Re: [h-cost] tv fashions
Thanks for the name of the wardrobe dresser! I found this article: http://www.harpiesbizarre.com/vintage_fashion.htm but haven't found much else. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] tv fashions
I know it's not historical in the long view, but I wondered if anyone knows if there are any photo collections of fashions from tv shows. I've been watching Bewitched and the star, Elizabeth Montgomery wears some really stunning classics that would be lovely to recreate - or even see who gets credit for dressing her on set. The credits for the show identify the wardrobe supplier of the male star, but not her. There are other shows from every decade that showed current fashion at the time and influenced fashion among viewers. Is there any author or publisher that has gone down this road? Denise Iowa ___ 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 a (modern, commercial) English Riding coat that is all pinned up to be altered, but I'm not excited about it at the moment. :) My daughter has the shoulder width and arm length of one size, but the bust and waist measurement of two sizes smaller, so all her riding clothes are either custom made (by me) or purchased too big and altered (also by me). Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] color of a partridge's eye
On Tue, 12 Feb 2013 14:08:46 -0500 (EST) snsp...@aol.com wrote: One of the favorite colors for silk, at least among Jewish brides in Egypt in the 10th-12th centuries was the eye of a partridge. The Arabic word is hagali and is supposed to be a brownish pink. In looking at partridges on-line, I can not find a close-up of a partridge eye. I can see, however, a usually bright orange rim around the eye which, I believe, is not the color that the brides were referring to. There are MANY birds that fall into the category of partridge with widely varying plumage and I would guess that eye color varies as well. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] ladies MOL group?
My brother brought me a box of stuff from grandma and her sisters - a lot of it is textiles of various types. Pillow cases, etc. One thing that intrigues me is a pale green dress (crocheted, I think) with a matching coin purse and a matching colored cloth garrison cap that has 3 letters sewn on M O L i've done some google searching unsuccessfully - I don't know what group might use this. I suppose it could be a local garden/card club or something, but I wondered if it wasn't a charity or military aux. from the mid 19th century - Iowa. thoughts? Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] ladies MOL group?
I'm sorry -- I meant mid 20th century. (not 19th) Prob. 30s to 50s as these ladies were all born in the early 1900s On Fri, 19 Oct 2012 16:00:02 -0500 Land of Oz lando...@netins.net wrote: My brother brought me a box of stuff from grandma and her sisters - a lot of it is textiles of various types. Pillow cases, etc. One thing that intrigues me is a pale green dress (crocheted, I think) with a matching coin purse and a matching colored cloth garrison cap that has 3 letters sewn on M O L i've done some google searching unsuccessfully - I don't know what group might use this. I suppose it could be a local garden/card club or something, but I wondered if it wasn't a charity or military aux. from the mid 19th century - Iowa. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Stupid question
although I'm beginning to think buying a new pair of Fiskars on sale every time my pinking shears get dull might be much less of a hassle (though wasteful). --Rachel You could always donate them to a school or teacher. They will still cut paper even when they are long past cutting fabric. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] product review UPDATE
Glory House offered to replace the rhinestone trim yardage, so I asked her to inspect it for a 2 yard section that did not have any stiff sections. She replied that she could not guarantee a piece w/o stiff sections and offered a full refund if I returned the product or a half refund if I wanted to keep it. I am happy with the customer service and I suspect that the trim is made in China and the quality is equally iffy over the length of the bolt. I think if I am careful I can either bend the stiff portions to fit, or cut them out and piece the trim together. This might make it an extremely close fit of materials to intended fabric, but that's where it stands. thanks for all the input Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] product review
After looking at a lot of sparkle appliques and consutling with my daughter (her dress) we ended up ordering rhinestone yardage after all. We chose a vine pattern that is about 1/2 inch wide and $22 per yard from Glory's House. I must say I'm not impressed with the quality *at all* There are two places with stones missing - the larger leaf stones of the vine. In three places the flexibility and continuity of the pattern are interrupted by faults or defects. I also don't recall anything in the description that would indicate that it would be made almost entirely from plastic. (note: I did go back and read this in the description The leaf pedals [sic] are high quality acrylic and the rhinestones are glass. This is a very flexible metal back applique. however I have my doubts that any of it is glass or metal except for the very fine chain along the back) I'm going to tack it in place and see how it looks from normal viewing distance, but it makes me leery of buying notions like this sight-unseen in the future. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] product review
Just curious: Was it this one? http://www.gloryshouse.com/item_7959/XR115-Silver-Crystal-Clear-Rhinestone-Leaf-Vine-Trim.htm That's a lot of defects for a single yard. Jeez. Yes, that's the product. It was actually 2 yards, but on closer inspection I found 3 more places where the flexibility of the trim is impaired, one more missing stone and one place where it looks like it was repaired or joined with a jump ring. I did hear back from them and they are willing to replace the section with the missing stones, but I'm concerned about the sections with little or no flexibility. I plan on sewing this to the straps and bodice of a gown and I'm not sure if the stiff sections will stand out or not. I think I'll have to actually tack it down and see. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents
Are you actually finding the sew-in rhinestones you don't want? The ones with the base attached to the stone and four little holes with which you can sew the whole thing onto your fabric? Where?!? I was told at least 10 years ago that those aren't being made anymore and to use the prong jewels. someone else sent the link, but yes. Fire Mountain Gems has a lot of different sizes and colors of sew on crystals. Most of the ones I looked at had only 2 holes, though. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents
On Wed, 23 May 2012 11:24:19 -0700 Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com wrote: Are you looking for rhinestone yardage? no, not yardage. Pre-assembled motifs. I think the bridal/dance links look promising, but I haven't fully explored yet or looked at prices. thanks Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents
I;d also like to apologize to Denise for kind of taking over her question. LynnD not a problem! :) I have decorated riding shirts (modern) using heat-set crystals. Would that work in place of the kind with prongs? When properly heated they seem to have extremely good adhesion. Some people use the glue-on kind instead. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents
On Wed, 23 May 2012 23:51:44 + (UTC) lauren.wal...@comcast.net wrote: Oh, yay! I love when I find something! The one problem with the Internet is that you have to find the name of something before you can find the something. exactly! I don't know why it didn't occur to me to add the word applique when I was searching. :) Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] rhinestone accents
I want to buy some rhinestone elements to sew onto a dress, but I'm not finding what I need. I don't want individual sew-on rhinestones. The closest I can come to what I want is vintage rhinestone jewelery - something that looks a little like a tiara only in necklace form. I've actually been looking at vintage jewelry for something I can take apart, but so far all I've found is too small and/or much too dark unless I start looking at the really expensive pieces. (multiple hundreds!) Modern formal dresses often have a fake buckle or something resembling a brooch sewn on the bodice front or back, etc. What do you call these pieces? Having a few more search terms to use might improve my google-fu. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] used Bernina
On Sat, 4 Feb 2012 12:43:02 -0600 Kim Baird kba...@cableone.net wrote: Someone was asking about a fully mechanical Bernina, which is the 1008. I just noticed a used one on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bernina-1008-Sewing-Machine-/250978863528?pt=BI_Sewi ng_Machineshash=item3a6f8189a8 No affiliation with the seller--just FYI If anyone is interested in this machine - please make sure you read the complete description - it does not include the foot control, cord and several other pieces that would normally be included. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1968 Boys Wear
I agree with Ann. In an industry reference it would definitely be SIZE not age. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] marking tools
I've just about had it with the standard pencil type marking instruments at JoAnn's. If you try to sharpen them enough to make a detailed line, the chalk breaks off. If you try to leave the end wide and blunt, you can't make anything but the most basic dots. What do you pros out there use? I have a wheel and marking paper, but that's really hard on the pattern tissues and I like to re-use them if possible. What's your favorite and where do you get it? thanks Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] How to stiffen rayon
If quilting it to another fabric isn't aesthetically pleasing, I would use a fusible interfacing and just do all the fabric before you even cut it. It comes in many different weights. Just be sure to follow the directions for the fusing. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] marking tools
I never use it to mark through the tissue. I pin, raise the tissue a bit at a time by folding back, and then mark. Darts and stuff I pin-mark only. I have to admit, I often don't mark at all, or if I do I just make snips in the seam allowance to indicate dots, etc. However, yesterday I made a practice piece. It's a glove pattern - only 1/8 seam allowance and lots of fiddly bits, large dots, small dots, numbers and letters. Since it's just a practice glove, I should have just used a sharpie marker! I was a little frustrated in the end, and I still think I put the finger gussets in wrong. Now that I've made one, I think I will toss the written instructions out and put them together as it makes sense to me, not the pattern designer. :) Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] How to stiffen rayon
On Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:01:09 -0800 Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote: I should think that since she wants the drape to remain, lightweight *knit* interfacing would be the best solution. the interfacing where I shop comes in ONE kind - non-woven. It does come in many weights though and the really fine/thin stuff would bolster the fabric while not stiffening it to a great degree. That's the heart of the problem with fabric - it's really hard to change the weight of a fabric w/o changing the drape. Even if you are weaving your own it's tricky. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] marking tools
http://www.sewline-product.com/ Just by accident I happened to stop in at a fabric store I *never* visit - and they had a variety of marking options that people here have recommended. she let me try out the sewling pencil and that's what I bought. It's the 4th one down on the above link. It makes a really fine line and it works just like a mechanical pencil. It came with white and I bought hot pink as well. Thanks for all the advice! Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] men's hat forms
I have two men's hat felting forms (antique) designed to make bowler or derby style hats. Both sets have the crown and brim pieces. Brief research indicates that this style of hat started in 1850. I'm interested in selling these and would like recommendations - if you know a web site or forum where people would be interested in this type of thing I'd rather start there than just putting them on ebay. Thanks Denise Iowa lando...@netins.net ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Renaissance dance costumes
Can you recommend a seller or the correct search terms to find sari fabric in this price range? I've been looking but all I can find is cotton petticoats or custom wedding saris and other expensive sari. Denise fabrics or -if you have some time- order actual saris online. You can easily order a lot of them from the same seller for little $$. Most saris go for about $10 on ebay with an actual lot of them going for 7 for $50. Since each sari is about 5 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Need help with faux leather color
Chances are they got mismatched by fading in the first place, and it's probably your best bet for trying to match them. I don't think you are going to find any kind of leather product that will work. It's possible something like a permanent marker *might* work, but like with any change in color, it will effect them both the same way, so they will still be different shades. I'd leave the darker boot out in the sun for a day, compare the color and repeat until they match. Denise ___ 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?
I just finished a white/silver brocade horse show shirt for my daughter. Then I mended a pile of odds/ends. Last winter I cut out a spring coat for myself, so it was next. I'm about an hour or so from finishing it. It's a blue and pastel plaid home-spun looking fabric. I have a whole bolt of flannel sitting here to make my 6'5 son 2 or 3 flannel shirts that have sleeves that are actually long enough. Then it's back to my daughter who wants another show shirt in black, tan, red and gold. That is going to be a humdinger of a project. If you want to see some examples here is a link with a good selection: http://www.showtimeshowclothing.com/store/20091014220056_20091130105022.html then it will be my turn again. I want to make a skirt and two pair of dress pants to coordinate with some jackets I found at a thrift store. Except for the show shirts, none of it is costume like and there is nothing historical about them now. Maybe in 50-100 years... Denise Iowa ___ 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 goodness! With those prices, I can see why you make your daughter's horse show outfits. no kidding! I haven't even started laying out the pattern yet and I'm already up to almost $200 worth of materials - and I had a 50% off coupon for the fabric! The hotfix crystals alone were $100 and I bought them deeply discounted from someone clearing out their sewing box. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Has anyone here beaded garments with real stones
Many gem stones are dyed or treated to enhance their color. I would test both cleaning methods on a few of these stones before sewing them to anything permanently. They might come out clear at the other end. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie Costume Question: McGonagall's Yule Ensemble
IMO, the fotki (movie) picture is the closest to how the gown looks in the movie. The wehartit is too blue/emerald and the wikia photo has been brightened to an extreme degree to show the texture of the fabric. unless a person is dyeing their own fabric for this project, you are limited to what can be found to purchase, which is probably why the costume made on the fotki project is too emerald looking. Denise Iowa On Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:41:35 -0700 Patricia Dunham chim...@ravensgard.org wrote: very interesting the color variation: the fotki picture looks relatively moss-green, while the weheartit picture is very emerald-jewel-tone. It's the same picture with two different color-balances. I prefer the toned-down color, myself. ALL the colors are differently balanced: the weheartit shot has blue-er ice background and more brilliant colors in the other costumes, to go along with McG's emerald; the fotki version shows more muted colors in costumes and the ice is more white-and-silver. anybody know which color values are closer to the film? chimene ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] New Pattern Company?
On Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:16:25 CDT Bambi TBNL hippy_dippy_dan...@yahoo.com wrote: i have no idea! The word i thought i asked for ...begged..id not produce anything wired why don't you just TURN OFF the autocorrect feature? Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie Costume Question: McGonagall's Yule Ensemble
http://public.fotki.com/Kait/other_costuming/professor_mcgonagal-1/profmyuleball_cropped.html#media here is a series of photographs detailing the reconstruction of a copy of the yule gown. I don't think they got the color just right, but there is at least one fairly detailed photo of the actual gown and several comments on how they made the sleeves and collar Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] New Pattern Company?
On Tue, 13 Sep 2011 07:18:27 CDT Bambi TBNL hippy_dippy_dan...@yahoo.com wrote: Papal. If they dont take papal and none of the other safe guard are in place like a physical address , then no matter how cool it is i dont deal with them. But my papal account is great leverage. I have 2x had and issue with two different vendors i ordered from and both times just mentioning papal got it resolved to my satisfaction * Bambi You and His Holiness must be on very good terms. :-D Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Miss Universe 2011 national costumes
A non-list friend of mine said enough with the Carnivale look and all the birds that gave their lives for those costumes. Most of the really outrageous feathers like peacock, ostrich and pheasant (see Miss Trinidad Tobago) are SHED and recovered, then washed/dyed and sold to the trade. The birds live and produce another crop every year. Many of the other feathers that are white or dyed are a by-product of the meat produced (turkey, mostly), but some pheasant, goose and chicken as well. The birds aren't killed for their feathers. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Miss Universe 2011 national costumes
What the heck has Czeck Republic have over her shoulder--basket handles? it reminded me of a certain type of farm/peasant horse cart harness arrangement seen in that part of the world. this is the first image I found that illustrates it: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4348331290_015ba6f4f2.jpg Why on earth they'd want to symbolize horse harness on their candidate is beyond me. :) Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Linen for dyeing
http://www.testfabrics.com/products/fabrics.htm#Linen L-51, 54, 61 are probably the ones you'd be interested in. Price may not be comparable to other sources. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Azalea Trail Maids: Antebellum Costumes
My favorite quote from those pages: The Mobile Jaycee's order all of the fabric that is involved with the main structure of the dress so that all colors are uniform. It is the Trail Maids responsibility to commission a dressmaker and come up with a design for your dress. Every Trail Maid dress is completely different. Completely different, eh? Not to the casual observer! Denise in Iowa where the cultural costumes seem to be less removed from their origins http://patspatuniapatch.blogspot.com/2009/05/pella-costumes-and-dancers.html ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] historical stuff (some costume related)
I inherited a crapton of stuff from my grandmother's house. It's been stored dry, but not clean, in my brother's barn for about 10 years until I brought it home last weekend. There was a lot more than I brought, but I try not to think about that. The only interesting textiles I've found so far are a veil/scarf of some kind - extremely fine black lace. It was wadded up in a wood box (like for cigars, only it says candy on the lid) and a bag of hexagon quilt pieces that I haven't looked at closely. I don't know if the lace is nylon or silk - it weighs next to nothing and is fairly fragile. it's about 15 x 50 or so and looks like it would have been for church or funerals. Oh - and a tanned mink skin in a breadbag. The photos, however are a treasure. I have one large rubbermaid tote full of albums going back to the 1870s - most of the people are identified, and there is at least one photo of a child in a coffin. O.o There aren't too many dates on the actual photos, however. There is a story inscribed on the flyleaf about how that album was the only thing rescued from a house fire when the dad broke a window from outside and reached in to get it off a bookstand. There are two books inscribed to my grandfather in 1919 several years before he graduated highschool. Both are military in nature and full of photographs. I've looked them up on Amazon and they all seem to be in the same condition as mine and are priced from $9 to $900. lol There are some great photos of military uniforms of all kinds, and everyday wear of people in Croatia, England and Germany (and prob. others). I also have my great grandfather's wood bound school slate and another one from someone with the same last name (sibling?) and a tiny pair of leather baby shoes with my dad's name on the bottom. What does a person do with this kind of stuff? I don't have infinite storage. My brother kept it all, but didn't do anything with it either. I doubt much of it has a lot of value to people who aren't related to the family in some way. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] This Group and costume and ....
Zee 'orse - she iz dead! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] History of Costume text?
and 'Textiles' by Kadolph. Any comments? I used an earlier edition of this text for a college class and it is *extremely* thorough. Very good material. If you contact the publisher, you may be able to find out when her new books comes out. She is writing a more basic text designed for community college classes, but I don't know the name. Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] not ancient hist. costume...
but soon to be! I recently found a book called The Illustrated Hassle-free Make Your Own Clothes Book by Rosonberg and Weiner published by Bantam. I ordered it sight-unseen, so it's not exactly what I thought it was going to be, but it's proven to be an interesting glimpse into the recent past of clothing/costuming. It was published in 1971 and the introduction is full of hippie phrasing like my old man groovy fairly heavy cat funkiness up-tightness and even the f-bomb. I read the introduction aloud to my mother (who was a 31 year old tailor/seamstress in 1971 but definitely in the Channel and Pearls camp rather than the counter-culture group) and we both thought it was hilarious. We both noted that in just a few more decades most people won't be able to correctly interpret such phrases as he was a fairly heavy cat lol! My mother also reminded me of several older-than-me friends of the family I had admired growing up who were into making mu'umu'u from flowered bed sheets, and using wildly contrasting fabric to insert large wedges into the pant's legs of their jeans. (I was, of course, forbidden to do any such thing!) Will there someday be reinactment groups for the late 60s to 70s? :-) This book may prove to be a valuable reference! Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Has anyone tried any of these on fabric?
The rotary cutters now have blades with designs. I'd think that would be a lot more likely to work on fabric. Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Historical Wedding Dresses, Iowa
Not that I'm aware of. There are teaching farms and similar types of locations. You may be thinking of another university. At any rate, there is only one Morrill Hall at ISU. Denise B Iowa On Mon, 31 Jan 2011 11:25:55 -0800 Ginni Morgan ginni.mor...@doj.ca.gov wrote: Are you referring to the campus at Ames, IA? I'm under the impression that there are several ISU campuses around the state. Ginni M California Land of Oz lando...@netins.net 1/30/11 1:13 PM There is an exhibit on historical wedding dresses at the Textiles and Clothing Museum on campus at Iowa State University. It is a small exhibit, but very nicely done. The stories of the dress in context are included with a description of the dress details. They also have a group page on Facebook for any of you so inclined. Mary Alice Gallery, 1015 Morrill Hall, Iowa State University campus Weddings in the Heartland: Apparel, Traditions, Memories Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. ___ 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] his blue coat
All of this is also true about indigo. And no, the color didn't turn back to yellow green when wet, and AFAIK once thoroughly washed the fabric would no longer stink. It is a chemical reaction that when finished is ... finished. Denise On Tue, 1 Feb 2011 15:34:45 -0800 Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com wrote: I don't know if this has any thing to do with it, but woad was the blue used before the discovery of indigo. It smelled so bad that in Elizabethan times, woad dyers had to be located outside of town. Woad is interesting in that in the dye bath, it appears a muddy yellow-green, but when the dyed fiber is exposed to air, it turns blue. I don't know if this meant that, if wet: 1. it turned/lost color 2. it smelled bad again Indigo, once discovered, was considered a better blue dye. But it had been discovered by the 1700's; and we know from blue jeans that it runs, so maybe a chemical dye that wouldn't run or fade was the reason for the popularity/snob appeal of the new blue. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] his blue coat
On Tue, 1 Feb 2011 21:54:12 -0500 michaeljdeib...@gmail.com michaeljdeib...@gmail.com wrote: Of course there were all shades of blue, but i didn't think they were indigo. Or perhaps is it that while the dye was called indigo, it was only common in shades of blue because a blue hue is more a washed out version of true indigo (which is more violet than blue)? The shades of blue were the result of two things - the number of times the fabric/yarn was dipped (fewer = paler) and the length of time the garment was in use. Just like the difference between stiff new extremely dark original Levi jeans compared to what they look like after being washed hundreds of times. (or the accelerated version - stonewashed, acid washed, etc). The name of the dye and the color of the dye are one and the same. Indigo = blue. There were no other colors produced that were called indigo. There was over dyeing - green could be achieved by putting something already dyed yellow into an indigo vat; dyeing with cochineal before or after indigo for purple, etc. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Historical Wedding Dresses, Iowa
There is an exhibit on historical wedding dresses at the Textiles and Clothing Museum on campus at Iowa State University. It is a small exhibit, but very nicely done. The stories of the dress in context are included with a description of the dress details. They also have a group page on Facebook for any of you so inclined. Mary Alice Gallery, 1015 Morrill Hall, Iowa State University campus Weddings in the Heartland: Apparel, Traditions, Memories Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costume con
On Tue, 25 Jan 2011 21:23:52 -0500 Stacey Dunleavy anastas...@gmail.com wrote: I'm coming out of lurkdom to ask; is anybody going to Costume Con? It's down the block from me this year, so I have no excuse. How is this not signed? Just because the name is at the top instead of at the bottom? shesssh. DENISE ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Early Elizabethan Corsets for Barbie
I think I missed the point - is the OP interested in making period corsets as an end product or as a way to make Barbie the right shape for a costume? If it's the later - I'd just wrap her torso with masking tape until it was the right shape. Then if you still want to make a corset for looks, you can just sew the design and not worry about whether it was stiff or not. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Reproductions of medieval fabrics
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=280592267612ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=280592272135ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT The description says 56 wide, but it doesn't say what length is being sold. The fabric is beautiful. Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Reproductions of medieval fabrics
On Sun, 21 Nov 2010 10:05:56 -0600 Land of Oz lando...@netins.net wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=280592267612ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=280592272135ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT The description says 56 wide, but it doesn't say what length is being sold. Actually, I see that the beige fabric does say price per meter, but the red fabric does not. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Need help identifying furs
I'd also say marten/sable for the dark one and the lighter one looks like fox. Here is a web site with a lot of photos of various fur bearing animals http://www.chichesterinc.com/category2.htm Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Need help identifying furs
Mink do not turn white in the winter and AFAIK neither do marten/sable. Ermine are considerably smaller than either mink or marten/sable and when in the white phase they have a distinctive black tip on the tail. Denise On Wed, 3 Nov 2010 18:42:14 -0400 Becky Rautine zearti...@hotmail.com wrote: maybe mink but sable and mink are pretty much the same thing. The white could be what some old heraldry called ermine. Mink/Sable/Ermine all go through color changes due to winter. Dark in the spring, the white for cold snowy times. Either way, I'd say these are the same family of furred critters. Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Need help on quick solution for boy's clothing, c. 1800, US Midwest
If you don't find anything else, this is what I put my son in when we did a wool demo at a living history park Mandarin collared men's shirt, cut a little big, in a solid color or pinstripe. You may be able to find this in RTW. Loose cut men's trousers, in a coarse weave if possible. Wool trousers may be found at GoodWill or similar thrift store. Hem the pants on the short side and wear plain lace up leather boots, ankle high. Add suspenders, no belt. If you can take the belt loops off the pants w/o making holes, that's even better. If you can find suspenders with buttons and put buttons on the pants, better yet. Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Is this real or not?
On Sat, 6 Feb 2010 04:29:43 -0500 Penny Ladnier pe...@costumegallery.com wrote: I found a photo on eBay that is being described as a post-mortem bride photo. What do you think, is she death or not? Read the description the seller has of the bride. The item number is 380202466338. she does seem to be in a weird pose, but her face certainly doesn't look like that of a dead person. I'll be interested to see what others say about the ribbon/flowers. The ribbon doesn't look like it's original to the dress, but those flowers almost look photoshopped. Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] The term hennin
What's bothering me here is, why should these headdresses be associated with roosters? Roosters are male, and these are female fashions. Yes, I know a cock has a comb on its head but still, this seems to be a stretch. Even if it's an insult, it seems to me that there should be some kind of rationale behind the term and that should be recognizable. Roosters used to be ubiquitous - watch any flock of chickens for a while and you'll see that roosters spend a great deal of time posturing, posing, struting and showing off. That seems like a good lead in for a name that teases an extreme fashion or the wears of. Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] textile exhibit in Ames Iowa
If anyone is going to be in the area, there is a nice exhibit on the ISU campus in Ames Iowa Ethnic Textile Traditions of Iowa Immigrant Native Populations Sept 16 through Nov 20, 2009 Mary Alice Gallery, Textile and Clothing Museum Morrill Hall, ISU Ames Iowa http://isutcmuseum.blogspot.com/ there is a wonderful catalog featuring items from the exhibit, and plans for an on-line tour at some point. I think the hours of the exhibit are 11-4 M-F, but tours can be arranged outside of those hours, I believe. Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] unsuscribe
The link to the website is right at the bottom of every message - 4 lines below your name. You can use that link to unsubscribe. Denise B I can not find the unsuscribe link to unsuscribe my self. Please may you help me. Thanks Sarah ___ 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] Kayta cautiously attempts some presentation advice
Nowadays plus-sized women get to shop for real clothes, designed for their size, and to feel good about themselves in day or evening clothes. - On which planet is this? The clothes designed for their size are in reality designed only for women shorter than 5'6 who carry all their weight in their boobs/stomach. Tall plus sized clothing often adds a whopping 1/2 inch to the inseam and I've never seen tall tops. Even undergarments are affected. If you are short and big busted, finding a bra isn't hard. If you are tall or have a large rib circumference and small cup size, forget it. Finding evening wear and sports wear is a total joke. So is classic tailored styles. If you want to look like a teenage hooker you can find tons of plus sized clothing! I never thought I'd be sewing so much everyday wear for myself. Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Help! Tear Away Stabilizer
BTW, I can't use the iron-on stabilizer because the organza, because the organza has a plastic type glitter on it. The glitter melt when an iron touches it. --- I hope someone can prove me wrong, but I don't think there is a tear-away stabilizer that *isn't* iron on. Can you use wide painter's tape (the blue easy release stuff) and peel it off after? I'd call your local store and tell them what you said above and see what they recommend. Good Luck Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Dyeing linen wool blend
As a spinner and weaver, dyed in the wool definitely refers to wool dyed before being spun into yarn. Yarn dyed in woven fabrics refers to a stripe, check or plaid produced by using different colored yarns/threads that were dyed before weaving, as opposed to printed on the fabric surface. I hope the OP has enough yardage for sampling, because this is a prime case for it! I would dye swatches. Use cellulosic dye, acid dye (for protein) and something like Rit. And do all of them in several colors and strengths. Rit can be done successfully if you follow the directions closely and monitor the fabric throughout the process. It is also lightfast and wash fast in most colors (as much as any other dye) if the directions are followed carefully and the article is rinsed thoroughly. You might want to talk to a natural dyer and see about doing some samples in a natural dye bath - depending on what color you want in the end. The other factor is to determine if the linen/wool blend is the result of alternating yarns in the weave, or if it's a true blend of linen and wool fibers in the yarn that is uniform across the entire product. Each will give a slightly different look when dyed. Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] update - Dyeing linen wool blend
I was dyeing some linen today, so I decided to put a small piece of the pink wool/linen in with it (using procion). Not good news. It became very clear that the fabric is half wool half linen with the threads of both weft and warp made up of a strand of each. The linen absorbed the dye beautifully, the wool not at all. And it fulled up and left a fuzz of pink wool on the surface. --- I'd try fulling a piece first, then dyeing with acid dye. If it's leaving the wool on the surface, it's probably because the linen is shrinking a lot more than the wool, and if that's the case, maybe it won't matter if the linen fibers don't take any dye. I'd think that the relatively low amount of acid needed, and the relatively short amount of time needed to dye would have a minimal impact on the linen. Sample, Sample. :) Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] possibly OT -- Academic Hoods
Every time I walk at commencement I see full-professor PhDs who have no idea how to wear their hoods. As a professional costumer, my strong urge is to go around fixing their costumes, but since I don't know most of them, I restrain myself! That's probably because very few people know, and when you get set up for graduation, no one tells you any of this stuff. I wish I had known some of this stuff when I got my Master's degree. All they tell you is to go to the bookstore and pick up a robe. Then, you might find (as I did) that the example robes hanging out to try on are mis-labeled and the packaged robe you bought doesn't fit! No one mentioned anything about hoods or other items for master's degrees and I don't recall anyone wearing any from any dept. or college within the university. Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] television costumes
I've been wondering about the accuracy of the costumes on the tv show Christy - I've been watching it on dvd. While I enjoy the stories, I've seen a few things that seem to scream wrong era and I wondered what other people think - who are more familiar with the stated time (1912) and place (Appalachia/Smokey Mountains, USA). In the pilot, Tyne Daily seems to be actually wearing a corset, and the title character Christy played by Kelly Martin seems to be wearing good outfits, but with the wrong silhouette. Some of the accessories, like hats, seem to cover a good many decades - which given the economic situation (extremely poor) that might be accurate. Very poor people would tend to keep wearing the one hat they own, even if it was far out of fashion, I think. Comments? Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What kind of fur would you use for this?
I had a thought about this -- brain working overnight, you know -- and wanted to add to the list of possibilities. Domestic rabbits are the source of all nearly tanned pelts in the US. Showshoe hares are very different from domestic rabbits - they are larger and they turn white in winter like the ermine. This may be a more historically accurate source of white fur for anyone but the highest nobility. If a garment was lined completely with white fur similar to that portrait, it would make more sense to use the large skins of a hare. I'd suspect that ermine has a much shorter length of hair than shown in that portrait. Even shorter than mink - but someone who has compared both would know better. The only ermine I've ever seen was road kill. Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What kind of fur would you use for this?
Surely the best thing would be to check what fur was available at the time of the portrait? And what was worn by people of the status of the Arnolfinis. Sumptuary laws may be relevant here - I don't know if they had them in Holland. Of course -- but if your options are exactly historically correct = ermine vs. gives an extremely accurate look = hare and the price difference is thousands for ermine vs. hundreds or less for hare... I was just throwing it out there for an option. I wasn't making any judgments about what the costume maker should or should not use. I do know that weasels are small animals with short thick pelts -- shorter than the fur painted in the portrait appears to be. Artistic license or some other fur? I don't know sumptuary laws, but I do know some about the historical aspects of hunting and trapping. Large hares that turn white in the winter are (were) much more available over all of Europe than the in the respective peak times in the US. Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Rabbit - was: What kind of fur would you use for this?
I would troll thrift shops and antique stores and try to find a very blonde mink or beaver jacket, or a pale grey coyote stole. Mink and beaver wouldn't have as long a pile as it looks like the fur in the portrait does, but coyote is probably longer than whatever that is (ermine?). You are right about rabbit -- it usually sheds like crazy no matter what you do. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT: Source for Inkjet printable fabric
Our local JoAnn's fabrics has it in packaged sheets, presumably for quilters. I think I've also seen it where they sell computer paper, but that might have been iron-on fabric. Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Boning question of a different kind
In novels I've read, there are references to a groom or a valet boning boots. In trying to find out what exactly this is, I've not really come across a complete explanation. Some sites mention applying wax or boot polish with a deer bone, but do not explain or describe the method or the materials. Some boot sellers still sell deer bones for applying substances to boots, but do not give directions as to how this should be done. There are several pair of tall, leather riding boots in my family, so I'd like to know how this is done. Traditional riding boots have not changed much from military or calvery boots in the last 2 or 3 centuries, so I hope someone here can send me a link or more detailed instructions. Thanks! Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Vietnamese loom
Yes, it's a backstrap loom. What an absolutely beautiful piece she is weaving. In the middle photo, it shows a close up of her work with her hands folded - you can see the warp being picked up by a stick for the narrow band of design -- look at the far left of the photograph to see the warp threads over the stick. Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Off-topic fabric search
Usually the dollar table at Wal-mart! LOL that's where I usually see it. :-) This isn't very historical, but I know somebody on this list knows where to find EVERYTHING - does anyone know a source for that very light-weight Indian cotton used for summer blouses, etc? The stuff with the gold or silver threads woven in? Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Plaid taffeta:
Photos don't get through on this server -- you need to post them to a web site like flickr.com (or others) and put your descriptions in the box under the photo - then send the link to the list. Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Plaid taffeta:
Maybe better than flickr -- use the group we set up for this purpose: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/swapsell/ Join the group, and you can post the pictures in the Photos or Files section. Let the list know you've done so; 50 of us are already members and anyone else interested in a centralized place for this sort of trading can join. I was previously a member of that list, but the messages were next to non-existent. I just went there to join again, and according to the message history, there wasn't a single message in 2008 and a total of 10 for all of 2007. Not much going on there Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 100% Silk Velvet is available
Oh good grief! You'd feed your body with more energy by eating the silk than wearing it. What they're describing here sound more like it'd just make your hair stand on end. the price did that for me... Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Photos of abandoned garment factory
Is there no salvage yard in Baltimore? I can't believe no one stripped the copper out of all that cording laying around on the floor. Not to mention copper pipe, steel, sewing machines, etc. Sad. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Plaid Taffeta
Justine -- if you want to skip the listing fees and percentages charged by ebay or etsy, you can open a free photo account with flickr.com (or another place). Upload all the photos on your flickr account, and put the yardage and price in the description for each photo. Set up a paypal acccount too. Post the link and you'll probably have no problem selling the pieces you don't want. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie costumes
I have the pattern for it here - its an out of date one I used to make a wedding dress from some years ago - McCalls 3861.. Thanks! That does look very close. I'll have to troll the thrift stores and see if one turns up. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Movie costumes
I'm sure those of you who make costumes for customers are getting requests for the blue farewell dress worn by Susan in the Prince Caspian movie. I've been trying to find even ONE photo of this dress on-line and not having any luck. I did find a kinda messy mock up for an American Girl doll, and a perfect replica for a My Little Pony (eye rolls) but no photos of the dress on Susan or on a mannequin. Any tips on a photo, detailed illustration or inside knowledge of a pending pattern publication would be appreciated. My daughter is playing with the idea of making it for a prom dress. Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie costumes
Is it out on video yet? I could capture images - I can rent it from netflix. BTW - where are you in Iowa - I was born and raised (for awhile) in Iowa City. Sg Yes, we got it for Christmas. My computer doesn't play dvds so that option is out for me. It's a pretty good movie and does have nice costumes on other characters, too! :-) I live in central Iowa, near Ames, but grew up in eastern Iowa close to the Quad Cities. Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Martial Arts/Yoga Pant pattern?
what about 119? several styles of loose pants with different types of ankle treatments. Denise I am looking for a pant pattern to go with Folkwear Pattern 114 - I am making these for a friend who will use them for Thai Chiany suggestions for a pant pattern? I am considering these: http://www.folkwear.com/112.html ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Australia--movie
Has anyone on this list seen Australia? The San Francisco Chronicle panned it thoroughly as overly long, boring, and as not coming together well. I'm hoping it's not that bad--any reviews? ___ I haven't seen it yet, but my mom has and she said it was fabulous! She did say to buy your soda before the movie starts if you have a large bladder. Skip drinks all together if you don't! There is no opportunity to go fetch a beverage or visit the head w/o missing something. It is long, but she said you don't notice at all because you are completely involved with what is on the screen. Remember intermissions? Denise Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Which end of the thread?
Plus, I don't measure out and cut a length of thread and then thread the needle. Who does that? Me. I pull out a length, cut, then thread the needle. The only hand sewing I do is buttons or the occasional hem. Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] NHR patterns
In a message dated 10/26/2008 3:18:29 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: As a winter coat, it will need some insulation in-between the fabric and the lining. Any suggestions? --- : [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Flannel or if you can find it, line it with flannel backed satin. '' The coat is almost done, and I wish I had taken AlbertCat's suggestion. I bought something similar to thinsulate, as the LFS was out of thinsulate. I don't remember what she called it, but what I bought resembles a thick synthetic craft felt. Slightly less stiff and slightly more fluffy than craft felt. Now that the coat is assembled, I think it's too thick. My daughter thinks it's wonderful and warm, so that's okay, I guess. Also, I never did find the direction pages 2 and 3, so the construction is probably a little unorthodox. I assumed that since there were several separate pattern pieces for the lining that they would be cut slightly smaller. That does not appear to have been the case. Either that, or the thickness of the insulation is changing the lining's fit. If I hadn't whip stitched the insulation pieces together over the lining seams (to make it lay flat) I think I would go back and add another 1/8 in to the lining seams. A few of them, at least, but undoing the hand stitching, re-sewing the seams, trimming the insulation and re-stitching just seems like a little too much work. ;-) Well, thanks for all the advice! When the hem and buttons are done, I'll post a photo on flickr for anyone who wants to see it. Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] NHR patterns
This is not a historical pattern, but a general pattern question. I have a McCalls pattern in progress, and I've* misplaced 2 of the 3 instruction sheets. Do any of you know if there is a replacement service for stuff like this, or will I have to buy a whole new pattern? I looked around on the ordering and customer service portions of their web site and didn't see anything. I can sew just about anything with instructions and simple stuff without, but I'm not confident about doing w/o instructions on a moderately complex coat with a lining. (M5717, if anyone is interested). This is the coat for which I was seeking plaid fabric earlier this year. Denise B Iowa *technically, it was my teen daughter who misplaced them while cleaning, but the result is the same ;-) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] NHR patterns
Is this the pattern? http://backtosewing.blogspot.com/2008/09/mccalls-pattern-m5717-work-in-progress.html ♫ Chiara Francesca Yes, that's the pattern. I wish I had paid attention to the sale at Joann's. Buying another copy for .99 would be much easier than any other option for getting duplicate instructions. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] NHR patterns
This is a really cute coat! I think so too -- making it for my 14 yo daughter in a mostly black plaid. Since we don't have enough fabric, the lapels and pocket flaps are plain black wool, same as the lining. She wanted it without either the bottom ruffle, or the sleeve ruffles, so it's a hybrid of the views shown. As a winter coat, it will need some insulation in-between the fabric and the lining. Any suggestions? I was thinking the old-fashioned all-cotton quilt batting, sandwiched between some gauze would work, but since I'm posting OT here anyway, I thought I'd ask for suggestions of something better. Better as in: warmer and already faced with something. Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Out of Office
Yes, that's the only way to avoid the constant 'out of office' emails. You need to set your email subscriptions to 'no mail' if you are getting your email at your office address. Fortunately, this particular office seems to have a program that only responds once a day per address (or something) rather than responding to every single message received -- as happens on another list I read. ugh. Yep - can't you temporarily turn the list off, then turn it back on again??? As in, cancel the e-mails, then set them up again... - Ah, but this should be a point to remember for the rest of us. Do not have automated messages for lists we subscribe to. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Corsetry issues (was Looking for bad examples)
Which makes me curious. What actual medical issues have people encountered that really _do_ mean someone can't wear a corset? I'm sure it does happen -- and it seems to me that having some idea of what really are the issues that cause problems might help dressmakers decide whether to (1) attempt to exercise more tactful persuasion, (2) devise some sort of work-around, or (3) do the best they can to make a nice looking garment without corsetry. the first thing I thought of was a mastectomy. might be painful, and could be a problem aesthetically with some designs, depending on how low cut the garments are. . . denise, with an unreliable shift key ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Getting ready for Halloween
Well, this is sort of OT, but not quite. We're invited to a Halloween party, where the theme is movie characters, and the sub-theme is something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Will a tv show character work? There is an episode of Firefly where they defend a whorehouse with several inhabitants dressed in different versions of something like this. Fits in with the something old/new as it's a space western set in the future. Otherwise, these movies have characters in whorehouse outfits. The best little whorehouse in Texas Maverick (possibly) Silverado Wild, Wild West (the new one) I know there are a lot more. Good Luck Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton
Cut a square of fabric and measure it. The bigger the better if you want to evaluate the hand/thickness/flexibility, etc. Can you give a minimum size of what you think a large-enough swatch would be for this? If it were me, I'd use a square foot *minimum* -- a square yard would be better if you can manage it. If the shape remains relatively even and smooth, you can either cut smaller pattern pieces from it, or use it to make a matching hat or mittens or both. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] wrinkles out of silk
I find using a hot iron on silk makes wrinkles disappear in no time and preserves (or even enhances) the crisp hand. Try it on a scrap if you can. Just be careful not to scortch, of course. If there is anything printed or embroidered on the fabric, be sure to test that as well! Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] do you work with leather?
It's not a costume related problem, but if any of you work with leather, maybe you have some suggestions for me? Last weekend I reupholstered a chair with leather. It's nice, full-grain supple calf like they sell for making chaps. It's smooth side up and reasonably easy care -- BUT -- I still planned to put some saddle-lac or other finish on it before we used it. I left Wed. to visit my mom and told everyone to stay out of that chair until I got back. Well, no one sat in it, but my son and his friend ate tacos in the living room (gr) and the dim-wit friend set his dinner plate on that chair. The plate must have been greasy on the bottom, because now there is a black half circle on the seat of the chair! It looks just like someone set a wet paint can on the seat. Any ideas on how to get it off or at least lighten it? As an absolute last resort, I might have enough hide left over to cut another piece and re-do it, but *damn* I don't want to do that again! Not only do I not want to put even more work into the chair, I was hoping to use the rest of the hide to do the top of the ottoman. gr teenagers! Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] wrapping turbans
I'm reading week-old mail, so my appolgies if this has been linked already: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tkpuxcNdGc0 video of wrapping a turban. There is another called 'how to tie a turban' that I didn't watch. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Silver Fox Fur Repair
If the fur is going to be a lost cause in the end this is what I would try: purchase some very thin pigskin (dress glove weight) and glue it to the hide side of the fox. Use a flexible leather glue. I'm sure that is not the way a conservator would do it, but if you want it to be sturdy enough to use it needs a sturdy base. Otherwise you are faced with restitching all the fur pieces together with new thread, I think. Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] fabric search
I am searching for wool (coat or blanket weight) in a red or blue plaid. I'd also accept heavy weight flannel in red or blue plaid. I've looked through all the plaids and the wools at these vendors: fabric.com denverfabric.com joann.com hancock fabrics.com trimfabrics.com as well as the local Joann and Hobby Lobby. We found the perfect *color* plaid at Joann, but the fabric is a slippery, stiff taffeta which won't do. At this point, I'd even buy an appropriately colored polarfleece product, but that would be a last choice. Does anyone have a suggestion about where else to search? Thanks! Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] fabric search
Thank you so much for all the links! The fabric is for my teenage daughter, and if you think sewing for a customer can be a PITA, wait until you try it for a picky teen who lives with you... uhh! She finally decided that the Stewart Tartan plaid is closest to what she wants, but I'm simply not willing to spend $35 to $70 per yard. I really liked that blanket weight piece marked down to $15, but she doesn't like that yellow stripe whine whine whine (see my eyes roll) I will keep all these emails and keep checking the selections to see if any fabris are added to the webstores you have shared with me. Thanks! Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] FLDS vs. Amish
Sects? (I know the organizational word, but darned if I can think of it!) are much more strict than others. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] preserving patterns
I have a multi-size tissue pattern that I would like to use several times, and make in more than one size. What is your favorite method of preserving patterns to keep them intact? In the past, I have fused the tissue to muslin, but those were *very* simple children's play clothes, and eyeballing the cutting line for a smaller size was simple. Suggestions? Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] preserving patterns
I always trace the thin patterns to brown wrapping paper, it holds a lot better and it wont fade away so easy. All the patterns i use frequently are made of brown wrapping paper. That is similar to what I am doing now. I have separated the pieces, but not cut them closely. Then I tape each piece to a large window. Then tape large paper (similar, but thicker than newspaper) over the piece and trace only the size I want this time. It's taking me a long time! :-) And I will have to do it all again when I need a different size. There are 8 sizes on these pieces, so in some places it gets kind of confusing, esp. since the print on the pattern itself is very faint. Thanks Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] How to remove smells from fur?
I recently purchased a great short fur coat for $10, unfortunately, it smells of body odor and cigarette smoke. How do I get this smell out of the fur? I had thought of brushing baking soda through it, letting it sit for a while in a bag, then vacuuming it out and then letting it sit again with some aromatic herb sachets. Will this work or should I do something else? I think I've read that cornmeal can be used on fur, but personally, I'd have it professionally cleaned. If it was just the smoke smell, you could air it out on a covered porch or clothesline, but body odor means sweat and skin oils. Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] High Rise shorts? A little OT
Try the men's department. Not only will they be less fashionista but they will be better made and less expensive. Denise I tried to go shopping for shorts today - EVERYTHING is low rise now. I was in Macy's, Dilliards, Penny's etc - nada - nothing GRR! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Overlocker thread
I never use cotton thread for anything, as I live in a dry climate, and it breaks faster. I think I read that poly has more give to it as well. I just use the cheap poly cone threads that are made for sergers. One question relating to threads I have is does anyone think that cotton covered poly threads are better or worse for regular machine sewing than all poly? Joanns just discontinued the former. I have an older Viking, and if I use the cheap coned thread on that machine I have no end of trouble. Skipped stitches, bobbin snarls, tension binding, etc. I generally use Gutterman, which I think is a cotton/poly thread. Denise B Iowa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
