At 06:11 27/02/2006, you wrote:
I'm on the other end - plus size but tall (5' 11"). If it comes in
talls, it only goes to U.S. size 16 or 18. Almost none of the plus
sizes come in talls. In fact, they're often shorter in arm and leg
than non-plus sizes, and the armholes are so big they cover
Hi Sue,
I just got back from an event and the book was waiting for me when i got
home. It is a lovely lovely book, and i will get many ideas from this.
The best of the whole book is for me the embroidered mittens, i want to copy
these.
Bjarne
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I think the Vogue 1266 might just do the ticket. Thanks kindly for
that, Anna.
Regards,
Lorina
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I've thought about it, often.
Joannah.
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Ladies,
It seems that with all this talent and frustration, it is time for a
true "real size" and quality oriented person to start a
You're welcome. :-)
Joannah.
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From: "otsisto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Date: Sun, 26 Feb 2006 20:28:31 -0600
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: [h-cost] Princess El
Since there's been recent talk about people sewing for themselves, I
thought I'd chime in with my two cents worth. My closet is full of tshirts,
sweatpants and too few nice dress clothes. So far in my life I haven't
had a job with any type of a dress code so it hasn't been an issue.
However, at s
I have a plus size friend who can whip up a sideless surcote in a heartbeat.
She makes them just below the knee and wears a blouse (or t-shirt) under it
like a jumper. They look so good, I keep saying I am going to make some
myself, but I never seem to get around to sewing for me.
Lalah, Neve
Every revolution starts with the first step. You go, girl!
Let's see pictures when you finish. We all need inspiration.
Susan
"My treasures do not clink together or glitter, they gleam in the sun
and neigh in the night."
Bedouin proverb
Susan
On Feb 27, 2006, at 10:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I made a corded corset (in fact, there used to be a picture of me on the
website you referenced) using hemp cord and cotton duck, which is a type of
canvas, and I don't remember that the cords shrank the pattern all that much.
The only bad thing was that the first time I washed it, it smelled li
At 07:25 AM 2/27/2006, you wrote:
I'm going to incorporate historic elements into some of my outfits. I
love the caraco jackets, and have to do something with them! I discovered
that I like fitted, comfortable clothing that allows a full range of movement.
So while my clothes won't be historic,
At 02:06 AM 2/27/2006, you wrote:
I think the Vogue 1266 might just do the ticket. Thanks kindly for
that, Anna.
Regards,
Lorina
Ooh... I like that. While I have a nice coat to wear, I may get the
pattern for my stash anyway.
Thanks for suggesting that one Anna.
Kimiko
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way cool, be sure to post pictures theresa
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From: Susan Data-Samtak <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 11:56:27 -0500
Subject: Re: [h-cost] My New Wardrobe
Every revolution starts with the first step. You go, girl!
Le
Ladies,
Let's see what every day wear you come up with that is "historically
inspired". You will be great motivators to the rest of us.
CW bodices could be a good choice, made with a little more "ease" than
is historically accurate. The full sleeves would be pretty as well as
easy to wear.
Yeah, me too. 5' 11" and a size 20-24 U.S. (depending)
Info for those in the US:
I have had good luck at Lane Bryant's - their shirts and blouses are
dreadful, but I have two pair of jeans (in a regular length because I
have relatively short legs) that contain some stretch. Their jeans also
co
Go for it Joannah!
Seems you could start your clothing making business right here with
this group. They would appreciate your skills in quality workmanship,
as well.
Susan
"Slow down. The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel
too fast and you miss all you are traveling for".
Thanks for the good Hunting SPots.
Susan
"Slow down. The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel
too fast and you miss all you are traveling for". - "Ride the Dark
Trail" by Louis L'Amour
On Feb 27, 2006, at 12:19 PM, Elizabeth Young wrote:
Yeah, me too. 5' 11" and a size 20-24
You might find this link useful. You can enlarge/decrease the picture by
clicking on the + and - symbols, and move around the picture to see
details by clicking on the arrows. It's a lovely, clear picture.
http://www.royalcollection.org.uk/eGallery/object.asp?searchText=elizabeth&object=40444
How about 1300s dresses and surcotes, maybe with some nice embroidery at the
neck? Or Greek/Roman chitons for summer wear? My theatre group did
"Lysistrada", and wow, were those things sexy! Who'd a thunk it?
Sharon
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Be
If anyone wants to see the Olympic opening and closing ceremonies photos you
can find them at:
Opening
http://www.torino2006.org/ENG/OlympicGames/photogallery/gallery_72_1.html
Closing
http://www.torino2006.org/ENG/OlympicGames/photogallery/gallery_228_1.html
I just love the Alps dresses:
http://
In my family the problem with the pants is the thigh area. That is where the
fat or muscle goes first. If you get pants to fit the waist your thighs have
to be poured into the legs. If you get pants that fit the thighs, the waist
is to big and you have to belt them tight to stay on and the fabric b
Kate Bunting
Librarian and 17th century reenactor
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 26/02/2006 23:44 >>> wrote: [snip]
>but it the things that really irritate me (probably in equal measure) is the
>assumption that if you get bigger, you somehow magically get taller too; and
>the retailers that stop at a
I wondered why one wrist had a gold line and a black one. SO you think the
sleeves with the band are false sleeves? Do you think they are attached to
the funnel sleeves instead of being the chemise sticking out? Why would they
do that?
I found a magnificent vintage velvet brocade on eBay. It loo
Kathy,
Thanks so much for posting this! I'm still green with envy but looking
forward to when/what you can publish. Let me know if you need a beta
reader :).
And regarding Myth #4, the blackwork that is purple; check with some
of the historic dye folks. It is my understanding that some black d
Do you still have Droopy and Browns in York? The one in Edinburgh
closed some years ago - they did the most gorgeous clothes, but clearly
for the well-endowed, and I was an A-cup then!
I find an assumption that if you get richer, you get taller - I can get
skirts and trousers in cheap end hig
On Monday 27 February 2006 2:04 am, otsisto wrote:
> In my family the problem with the pants is the thigh area. That is where
> the fat or muscle goes first. If you get pants to fit the waist your thighs
> have to be poured into the legs. If you get pants that fit the thighs, the
> waist is to big
I believe logwood, for example, can give a purple color, rather than black.
Ann Wass
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From: Catherine Kinsey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Mon, 27 Feb 2006 10:15:41 -0600
Subject: [h-cost] Re: Underwear, demystified
Kathy,
Thanks so much for postin
Ditto. When I was in high school I had a 24" waist and 40" hips. Thank
goodness I've found Lands End. They have cotton knit, elastic waist pants,
in petite and tall, too. Sharon
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Sent: Sunday, February
And Penny mentioned men's pants, also
Don't work for me - I have a very long rise, and I hate pants that
don't come all the way to the waist. The other problem is that my
hips are 1-2 sizes larger than my waist, and my full hip is only
about 2-3" below my waist. So, anything without a de
>From what I can remember of the portrait as presently I am having problems
with getting connected to that site. It seems like the connection is running
like molasses.
Also I am not quite sure what you are asking.
The gold band looks like a bracelet.
In the same location you might be able to notic
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