[h-cost] Steam Iron source

Does anyone know where an American friend can buy a steam iron with a separate reservoir in the U.S. She says she has not been able to find one. Also, if there is a source, any recommendations as to brand. I have a Tefal bought here in the U.K. and it *loves* ironing linen (which is more than

[h-cost] 1740-50 stays.

Hi, Im trying to make the stays with the laced stomacher 1740-50. I found a lovely silk brocade for this in a period collour. The pattern has not laced shouder pieces. Do you think they were just sewn finished? Anyway here´s a link: http://home0.inet.tele.dk/drewscph/stays_1740.htm Bjarne

Re: [h-cost] 1740-50 stays.

At 10:36 11/04/2006, you wrote: Hi, Im trying to make the stays with the laced stomacher 1740-50. I found a lovely silk brocade for this in a period collour. The pattern has not laced shouder pieces. Do you think they were just sewn finished? Anyway here´s a link: http://home0.inet.tele.dk/dre

Re: [h-cost] 1740-50 stays.

It's difficult to tell from the line drawing. Do you have access to a photo of the original stays? I would hazzard to guess, that with the rounded tip to the strap, that the artist was looking at a laced strap, just didn't draw in the eyelet. By the way, it looks fabulous! Where do you get

Re: [h-cost] Steam Iron source

Rowena used to have a small iron with a removable reservoir. I know Greenberg and Hammer carry the commercial steamer. Also other 'Shop'supplies. If she goes online she will find more sources than she has time to search. Perhaps starting with eBay?... Kathleen - Original Message - From

Re: [h-cost] Steam Iron source

Greenberg and Hammer in New York city carry all kinds of tailoring equipment like irons and such. Kelly - Original Message - From: "Suzi Clarke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 6:33 AM Subject: [h-cost] Steam Iron source

Re: [h-cost] curtains

Went to the Daarma site yesterday and asked for light weight wool, had to go to Hancocks to pick up tapestry needles for some needlepoint I was working on and they had some really nice 100% light weight wool, only a couple of pieces that could be period but since I hadn't bought new fabric in a

Re: [h-cost] curtains

I got it too, but haven't had time to reply.Can do it later today! Kathleen - Original Message - From: "Katie Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 1:21 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] curtains > Kathleen wrote: > > > Bought the sa

Re: [h-cost] Steam Iron source

There were 2 or 3 models advertised a couple of years ago in one of my quilting magazines, but for the life of me I can't remember at the moment which one. But check Quilting Today that one seems to stick in my head. Hope this helps. theresa -Original Message- From: Suzi Clarke <[EMA

RE: [h-cost] Steam Iron source

I have a very nice Euro-Pro with separate reservoir. I got it at Jo-Anne Fabrics. I've also seen them on line. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Suzi Clarke Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 4:33 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost]

Re: [h-cost] 1740-50 stays.

- Original Message - From: "kelly grant" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 12:19 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] 1740-50 stays. It's difficult to tell from the line drawing. Do you have access to a photo of the original stays? I

Re: [h-cost] 1740-50 stays.

Hi Suzi, How nice to see it live! Thanks for posting it, yours is very nice, lovely collours two. Do you like the shape it gives? Bjarne - Original Message - From: "Suzi Clarke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2006 12:08 PM Subje

Re: [h-cost] 1740-50 stays.

At 15:20 11/04/2006, you wrote: Hi Suzi, How nice to see it live! Thanks for posting it, yours is very nice, lovely collours two. Do you like the shape it gives? It works very well for the period. But it is very period specific and would not be suitable for all 18th century stuff. You can of

Re: [h-cost] 1740-50 stays.

Hi Bjarne, I'm trying to remember if I've seen any extant 18thC stays, with straps, that were not tied. Tying them seems to be the normal thing to do. Has anyone seen originals with solid straps? The pattern looks to me like it's two different pieces where the strap meets the front, n

Re: [h-cost] 1740-50 stays.

Hello Carol, Many thanks for your informations, ill keep this in mind, and ill pass along the tips to my client. Oh yes i had another question. Do you think i should use a linnen binding for the tabs and the bustline, straps? Thanks again. Bjarne - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PRO

[h-cost] Henry VIII book

There is a new book coming out later this year that sounds pretty good. Beth Matney Dress at the Court of King Henry VIII by Maria Hayward. Maney Pub. (2006). Clothbound with full colour dustjacket, ca 384 pages with ca 150 b&w and 30 colour illustrations. ISBN 1 904350 70 4. http://www.maney

[h-cost] spiral lacing

Hi, Have any of you ever seen extra tapes sewed to the top and bottom center backs, for tying on if you use spiral lacing? Bjarne Leif og Bjarne Drews www.my-drewscostumes.dk http://home0.inet.tele.dk/drewscph/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-c

[h-cost] Wanting some pix

Greetings, I am gathering together information for a new project that some photography would greatly benefit from. I was hoping some sympathetic soul somewhere close to Manchester Square, London would be willing to do a quick (of course, if allowed) photo tour of the Wallace Collection for a par

[h-cost] Steam Iron source

In a message dated 4/11/06 8:52:08 PM GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > (who really needs to find a new job - I hate ironing, and I hate > machining!!) sorry - don't know source, but glad it's not just me then...:-) ___ h-costume mailing

[h-cost] movie props and costumes on auction

On ebay: http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=premiereprops5 Includes items from Chicago, Dracula, Gangs of New York, Shakespeare in Love, and more. Unfortunately a lot of it ends tonight, but you should be able to search completed auctions for items from this seller.

[h-cost] steam iron source in US

I bought my EuroPro, which has a separate steam reservoir, at Tuesday Morning. I like it a lot! Kay Does anyone know where an American friend can buy a steam iron with a separate reservoir in the U.S. She says she has not been able to find one. Also, if there is a source, any recommendations

Re: [h-cost] Wanting some pix

At 21:35 11/04/2006, you wrote: Greetings, I am gathering together information for a new project that some photography would greatly benefit from. I was hoping some sympathetic soul somewhere close to Manchester Square, London would be willing to do a quick (of course, if allowed) photo tour of

Re: [h-cost] spiral lacing

At 20:16 11/04/2006, you wrote: Hi, Have any of you ever seen extra tapes sewed to the top and bottom center backs, for tying on if you use spiral lacing? Bjarne Not in any extant corsets I've seen - certainly in museums they don't usually even bother to lace them properly. Suzi _

Re: [h-cost] 1740-50 stays.

> Oh yes i had another question. Do you think i should use a linnen binding > for the tabs and the bustline, straps? > Thanks again. I think fully boned stays in such an elegant fabric deserve white kid leather for a binding. -Carol ___ h-co

Re: [h-cost] curtains

May be if every one on the list sent a similar request they'll think about it. Jeanine Lloyd Mitchell wrote: I got it too, but haven't had time to reply.Can do it later today! Kathleen - Original Message - From: "Katie Lewis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL

Re: [h-cost] ideas on making body-shape suit or adding weight to an actress

Susannah, My Masters Thesis in Theatre Costume in Dec. 2000 was "The Emperor's New Clothes," set in ancient China, for children's theatre. We made a fat suit of foam sheeting for the actor who played the Emperor. It was actually built by Kent Parker, who was the manager of the Costume Shop at

[h-cost] Steam Iron source

Suzi (who really needs to find a new job - I hate ironing, and I hate machining!!) ps - meant glad it's not just me that feels like that :-))) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Steam Iron source

At 02:33 AM 4/11/2006, you wrote: Does anyone know where an American friend can buy a steam iron with a separate reservoir in the U.S. She says she has not been able to find one. Also, if there is a source, any recommendations as to brand. I have a Tefal bought here in the U.K. and it *loves*

Re: [h-cost] steam iron source in US

JoAnn's? Sometimes Hancock's? They carry the Rowenta version. http://www.joann.com/catalog.jhtml?CATID=95070&PRODID=70935&source=search Right now it's on sale. I don't have one of those yet, and am not really considering it right now, so cannot comment on how well it works. Roger Kay Shelton