Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
My size 16 dummy is wearing a camicia made from wonderful soft, silky cotton voile that I got from Dharma Dyeworks. It's part of a Venetian ensemble that I'm making up as a sample for a new pattern. I'm making the gown in white brocade so I can sell it as a wedding dress. My half scale male form, General Tom, is wearing a mockup Tudor shirt with machine faux smocking, and his partner Lavinia is wearing a camicia and a roped petticoat, also working samples for the Italian patterns. The somewhat larger me size form is nude. The shoemaker's children go barefoot... Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents
If you're looking for sew-on rhinestone elements such as buckles, buttons, shapes such as dragonflies or flowers, etc, try contacting www.such-a-deal.com. Don't ask for rhinestones, I was reprimanded for calling them that, what he has is crystal. Never mind that they're exactly the same thing. Anyway, he only recently started repping this line, and I happened to stop in at the store when he was unpacking the sample suitcases. Oh My God. This is the best quality stuff I've ever seen. It looks like fine jewelry, most of the settings are gold or silver plated, and the prices reflect that. But if you're looking for something special, and don't mind buying in wholesale lots of a dozen pieces, this is the place to go for top of the line. He won't be putting the crystal line on the website, so if you want something you'll need to contact him directly, but it could be worth it. Margo On May 23, 2012, at 5:50 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: The ones I've worked with have one set of prongs that go through the fabric, then the stone is set into it, trapping the fabric between the backing and the stone. But if you sewed the backing on first on top of the fabric, then set the stone, you wouldn't harm the fabric. And you could remove them later. Sharon -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Downward Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 12:57 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents Sharon, will that work? It seems that the settings I've seen have double prongs - one for the stone and one to go through the fabric. I;d also like to apologize to Denise for kind of taking over her question. LynnD On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 12:47 PM, Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.comwrote: Just sew on the back first, using an X stitch, without the stone in it. The back will be attached, but not going through the fabric. Then set the stone into the prongs. Sharon C. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Mine is currently wearing a custom fitted cover that I finally got around to making and need to pad out with something firmer than fiberfill. So she's nude, but it counts as a sewing project. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] mystery term
On Oct 7, 2011, at 6:19 AM, Astrida Schaeffer wrote: Anyone ever heard of a hesitation hem??? There's the Hesitation Waltz step, there might be a connection. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] New Historical Clothing Pattern Site
I want to make something clear: The company Historical Clothing Patterns is not associated in any way with Historic Costume Patterns. I have asked them to change the name and they've ignored me. I don't want their reputation for customer service and quality of product being confused with mine. So please, if you are referring to either company, be sure you have the right name! Please pass this information around as much as you can. I'm sorry to have to take this issue so public, but they've left me no alternative. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] New Historical Clothing Pattern Site
I've been trying to find any information about them, including doing a Business Entity search for their Limited Liability corporation in all 50 states, to no avail. There is, literally, NO information about them on the Web aside from an out of date Etsy store, their Facebook page, and their website. The websites scheduled maintenance announcement has been changed and now has no expected date of reopening. I believe this may be due to legal issues. Margo Anderson Margo Anderson's Historic Costume Patterns is not associated with Historical Clothing Patterns, LLC. in any way. ___ 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
On Sep 16, 2011, at 11:37 AM, Kathryn Pinner wrote: At one time, Joann's carried a white silk that was pin-tucked like that and silk takes dye. If you try this, buy 1/8 of a yard first and do a test dye. It's possible, even probable, that the pin tucks are sewn in polyester thread that won't take the dye. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] New Pattern Company?
On Sep 13, 2011, at 7:39 AM, Bambi TBNL wrote: Lol! My only email access is through my not so smart phone. It edits my spelling even if it has breasted not tosorry!!! Okay, I really want to know what you told it that it auto corrected to breasted! Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] New Pattern Company?
Does anyone know anything about historicalclothingpatterns.com? There's no information about the creator(s) of these patterns, no background, credentials, experience, or location. There's no mailing address or phone number, and the email says it's for sales queries only. They seem to be specializing in movie costume knock-offs. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Hair styles
On Jun 3, 2011, at 11:20 AM, otsisto wrote: Do you have gray or white hair? If white, try streaking your hair blond to hide the white,let it blend in. I have black hair, which made it near impossible to do anything with color that would let it blend. Plus I'm cheap. I found that getting my hair cut with lots of layers made it more bearable. All the dyed parts and the layers are grown out now, and I have really good silver streaks that are going to look even better once it gets long. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Hair styles
Wow, thanks! I cut my hair short several years ago in order to let my gray grow out, and am trying to grow it long again. It's at the infuriating stage where it's just a little too short to get in a bun, and long enough to look messy and haphazard. I almost booked a haircut this morning, but looking at this site is great motivation for sticking to it. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] False Eyelashes
On May 25, 2011, at 2:27 AM, penn...@costumegallery.com penn...@costumegallery.com wrote: This morning a film titled Lady of Leisure was on was on TCM with Barbara Stanwyck. Her role was a model and she was wearing false eyelashes. The male actor peeled them off her eyelids. My question when were false eyelashes first used in history and how were they attached? According to the US Patent office, a patent for false eyelashes was granted 100 years ago, on June 6, 1911. I think we should have a celebration! http://www.google.com/patents?id=sadCEBAJprintsec=abstractzoom=4source=gbs_overview_rcad=0#v =onepageqf=false Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] OT: corset and breast augmentation surgery
On May 20, 2011, at 5:57 AM, Kay Shelton wrote: (SNIP) I fear the doctor may not have experience with costuming. You might be surprised. Some years back, I found a lump in my breast. I told the doctor I'd spent the weekend at a historical event wearing a corset, and that might have something to do with it. Without batting an eye, he asked What period? And when I told him, wrote down elizabethan without further question. Wierded me right out, it did. (It turned out to be mastitis, irritated by the corset. While I can't wear a tight corset without it coming back, I can deal, considering what I was afraid it was.) Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage
On Apr 29, 2011, at 11:20 AM, Jean Waddie wrote: I thought the trees were brilliant. How do you get enough flowers to look significant in a huge Abbey? - just get trees instead! And the trees can be planted out somewhere, hopefully in a park or other public place. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] not ancient hist. costume...
Dated it may be, but the Illustrated Hassle Free Make Your Own Clothes book set quite a few of us on the path of costuming, sewing and patternmaking. I for one was delighted to be freed from the tyranny of the pattern companies, whose size range, at that time, stopped at 14. Using their method of tracing existing garments helped me make some simple yet pretty dresses, tops,and pants, and that gave me the confidence and interest to learn more. One can always learn, even from the most unlikely sources. Margo ___ 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've made corset stays for dolls by cutting strips from plastic milk jugs. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 15th Year Anniversary
I'm still here! I just don't have as much time to post these days, and most of the discussion of my main interest area has moved over to my own Yahoo list. I joined in '96, when I was typing one handed because I was breastfeeding a newborn. Now he's in high school, and taking an interest in costuming. He was the only kid to attend his eighth grade gradation in an impeccable vintage tuxedo. The H-costume list saved my sanity, such as it was, during my early Mommy years. it gave me a way to talk to grownups about my interests, and, wow, did I. For several years I was vying with Penny and Maggiros to be the most prolific poster. In 1999, when I started my business, h-cos was my source for vending vendors and suppliers, my focus group, and an eager customer base. It would have been far more difficult to do without the list members. Just to point out how different things were back then, I used to get up in the morning, start my email program, go to the kitchen and make a cup of coffee, put a load of laundry in, and come back to my computer just in time for the 100+ H-costume messages to show up. Most websites were Netscape grey with Times Roman fonts and no pictures, and pictures on E-bay were a rarity as well. On the other hand, spam was so rare as to be remarkable when you got some in your email. Here's to many more years! Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Decorative Fraying in 1850's
I'm at work on an 1850's dress in plaid taffeta and I've discovered that my sample bias ruffle takes a gorgeous frayed edge. It almost looks fluted, or like feathers! Was this technique used at the time as an edging for skirt frills? Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified object
I bought something identical to it from Goody hair accessories back in the early 80's. It was for doing rolled, 40's style hairdos, and I believe it was a repro of something from that time. You were supposed to catch the ends of your hair between the two halves and then roll it up. I never could make it work properly. Margo On Apr 5, 2010, at 6:32 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote: Wow!? This would answer for mine.? Could also be used to stabilize crochet balls. kathleen? -Original Message- From: otsisto otsi...@socket.net Sent 4/5/2010 9:15:23 AM To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified objectIt may not be the same thing but I have seen something similar to it. One was used for the mouth of a yarn bag. The other use was for sewing but I can't remeber what specifically for and I had the impression that it was an adaptation to what it's original purpose was. Sorry, De -Original Message- This was found in my grandmother's things after she passed. She kept it with her sewing stuff although that doesn't necessarily mean it's sewing-related. Any idea what it is? http://picasaweb.google.com/Charlene281/20100404?feat=directlink --Charlene -- Gossip is when you hear something you like about someone you don't. --Earl Wilson ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 20 century corsets with underbelt
On Mar 31, 2010, at 3:00 PM, Sid Young wrote: http://www.corsetiere.net/Spirella/Corsets/Surgical.htm#Ubelt Oh, I see! I was thinking of something completely different, the kind of inner belt that some bustiers and strapless dresses have. These look like they'd be comfortable for those of us with bellies. I've been trying to design a modern version for exercise, that could be built into bike shorts. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 20 century corsets with underbelt
My understanding is that the waist belt takes some of the stress load off the eyelets, at what would otherwise be the point of the greatest strain. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] A strange question
My first Twelfthnight costume was in 1973. I don't know what Margo was doing that long ago, I was in high school. :) I made a few costumes for school plays, and went to my first Renaissance Faire at Black Point. Most of my sewing went into my personal wardrobe, as I was attempting to rock the Janis Joplin Rich Hippie look. It was a few years later that I really started to understand what serious historical costume was supposed to look like. Kayta had a hand in that, after I met her in Golden Gate Park when her group was having a historical theme picnic in a reserved area, and my friends and I had shown up with no permit or reservation to do a Pagan ritual. The were very nice and understanding to flaky us, and I thought what they were doing looked like a whole lot of fun. So be nice to the newbies, you never know who you might be inspiring! Margo ___ 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?
My intern cleaned the sewing room the other day and due to the lack of hanging space, she layered several pieces on the dress form, so it's wearing a stretch lycra bellydance dress, a Tudor gown, an Elizabethan gown and a bead and coin necklace. Why the base hasn't buckled under all that, I don't know. What's actually in progress at the moment is a skirt for a flamenco- bellydance fusion costume, in several different floral and polka dot prints. I'm taking a break from sewing lace to the edge of 21 yards of ruffles. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Grading patterns
Hi Sylvia: I've worked with a professional grader, and it was very easy and surprisingly inexpensive. I sent her digital files, but you can also send them paper patterns. If the grader works with a computer program, as most of them do these days, you or she can have the paper patterns digitized by a mail in service for a few dollars. Unless you have absolutely top-notch patternmaking skills, it's worthwhile to pay a patternmaker (sometimes the same person/business as the grader, sometimes not) to clean up your patterns and make them more efficient for the grading process. If you google Pattern Grading Service you'll find quite a few. You'll probably have to make a number of phone calls to find one that wants to work with you. Most of them are geared to garment production patterns, which are very different from home sewing patterns. A lot of them don't want to work on a small scale, but there are some out there who will. I can't make any recommendations of specific services, as my previous grader has closed her business while she gets her own fashion line off the ground. I'm working with a new one but haven't yet seen the results, so I don't feel ready to make a recommendation. Be aware that there is at least one pattern grading service out there that's marketing to new designers, and they are charging rates that are more than TEN TIMES the norm. Here's an excellent blog post about grading services: http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/how_to_hire_a_pattern_grading_service/ Good luck! Margo Anderson ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Roman rings and Cable Ties
I get my roman drapery rings at JoAnne, but I was dismayed to find out that my local (40 miles away!) store is discontinuing them. As someone else mentioned, Renaissance Fabrics is a good source. As for cable ties, the kind I recommend are available at Home Depot. They'll be in the heating/air conditioning department. Here's some information from the package that might be helpful: Malco 36 Nylon Ties Catalog Number TY34 You can also buy them online from a number of suppliers. Search for cable ties zip ties or nylon ties. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] CoCo Meet Up
Me! Margo On Jul 23, 2009, at 10:52 AM, Cin wrote: Sign me up! --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com From: Regina Voorhes reginalaws...@gmail.com Subject: [h-cost] Costume College Meet-up I would be happy to host a meet-up for H-Cos folks. I do need to know how much space we will need, so I would like to get an idea how many people might be joining us at CoCo. Who will be attending Costume College and would be interested in meeting up? Please email me with a subject line of CoCo Meet Up. Will we need a table in the bar, a corner of the dining room, or a whole room to ourselves? :) Looking forward to seeing you all, Regina Lawson Voorhes (name change in progress) ___ 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] 1960s hippie fashions
I remember my older brother's Cool Girlfriend wearing long dresses when I was in 8th grade, in 1971. By the time I was in high school, a year later, the pattern companies were showing most of their teen oriented dresses in both mini and long lengths. And then there were the long skirts made by splitting a pair of jeans and adding wedges of fabric to the front and back. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Tudor Lady's Wardrobe Pattern
On Jun 15, 2009, at 2:02 PM, Kimiko Small wrote: While I don't know the specific reasons Margo didn't include it anyway (she could have), Mostly, it was a matter of space. One more tissue sheet would have made the package too big to fit in our standard packaging or in a Priority Mail envelope, and I would have had to split the pattern up and create a separate underwear package. Since the farthingale would have been virtually identical to the one in my Elizabethan underpinnings package, I chose to leave it out and let those who want to use a farthingale and/or separate corset, purchase that one. For those who want a later Tudor look, as in the portrait of Elizabeth as a princess, I added a second set of cutting lines to the bodice so that it can be made with a pointed waist, and made sure that the skirt was full enough to accommodate a farthingale. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Hardewick Hall Portrait forepart replica?
On Jun 13, 2009, at 1:52 PM, Kimiko Small wrote: Is it this one from Ninya's personal site? http://www.kissthefrog.co.uk/queen.html Yes! thanks! Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Tudor Lady's Wardrobe Pattern, Now taking pre-orders!
By popular request, we are delighted to present our long awaited Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern! This package gives you everything you need to dress the Tudor woman, from undergarments to accessories. It's not just for the upper class lady: we also provide instructions and pattern pieces for the working class Tudor woman. Includes: • Smock with detachable cuffs, and under partlet • Kirtle with supportive bodice, with three foresleeves • Gown with three sleeve choices and optional train • Two caps, English gable hood, and French hood • Over partlet, apron, and sash This pattern includes a 100+ page manual with the same clear and detailed instructions that made our Elizabethan patterns world famous, and detailed historical notes by Tudor researcher Kimiko Small. The patterns are at the printers and we expect to ship by mid July. Go to http://www.margospatterns.com to order. Thanks, Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Hardewick Hall Portrait forepart replica?
I'm trying to locate a photograph of a stunning replica of the forepart from Queen Elizabeth I's Hardewick Hall portrait. I could have sworn it was in the Tudor Tailor, but I can't find it there. A Google search didn't find it either. Has my book lost a page? Am I using the wrong search words? Did I dream it? Help! Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Mascara Advice
The Maybelline Beauty Tubes mascara is amazing. I bought the regular, not the waterproof, and it stayed on through a very tearful therapy session. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Need info on fabric yarn storage
Also, don't store stuff in plastic grocery bags that have printing on them. It transfers. I never did get it off a formica countertop. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] possibly OT -- Academic Hoods
In a message dated 4/15/2009 5:40:29 PM Eastern Daylight Time, sha...@collierfam.com writes: Don't use pleating tape, the pleats end up being only about 1/2 deep, so there are a lot of them to sew. And the tape adds a lot of bulk. Instead make a facing with 1/4 gingham. That way you can easily make even pleats, using the gingham as a guide. I like making pleats 1 deep. Quick whip stitches and you're done! I do cartridge pleats with no marking at all, just eyeballing them, and they come out fine. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Peacock Wedding Dress
On Apr 13, 2009, at 2:40 PM, albert...@aol.com wrote: Of course a dumpster covered in 2000 peacock feathers would be awesome too. Oh, Albert, I love you! You always sum things up so perfectly. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1940s patterns (can anyone narrow down the date)
If you're considering Simplicity patterns, I'd recommend the ones designed by Theresa LaQuey. She know the period inside and out, and does stunning custom work as well. And she must have good education skills, because she managed to do something I was never able to pull off: She taught my sister how to sew! Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] What would you make out of this fabric?
Someone gave me ten yards of 60 sheer wool. It has a herringbone weave and it's very fine, if I hold it up to the light I can see through it. It's bright turquoise, a color of which I'm not fond due to growing up with my mother's over fondness for it, so I'll probably dye it. What should I make out of this? I really need SCA camping clothes. My current interest areas are, as usual, Elizabethan, Henrician, and 16th century Turkish or Persian, but I'm open to any pre-1600 style that might be flattering and comfortable for a large lady. Suggestions? Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What would you make out of this fabric?
On Mar 3, 2009, at 10:26 AM, Laura Chambers wrote: Sell it to a Civil War Reenactor to make an amazing sheer dress out of. I thought of that, but weren't they usually light colors? Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Image piracy - Anyone know who this is?
On Feb 28, 2009, at 8:42 AM, Cynthia Virtue wrote: Saragrace Knauf wrote: Anyone know who this is? She is using photos from various historic costuming sites (including mine) without permission. I and several others have reported her to ebay and she has been extreeemly nasty about it. Alas, the link or attached example was lost -- could you resend? (Am now very curious!) Here's the link, from the same post Saragrace made to another list: ttp://cgi.ebay.com/Muslin-Bum-Roll-Bustle-Renaissance-Fair-Pirate-SCA- SALE_W0QQitemZ330311003999QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0? hash=item330311003999_trksid=p3286.c0.m14_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66% 3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 If you click the me logo next to her eBay id you'll get her bio. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Image piracy - Anyone know who this is?
Ooops, sorry to have beaten this dead horse. I failed to check the date. Margo On Mar 2, 2009, at 5:59 PM, Margo Anderson wrote: On Feb 28, 2009, at 8:42 AM, Cynthia Virtue wrote: Saragrace Knauf wrote: Anyone know who this is? She is using photos from various historic costuming sites (including mine) without permission. I and several others have reported her to ebay and she has been extreeemly nasty about it. Alas, the link or attached example was lost -- could you resend? (Am now very curious!) Here's the link, from the same post Saragrace made to another list: ttp://cgi.ebay.com/Muslin-Bum-Roll-Bustle-Renaissance-Fair-Pirate- SCA-SALE_W0QQitemZ330311003999QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0? hash=item330311003999_trksid=p3286.c0.m14_trkparms=72%3A1205%7C66% 3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318%7C301%3A1%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50 If you click the me logo next to her eBay id you'll get her bio. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing?
Catherine Howard is wearing an Elizabethan loose gown with the sleeves ripped out, and the scalloped cuff from one of the sleeves pinned into place as a shoulder wing. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] 16th Century Ribbon?
I hope some of you textile history folks can help me: In the 16th century, did the word ribbon mean a narrow woven textile, or could it also mean a narrow piece cut from wider fabric? Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Boning question
I'm pondering 16th century flat fronted bodies and kirtles, and the pair of bodies of Dorothea von Neuburg on page 113 of Patterns of fashion. The boning comes up only to the bottom of the breast curves. The Tudor Tailor references this boning pattern and says it's important to maintain the proper curved lines. I've made a similar garment for myself and got a perfectly flat front, with no difference from the same garment made with the boning running over the breasts from the upper edge to the (slight raised) waistline. Obviously bodies vary, so I'm asking if anyone has found a noticeable difference when using this boning pattern, and what it was? Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Eyelets with a buttonholer?
On Feb 6, 2009, at 4:34 PM, Dianne wrote: They didn't want to fit through the (mind blip, whatever the name is for that space between the needle part and the body of the machine) I believe it's called the harp. Thank you! That was driving me crazy. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Reminder: Lectures in L.A.
On Jan 30, 2009, at 9:34 AM, Maggie wrote: I was so excited when I heard about this, and I was planning to be there,but I'm giving classes of my own at the Renaissance Symposium that weekend about 400 miles away, and there's just no way to do both. I have to hope that you'll be back some time in the future. I'll be at the Symposium as well, and my annoyance at missing Robin can only be mitigated by the fact that I'll finally get to meet Maggie. We've been getting mistaken for each other for about 25 years, so it's high time! Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Eyelets with a buttonholer?
I'm thinking of buying a 1950's sewing machine with a buttonholer attachment, the kind that uses templates to make different size buttons. Some of them have templates that make round eyelets, and I'm wondering, has anyone used them for lacing eyelets on period corsets and bodices? I have a progressive hand condition, so it's important for me to keep my handsewing to a minimum, and I can't bear the idea of using grommets! Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Eyelets with a buttonholer?
I tried an eyelet plate and found it nearly impossible to use on large garments like dresses with big skirts, because of having to spin the fabric around it. They didn't want to fit through the (mind blip, whatever the name is for that space between the needle part and the body of the machine) How do you handle that? Margo On Jan 30, 2009, at 6:29 PM, Andrew T Trembley wrote: On Jan 30, 2009, at 3:42 PM, Margo Anderson wrote: I'm thinking of buying a 1950's sewing machine with a buttonholer attachment, the kind that uses templates to make different size buttons. Some of them have templates that make round eyelets, and I'm wondering, has anyone used them for lacing eyelets on period corsets and bodices? An eyelet plate will serve you better. The brick buttonhole foot still only does zig-zag, so you don't get the radial stitching of a true eyelet. andy ___ 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] JA POF 4
I'm not letting myself buy it until I finish my current project, in the hopes that it will help me force myself to finish. You all are weakening my resolve considerably, though. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Seeking A Patternmaker
I'm looking into contracting out some of my patternmaking work. I've contacted a number of companies, but I thought I'd try here as well. If anyone knows of an independant contractor with professional skills, references, and experience, who can supply electronic files of finished work, and who is enthusiastic about historical costume, please contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Upcoming lecture plans: Ohio and L.A.
On Mon, Jul 28, 2008 at 10:35 PM, Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The organizer would like to get a sense of how much interest there is so she can choose a suitable venue. I'll drive 400 miles for that! (If gas is less than $10 a gallon by then, that is) Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] More help with Spanish gown
While we're on the subject of Spanish gowns...I'm very intrigued with the Spanish Mourning gown, as seen in Alcega. It looks like a front buttoned doublet bodice and conical skirt in the front, but the back is one piece, very flared from the shoulders, with a false bodice underneath it, just like the saque backed gowns of the 18th century. I've drafted it, and hope to get around to making up a prototype, with an eventual aim of producing it as a pattern. I think it would be good for those of us whose weight fluctuates, or for theatrical or rental wardrobes, and even for that awkward stage of pregnancy when none of your regular clothes fit but you don't really look pregnant yet. I'm wondering about that mourning name, though. Is anyone familiar with Spanish mourning customs of the period, who could tell me why on earth such a gown would be labeled thus? Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Doublet versus Court Gown
don't think I have enough time to make a full court gown at this stage and should think about a doublet. Actually, Court Gown doesn't necessarily mean a low necked bodice and skirt, any more than the modern evening gown means any specific style. It's a description of the level of richness and ornamentation, not the cut or style of the garment. A court gown could be a low necked bodice and skirt or it could a doublet bodice, probably with a matching skirt for this level of formality till quite late in the century. It could also be a loose gown, which is like a coat that flares from the shoulders, or a fitted gown, which fits closely to the body and may or may not have a waistline seam. I agree with Albert that a doublet would probably be more, not less, work than a simple fitted bodice and skirt. Don't futz around with trimming details if you're short of time: find a beautiful brocade and let it do the work for you. This style is seen in a number of period paintings of female musicians, so it seems particularly appropriate here. As to wearing the collar open, I would say yes, especially for a musician who needs ease of movement. It was good enough for Mary, Queen of Scots, who was painted several times wearing a shirt or smock with a large ruff worn open. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1830s-40s Servants
a cap was a badge of servitude for many years after other women had abandoned them (even into the early 20th century you see maids and waitresses in restaurants wearing some sort of remnant of a cap on their heads) I can recall most waitresses wearing caps and aprons well into the 1960's, in rural California. I think nurse's caps were more of a professional symbol, though. I believe each nursing school had its own cap design. I remember being in the hospital as a child, in 1967 or so, and being entranced with one nurse whose cap was a frilly little lampshade thing. I remember her saying it was a real pain to iron. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Number of machines.Was Sewing and Embroidery Machines
I have a Singer 20U commercial machine, a basic 4-thread serger, and a White Jeans machine for when I need a portable or free arm.I also have a 20 year old Viking I 've been carting around with me for years because it's too good to get rid of and too expensive to fix, sigh...and an older serger which I'm giving to a friend. I'm hoping to investigate embroidery machines soon, but for now what I have does fine. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] How Many Costume Books/Magazines/Photos Do You Own
I still recommend this book to newbie costumers, especially teens, who are no end amused by its groovieness. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Janet Arnold Image
Speaking of Ms. Arnold, does anyone know of any pictures of her? I just find it so strange that I have no idea what such an important person in our field looked like. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] silk brokade
I am looking for a brokade of some sort, black and red. Or it could also be orange and red. The pattern should be renaissance. I found one at the Delectable Mountain fabric store wich was posted here some time ago, but its miniature format for dolls. THANK YOU! I've been looking for a red miniature Renaissance brocade for almost ten years! Now I can finish the Ditchley Doll! Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What in the world? Odd 16th C. child's skirt
I find it hard to believe that they would have applied trim like that. My best guess is that the skirt is too big for the child and the front openings were folded back on themselves, but why they would do that for a formal portrait is beyond me. Who knows, there's probably some terribly important symbology in it. It also looks like the child is wearing a linen smock with a band of blackwork embroidery, no forepart or petticoats, which I haven't seen before. Margo On May 4, 2008, at 6:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.elizabethan-portraits.com/KatherineGrey.jpg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What in the world? Odd 16th C. child's skirt
On May 4, 2008, at 7:10 PM, Bella wrote: I think it's an optical illusion. What at first looked to me like an opening in the skirt, I now believe to be a blackworked handkercheif/small towel pinned to the waist. D'oh! I see it now. :) Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Mid/Lower Class Womens Clothing - 1650
On Apr 24, 2008, at 10:59 AM, Abel, Cynthia wrote: As far as Anne Bonny and Mary Read, most fairly comprehensive books on the history of pirates picture them as artists imagined them, not from life. There's a contemporary woodcut of them. They're wearing knee length, baggy smocks over long baggy trousers, and headrails that appear to be exposing stubbly scalp at the front. Not exactly most people's vision of female pirates, alas. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Director-designer professional standards
On Apr 14, 2008, at 12:52 PM, Paula Praxis wrote: This a discussion that benefits all era of costume. Agreed that not all on this list work in theater but many of us do and to hear from others about your experiences is great. I agree the modern period is the most difficult to design for. I much prefer period plays. however there are some times that are more difficult than others. I designed a play set in ancient Egypt. I love archeology and am aware that slaves in the real' ancient Egypt worked naked - this didn't go over too well with my director - so I let her have her way and designed slave costumes for the ensemble. I'm helping with costumes for my 6th grader's class play, which is set in Minoan era Crete. Not surprisingly, the teacher doesn't want historically accurate costumes. We're putting them in chitons. :) Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] CostumeCon Memberships for sale
I have two memberships for sale at $65 each. contact me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] if interested. Margo Anderson ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Professional Pleaters - was Knife pleating:
When I was doing wedding dresses, I used San Francisco Pleating Co. There were no minimums, they were fine with pleating a yard or less. Here's contact info: San Francisco Pleating Co.- 425 2nd St.,San Francisco, CA., 94107, (415)982-3003 Custom pleating. They do knife, accordion, crystal, box, mushroom and sunburst pleating on your cloth. Send business sized (#10) SASE for brochure. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Viking Women's Dress - New Discoveries
This reconstruction isn't what I would describe as provocative by modern standards! Just goes to show what to what lengths the media will go to to sex things up. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Fabric Shopping in China
My sister has just found out that she's going to Shanghai next week. Can anyone tell me what kind of silk, or other cool fabric, she might be likely to find there, and what's a good price for it? Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Have I reached Heaven? :)
On Nov 1, 2007, at 11:27 AM, Tess wrote: New to the list here and feel like I've found heaven! Welcome to the list, Tess! I remember that feeling... I found H- costume when I was a broke mother of two small children with no other means of interacting with adults who shared my passion. It's been my community for a dozen years now, and has brought me a trove of information and some good friends. When I was considering starting my business, I came here for help and advice, and found it. I truly think my life would have been very different, and not nearly as rewarding, without this list. Margo Anderson ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] English Gable Hood, Holbein image
I'm at work on an English gable hood, as seen in this image: http:// commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Gablehood_front-back_c1535_detail.jpg Unfortunately I don't have a clear enough image to be able to answer this question: Is there a round button at the center of the converging triangles on the black box on the back of her head? I think I see it, but I'm not sure. Thanks to anyone who can help! Margo Anderson ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Prices in 1957
On Aug 21, 2007, at 5:58 AM, Catherine Kinsey wrote: Would anyone know of a resource for finding the prices of things in 1957? I'm not looking for a current value but what something would have cost in 1957. Specifically a cocktail length wedding dress?? My mother still has the silk chiffon cocktail dress she wore when she married my father in 1956. It was a second marriage, so the dress wasn't a standard wedding dress. Hilariously, and completely in character, it turned out she forgot to cut the price tag off before the wedding, and it's still there. It was from an expensive department store in Los Angeles, she thinks it was called Robinson's. The price was $125. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1920s
On Jul 7, 2007, at 2:53 PM, otsisto wrote: Soon the word brassiere was abandoned for bra and ever since in fashion history we have referred to the bra. I don't think the word was abandoned that early. My mother is 75, meaning she probably bought her first bras in the mid 40's, and she always calls them brassieres (which led to my mortification on shopping trips when I was old enough to need one). Margo. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] upcoming book
Title: The Worldwide History of Dress: the Origins of Fashion from the Paleolithic to the Present. Wow! Nothing like a narrow, specific focus. I look forward to seeing how they did this in 608 pages. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Wal-Mart fabric
I'm in one of those small towns that only have Wal-mart for fabric. Some of what I've found on the sale tables there: heavyweight cotton herringbone twill, perfect for making corsets, $1 a yard cotton duck canvas, $1 aubergine crepe back satin, $2 black slinky knit, $1 plaid taffeta, 60, $2 soft black stretch netting, $1 silver and black paisley brocade, $3 batik printed chiffon, $1 cotton gauze, in black, white, natural, and purple, $2 silk chiffon, $2.99 At those prices, I usually buy the bolt, sometimes several bolts. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1960s/1970s Fringed Clothing for Males
I remember fringed jackets as Western wear. My mother had one that she had purchased in the early 50's. She's never quite forgiven me (nor have I forgiven myself) for leaving it out in the rain. I don't think they were around much in the early 60's. My brother saved his money up for one, but my parents couldn't find one anywhere near us, even though we lived in rural California where Western wear was the norm. They finally found one on a trip to, of all places, New York City! Didn't Dennis Hopper wear a fringed jacket in Easy Rider? Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Looking For Drea
Does anyone have a good contact for Drea Leed? I've gotten no answers to emails I've sent to the address on her website. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] detachable sleeves
Also, detachable sleeves are much easier to fit, since they don't have to be eased into an armhole. Margo On Mar 20, 2007, at 7:39 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I love the woman in green in the back of the center one. Her sleeves are still attached to her bodice, but her arms aren't in them, and they're pinned (I assume) behind her, out of the way. Emma Quoting otsisto [EMAIL PROTECTED]: This might help with seeing some reasons for detached sleeves though it is of later era. http://festiveattyre.com/research/wkclass/wk1.html http://festiveattyre.com/research/wkclass/wk8.html ___ 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] OT - +size swimwear
I haven't bought swimwear from them, but Land's end is usually very good quality. I believe they have some closeout priced swimwear right now. Margo On Oct 13, 2006, at 3:45 PM, Penny Ladnier wrote: Lorina, You might want to find some swimwear store in Florida. It is snowbird season, so they might have a good selection. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
