[h-cost] overdying and yellowing silk
In prepping for another project I was rummaging through the stash and came across a length of chocolate brown cotton velveteen. It's a lovely color, but not one that I would not wear. Every time I have put brown on I take one look at myself and change to something else, so I don't want to make something special and never wear it. I tried bleaching it, hoping to take the color down to a rust that I would wear, but it didn't change. I've tried over dying with red and gotten a slight hint of red to the color but not a significant amount. I've thought of trying a blue to see if it would go burgundy or such. Any suggestions? Another find is a white silk skirt, one of those thin floating things that is about to be re-purposed to a veil and partlet. the silk has yellowed significantly, and I prefer this yellowing as white against the face isn't a good thing for me either. I am concerned that this coloring may not be permanent. While I don't anticipate washing the partlet often considering the metal thread embroidery I'm about to apply, I'm concerned that the veil will need to be washed because someone spilled something on it (Don't asked about the gown that beer was spilt on and a through laundering made the skirt shrink - not the bodice, just the skirt grrh!) and now the coloring is different between this set... thanks alex -- So much to do and so little attention span to get it done with… ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
It's that time of year! We're planning for holiday parties, fall winter balls, company dinners, New Years Eve, cocktail parties,12th Night and theater season. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com PS. It's ok to run into the sewing room, toss something spiffy on the dummy and *then* tell us about it. It's also ok to tell what's on your worktable, at the sewing machine or in the embroidery hoop. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] overdying and yellowing silk
I've tried over dying with red and gotten a slight hint of red to the color but not a significant amount. I've thought of trying a blue to see if it would go burgundy or such. Any suggestions? Dye remover usually donesn't work very well on industrial dyes. Red or blue would probably end up showing through, but you'll get a muddy colour. If I were you, I'd try overdyeing on a swatch - that way, you can really saturate it with dye and see how the colours work. Also, keep in mind that the pile represents a great amount of fiber to be dyed; it's going to take at least twice the amount of dye than you'd normally use for regular fabric the same size. that is about to be re-purposed to a veil and partlet. the silk has yellowed significantly, and I prefer this yellowing as white against Usually silk yellowing is pretty permanent. If you're going to cut it, then you can get a swatch and try washing it. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Well, she's slowly crumbling apart as she's is made from paper mache and the years have not been kind to her, but Camille has spent the summer dressed appropriately in a 1908 white lawn and lace insertion dress that I suspect was made by the National Cloak and Suit Company. Sorry Camille... don't want to kill you! ;) -Justine. -Original Message- From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com To: h-cost h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Wed, Sep 2, 2009 2:24 pm Subject: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? It's that time of year! We're planning for holiday parties, fall winter balls, company dinners, New Years Eve, cocktail parties,12th Night and theater season. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com PS. It's ok to run into the sewing room, toss something spiffy on the dummy and *then* tell us about it. It's also ok to tell what's on your worktable, at the sewing machine or in the embroidery hoop. ___ 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] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
My dummy is wearing the white poodle skirt I made for my dance recital (we did a tap routine to Mr Sandman). It's gorgeous... Marjorie Marjorie Gilbert author of THE RETURN, a novel set in Georgian England www.marjoriegilbert.net Royal Ascot Finalist 2009 www.gilbertinfrared.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Mine is wearing my new corset http://www.deredere.dds.nl/Troep/C1.jpg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
A hat. Working on beading my new Ren dress, but not on the dummy! Sharon -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Cin Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 11:25 AM To: h-cost Subject: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? It's that time of year! We're planning for holiday parties, fall winter balls, company dinners, New Years Eve, cocktail parties,12th Night and theater season. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com PS. It's ok to run into the sewing room, toss something spiffy on the dummy and *then* tell us about it. It's also ok to tell what's on your worktable, at the sewing machine or in the embroidery hoop. ___ 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] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
If I had one, It would have the 1540-ish green Florentine gown that I'm able to remake this weekend. I'd put the gown together several years ago, but the sleeves are wrong- they need slashing, I'm going to take off the shoulders and maybe re-pleat the skirt. Other than lacking several details that this gown needs to BE 1540-sih Florentine, it was a good fit, nice fabric, comfortable to wear, but has so far only made it out of the house once or twice. That's why I need a new partlet and veil too. That's my holiday weekend project! alex who even found the perfect pair of shoes to go with the gown as well as the right beads to make the gridle as well... On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 4:35 PM, Gilberttwgilb...@roadrunner.com wrote: My dummy is wearing the white poodle skirt I made for my dance recital (we did a tap routine to Mr Sandman). It's gorgeous... Marjorie Marjorie Gilbert author of THE RETURN, a novel set in Georgian England www.marjoriegilbert.net Royal Ascot Finalist 2009 www.gilbertinfrared.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- So much to do and so little attention span to get it done with… ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Mine's wearing three fancy brocade table runners that will grow up to be a Victorian inspired jacket as soon as my current commisions are done. Melusine ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
*chuckle* 1: mockup of the Tango Barbie gown by Bob Mackie 2: new faery costume for Penumbra 3: mockup for halloween costume for a goddaughter 4: mannequin wearing a red Tanu costume by Julian May 2 others are currently bare. JonnaLyhn Wolfcat aka Angharad verch Reynulf, BAO, An Tir ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] 30s flight attendant uniforms
My cousin is president of the China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC ) she has what I think is a fun idea for the reunion this year. She thinks we should dress as stewardesses for the reunion. http://www.cnac.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_National_Aviation_Corporation She I typically tend bar as the pilots, navigators, ground team (now in their 80s 90s) swap lies do a little hangar flying. Does anyone know of sources for pictures, patches, pins, patterns accessories for the ladies' uniforms? At this point we'd start with most any 30s stews' uniforms improve them later. This is a fun, historical organization consisting of people who worked the Hump route in the late 30s early 40s, their family members aviation history buffs. CNAC was a supported China by flying supplies into Yunnan before the US actively joined the allies WWII. Thanks all, --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
At present, a broad-brimmed hat in italian straw from Wheat Godesses (Cora Hendershot) and the just-finished beautiful new silk and organza high-necked partlet. But shortly, I need to put the elizabethan kirtle on it, over the new hoops to get them down to the right size. I have been writing more that sewing since Costume College. As soon as the weather cools, it will be time to start new stuff for JimDear. MaggiRos Maggie Secara ~A Compendium of Common Knowledge 1558-1603 Available at your favorite online bookseller See our gallery at http://www.zazzle.com/popinjaypress ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 30s flight attendant uniforms
Lookee http://www.united.com/page/article/0,,3217,00.html http://www.united.com/page/article/0,,3218,00.html -Original Message- From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com To: h-cost h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Wed, Sep 2, 2009 4:06 pm Subject: [h-cost] 30s flight attendant uniforms My cousin is president of the China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC ) she has what I think is a fun idea for the reunion this year. She thinks we should dress as stewardesses for the reunion. http://www.cnac.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_National_Aviation_Corporation She I typically tend bar as the pilots, navigators, ground team (now in their 80s 90s) swap lies do a little hangar flying. Does anyone know of sources for pictures, patches, pins, patterns accessories for the ladies' uniforms? At this point we'd start with most any 30s stews' uniforms improve them later. This is a fun, historical organization consisting of people who worked the Hump route in the late 30s early 40s, their family members aviation history buffs. CNAC was a supported China by flying supplies into Yunnan before the US actively joined the allies WWII. Thanks all, --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ___ 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] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Mine is wearing my new corset http://www.deredere.dds.nl/Troep/C1.jpg Very pretty! Marjorie -- Marjorie Gilbert author of THE RETURN, a historical novel set in Georgian England www.marjoriegilbert.net Royal Ascot Finalist 2009 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 30s flight attendant uniforms ....a site for you
Here's Pan Am's photo history bit on uniforms: http://www.panamair.org/History/uniforms.htm looks like someof the BW are early. Will post more as I find them. melody --- On Wed, 9/2/09, Cin cinbar...@gmail.com wrote: From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com Subject: [h-cost] 30s flight attendant uniforms To: h-cost h-cost...@indra.com Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 1:06 PM My cousin is president of the China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC ) she has what I think is a fun idea for the reunion this year. She thinks we should dress as stewardesses for the reunion. http://www.cnac.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_National_Aviation_Corporation She I typically tend bar as the pilots, navigators, ground team (now in their 80s 90s) swap lies do a little hangar flying. Does anyone know of sources for pictures, patches, pins, patterns accessories for the ladies' uniforms? At this point we'd start with most any 30s stews' uniforms improve them later. This is a fun, historical organization consisting of people who worked the Hump route in the late 30s early 40s, their family members aviation history buffs. CNAC was a supported China by flying supplies into Yunnan before the US actively joined the allies WWII. Thanks all, --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ___ 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] 30s flight attendant uniforms ....a site for you
looks like someof the BW are early Alas, it looks like the earliest photo is from the early '50's. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 30s flight attendant uniforms found a bunch of photos
Ok here's a bonanza of info, scroll all the way down to the bottom. they go alphabetically the United States is on the bottom, has some from 1930s'. Interesting, one shows gals in uniforms that look like Nurses uni's ,as being an RN was a requirement early on to be a stew. Sounds like a kind of party... melody --- On Wed, 9/2/09, Cin cinbar...@gmail.com wrote: From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com Subject: [h-cost] 30s flight attendant uniforms To: h-cost h-cost...@indra.com Date: Wednesday, September 2, 2009, 1:06 PM My cousin is president of the China National Aviation Corporation (CNAC ) she has what I think is a fun idea for the reunion this year. She thinks we should dress as stewardesses for the reunion. http://www.cnac.org/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_National_Aviation_Corporation She I typically tend bar as the pilots, navigators, ground team (now in their 80s 90s) swap lies do a little hangar flying. Does anyone know of sources for pictures, patches, pins, patterns accessories for the ladies' uniforms? At this point we'd start with most any 30s stews' uniforms improve them later. This is a fun, historical organization consisting of people who worked the Hump route in the late 30s early 40s, their family members aviation history buffs. CNAC was a supported China by flying supplies into Yunnan before the US actively joined the allies WWII. Thanks all, --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ___ 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-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
I had to giggle at this one!! Despite having joined this wonderful group some months ago and having loved every minute of the invaluable advice and discussion, I have to admit that I have a mourning dress from 1865 on my dressmakers dummy...but in 12th scale. It is of black silk taffeta with a silk velvet tailored jacket.All my work is carried out in miniature and when, in an effort to make my historical millinery and costumes more true to the originals, I discovered your site I couldn't have been more delighted! I still have so much to learn but so many of the recent conversations, from 16th century hoods to different types of bodices, have made me more determined to discover how the 'full size' garment was made before attempting the smaller version. Thankyou! Janine Miss Amelia's Miniatureshttp://missameliasminiatures.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
My dress dummy would be wearing the watchet blue silk loose gown that I am slowly working on finishing. Just need to do the last of the trims, and lots of closures for the center front from neck to floor. My brain is working on various things, from 1480s Florentine, to a grande Henrician Gown, to making up Jedi clothing for the kids/Halloween. And reality says that I need to get kitchen drapes finished before it gets cold. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi Coming soon: The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Thank you. It is from Corsets and Crinolines page 82 The salmon pink pieces are elastic twgilb...@roadrunner.com wrote: Mine is wearing my new corset http://www.deredere.dds.nl/Troep/C1.jpg Very pretty! Marjorie -- Marjorie Gilbert author of THE RETURN, a historical novel set in Georgian England www.marjoriegilbert.net Royal Ascot Finalist 2009 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Currently my dummy is wearing a black garbage bag, her usual garb when vacationing in the basement. However, as Halloween approaches she may venture upstairs to try on my planned Dia De Los Muertos Halloween outfit, then stay to be outfitted in garb from the 1910s in order to accompany the 1910s steam engine from Kinetic Steam Works to a party in January. P.S. When you ask this question, Cin, you are supposed to tell us what your dummy is wearing! -Kathy my crafty blog: www.medievalartcraft.blogspot.com Date: Wed, 2 Sep 2009 11:24:48 -0700 From: cinbar...@gmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? It's that time of year! We're planning for holiday parties, fall winter balls, company dinners, New Years Eve, cocktail parties,12th Night and theater season. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com PS. It's ok to run into the sewing room, toss something spiffy on the dummy and *then* tell us about it. It's also ok to tell what's on your worktable, at the sewing machine or in the embroidery hoop. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ Windows Live: Keep your friends up to date with what you do online. http://windowslive.com/Campaign/SocialNetworking?ocid=PID23285::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:SI_SB_online:082009 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
On Wednesday 02 September 2009 5:35:59 pm Gilbert wrote: My dummy is wearing the white poodle skirt I made for my dance recital (we did a tap routine to Mr Sandman). It's gorgeous... My notional dummy is wearing a wool Viking apron dress, based on the Hedeby fragment. http://cathyscostumeblog.blogspot.com/2009/08/hedeby-apron-dress- completed.html Current project; a Byzantine half-circle cloak called a mantion. Mine will be of coat-weight royal blue wool with sky blue wool trim. -- Cathy Raymond ca...@thyrsus.com A great pleasure in life is doing what people say you cannot do. --Walter Bagehot ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Verity is wearing my ca. 1510 Venetian gown, with an overly-large camicia borrowed from someone else. It's not a pretty sight. Verity has been re-calibrated to fit my current [overweight] size and the gown no longer meets at the waist. Pout. But, that's why she's named Verity--she doesn't lie to me. So the next step is to give that gown away and make a new one from some maroon velveteen in the stash... oh, and a new camicia, too, since I lost mine at Lilies War [long story] and the one I've borrowed is uncomfortably big. My cutting table, on the other hand, is wearing yards and yards of lightweight linen to be made into a couple of Elizabethan smocks using Margo's Historic Patterns. One of 'em will stand in for the new camicia for a while, I'm sure. Suzanne On Sep 2, 2009, at 3:25 PM, h-costume-requ...@indra.com wrote: It's that time of year! We're planning for holiday parties, fall winter balls, company dinners, New Years Eve, cocktail parties,12th Night and theater season. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What is my dummy wearing today?
My dummy is wearing a Victorian corset, 1890's shirtwaist, 1893 petticoat. 1/2 finished bell skirt. Sorry no photos yet. Sharon Doig in Canberra - Australia E: po_box_...@yahoo.com.au Blog: http://www.rosiesstuffnsew.blogspot.com Make your mark and achieve success or, if need be, die in the attempt. Miriam Leslie __ Find local businesses and services in your area with Yahoo!7 Local. Get started: http://local.yahoo.com.au ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
What a work of art! it looks excellent, thank you for sharing the picture. Sidney On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 4:52 AM, Deredere Galbraith tria...@kabelfoon.nlwrote: Mine is wearing my new corset http://www.deredere.dds.nl/Troep/C1.jpg ___ 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] 30s flight attendant uniforms found a bunch of photos
melody, thank you ! The CNAC thing is a party in 2 weeks. It's a reunion for the (mostly) Chinese American teams that worked in the Pacific theater before the US joined WWII. People from other nationalities were involved, too. www.CNAC.org has more about the event. --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com Ok here's a bonanza of info, scroll all the way down to the bottom. they go alphabetically the United States is on the bottom, has some from 1930s'. Interesting, one shows gals in uniforms that look like Nurses uni's ,as being an RN was a requirement early on to be a stew. Sounds like a? kind of party... melody ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 30s flight attendant uniforms ....a site for you
When the Smithsonian took some of their wonderful items on the road, they had a room of airplane memorabelia, including uniforms and part of an airplane and a space capsule!. I cannot remember which company was (very) well represented (United? TWA?), but you might lookat the Smithsonian's website to see what they have. Lynn On Wed, Sep 2, 2009 at 1:33 PM, albert...@aol.com wrote: looks like someof the BW are early Alas, it looks like the earliest photo is from the early '50's. ___ 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] 30s flight attendant uniforms
Thanks, Lynn. I just found NASM. National Air Space Museum, Udvar-Hazy Center, Smithsonian will all get you the URL. United donated a huge pile of early memorabilia. I remember that there's a green attendant's uniform there, but cant get good pictures of it. Not good enough to make a pattern from anyway. This is exactly the sort of thing we want to wear to the reunion. Thanks, --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com When the Smithsonian took some of their wonderful items on the road, they had a room of airplane memorabelia, including uniforms and part of an airplane and a space capsule!. I cannot remember which company was (very) well represented (United? TWA?), but you might lookat the Smithsonian's website to see what they have. Lynn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Adonis is wearing a burgundy silk doublet with appliqued striped metallic brocade and a velvet bonnet (flat cap) which I just finished. Whee! Euphrosnia is wearing sleeve verthingales 1/2 a lining mockup for trunkhose canions. The heads, Anne, Katherine Charles are wearing 19th c bonnets caps with ostrich parrot peacock feathers, respectively. The closet door frame sports three 20s 30s gowns as I dither over which to accessorize for the Gatsby picnic. The quilt rack holds the completed applique 30s stars quilt top that Euphrosnia was wearing last time this meme went 'round. --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com It's that time of year! We're planning for holiday parties, fall winter balls, company dinners, New Years Eve, cocktail parties,12th Night and theater season. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
IKEA has nice, inexpensive drapes and you don't have to make them! -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kimiko Small Sent: Wednesday, September 02, 2009 1:58 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? My dress dummy would be wearing the watchet blue silk loose gown that I am slowly working on finishing. Just need to do the last of the trims, and lots of closures for the center front from neck to floor. My brain is working on various things, from 1480s Florentine, to a grande Henrician Gown, to making up Jedi clothing for the kids/Halloween. And reality says that I need to get kitchen drapes finished before it gets cold. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi Coming soon: The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ___ 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] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Quoting Cin cinbar...@gmail.com: It's that time of year! We're planning for holiday parties, fall winter balls, company dinners, New Years Eve, cocktail parties,12th Night and theater season. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? right now, my very heavy cloak -- I've got to get a wooden Suit Hanger (tm) for it. (Wool, interlined in thinsulate [why yes, I do freeze at the drop of a hat], and lined in rain-coat twill. --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com PS. It's ok to run into the sewing room, toss something spiffy on the dummy and *then* tell us about it. It's also ok to tell what's on your worktable, at the sewing machine or in the embroidery hoop. on the drawing board? A couple of Viking aprons (and tunics to go with them) and an embroidered Elizabethan Coif. Susan/ jerusha/ FlorentineScot (on LJ) - Susan Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Division of Science and Math http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium/ http://florentinescot.livejournal.com http://www.facebook.com/susan.b.farmer ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Thanks for the suggestion. 3 issues. 1, I don't have an Ikea nearby, and am not fond of what they have online. 2, I have the fabric already to match my home decor, and the other curtains that are already up. 3. The kitchen drapes need to be padded to keep out the cold (all windows right behind my usual seat). So, I just need to do them. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi Coming soon: The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Wednesday, September 2, 2009 5:13:36 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? IKEA has nice, inexpensive drapes and you don't have to make them! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 30s flight attendant uniforms
I just found NASM. *** Yes! Here's a color photo of a replica of the uniforms I showed you in the pics from United Air Lines. http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal102/americabyair/abaImage.cfm?webID=210.p10 MMa lovely green...NOT! Anyway, it's very deco. I hate that manikin too. A big round metal head? The uniform looks rumpled and ill fitted. They look much better on the girls! http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal102/americabyair/abaImage.cfm?webID=210.p6 Here are the 1st two I posted earlier, again: http://www.united.com/page/article/0,,3217,00.html http://www.united.com/page/article/0,,3218,00.html ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 30s flight attendant uniforms ....a site for you
I'm not sure who posted first, but I just noticed the thread. The Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum has had an exhibit for about two years now that covers (in part) the beginnings of the commercial air industry in the US (America by Air). I'm not sure how close up the photos get, and I don't have the time right now to get dragged into it (I'm *really* bad about getting sucked into websurfing when I start with si.edu pages), but here's one of the pages with air attendant uniforms pictured - and links to other sections of the exhibit (as well as to the rest of the museum). http://www.nasm.si.edu/exhibitions/gal102/americabyair/innovation/innovation13.cfm -Liz ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Happy Birthday to me!
My Darling has said he'd buy me a dress form for my birthday. Any recommendations on which brand to buy? Which to avoid? Thanks! Althea Althea Turner alt...@alfalfapress.com We must not confuse dissent with disloyalty. When the loyal opposition dies, I think the soul of America dies with it. Edward R. Murrow ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What is my dummy wearing today?
My dummy is wearing a Victorian corset, 1890's shirtwaist, 1893 petticoat. 1/2 finished bell skirt. Sorry no photos yet. Mine's wearing my Ren. Faire dress and hat, so I can keep decorating the hat and so maybe the wrinkles will hang out of the dress (I hate ironing). Mine has a head I made from a Styrofoam wig head, so I could see the hat and outfit together. -- Carolyn Kayta Barrows -- “The future is already here, it is just unevenly distributed.” -William Gibson -- ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Happy Birthday to me!
I believe we've discussed the merits of various dress forms on this list before, if you want to check the archives, or google the terms h-cost AND 'dress form'. My advice on what to avoid is the plastic dial up types, as they will never get near your own body shape, even if the bust, waist, and hips are right. Your torso may be longer or shorter, or need less padding or more padding in certain areas. I hated mine. I now use a Uniquely You dress form that I have taken a knife to certain parts, and padded other parts. This is why some prefer the type that comes with padding, or use a form that is too small and pad up as needed, or make your own My Twin dress form in foam. It just depends on what works for your budget and time. And Happy Birthday! Whatever you decide, enjoy it. Mine has really helped me fit garments so much better now. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi Coming soon: The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Althea Turner alt...@alfalfapress.com My Darling has said he'd buy me a dress form for my birthday. Any recommendations on which brand to buy? Which to avoid? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
At my sewing machine is an about half-finished men's corset for hubby. Should make fitting most of the costumes a little easier, to have the tummy (I guess I'm too good a cook?) held in a bit. Nothing fancy, just plain tan cotton canvas. Sandy At 01:24 PM 9/2/2009, you wrote: So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com Those Who Fail to Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat It; Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly - Why They Are Simply Doomed. Achemdro'hm The Illusion of Historical Fact -- C. Y. 4971 Andromeda ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
