Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?
When you guys are talking about LiveJournal and Facebook being only replying to something the page owner posted.. you are completely forgetting about the 'community page' option! I know Lj has community pages, I've been moderator on a couple (though pretty inactive). and I'm on a few FB community pages as well. Anyone can post without it having to be a reply - which means that anyone can start a thread that others can reply/comment on. I'm not on LiveJournal (Lj) much these days, it seems to be having a whole lot of problems and may be dying since the Russians bought it, but I do a lot on Facebook. It can be a little awkward trying to carry on multiple threads, but it can be done. For example: suppose there's a group on 18th cent women's clothes on Facebook (FB). A member makes a comment about stays. 18 people make follow-up comments! they are all kept together with the original question as a big block! after a few replies, FB will only show maybe the last 2 or 3 comments and everything in between you have to click to view. But, someone else can make a post about whether to wear your corset in view or not (believe me, I've seen it at public events, and before Steampunk - they thought the shortgown was optional) and people making tons of replies. If you then go to the community page, you will see both original posts and the last comment or two and can choose which thread you want to go in and comment on (or both). So you can still see the discussions, but they are kept contained for easier following. No, there will not be a lot on the page at one time (depending on how busy the posting is), but there is a link at the bottom of the page for 'older posts' and you can click through that. If someone sets the rules for the community page that no OT discussions will be allowed (no talking about your pets, unless you are putting historic clothes on them, or about your plumbing...) then you keep it that way. It's just done all on the web instead of by email. YOu can even make your community page locked down and 'secret' so someone can only join if invited, and it won't show up on a search - some groups like that. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Latex backed fabric question
It's likely the acetone in the nail polish that's doing it. You can buy straight acetone at wig stores probably beauty supply places. It's still likely to be a PitA to wipe down that much fabric though, but at least you wouldn't be using a teensy brush. -Judy Mitchell On 05/18/2011 08:48 PM, shashal...@aol.com wrote: I bought a beautiful piece of fabric to make a kirtle to wear under a loose gown. The problem is the fabric has a latex backing on it. I tried looking up on the Internet on how to remove the backing. I tried a bit of nail polish remover on a corner of it and it looks like it might work but it's quite a lot of fabric to have to go over with the nail polish remover. I also thought of washing and drying it on a hot cycle but don't know how many times I'd have to do that and if it would ruin the fabric. Does anyone have any experience on removing this backing or know how I could do it? Chris Perri ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] the Hobbit costume designer
While I realize that the costume designer for the Hobbit is not exactly Historical Costuming news... there are a few interested folks and there is actually a connection! Ann Maskrey, who was part of the costume team for Restoration, Last of the Mohicans, and was chief costume cutter on Duchess has been announced to be the costume designer for the Hobbit! Yes, she's done quite a bit of other movies and much higher up (assistant costume designer on the first two of the latest Star WArs movies for example). Just thought people who liked those movies and are also interested in the Hobbit might be interested. -Judy Mitchell (discussion is best done over on f-costume@yahoo, lotr_costume@yahoo or lotr_costumes on facebook) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume con
Your registration allows you to do anything and everything! Ok, you are on your own for sleeping (commute, hotel room...) and in general for food, although the 'con suite'/hospitality room usually has munchies of various things and sometimes actual food (depending on who's running it and the budget). your badge lets you into panels, workshops (check if there's any materials fee, sometimes there is. might be like.. $10 or so), con suite, all stage activities (SF/F masquerade, Historic masquerade, single pattern contest, future fashion show..), any exhibit room they have and the dealers room where you can shop for neat stuff. There is usually a Friday Night social (yes, that's included), and there are often day trips. Basically, anything going on at the convention, you're registration includes! they are lots of fun. -Judy Mitchell (I'll be there!) On 01/27/2011 01:42 PM, Data-Samtak Susan wrote: I have never been to a Costume Con. This year it is about 45 minutes from me. What does the Registration Fee allow me to do? Are there workshops, exhibits, etc open for the price of Registration? What about the Ball and other Get Togethers? Please explain to a First Timer. Thanks. Susan NJ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What Costume-related gifts did you get?
for christmas, Mom gave me a leaf pendant which is pretty cool, as well as 3 bobbin storage boxes. B-i-L gave me some lovely clothes that are a size too big. Husband gave me an Elvish scarf from New Zealand - the same weave they used for the cloaks in the Lord of the Rings movie; and a couple of costume DVDs (North South and Little Dorrit). -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Greenberg and Hammer closed!
Have you tried Corset Making Supplies in Philly? http://www.corsetmaking.com/CMSpages/CMShome.html they carry quite a bit of stuff and ship promptly. -Judy Mitchell On 10/22/2010 09:43 AM, Katy Bishop wrote: I too want to know where else one can order a roll of boning tape or a gross or corset bones or great-gross of uncarded hooks and eyes? Are there any other corset and dressmaking supply houses out there that sell larger amounts than by the yard? Does farthingales do wholesale pricing? I need a new roll of boning tape for 1/4 bones soon. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] CC29 Hat Competition
“A Day at the Races... See More” (hat competition) As the Ascot in Great Britain and the Kentucky Derby here in the United States, is always the first big social event of the spring season, CC 29 also celebrates spring by hosting the “A Day at the Races” competition. So start working on your best chapeaus, we be giving out awards for the best ladies hat, best men’s Topper, best recreation from “My Fair Lady”, and most outrageous. Rae Bradbery Enslin is the coordinator of this competi http://cc29nj.com/ -Judy Mitchell (not actually part of concom, just passing on info) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Piece of vintage baleen stay
I know someone in the US who bought a long chunk off ebay. fascinating stuff. No, it wasn't vintage. I don't believe. -Judy Mitchell SPaterson wrote: 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 - Original Message - 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
[h-cost] CC28 Folio
(posted on her behalf) Some of you know how this has been delayed but there's good news: The CC28 Future Fashion Folio is done! That is – the layout is done but it will be a week or more until it is printed mailed, then you must wait for the postal service to deliver it. So I have a special offer for all CC28 members who would be happy to have an electronic copy NOW to avoid the wait; I can send you a zip file of the entire Folio. Please respond to me at “von underscore drago at yahoo dot com” · include an email at which you can receive a large file · let me know if you are willing to wait until the convention to pick up your hardcopy or if you need it sent to you after they are printed ready to be mailed Thanks! Nora ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Victorian-era civilian events in the Washington, DC area?
Mara, Baltimore isn't that far away - how about the Poe Funeral in Oct? http://www.poebicentennial.com/events.html -Judy Mitchell Mara Riley wrote: A friend at work who is interested in Victorian literature asks whether there are Victorian-era civilian events that he could go observe in the Washington, DC area (he's not a reenactor). Any suggestions? It's out of the timeframe I usually do. Thanks, Mara ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT : Need help finding extra-long fake fur!
In costuming, they often use yak hair, in Cats! they actually teased out yarn and made it all fluffy. On Project Runway a couple of seasons ago Chris March used human hair instead of animal hair (which wasn't allowed. dunno why they got so grossed out, wigs are perfectly normal) - you could buy it by the weft and tease the bejeepers out of it -Judy Mitchell Audrey Bergeron-Morin wrote: Good morning! I need help! We're looking for extra-long fake fur to make the equivalent of a lion's mane. Any ideas where we might find some, or what we could use as a substitute? Thank you! Audrey ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Shirone gown
Cin wrote: Thanks for all your comments on the Shinrone gown, everyone. It's certainly more than I knew before disappointing that there's not much else to go on. If there's a paper or even a mention in CSA or Dress, I'd like to have a heads up about it. Other than that, sounds like everyone's sharing the same 2-3 bits of info. *sigh* Still, it's all appreciated, --cin well, mostly - except for the one comment that it's being displayed on a mannekin that's too large, and I've heard from others also kinda lumpy and distorted (but not 'pregnant' large or lumpy), has no one else that's seen it noticed this? I should think an improper display would change it's appearance and lead to all sorts of ideas. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Temporary facial hair ...few ideas...
Hanna Zickermann wrote: Is spirit gum the same stuff that comes with fake eyelashes? no, Duo (and similar eyelash glue) is more like Liquid Latex. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] (long) Kayta cautiously attempts some presentation advice
Käthe Barrows wrote: *Don't mess up anyone else's costume/props with your costume/props.* Don't have sharp pointy bits that will damage costumes or people. Don't use messy, drippy, sticky, or otherwise icky substances that might rub off on someone else's costume. This year I added in 'no lose glitter' because I've seen some masquerades where an entrant tossed glitter all around as part of their presentation. Looked spiffy. Unfortunately it's a bit slick on the stage surface and a couple entries later was a chorus line who kept losing their footing because of all the glitter! really hurt their presentation which was essential to the joke/concept of what they were trying to do. I have no idea if future MDs will keep this in, but it's a good thing to keep in mind: loose powder/glitter/confetti can affect the stage surface for future entries. Find another way to get the idea across. *What's the difference between a historical masquerade costume and a hall costume?* At CostumeCon, nothing. Most Masquerade Directors don't want you entering anything you've worn in the halls before the masquerade. But that's so you won't spoil the show, or lose that surprise effect you were trying for. Actually, we were talking about the 'not wearing it around the halls before the masq' rule on Sunday at the How to Run a Masquerade panel. While everyone assumes that is the reason - after all, it's a good and valid one - Byron said he was around when that rule was created/added in, and it was because back in the day of 60+ entries they needed a method of trimming back the numbers, so they decided that if it has already been seen, it wouldn't go on stage. apparently it has recently been trimmed from some Masquerade rules (I just copied Byron's rules from the year BEFORE he trimmed it out!). Which makes me feel lots better about the exception we made to that rule this year. But even so, do consider that wearing it in the halls or to socials beforehand does lose some of the 'punch' of the stage surprise. BTW, Kayta: great explanations! -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] CC27
Becky Rautine wrote: What is the H for? I know some kind of badge...why an H?What does the H stans for? Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine H-costume list! H is for Historic. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] CC27
annbw...@aol.com wrote: H-costume list! H is for Historic.? Ah, shucks--no Hester Prynne jokes? Ann Wass Ann, if you'd like to wear a fancy embroidered Scarlet H... I'm sure we'd be happy to look amusedly askance at your shame(lessness) G -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] CC27
annbw...@aol.com wrote: Dear List, I'm going to check out Costume Con this year, since it is nearby.? As I've never been, what will list members be wearing as ID? Some people may have their Big Red H's left from previous years. I'm hoping to remember the neat one that Robin Netherton gave me in St Louis. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] CC27
annbw...@aol.com wrote: So sounds like I should contrive some kind of red H, eh? Ann Wass That's been the standard for the last few years at conventions (or anywhere that uses badges). Some sort of red H. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] In Washington DC the week before CC28
Cin wrote: Gentle H-costumers, I'm probably not the only one heading out early for CostumeCon; hopefully I can find some others. I'll be in DC between 22 and 30 April before going to CostumeCon Do you know about the 18th Century Market Fair at Fort Frederick that weekend (Apr 23-26)? Just head west on I70 to just a bit beyond Hagerstown (Big Pool, MD) and Ft Fred is a State Park. Many folks are in assorted garb, lots of assorted vendors, dunno if they're still doing the rendezvous shooting (I don't think so, but I could be wrong). http://www.friendsoffortfrederick.info/market_fair.htm -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] CostumeCon 27
Hi folks, just a reminder for anyone coming to CostumeCon in Baltimore Ma 1-4... if you are planning on entering any of the competitions, you can save yourself time at checkin by doing most of the paperwork ahead of time! You can pre-register for the Historic Masquerade and then all you have to do is sign the photo release when you get in, and choose your pre-judging and tech rehearsal times. You can also pre-reg for the SF/F Masquerade, the Single Pattern Contest, the Future Fashion Show and even the Simplicity Challenge! All the forms can be found at http://sites.google.com/site/cc27/ And just for your pre-planning knowledge, the current time schedule for major items are: The Single Pattern Contest is at 8pm on FRIDAY (pre-reg cut-off is I think at 2pm, but if you didn't pre-reg online, and didn't get there before 2pm but you have your costume.. talk to the director, she's very helpful). Green Room probably opens around 6:30 or7pm. Historic Pre-judging (workmanship) begins at 10:30am on Saturdayin 15min increments. SF/F tech rehearsals between noon and 4pm on Sat. Historic tech rehearsals between 4:30-6pm on Sat. in 5 min increments Green Room for SF/F opens at 6:30 on Sat. SF/F Masquerade begins at 8:30pm Sat night. If needed, there will be overflow pre-judging slots on Sunday morning with possible extra tech rehearsal Sunday 4:30-6pm, (but I'm really trying hard to avoid that tech slot.) Future Fashion Show begins at 1pm on Sunday. Green Room for Historic opens at 6:30 on Sun. Historic Masquerade begins at 8:30pm Sunday night. Tours and excursions will be scheduled Thursday and Monday (I know there's one trip planned to the Spy Museum, dunno about others) There will be meetups happening throughout the convention. (I believe there will be an 18th cent meetup, might be a trip to a nearby tea room, not sure). Programming dealers room, of course will open around noon or 1pm on Friday (after the ICG meeting Friday morning), there will be some programming on Monday. Do people still have their Red H's from previous conventions I hope to see folks there! -Judy Mitchell CC27 Historical Masquerade Director ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Single Pattern Contest info (CostumeCon 27)
Just letting people know: The Single Pattern Contest will be held on Friday evening of the convention, in the Delaney Room (no worries, there will be signage. It's right across from the hotel check-in desk) at 8pm. The Friday Night Social will begin shortly afterwards in the hotel atrium. Registration for the contest will close on Friday afternoon. If you absolutely cannot be their before reg closes (and remember: you can always pre-register online! sites.google.com/site/cc27/ and click on 'Single Pattern Contest'), and you have your entry all made and ready to show.. talk to Ann or Ric before 7:30pm We look forward to seeing all your marvelous creations! -Ann Ric, Single Pattern Contest Directors (-Judy Mitchell, on behalf of the directors) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] sewing machine manual-Spartan
Megan, that's great info! thanks. I was looking on ebay and getting confused. I saw the green and maroon cases, but no idea what the difference between them was. So.. the green case gizmo will do both zig-zag and buttonholes? I noticed a number of other sellers who had quite an assortment of metal bits and pieces. but none of them ever mention low, high or slant shank.. which doesn't help. But I do remember seeing those two oval ones. I know these are considered virtually indestructable, so if I put in a leather needle, this puppy will sew my leather Saami belt (caribou leather with a wool felt facing, bound with thinner reindeer leather)? that would be great! My kenmore was not happy trying to put the edge binding on. This will be exciting. Thanks for the info! -Judy Mitchell Megan wrote:Megan me...@benchite.com The Spartan is a 3/4 size Singer, much like the 66 (full size) or 99 ( 3/4 size). It takes standard short shank feet, which are still sold at JoAnn and other stores. It does not have zig-zag so needs the old green-case buttonholer (which does work great, BTW). You can easily find these for just a couple bucks on ebay quite freqently. Item number 400017712136 is a current auction on ebay for one now, so you can see what you want. The buttonholers in the oval maroon case are for the slant shank machines like the 301, not what you have. You almost don't need a manual for this machine, but you can also go to the group wefixit or vintagesinger on yahoo and get all the info you need. Old Singer machines are great, sew the best straight stitch out there, and you can't kill them with sewing, oh, say, tents out of canvas, for example, which is something my one modern machine would never be able to handle. Enjoy your machine. (Can you tell I have a bunch of them? g) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] sewing machine manual
Thanks, Dennis! I understand there's also a manual for the 99/99k that is pretty much the same as the Spartan, except it's a bigger manual and explains how to use the accessories (should I find some) and how to service the machine. I'll look into that as well. -Judy Mitchell d m wrote: Hi, You can download a manual for the Spartan from Singer at this site, just put the model number (i.e. 192) in the search box: ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] sewing machine manual
Hi, I've been gifted with an old Singer Spartan sewing machine - but I could use the manual. Does anyone happen to have one? I'll pay you for a photocopy of it! thanks! -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] sewing machine manual
Karen Heim wrote: Have you checked singer.com? You can probably download the manual for free from them. thanks, Karen. They say they do, but the page doesn't work. I'll give them a call tomorrow. Gee, I wonder if I can find any of the accessories for it: I'd love to get a buttonholer after all the talk about how great the old singers were for buttonholing (I hate doing buttonholes, and my Kenmore isn't too fond of them either). -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] CC-27
Hi folks, I have passed on all the concerns to the Powers That Be. The website will hopefully get worked over this week, as to a chat list.. is there really interest? I've been given permission to start one up on yahoo if people want it. Will that do? -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] CC27 Future Fashion Folio
(reposted from ICG-D) This is a friendly reminder that there are just over two weeks left to the deadline for the Costume-Con 27 Fashion Design contest. Rules are on the CC27 site here: http://www.costume-con.com/cc27/future_fashion_folio.htm You do NOT have to be a member of the convention to participate. And yes, you can submit designs via email if you need to to get them here in time. Your images need to be 300 dpi, and JPG and PDF are preferred formats, although I can read almost anything. Please, one design per email if you go this route. Send to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thank you, and I hope to see the usual selection of wonderful designs from you all! --Karen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] CostumeCon 27 website
Rebecca Schmitt wrote: Just a quick suggestion - could you put the dates and city prominently on the home page? I had to finally go to the flyer to find out it was in Baltimore. I can pass on the request - I'm only the Historic Masquerade Director, so I have no effect on the website. Actually, the date is on there in the red line in the lower center, but I agree it's hard to find (like a lot of things). Hey, Im trying to get him to turn the annoying blink off! People can always contact the webmaster, he might listen to people other than the 'routine nag' (not trying to pass the buck, but you know how people are when they only get feedback from one nagging source ;-) ). all the contact addresses may be found on http://www.costume-con.com/cc27/contact_us.htm . His rationale on not listing the location is that if you want to go, you'll go regardless of where it is rolled eyes, and when you check out the hotel it tells you there what city sigh. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] CostumeCon 27 website
Rebecca Schmitt wrote: Ayes, one of those. I understand, and will (in my spare time! Ha!) try to send an email to the webmaster to try to convince him that making the website more user-friendly will make attendance much higher! :) G cool. I have sent on a note with the requests, but more sources are definitely better - that way he knows it's not just me making it up ;) -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] CostumeCon 27
Cin wrote: Is there a chat list? um... no. I think CC26 may have been the first time I've heard of a chat list for a CC, usually they just send out progress reports. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] CostumeCon 27
Cin wrote: Gentle costumers, Is there a chat list for the upcoming CC27 like there was for CC26? I went over to their webpage and it was nearly a blank slate. There's almost no info except for non-costume things like a quilt competition. Oh, sure lots of headers but all follow-on pages are blank. So, either I'm on the wrong site or there's no info out. Where's one to go for class panel info? Where's one to go for hotel info? Where are the future fashion folio designs? check again - it is all there (just unfortunately hard to read). All the masquerade info is under Events. I know all the Historic stuff is up, because I'm the director and I put it there long ago. Textile Arts has the info about the quilt contest, the Future Fashion Folio info is up (and ends Oct 1!), both the Historic and SF/F masqerades are under Stage, and the Single Pattern Contest is a link on the main Events page as well as by a yellow sticker on the main page. As to hotel info, see that annoying red blinking line about the free wifi parking? it says hotel just above that. And Registration info is under How to Join near the bottom on the left. And apparently the programming folks have made up a questionaire asking for ideas of what you want to see that has a link under programming - beside another yellow sticker. They'd love to know what people are interested in going to. yeah, I agree, it's not the greatest design in the world, and the background keeps breaking off any time the webmaster tries to make a change... but much of the basic early info is there. Actual forms will be posted as soon as the forms guy sends them to the webmaster sigh. Make sure you're going to the right page: http://www.costume-con.com/cc27/INDEX.HTM Oh, and I have been slowly posting bits of info as it comes out on the costumecon LiveJournal community. You can find stage dimensions in a post earlier this year over there. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Overlocker thread
Sylvia Rognstad wrote: I think it is necessary for woven fabrics, not so for knits, since they don't fray. Of course, if you're doing historically accurate costumes, you probably don't want to serge them, but since I'm not into that, I always serge, and can't stand costumes or clothing that aren't serged anymore I'm still trying to find out when, historically, commercial cotton dresses in Sweden (heck, Scandinavia!) began to be overlocked? At some point it is historically accurate, but I can't find when. Anyone have any ideas? -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] need Regency help
This was posted to the F-costume list. If someone could help her, please write to her direct (address is listed) since she's not a member of h-costume. Thanks! - Judy Mitchell In a message dated 3/2/2008 6:42:52 P.M. Pacific Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hello, My name is Jeanne, and I am a senior high school student at Seoul Foreign School in South Korea. I am enrolled in a theatre arts class, and we are curently working on a project called the research commission, in which we have to write a report on a specific area of theatre in detail, in my case, costumes. I wanted to write about Regency Era costumes, and found your website very helpful. I was wondering if you would be willing to help me by answering a few questions ? I would like to write specifically about Regency hats, the capote, and would need to know things like how expansive is the fabric (if it's in straw, for example), what to do to create the general shape, what type of laces you would use for decoration... If you could give me some information, point out a book that I could refer to, or direct me to someone else who could help me, I would be very grateful. Thank you ! Jeanne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Using Feathers in Costume
Andrew T Trembley wrote: As to how to attach? In horizontal tiers from the bottom to the top. Stitch the shafts down to your fabric with a strong thread (carpet thread or artificial sinew) using a glover's needle that you can punch through the shaft. You can also use a hot needle and it pierces the shaft like butter. Hold the needle (regular sewing needle, just one you won't use in fabric ever again) in pliers or better yet in hemostats, hold the tip of the needle in a candle flame (the needle shaft will lose it's nice silver color), while still very hot pierce the shaft of the feather. I tried it at a feather workshop at Balticon. Very neat and doesn't split the shaft. -Judy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] help with fashion parade?
Sharon Collier wrote: Oops! I don't know. I thought I made it up. (Dang, all the good ideas are already taken) I don't know if it's copyright infringement if it's the title of a fashion show. According to a quick check at Bookfinder.com at least 7 people have published books that start out 'the Way We wore' and then sometimes elaborated after that (Styles of the 30s 40s, Fashion Illustration of Children's Wear, Vintage Paper Doll.) So you certainly could use it, but it won't be quite as original as you had hoped. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Order of the Phoenix
MaggiRos wrote: There's a scene full of maneuvering on a staircase with Prof MacGonagle--who is much taller--that's hysterical. reminded me a bit of the stairway scene from 1776, actually. No spoilers. Just saw it last night and thought it was(since ALEP isn't an actual non-profit, you aren't bound by donating only to official non-profits wonderful. Umbridge's fake Chanel pinkishness was horrible--perfect, but horrible. It did sort of make up for the lack of literal toad-likeness that Rowling emphasis almost to death in the book. in addition to the missing Alice band (with the bow that always looked like a fly), they seemed to forget her usual green cardigan (ewww, on top of those pinks?!) that also emphasized her toad-iness. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Help with 'breaking down' costume
Pauline Loven wrote: Hi Can anyone direct me to some good tips on breaking down or ageing costume - does anyone know of any books, booklets or web sites that might be useful? we have a whole bunch of suggestions at http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/Fabric/Distressing.htm -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] viking apron dress
Zuzana Kraemerova wrote: Hi, a friend of mine has asked me to sew a viking apron dress for her. But the thing that makes me wonder is that she wants it to be fitted, which would most certainly mean a fastening. Now that's the trouble: I've never heard of any viking fastening but of a brooch or something. Do you know something about that? Were all viking dresses so loose that they didn't need any fastening? If not, what would the fastening be? Hi, The underdress/smock and the dress are basically 2-4 gored dresses, that pull over your head. While they can be somewhat tight, they still have to go over the bust and not rip when you bend or move your arms. Some men's styles of sleevs were tight enough that it was a woman's job to sew the sleeves ends closed once the men were dressed, not sure if the women's were ever that tight. If you made a keyole neckline, there was usually a small brooch to hold it closed, although scoop necks were also known. The apron-dress is a layer on top of the dress. Yes, it does involve 2 brooches that attach spaghetti-strap loops from the back to tiny loops on the front. The apron dress again goes over the head, but the top edges is about armpit level. Does it have to be a shapeless bag? nope. There are many styles of apron-dresses, but if you make it out of rectangular panels with gores inserted in between http://www.cs.vassar.edu/~capriest/image/apdress.jpg you can do a bit of tailoring to still make it fit tightly at the upper body and flow nicley over the hips. Also, there is some evidence that Inga Hagg mentions in her Hedeby book, about long darts at the side, which would have run from the top edge to about the waste, and they would create more tailoring. I usually made my apron-dresses by measuring from bust point to bust point and making that my panel width. Figuring than how many panels it would take to go around me, and adding in gores in between. There was usually some bagginess at the top, but those side darts could take a lot of that out. As long as you can still get out of it! Others prefer make their panel width more dependant on fabric width and figure how many of those it would take to wrap around. I figure they were working on a warp-weighted loom and would weave whatever width they darn well wanted. Because of my particular shape, I prefered the additional in gores. Many people who are thinner prefer the gores calculated into the panels creating fewer seams (I can't get that out of my fabric). Hope this helps, -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: DC :-)
Jeraldine Rorstrom-Lee wrote: Mayhap we should. Who's up for it? me! me! as long as a scooter can get in whereever. -Judy Mitchell (lurking and feeling grumpy after seeing the orthopedist today) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Back from Costume-Con
Dawn wrote: I was impressed by the overall quality of the costuming there, and the relatively large numbers of well-made hostorical costumes that were around. yup, there are some serious historic costumers around. and in 2 years it comes to Baltimore where I'm the Historic Masquerade Director! I'm hoping for lots of good entries, so come on out. We're working on getting a website up, so no url to point you to (reg is $70 til the end of the year). -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Back from Costume-Con
Robin Netherton wrote: http://www.reddawn.net/costume/H-costumecon.jpg Let's see. I've forgotten the name of the lady on the left, with the doll. That is Ann Catelli Judy Mitchell is in the white t-shirt. yup: I was a rock fan - in my Viking World Tour t-shirt (you never heard of The Vikings? kinda like The Chieftains, only Scandinavian G) -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Your work wanted for a Tudor Fashion TV special
Suzi Clarke wrote: Is this solely for American costumers or can anyone play? Hi Suzi, Anyone can play no matter where they are! you're welcome to join in the fun. -Judy Mitchell (co-owner Alley Cat Scratch Costume) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT? Firefly/Serenity costumes....
Sue Clemenger wrote: Hope this is okayH-costume being the only relatively-general costume list I'm on. Has anyone out there ever done anything with the costumes from either the movie or the series? For some reason, the recent thread about hall costumes for CostumeCon, combined with a recent Serenity marathon, has created this odd urge to make something...different. You might ask on F-Costume http://groups.yahoo.com/group/F-Costume/?yguid=74924640 I know there have been some people who have made outfits there. And there are a number of groups/sites listed for Firefly/Serentiy on http://www.alleycatscratch.com/movie/Costume_Links.htm#Movie --Sue, also feeling a craving for something from Middle Earth.*sigh*..I don't have enough time as it is! ;o) Don't forget http://www.alleycatscratch.com/lotr/ and the chat list at http://movies.groups.yahoo.com/group/LOTR_Costume/ for that! -Judy Mitchell ___ 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 this spring?
One of mine is wearing the top half of a plaid shirt dress (1940s era) with a 17th century pleated linen skirt (gotta give the cats something to play under!). The other is cross-dressing as Bilbo Baggins. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Simplicity 4219
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Um, has anybody thought about emailing and/or calling SImplicity and asking them what time period they intended for each shirt? Ok, I looked at the designer's name (it's Andrea Schewe) and asked. the response on it is that it's essentially designed for the mass market, not an exact repro . The basic shapes are more closely patterned after a late 18C, early 19C than the McCall's similar pattern. The shoulders are sloped instead of putting in the little square gusset near the neck. There are 2 sleeves. One that has the underarm gusset and a larger more dramatic sleeve with the gusset worked in and elastic at the wrist. the kind of stock thing, was put in to add costuming interest. and it's aimed at the genreal market for anyone to make rather than the re-enactor market (that's Martha McCain's area). Hope this helps. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Oseberg textiles
Caroline wrote: As volume 5 was published in 1919 - I doubt anyone is alive who had any hand in volume 4. I would sugest contacting Oldsaksamling University, Oslo to see if there is any manscript survives. ah but volumes 1-3 5 were published as you said, but volume 4 was never published! there's been that rumour that it's coming out for quite a while - not a clue on reality though. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Gifts for Brits
Chris Laning wrote: Also, I was talking to a friend on Friday who mentioned she's had great success bringing over packages of Jelly Bellies jelly beans. She says you can't get them in Britain (and they actually are quite good). I broght some to Norway for a friend, as well. Apropos of Hogwarts, I've seen Jelly Bellies packages of Bertie Bott's Every Flavor beans -- though they thoughtfully leave out all the nasty ones :) Is there really no one doing that in Britain? You can buy chocolate frogs, Bertie Bott's Beans and one other Hogwart fav at Target stores! but be warned: they do NOT leave out the nasty flavors, and there seem to be a lot of them. -Judy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] More OT: to Brits (WAS: Seriously off topic - need advice)
Suzi Clarke wrote: Ooooh, I didn't know about those - I use the clear plastic carrier bags that come from my favourite fabric shop! Thinks - now I know someone who's visiting me with smaller ziplocs - hmmm! those big ziplock bags: I can roll up med size sheepkskins and fit 2 or 3 in the XL! They have a handle grip molded to the top of them. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Sergers past topics
angelalazear wrote: Listies, Can anyone take a moment to instruct me as to how to pull up our old topic threads? (I need the url as well) I am finally in the research phase of purchasing a serger, and I believe that was a recent topic here. Any other resource for info on sergers would be appreciated. I've been to many sewing machine sites, but they are really short on the info I'm looking for. I've only had my white (I think it's a white 2000) for a year and a half, but it works pretty well - once I got used to the vagaries of serging. Im told that White, since it's a division of Viking, the motor is made by Jaguar. Consumer reports has it as a Best Buy. I bought mine through allbrands.com - they have it for $269 -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] narnia movie
Jean Waddie wrote: I haven't seen it yet, but I just noticed the chain mail dress on the poster at the bus stop I stand at every day (took me a week to notice it was mail!) I believe all the armour and weaponry was done by Weta Workshops, who invented plastic chainmail for the Lord of the Rings films. yes. they slice up pvc pipe and use it for the rings in the maille. It is very light and looks amazingly good. so much better than 'string maille'. It was striking in the way it draped, wasn't it! -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] narnia movie
Cynthia Virtue wrote: Somebody was making gowns for the Queen, plus dwarves and giants wear clothes, so even if they didn't have specific clothing, there would have been supplies and skill of some level. I found it odd that the children were able to change clothes in the camp also. I mean, for the coronation sure! but how on earth did they get clothes that fit that soon. I mean, mostly it was talking beasts, merfolk, naiads and dryads - none of which wear human style clothing. Sure, there were dwarfs - but they weren't dressed in dwarfish styles! Problem with pointing out that all the outlying areas were human is that we only know about those in later books, after Lewis has explored them and decided to make them as people. None of them were in Narnia proper, or the prophecy could have been fulfilled long before. True, there were giants, but somehow they got short-shifted a lot. Rumblebuffin was credited but cut out. The queen, as was just pointed out, wasn't human - and was an adult. Actually, the problem with the queen's costume is that it was a concept costume. Apparently the concept didn't come through very well. Her gowns were so much made for her (regarding skill level) as they were formed of her own winter. Imagine glaciers and ice 'clothing' a being who rose out of it like a pillar of marble. I think that was what they were going for in that first outfit with the really odd neckline. Then as her power waned, the icicles that weren't so much a crown as actually growing from her head began to melt, and her whole gown changed - thinned and darkened as her magic changed. I think it was an interesting idea, but from the number of posts on different lists that I've read - it didn't seem to come across. I thought her battle outfit with her hair and that 'vest' looking like a lion mane was an interesting touch to the true supremacy of Narnia! -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] commercial serger use
Lloyd Mitchell wrote: Are you Sure that this dress was not altered some time? Of the dozens of dresses I have from this time period, none of them is serged! perhaps it has to do with the nature of the garment? Katy described hers as a 'lingerie dress with lace insertion' and Fran has a 'lingerie blouse' both of which have serged seams, yet Kathleen's regular dresses are not serged. Sounds like either the 'lingerie' nature got serged, or different companies were sewing different methods and the serging was just coming in but not everywhere?? Interesting. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] commercial serger use
Great! Thanks, Ingrid. I'll follow up on that. -Judy Mitchell Ingrid G. Storrø wrote: On Sun, 4 Dec 2005, Judy Mitchell wrote: very interesting! Hmm, Merrow is saying early to mid- 1920s. I had wanted to write the Husqvarna company about when they started (especially since I'm particularly interested in Sweden), but they have no contact info and just want you to contact your local distributor (who, esp over here) won't have a clue to the answer! Hi! I tried calling the Norwegian Husqvarna branch to ask, but they were clueless. Unfortunately I don't have time to pursue this right now, but he gave me the number to the Swedish factory (or so he said): +4636146000, if you would like to contact them directly. The Swedish website also gives an e-mail address for the Swedish branch: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't know if they would know the history at that particular address, but they should be able to forward it to someone who does. According to Husquarna's webpage, they started manufacturing sewing machines in 1872. No mention is made specifically of sergers/overlockers, but they do give a link to a museum that seems like it covers the enitre tchnological history of the area, including the arms manufacture but also the sewing machines: http://www.husqvarna-museum.nu/ Maybe they would know! :) Hope this helps, Ingrid ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] commercial serger use
Hi folks, I've just spent over an hour searching (google, A9, wiki, Jeeves...) to find information on when sergers began. I'm looking to find how early the common use of serging for off-the-rack clothing would be. I found lots on the history of the standard sewing maching, but zippo on sergers/overlockers. anybody run across this? Thanks in advance, Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] commercial serger use
Carolann Schmitt wrote: It's older than you think! Here's one source from one of the pioneers: http://www.merrow.com/ From the Smithsonian: http://www.sil.si.edu/DigitalCollections/Trade-Literature/Sewing-Machines/CF /single-record.cfm?AuthorizedCompany=Merrow%20Machine%20Company The terms serger and overlock are generally used for home sewing, not commercial production. very interesting! Hmm, Merrow is saying early to mid- 1920s. I had wanted to write the Husqvarna company about when they started (especially since I'm particularly interested in Sweden), but they have no contact info and just want you to contact your local distributor (who, esp over here) won't have a clue to the answer! Thanks. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] the most delicious 18th century site
Carolyn Kayta Barrows wrote: This was just posted to the Real Regency list and if you like 18th century stuff you have to drool at this website: http://www.chenillesetpapillons.com/ I wish people would stop posting websites that come up blank. This is another one of those. Kayta, this also came up blank for me originally also (black, with a big empty white box in the center). I ignored it and went back to email. next time I went into my web window, it had filled in and was flying butterflies. So... if you do have flash, it just may take a minute to download for those of us on dialup and you should check it in a minute or so after loading. I have a web entry page sorta like that as well: the photo is lovely, but it takes a few seconds to fill in (at least the clickable text pops right up!). -Judy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] what would you do with 14 yards of wool?
wfranz wrote: No, ME! Not that I need 14 yards of green wool. Fight! Fight! Me too! I was going to say: oh, Dawn, it's just not you! However, it is exactly me! G I have such visions of a fabric scramble. lol -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] re: making a fan
Cin wrote: From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED] They are called fan sticks. Try to search for it at lace materials dealers. Lacis have some made of bamboo for 30 dollars. The obvious follow up question is: what glue do you use? Presumeably this differs as the fan stick combination of materials changes. I have a set of turn-of-the-previous-century ivory sticks with the junkiest piece of plastic lace in place of the proper silk. (A found object - I'm innocent!) Go to http://www.thistothat.com/ and plug in the two materials you're trying to glue -bamboo silk (wood to fabric)? Wood to Fabric If you don't want your fabric to be crisp, we recommend: 3M 77 , But if you don't mind crispyness, use: Elmer's Carpenter's Glue or LePage's Bondfast I would guess ivory to be closest to plastic for glueing purposes. -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] re: making a fan
Cin wrote: Cool site! Thanks for the tip, Judy. yeah, 'this to that' can be a very helpful site when you're trying to glue oddball stuff. It's been a long time since we met at Costume Con RI, whatcha working on these days? Oh my list keeps growing and changing. I'm a good bit through a GFD, but it had to go on hold (I need to do the eyelets and set the neck/shoulder seam and the sleeves) to finish some stuff on deadline. I had to do a RennFaire shirt for a guy I know - had a lot of trouble with the fabric (cotton sateen) and ended up buying completely different fabric for it. Made a great media recreation costume for a friend: a graphic novel character called 'Dawn', the artists is thrilled and says I totally nailed the outfit. I'm glad, I spend a year on that puppy! Now I'm working on a Regency outfit - cutting up a sari, and working on two costumes for next CC competitions. I went to Sweden last spring to research at the museums for one of them. Now trying to get the handcrank sewing machine to work for more than 20min! but, it will get there. Also found a pile of Danish kroner left over from my last research trip... seems to mean to me that I should go back to Denmark (what a shame!) G. And of course still working on the Lord of the Rings Costume site. So I'm keeping busy. If only work didn't get in the way of the sewing sigh So what have you been working on? -Judy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] (confused) French hood gold
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.oldwaylane.net/Judy/Costuming/pleating.html OOh, Judy, thanks so much! Now I get it! glad it helped. It's easy, although time consuming. I've done it both with cooked starch (now that was hot on the fingers!) and saturating the lace with Niagra spray starch. Both took about the same amount of time to dry and held up about the same. spray starch is much less messy and travels a whole lot better to hotels ;-) -Judy Mitchell ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] French hood gold
Elizabeth Young wrote: or you might try wooden skewers (like for kebabs). They are longer than matchsticks or toothpicks and might be easier to hang on to. true, but depending on how much fabric you have to take up, the diameter is not big enough. That's why (after tons of calculations) I went with the 1/4 dowels. I had to involve a certain amount in the ruffle depth (think pleating depth). The gather thread allowed me to pull it in to fit the edge it was being attached to. -Judy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: HP costume content
Pierre Sandy Pettinger wrote: A friend of ours is starting a rose-pink pseudo-historical - she's doing the fat lady - the entry portrait for Griffindor's quarters. Should be fun! And I think it would be hysterical if she had a (supply) of plastic champagne glasses to offer to break - by stomping on them if she can't shatter them with her voice! -Judy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
