[h-cost] London bookstores
I've never been to London (sigh), but I used to buy books from Foyle's bookshop-pre-internet and pre-weak dollar. I don't think I bought any costuming books from them, but I notice that they are called the largest bookshop in London, so I'd assume they must have several costume books. BTW, it was also pre-decimal coinage for England, which gives you an idea of how long ago it was. I checked just to make sure they were still in business. Carol Chicagoland Costumer's Guild www.chicostume.org Costume Midwest http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumemidwest/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Patterns - free to good home
Are you still interested in old patterns? Sharon Collier Yes. Email me privately, [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] old pfaff industrial
Hi, A non-profit sailing place I frequent had an old industrial pfaff sewing machine donated. They can't figure out how to get it to work as the upper thread isn't catching the bobbin thread. I took a look at it and think that the upper thread isn't getting low enough to catch the bobbin thread. I'm not sure how to fix this. I did tell them to check the needle, but the needles in the drawer were the right ones for the machine. Any advise where I can get more help? I did find that the pfaff has a bunch of manuals up, but I didn't see a model number on the machine (but I may have been looking at the wrong spot). And this is an old one and I am not sure their manuals go back that far. I'd love to get them up and running with this as then they may let me use it from time to time ;-) thanks, Susan in Seattle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] old pfaff industrial
First thing - try turning the needle around. If it is in backwards (as is common) it could be the problem. I've seen several broken machines where that turned out to be the only problem. -Megan On Jun 23, 2008, at 8:03 PM, Susan C wrote: Hi, A non-profit sailing place I frequent had an old industrial pfaff sewing machine donated. They can't figure out how to get it to work as the upper thread isn't catching the bobbin thread. I took a look at it and think that the upper thread isn't getting low enough to catch the bobbin thread. I'm not sure how to fix this. I did tell them to check the needle, but the needles in the drawer were the right ones for the machine. Any advise where I can get more help? I did find that the pfaff has a bunch of manuals up, but I didn't see a model number on the machine (but I may have been looking at the wrong spot). And this is an old one and I am not sure their manuals go back that far. I'd love to get them up and running with this as then they may let me use it from time to time ;-) thanks, Susan in Seattle ___ 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] old pfaff industrial
On Jun 23, 2008, at 6:19 PM, Megan wrote: First thing - try turning the needle around. If it is in backwards (as is common) it could be the problem. I've seen several broken machines where that turned out to be the only problem. ...or sideways; most industrial machines I've used are round-shank needle systems, so it's not difficult to mis-align a needle. andy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] New Victorian patterns
Hello! I would like to announce that I have three new patterns on my website. All three come in sizes 2 - 30. You can see them at: http://www.mantua-maker.com/new_victorian_patterns.html The first is an overskirt called the Camargo Sash Bustle Drapery, for the years 1868 - 1888. The second is a bodice named the Mystic Mine Basque, for the years 1875 - 1890. The third is the You Bet Bodice, for the years 1870 - 1890. Also, I have reworked my 1825 - 1830 Daydress so that it includes all sizes from 2 - 30 in the same pattern. Happy sewing, Deb Salisbury The Mantua-Maker Designer and creator of quality historical sewing patterns Renaissance to Victorian www.mantua-maker.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Patterns - free to good home
What kind are you looking for? Sharon -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robert Powell Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 6:13 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns - free to good home I am still interested also Chiara Francesca [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I for one am. Been doing pattern grading research so any left over's would be greatly appreciated after you all are done using them. :) â« Chiara Francesca -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharon Collier Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 6:31 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns - free to good home Are you still interested in old patterns? Sharon Collier -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dianne Sent: Wednesday, June 04, 2008 6:46 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns - free to good home Are they still available? Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 269.24.6/1480 - Release Date: 6/3/2008 7:00 AM ___ 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 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 8.0.100 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1515 - Release Date: 6/23/2008 7:16 PM ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
