Re: [h-cost] Pomona Green: vote now!
I also like Danielle's fourth recommendation - if the fabric in the dress is the same as the yardage shown. If that's too iffy, I'd go with the African Green Shot, or the straight African Green. Glynnis From: ruthan...@mindspring.com Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2015 11:50:02 -0500 To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Pomona Green: vote now! I really like Danielle's fourth recommendation, both as a lovely color and as a good match for the plate, at least as far as my computer's monitor is concerned. Failing that, I'd go for the third. --RA Baumgartner On Jan 16, 2015, at 6:05 AM, Danielle Nunn-Weinberg wrote: Greetings, I think I have that fashion plate, or at least others wearing that same colour. It was a popular colour and I love it too. They sure liked green during that time. If you asked me to go by the colour name, I would have said it was the colour of Granny Smith apples. However, I don't think that any of those you provided links for would be right. Did you notice that it is a shot fabric being depicted? I think that you would be better off looking for a shot silk combining colours like the first and second ones. I think that this one is slightly better than the non-shot version: http://www.puresilks.us/index.php?route=product/productpath=2product_id=2478 However, I think that this might do the trick: http://www.puresilks.us/index.php?route=product/productpath=2product_id=4642 It has both the yellowish highlights and the blue undertones of the fashion plate. Mind you, this one could work as well: http://www.puresilks.us/index.php?route=product/productpath=2product_id=1617 Surprisingly, if the woman in the photo is wearing the fabric in the photos, it is another possibility. http://www.puresilks.us/index.php?route=product/productpath=2product_id=1290 Compare them side-by-side with the fashion plate and I think that you will see that they are pretty good matches. Just my opinion, of course, but it appears to me that the colouring of the plate follows the usual stylistic conventions for depicting shot fabrics, that have been used in European art since the 15th century. Cheers Danielle Date: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 16:19:22 -0500 From: h...@uvm.edu To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Pomona Green: vote now! The color name pomona green appears throughout early 19th century fashion magazines. Fashion plates display women in pomona green gowns, or with pomona green accessories, and descriptions of the color usually refer to leaves or apples. First problem: the images depicted are showing a range of greens (understandable in that they are usually handpainted). Second problem: trying to find a green that matches any of the greens in that range is rather difficult in our current decade of very blue greens or very yellow/olive greens. Even the pantone color chart shows us that this range of greens doesn't seem to be in vogue. So, here's a challenge! Which of the three fabrics linked here would you place in the closest to pomona green category. I know, none of them or you can't tell from an online picture are both logical responses as is just buy some and then decide! But I'm hoping some of you will take a stab at this. And if anyone knows of another site that has the perfect pomona green in a lightweight silk taffeta (especially at these prices) oh my! I would love to know about it. :-) http://www.puresilks.us/index.php?route=product/productproduct_id=4014 http://www.puresilks.us/index.php?route=product/productproduct_id=2741 http://www.puresilks.us/index.php?route=product/productproduct_id=2163 and this is the color I'm most in love with in an illustration: http://www.pinterest.com/pin/194991858836404282/ - Hope P.S. And my apologies for sending a question about greens amidst the discussion about post mortem photographs...(groan: ducking and running). ___ 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] OT: skin tone mesh long sleeved shirt
Thank you Audrey for the question - I needed this info, as well. And thank you, Sheridan for this link. This seems to be the best out of all I have seen. Glynnis From: shaneandsheri...@sympatico.ca To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 21:25:16 -0500 Subject: Re: [h-cost] OT: skin tone mesh long sleeved shirt Here it is as promised: http://www.designsbyjanie.com/bodystocking.html Her prices are very reasonable, and the one I use for dancing has worn very well. Sheridan Date: Thu, 17 Feb 2011 15:13:20 -0500 From: audreybmo...@gmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] OT: skin tone mesh long sleeved shirt Good afternoon, This is slightly off topic, but at the moment my google seaching skills are totally failing me. I'm trying to find a skin-tone mesh top of the kind that would be worn with a stage costume; but I would prefer a long-sleeved shirt (even better if it buttons at the crotch) to buying fabric and having to sew it myself. Does such a thing exist? And if it does, where can I start looking? Right now I find absolutely nothing and I simply can't believe that nobody else has a need for something similar. Thank you! Audrey ___ 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 _ No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 10.0.1204 / Virus Database: 1435/3450 - Release Date: 02/17/11 ___ 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] question on corset patterns
I have made the TV 110 corset pattern and found it to be easy to put together and gives a good fit. I have a large bust and the adjustments that they include in the pattern worked well for me. I echo all of the advice to make a muslin to ensure fit, and to use lacing strips instead of pinning at the closure. Another thing that helped me was to use masking tape to tape down the bones on the corset during the fitting. I have used cable ties this way, and it helps to save a little time, while still allowing for a good fit. Glynnis From: lotsofteap...@charter.net To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 16:02:49 -0600 Subject: [h-cost] question on corset patterns I am planning on making a bodice and dress from Truly Victorian's line (TV490 Ball Gown Bodice TV298 Umbrella Skirt, both from 1892). But, of course before that, I need a corset! I went to GBACG Pattern Review, and found nothing on TV's corset, but lots of great reviews on Laughing Moon's Dore corset. My usual era is Elizabethan, so if I wear a corset, it is of a very different construction. I would consider myself an intermediate sewer. Question: Do you prefer TV or LM corset, especially for a first-time Victorian sewer? Rebecca Schmitt aka Agness Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence, Bristol Renn Faire * ___ 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] These boots are made...
Thank you for posting this - the shoes are wonderful! Date: Tue, 21 Dec 2010 10:38:02 -0500 From: natali...@gmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] These boots are made... A friend just pointed out that Sears is now carrying (via their website, not sure about stores) a Funtasma line of shoes that are Renaissance. Might be useful for some. Just search Funtasma renaissance or just Funtasma. There are a few other period styles too, such as Roman and colonial. Even pirate, for those who favor that theme. Natalie On 12/21/2010 2:06 AM, stils...@netspace.net.au wrote: Seems like this sorta thing gets posted every four or five years: I have noticed ladies ankle-length boots with a moderate heel and button-up look are back in fashion again...again. Seen have been black and light tan. May be useful for sans Costume Nazi Victorian-Edwardian looks, -C. This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___ 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] Who is going?
I'm new to the list, but will be there. Glynnis Vance From: penn...@costumegallery.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Thu, 6 May 2010 04:05:40 -0400 Subject: [h-cost] Who is going? Who from h-costume is going to Costume Con? I will be there Friday-Sunday. Looking forward to a great time! Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ Hotmail is redefining busy with tools for the New Busy. Get more from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_2 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
