Re: [h-cost] Costuming Events in the US/East coast Jul-Aug-Sept
Early August might be late for your visit, but the Costume Society of America is having a symposium Fashion In Fiction - The Dark Side October 8-10 http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionII/event_workshop_sym.htm I'm a DC person and if I'm still local in October (long story) I plan to attend. I too would be interested in any potential Philly shopping trips. I don't think I've ever been to Jo Mar but I was very impressed with the South Street fabric district when I was last there. Allison T. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Costuming Events in the US/East coast Jul-Aug-Sept
I have been to the South Street shops once but found most of what was being sold to be very expensive, like anywhere from $10-80 per yard fabrics. Jo-Mar is very cheap. I went crazy last year, taffeta was on sale for $2 a yard, and they had plaids in all different colours. I ended up taking a tube of cream and gold coloured home. I made a 15 yd 1860s day dress and there is still a great deal left on the tube. If I could afford to buy all of what I saw and liked there I would keep it a secret :P but there is so much that could be used in wonderful ways. Keep me posted if ever you come up into the area or I'll keep you posted if something comes up :) Take care. -Justine J. -Original Message- From: A. Thurman athur...@gmail.com To: Historic Costume List h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 8:56 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costuming Events in the US/East coast Jul-Aug-Sept Early August might be late for your visit, but the Costume Society of America is having a symposium Fashion In Fiction - The Dark Side October 8-10 http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionII/event_workshop_sym.htm I'm a DC person and if I'm still local in October (long story) I plan to attend. I too would be interested in any potential Philly shopping trips. I don't think I've ever been to Jo Mar but I was very impressed with the South Street fabric district when I was last there. Allison T. ___ 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] Costuming Events in the US/East coast Jul-Aug-Sept
Justine, I remember Jo-Mar fondly from a visit in the late 90s. Stuff of legend! :) I would be sure to look you up if I ever get back to the area! Most remembered: having a huge bag with my purchases inside, I held it by the top edge, using both hands. I slung it gleefully over my head to carry it on my back out to the car. When the bag landed, the bottom split out and there went my treasures, plunk on the floor. I laughed hysterically. What else could I do? It was too absurd. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Feb 22, 2010, at 7:04 PM, ladybeanofbun...@aol.com wrote: I have been to the South Street shops once but found most of what was being sold to be very expensive, like anywhere from $10-80 per yard fabrics. Jo-Mar is very cheap. I went crazy last year, taffeta was on sale for $2 a yard, and they had plaids in all different colours. I ended up taking a tube of cream and gold coloured home. I made a 15 yd 1860s day dress and there is still a great deal left on the tube. If I could afford to buy all of what I saw and liked there I would keep it a secret :P but there is so much that could be used in wonderful ways. Keep me posted if ever you come up into the area or I'll keep you posted if something comes up :) Take care. -Justine J. -Original Message- From: A. Thurman athur...@gmail.com To: Historic Costume List h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 8:56 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costuming Events in the US/East coast Jul-Aug- Sept Early August might be late for your visit, but the Costume Society of America is having a symposium Fashion In Fiction - The Dark Side October 8-10 http://www.costumesocietyamerica.com/RegionII/event_workshop_sym.htm I'm a DC person and if I'm still local in October (long story) I plan to attend. I too would be interested in any potential Philly shopping trips. I don't think I've ever been to Jo Mar but I was very impressed with the South Street fabric district when I was last there. Allison T. ___ 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
