big art stores, including lengths over 12 inches. Not necessarily with a ruler built in though. This is a job for Felt-tipped Marker Woman! LOL...my son is Sharpie Boy! (And crayon boy, and pencil boy, and any other drawing medium he can get his artistic little hands on!) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] puffed sleeves
- Original Message - From: Jacqueline Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 5:12 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] puffed sleeves What Anne so dearly longs for is leg o' mutton sleeves. Just google it. The Anne books take place from the late 1890's all the way to 1919 with Rilla of Ingleside so the fashions are fairly easy to figure out for these books. I am an ardent L.M.Montgomery fan. Bice I just saw the Anne of Green Gables movie last week--the old 30's one with Anne Shirley starring in it. I was watching eagerly for the puffed sleeves part--I was so disappointed with their depiction. (AND they made Diana Barry a blonde! A sacrilege!) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT vacuums
- Original Message - From: E House [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 16, 2005 10:25 PM Subject: [h-cost] OT vacuums I can't be the only one with this problem--little threads, all over my carpet, and a vacuum that just can't handle 'em. My vacuum has enough suction to pick up a bowling ball, but the little brush thinger that's supposed to pick up lint and so forth is pretty much useless. I have to use just the naked hose in order to get threads up, and even in a 2 bedroom apartment that gets very very tiring. Has anyone found a vacuum that works really well for the kind of stuff we costumers do? Something that can pick up all those threads and all that fabric lint (and all that cat hair) that plagues us? No cat hair here--but feathers and bird seed can wreak havoc on a vacuum! (And the Grey goes for distance when he flings...) And I have very long hair, which gets into everything and wraps nicely around the beater bar of a traditional vacuum. I had a Dirt Devil bagless that lasted more than most of the others (three years, I kill most vacuums in one) but right now I have a Kenmore canister vac I got from Free Cycle, and I LOVE it. -E House, longing for hardwood floors... Dianne And I could go for hardwood floors too! I actually rather enjoy vacuuming, but between the kids and the birds, the carpet just gets stained and dirty so fast! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: puffed sleeves
- Original Message - From: Jacqueline Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 4:55 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: puffed sleeves Hope that helps to pin costuming dates down a bit better. And it's made me realize that I analyze children's literature WAY too much. Bice off to get a better hobby But children's lit is FUN! Think about it--Anne, The Phantom Tollbooth, The NeverEnding Story (another one where the movies truly STUNK), Narnia, Grimm's Fairy Tales... I LOVE children's books! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Tudor/Elizabethan Jewellery
- Original Message - From: Suzi Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2005 6:19 AM Subject: [h-cost] Tudor/Elizabethan Jewellery I'm sorry to be so vague and forgetful, but recently someone posted a lovely Tudor/Elizabethan Jewellery site owned by a fellow h-cost member. I thought I had it bookmarked, but cannot fins it anywhere. Could someone please re-post. Thanks Suzi (I have 5 Tudor ladies to costume and bejewel) Was it www.sapphireandsage.com ? Even if it wasn't, it's a lovely site. ;-) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Current day fashion magazines
- Original Message - From: Lavolta Press [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 25, 2005 6:04 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Current day fashion magazines . I adore ponchos, not the classic diamond ethnic ones so much, but the retangular-across ones and the ones with interesting drapes; especially knitted and crocheted ones. My best buy EVER from a thrift store was a poncho. It was red and blue marled sweater knit, with a deep navy cowl neck and long navy fringe, and it came to my knees. It was perfect for spring and fall, and I adored it. I wore it to death. If I ever found another, I would snatch it up in an instant. I paid all of $7.50, and it was the most expensive thing I ever bought at that store. (This was the same store where I bought my wool cloak for $5.00) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] why renaissance and not 18th century?
Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: Sorry sorry folks, drinks on me! I ment why so much renaissance fairs and renaissance reenactors and not so many 18th century? Aside from the fact that I don't know of any 18th century groups near me... I just plain like the clothing from the 16th century better. Not so fond of the 18th century stuff, it just never appealed to me. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] why renaissance and not 18th century?
- Original Message - From: Lavolta Press [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 7:06 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] why renaissance and not 18th century? There we disagree, because I think this is an artificial distinction. It's basically a marketing distinction. Like real literature getting reviewed in the _New York Times Book Review_, and trashy--but bestselling--novels getting reviewed in a great many less pretentious venues. Having worked in the book world, I could position lot of novels as either one or the other merely by writing a few paragraphs of back cover copy and sending review copies to a certain group of publications. I'd still rather read Pride and Prejudice or The Pickwick Papers than the latest Diana Gabaldon novel. Which I think brings back the point that we are too close to the twentieth century yet to look at it objectively. Pickwick and Oliver Twist were serial novels, hardly considered literature in their time. Shakespeare was just a playwright. But how many other novelists and playwrights from those eras do we still read? What will be the contribution the twentieth century made that will still influence the world a hundred years from now? Four hundred years from now? Will people still be wearing blue jeans? I'm talking culture, not scientific, though science certainly has made a HUGE impact on our culture. Just please tell me not everyone will speak in internet shorthand.. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1968 SCA views of medieval clothing
- Original Message - From: Carol Kocian [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2005 12:13 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] 1968 SCA views of medieval clothing Likewise, American Civil War reenactment probably got popular for its centennial, in the 1960s. I had heard that veterans and enthusiasts got together before then. There are some Revolutionary War uniforms in collections that were made later for commemorations, perhaps 1876? While not necessarily reenactments, people were dressing up. My very first encounter with any kind of costuming (other than Halloween) was when South Lyon Michigan celebrated its Centennial in 1973--so I would have been 9 years old. There was a big celebration, and everyone dressed up. My mom sewed prairie dresses and sunbonnets for herself and we three girls, and I'm sure she made something for my dad, but the only thing I remember is that he grew a magnificent beard for the best beard contest and then shaved it off two weeks prior to the contest because it itched! I wish I still had that sunbonnet, I loved it. I was very into the Little House books at the time, so it was really neat to have an outfit like Laura's! I still have, somewhere, a pattern put out by one of the Big 3 for the Bicentennial--for a two-piece dress with a zipper! Ack! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] New to me Eleonora of Toledo
- Original Message - From: Wanda Pease [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 4:28 PM Subject: RE: [h-cost] New to me Eleonora of Toledo Pardon me if this looks patronizing. It isn't. I am putting these down as I try it out, hoping it works. I should have done it this way in the first place instead of plastering that ridiculous URL in my message (it was late - hangs head) Go to http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/html_En/index.html go to Digital Collection http://www.hermitagemuseum.org/fcgi-bin/db2www/browse.mac/category?selLang=E nglish Choose Paintings beside the search box. Then click Browse by Artist. Go down the list until you see Allori, Allesandro. There are two pictures and Eleonora is the lady in peacock blue with her hair very close to her head. You can put in Allori in the Quick search box but that brings up a number of works in other media that aren't necessarily relevant. I found it easily by searching for Eleanor. Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
