Re: [h-cost] Advice on fitting 18th c stays
Heh. I'm a 2d, and have supported the works by a stuffed, rolled-up sock inside the straight front :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Sep 22, 2010, at 7:19 PM, mims...@gmail.com wrote: I'm making my first stays, for a mid-18th century robe. I'm short for time, so I started with a commercial pattern. Now that I've mocked it up, partially boned, I'm wondering how to check the fit. How far up should it go on the bust? How much support should it give the girls? I understand the fitting principles for GFD, but since these stays are flat-fronted, how do the girls stay, um, elevated? In other words, the support isn't from below, so what should a D cup-sized person be looking for here? What other elements of fitting should I be checking? Many thanks, Siobhan ___ 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] Advice on fitting 18th c stays
I'm making my first stays, for a mid-18th century robe. I'm short for time, so I started with a commercial pattern. Now that I've mocked it up, partially boned, I'm wondering how to check the fit. How far up should it go on the bust? How much support should it give the girls? I understand the fitting principles for GFD, but since these stays are flat-fronted, how do the girls stay, um, elevated? In other words, the support isn't from below, so what should a D cup-sized person be looking for here? What other elements of fitting should I be checking? Many thanks, Siobhan ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Piece of vintage baleen stay
Hi all, I posted this request in March and several folks responded willing to help, but were unable to do so until this fall. I of course have lost the contacts, so if you have a piece you are willing to part with I would be ever so greatful. Saragrace Knauf h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Hi all, I am looking for a piece of vintage baleen stay. I had a piece and have lost it. I use it in my lectures to show people what it really was like. If anyone knows of anyone willing to part with a piece I would be very grateful - and willing to pay for it. Saragrace h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume I know in Canada you can be gifted with baleen, but there may be issues in the selling/buying of it (unless already in a garment) - leastwise it was when I was on the hunt for it over 10 years ago..you may have better luck at your friendliest costume museum. Bess Darnley / Sarah Paterson ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] sewing workshop this saturday!
I sent this a few days ago but didn't see it come through so I am resending it. We (the Commonwealth Vintage Dancers) are hosting a 1920s sewing workshop this Saturday (September 25). If you know anyone in the Boston area who wants to learn how to make a quick 1920s dress, or who might like the informational book please forward this information! Thanks. Katy Coming this Weekend: Register today! One Hour Dress Workshop There's still time to register for the One Hour Dress Workshop, a day of 1920's fashion fun on September 25 at Melrose's Corinthian Hall. Enjoy a light tea and watch as we show you how to make an authentic Flapper style dress using the 1923 method from Mary Brooks Picken. Admission is only $15 and includes a beautiful book with instructions, illustrations and color fashion plates from the private collection of CVD's Catherine Bishop. For more details, visit http://www.vintagedancers.org -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian katybisho...@gmail.com www.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Belt Re: chiton
Tie a rope or strap belt anywhere between ribcage and just above the femur at the hip. Fuss with draping of chiton over & around belt. Sorry, forgot the belt in my earlier email. Ann in CT ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Looking for chiton pattern
A man's chiton is a piece of cloth his wingspan wide by shoulder to calf long. The real ones were wool cloth. Sew up the open side (they didn't, but for ease today). Have the model step into his chiton. The open top will go across the back neck, under the arm, across the front neck, and under the opposite arm. Safety pin at the shoulders. Make the back neckline tight against the trapezius; drape the front neckline for comfort & style. When the neckline is good, you may mark the pin placements for ease in putting on again. Use more authentic pins if desired. Ann in CT ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Lookign for chiton pattern
Does anyone know of a pattern online/in a book/for sale for a man's chiton This webpage may help you - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chiton_%28costume%29 - and there are some more links at the end of the article. Linda ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
