[h-cost] Re: Mystery Bag

Melanie, you're an angel! Thank you SO much!!! I had tried there only briefly before I left for NY and couldn't find it. Thanks again!! Kathy > It's from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Ermine, a lion rampant tail nowed gules charged on the shoulder with a rose Or barbed, seeded, slipp

[h-cost] Quality of clothing, Was: patterns

*snip* This sounds familiar! I have more shoes than any other man I know. Most of them cost at least $100, but none of those are suitable for daily wear! My regular shoes are cheap and I wear them untill I just can't get away with it anymore. Sometimes beyond that. People often dont recogn

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns

Wow, This sounds familiar! I have more shoes than any other man I know. Most of them cost at least $100, but none of those are suitable for daily wear! My regular shoes are cheap and I wear them untill I just can't get away with it anymore. Sometimes beyond that. People often dont recogn

[h-cost] corded corset shrinkage?

One last question for the night: A friend helped me drape a pattern for an early 17th c. fencing doublet. For protection and support I want to cord the lining/interlining like the corset described here: before adding quilted cot

[h-cost] Kyoto Fashion book - any difference between editions?

This may have been covered before, but just in case: Is there any real difference between this edition of the Kyoto Costume Institute's "Fashion": And the two volume in a slipcase edition?:

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns

Quoting Lalah <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: *snippage* To cut this rambling short, I just want to add my "Bravo Martha" and hope that Simplicity has sense enough to know what a gem they have! I know that $$$ speak volumes to Simplicity, but what about letters? Susan - Susan Farmer [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns

In a message dated 2/24/2006 9:13:10 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'll buy the cheap modern clothes so I can spend my limited "leisure" time doing what I love--historical sewing. I don't get any emotional "charge" out of running up a modern blouse on the serger,

Re: [h-cost] Re: patterns & fashion

On Feb 24, 2006, at 6:10 PM, Kimiko Small wrote: But that's what we've become, a throw-away society. Companies expect us to buy something and throw it away after a short period of time, and that's sad. That's what passes for Fashion, folks! Clothes don't have to last. They are out of fashi

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns

And then there's the strange folks like me--I'll buy the cheap modern clothes so I can spend my limited "leisure" time doing what I love--historical sewing. I don't get any emotional "charge" out of running up a modern blouse on the serger, but lots of fulfillment in doing fussy work on a perio

Re: [h-cost] books

I have a librarything account (Jaie) I've only so far gotten my paperbacks up there but so far so good. I'm going to get a paid account here pretty soon. Bice On 2/24/06, Catherine Olanich Raymond <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > On Friday 24 February 2006 8:05 pm, Beth and Bob Matney wrote: > > I

Re: [h-cost] books

At 05:05 PM 2/24/2006, you wrote: I have been cataloging my reference collection on librarything. You can see the Costume books (103 titles) at: http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?tag=costume&view=Castlegrounds Textiles (113 titles) at: http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?tag=textiles&

Re: [h-cost] books

On Friday 24 February 2006 8:05 pm, Beth and Bob Matney wrote: > I have been cataloging my reference collection on librarything. [snipping URLs] > I only have a little over 400 books listed so far... still lots to go. > > Anyone else doing this? Using what for time? When I retire, maybe. Ooooh,

[h-cost] books

I have been cataloging my reference collection on librarything. You can see the Costume books (103 titles) at: http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?tag=costume&view=Castlegrounds Textiles (113 titles) at: http://www.librarything.com/catalog.php?tag=textiles&view=Castlegrounds Archaeology (10

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns

Notice Simplicity hedged their bets on that bustle dress by marketing it as a wedding dress--many people get married, some more than once. Sewing is a hobby these days, not a need, for most people. Many people who could buy an $8 blouse at Wal-Mart, just want something much better quality

RE: [h-cost] Re: Babylon 5

At 02:51 PM 2/24/2006, you wrote: The funeral was here, in fact, but very quiet; in the newspaper listing he was named only as "Andrew Katsulas," and there was no obituary article. I met him at a con as well, and was told he was a very private person, which is why he didn't give out autograph

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns

But that's what we've become, a throw-away society. Companies expect us to buy something and throw it away after a short period of time, and that's sad. Well, that's what some (not all) manufacturers _want_. I'm not sure all buyers are happy about it. It really depends. Some designer clo

Re: [h-cost] How Simplicity chooses patterns

I can answer this in any depth you like. Not only do I design for Simplicity, last summer Andrea Schewe and I gave a slide talk at Costume College on the inner workings at Simplicity. Have you ever thought of writing an article on this for _Sew News_ or _Threads_? Or maybe you already hav

Re: [h-cost] How Simplicity chooses patterns

OK out of lurkdom for me As an experienced sewer but relative novice at historical stuff I would love to hear ALL the gossip on how Simplicity works. As a slight aside I literally just (last Friday)bought 5724 to make for my 14 yr old to wear to a fantasy ball in the summer, (I haven't decided on

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns/bravo Martha

Martha is a god send, to even the most critical. We tried her patterns while at the Citadel, just to see how they worked out...a little experimentation in the off season. They were wonderful to work with and the attention to detail was spot on! I recommend them to a lot of folks, can't wait to

RE: [h-cost] Babylon 5

At 07:55 PM 2/23/2006, you wrote: Oh, man; I *hate* that. Small cell lung cancer is a truely ugly disease. The *two* year survival rate is *20%* Susan, whose beloved Mother-in-law lived 13 months with small cell. - Susan Farmer I understand. My mom had squamous(sp?) cell and lived 12 mo

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns

At 12:26 PM 2/24/2006, you wrote: Many people who could buy an $8 blouse at Wal-Mart, just want something much better quality and more stylish--and they enjoy sewing. Fran I agree Fran. I hate buying clothes at Wal-Mart, and no longer support the store. I bought some pants and a blouse th

[h-cost] OT Smoking

At 08:13 PM 2/23/2006, you wrote: My father passed away after fighting emphysema for about 7 years. It was a mercy because he was bright and alert right up until the end. He just was slowly drowning because of 45-50 years of smoking. Every time I see someone light up I want to beat them! It's

[h-cost] How Simplicity chooses patterns

Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns What I'm interested in knowing, is how Simplicity chooses patterns--aside from market surveys, don't they do those?--and the people who design them. Is it all freelance? I know someone via the net--or used to, she's not posting any more--who had a small line of

Re: [h-cost] Re: Babylon 5

At 06:03 AM 2/24/2006, you wrote: I saw that we had lost Andreas last week, hits home right now as my father just had surgery for lung cancer (caught unbelievable early, excellent prognosis). There will never be another G'Kar. Catherine Oh, thank goodness Catherine for your father. Kimiko

[h-cost] Re: home sewing

It may be cheaper to buy clothes at Walmart than it is to make them, but not everyone shops at Walmart. Political discussions aside -- there are plenty of other places to buy clothes, and some of them cost big bucks. You can make a Vogue garment for a lot less than it costs to buy some clothes, or

RE: [h-cost] Re: Babylon 5

On Fri, 24 Feb 2006, otsisto wrote: > I actually met the man once at a con. Wonderful person. Sad to hear > he's gone. I had met him also. He had a tremendous presence, and I was very saddened to hear of his death. He grew up here in St. Louis, and his family was part of the local Greek Orthodox

RE: [h-cost] Re: Babylon 5

I actually met the man once at a con. Wonderful person. Sad to hear he's gone. De -Original Message- I got to see one of the G'Kar costumes at the Seattle Science Fiction Museum last weekend. The costume is almost all created out of hot glue and bits and pieces. I was so bummed to hear t

Re: [h-cost] Tambour hook/ was A book for Bjarne, and other 18thcentury embroiderers!!

Hedgehog Handiworks also carries them. Kathleen - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 24, 2006 3:10 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Tambour hook/ was A book for Bjarne, and other 18thcentury embroiderers!! > Try Lacis:

RE: [h-cost] A book for Bjarne, and other 18th century embroiderers!!

I ordered that book when Bjarne first mentioned it in December. It is available from Amazon.co.uk, and a link is pasted below. If the link doesn't work, go to www.amazon.co.uk and search for Gail Marsh books. It is published by the Guild of Master Craftsman Publications Ltd, so I imagine it might

[h-cost] 16th century Scottish costume

Here are two pages from Scottish metrical psalter books from the 16th century. http://www.lib.ed.ac.uk/about/bgallery/Gallery/researchcoll/pages/bg0010_JPG.htm http://www.lib.ed.ac.uk/about/bgallery/Gallery/researchcoll/pages/bg0011_JPG.htm Again, only males :-( , but something is better than n

[h-cost] Plates from "The Image of Ireland", 1581

This set of plates is a contemporary look at Irish costume (looks like males only, in battle scenes). http://www.lib.ed.ac.uk/about/bgallery/Gallery/researchcoll/ireland.html Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@ma

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns

AMEN ! Love those fabric stashes! So nice to be able to afford fabric just for fun and the time to appreciate it. Susan "The universe is not to be narrowed down to the limits of our understanding...but our understanding must be stretched and enlarged to take in the image of the universe a

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns

My point was that most people who sew don't do it because they _have_ to. Even some who are unusual sizes. (I'm 4'9" tall, and I don't have to sew modern clothes, except for hemming a lot of them, if I don't want to.) People sew because they enjoy it. Yes, we've certainly passed the days when a

RE: [h-cost] Re:patterns

Yeah, but the 8$ blouse from W-M only lasts a couple of months of wash/wear for me, while any clothing/garb I have made myself- admittedly not the best ever created- is still going strong several years later. Some has needed mending or adjustments, but because I put it together(without any serging)

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns

I agree that many people prefer quality clothing, but far too many do not. I made a living as a seamstress for several years before retiring and most of my work was home dec or alterations (I HATE alterations). I have taught several people to sew, but they don't seem to ever have time to do it.

Re: [h-cost] A book for Bjarne, and other 18th century embroiderers!!

I just ordered a copy from Advanced Book Exchange--www.abebooks.com. Publication dates are marketing dates, they have little to do with when a book rolls off the press. As for Amazon, they post data when they happen to feel like it. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.l

[h-cost] Re: h-costume Digest, Vol 5, Issue 185

Janet wrote: > While my S.O. was wearing knee length t-tunics before I ever met him, he won't > wear hose on a bet. However, weight gain plus an unwillingness to buy new > clothes made me realize that, as long as his footwear covers the ankle, > sweatpants in a size or two too small make a good s

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns

What I'm interested in knowing, is how Simplicity chooses patterns--aside from market surveys, don't they do those?--and the people who design them. Is it all freelance? I know someone via the net--or used to, she's not posting any more--who had a small line of reenactment patterns. She appr

Re: [h-cost] A book for Bjarne, and other 18th century embroiderers!!

After reading your post I went to Amazon and typed in the title. I got a bunch of stuff but nothing on embroidery. Then I tried Gail Marsh and got more stuff but nothing on embroidery. How did you find the book? It sounds wonderful. Lalah, Never give up, Never surrender --- Suzi Clarke <[E

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns

Just to add to your observations. It is cheaper to buy clothing at WalMart than it is to make it yourself. When you have to pay ten bucks for a pattern and you can buy a blouse for eight dollars guess which most people will do. At a place in time when so many people are so busy and "multi tas

Re: [h-cost] Tambour hook/ was A book for Bjarne, and other 18th century embroiderers!!

Try Lacis: http://www.lacis.com/catalog/search.php. --Ruth Anne Baumgartner scholar gypsy and amateur costumer -Original Message- >From: Suzi Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Feb 24, 2006 11:32 AM >To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [h-cost] Tambour hook/ was A book for

Re: [h-cost] A book for Bjarne, and other 18th century embroiderers!!

At 17:27 24/02/2006, you wrote: I, too, could not find it at Amazon.com (the USA site), but I did a web search and found it at two UK bookshops. Here's one of them: http://www.countrybookshop.co.uk/books/index.phtml?whatfor=1861084765 Looks like it is not officially published until Monday, F

Re: [h-cost] Babylon 5

Thank you for the quote resource Susan. I need to work on my tailoring skills to do the Ivonava costume. A Centauri or Narn costume would be fun also, but I enjoy her attitude. (BOOM!) Angharad No boom?" "No boom." "No boom today. Boom tomorrow. There's always a boom tomorrow. What? Look, so

[h-cost] Re: clothing for the reluctant husband

He now wants to make peoples eyes bleed. Of course, that's not really the same as being a peacock, but it's interesting. :) -Irmgart = The line we use around here for our local how-brightly/garish-can-I-dress Landsknecht/Byzantine is: "Oh my god, he blinded my best hor

[h-cost] Standardization of Men & Women's Clothing

Our latest additions to our Library are data charts and graphs of the comparisons of the U.S. womenswear and menswear fashion industries from 1849-1925, http://www.costumegallery.com/1928/Economics/charts/menwomencomp.htm The first chart is the amount of menwear and womenswear clothing establish

Re: [h-cost] A book for Bjarne, and other 18th century embroiderers!!

At 15:30 24/02/2006, you wrote: Suzi Clarke wrote: I have just received the most wonderful book from Amazon. "18th Century Embroidery Techniques" by Gail Marsh, (ISBN 1 86108 476 5) and am drooling as I type. Suzi, after you've had a look at it, could you tell us how much of the book is devo

Re: [h-cost] clothing for the reluctant husband

*Laugh* that is too true. Until we joined the SCA, my husand didn't really wear anything other than plain black jeans and tshirts, black, grey and dark green sweaters, and occasionally BDUs of various colors (mostly black, olive and olive camo). I asked him where/when he wanted his persona, and h

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns & ramblings

Susan Data-Samtak wrote: I joined a Victorian Group that sews and "dresses up" historic sites and events by their presence. We sewed early 1900s style outfits for the "100 Years of Golf in Morris County" exhibit. In period attire, we visited the 5 County Golf Courses last summer, to adverti

Re: [h-cost] Re:patterns & ramblings

As a comment on "moden sewing": if I can buy a finished garment at Wal-Mart for LESS than I can by the cheap fabric and notions at the same Wal-Mart, why should I learn to sew? I agree about the re-enactment people. Patterns and fabric-WOW! I joined a Victorian Group that sews and "dresses

Re: [h-cost] Redwork Question

Thanks, Kimiko! I rarely post to this list with a question, but this really did interest me. The redwork does look like the same patterns as blackwork and I am with you, I gotta make those sleeves! Carletta ** I am no expert on this field, but my understan

Re: [h-cost] clothing for the reluctant husband

In a message dated 2/24/2006 4:12:49 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "In every man there is a peacock waiting to be coaxed out with the right ensemble" Following a lengthy discussion of what a woman will be able to get her husband to wear for SCA (Society for Creat

Re: [h-cost] A book for Bjarne, and other 18th century embroiderers!!

I, too, could not find it at Amazon.com (the USA site), but I did a web search and found it at two UK bookshops. Here's one of them: http://www.countrybookshop.co.uk/books/index.phtml?whatfor=1861084765 Looks like it is not officially published until Monday, Feb. 27, so that may be why it's

[h-cost] Tambour hook/ was A book for Bjarne, and other 18th century embroiderers!!

Now I have had time to look at this beautiful book, I want to try tambour embroidery. (Not beading.) Does anyone have a source for the hooks? I have the handle part somewhere, but a source for that would probably be good too. Suzi ___ h-costume m

[h-cost] Re:patterns

actually, Simplicity may be really gald they have you, Martha. Read that SHOULD BE GLAD. Down here in North Carolina it seems to be the home sewing market is really dried up in the past 10 or so years. Nobody is sewing for children, Nobody is really doing sewing for themselves, There a

Re: [h-cost] A book for Bjarne, and other 18th century embroiderers!!

Suzi Clarke wrote: I have just received the most wonderful book from Amazon. "18th Century Embroidery Techniques" by Gail Marsh, (ISBN 1 86108 476 5) and am drooling as I type. Suzi, after you've had a look at it, could you tell us how much of the book is devoted to early 18th century wor

RE: [h-cost] A book for Bjarne, and other 18th century embroiderers!!

Oh! I can't wait to see it:) Anne P.S. I do have both of Jean's lady's books:) -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.0.0/268 - Release Date: 2/23/2006 ___ h-costume ma

[h-cost] Re: Babylon 5

I got to see one of the G'Kar costumes at the Seattle Science Fiction Museum last weekend. The costume is almost all created out of hot glue and bits and pieces. I was so bummed to hear that Andreas Katsulas passed away from inoperable lung cancer on 13 February. "loved smoking with a passion tha

[h-cost] A book for Bjarne, and other 18th century embroiderers!!

I have just received the most wonderful book from Amazon. "18th Century Embroidery Techniques" by Gail Marsh, (ISBN 1 86108 476 5) and am drooling as I type. The pictures are clear, and there are diagrams. It includes silk embroidery, metal thread and spangles, whitework, quilting, tambour

Re: [h-cost] Re: Martha to Mia - I needed that!

- Original Message - From: "michaela" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2006 9:22 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: Martha to Mia - I needed that! I'm a size 14 in commercial patterns, my main measurements are pretty close (h

Re: [h-cost] Pictures of my husbands 19th century costume

Unfortionally original hats are much cheaper than new hats. If we want a new hat it will kost us at least tree times as much and we can't afford that. They only cheaper hats I could find were felt one size fits none hats. He wil wear it probably once a year. And I think more people can endjoy the

Re: [h-cost] clothing for the reluctant husband

In a message dated 2/24/2006 4:12:49 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: "In every man there is a peacock waiting to be coaxed out with the right ensemble" While it makes me cringe, my husband says that he is my Ken doll. I never had one growing up, but I never wanted

RE: [h-cost] clothing for the reluctant husband

"In every man there is a peacock waiting to be coaxed out with the right ensemble" A quote I had heard once. De -Original Message- I remember the first time I put my very reluctant usually 12th-century-tunic-wearing husband into full Cavalier. Full pleated knee britches, high waisted doub