[h-cost] Re: recent history

Another suggestion is to do a Google image search. Just type in 80s fashions and click images. I tried that and got pages and pages of photos. Have fun! Like, for sure. :)jessica ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.ind

[h-cost] RE: recent history

Hi. We were just watching the movie Terminator a few days ago and were really struck by the fantastic 80's clothes. It's rated R so depending on your preferences it may not be appropriate for her to watch, but you could find some of the scenes for her and show her. Also a few other movies t

Re: [h-cost] recent history

In a message dated 10/4/2006 6:56:26 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Use Google image search for Cyndi Lauper. She pretty much iconised the 80's look. *** Wellone of them anyway. I don't know that I'd choose her as THE icon of 80's style. Rem

Re: [h-cost] What is a military base

Perhaps Raphael's "The Mass at Bolsena". No armor, but swords and kneeling and bases (or a related garment). That's the first one that comes to my mind. Ann in CT --- Saragrace Knauf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > To the question of what a Military base is - pretty simply, it is "typically" a p

Re: [h-cost] recent history

Okay so I can't type!! > [Original Message] > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 10/4/2006 4:20:42 PM > Subject: Re: [h-cost] recent history > > > In a message dated 10/4/2006 6:59:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > You might k

Re: [h-cost] recent history

Silvara wrote: You might know some one with Fart Times At Ridgemont high. You know, that is _exactly_ what I thought of that movie :-) -- Adele de Maisieres - Habeo metrum - musicamque, hominem meam. Expectat alium quid? -Georgeus Gershwinus -

Re: [h-cost] was: recent history now: 80's looks

Paisley mini dresses, sure, but not Madonna or Flashdance or Cyndi! --Sue - Original Message - From: "otsisto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 6:29 PM Subject: RE: [h-cost] was: recent history now: 80's looks > Ummm... th

RE: [h-cost] was: recent history now: 80's looks

Ummm... that is also a late '60s, early '70s look. De -Original Message- from day-glo paisley mini dresses, pleather mini dresses & white go-go boots to Madonna & Flashdance & Cyndi Lauper looks. Entirely too frightening to think I used to wear those types of things! Lisa W. in MT __

[h-cost] dressing 80's

When my daughter wanted to dress 80's she went in leggings, a striped leotard, headband and leg warmers - think Olivia Newton John and Let's Get Physical My daughter wants to dress "1980s" for a school theme. I've described the look (I lived through it!) but she really wants t

RE: [h-cost] recent history

http://www.fashion-era.com/1980s_lifestyle_and_fashion.htm http://www.fashion-era.com/power_dressing.htm http://www.nostalgiacentral.com/pop/fashion80.htm http://www.prebble.com/80sFashionFile.html (?) http://www.funwirks.com/new_page_4.htm De -Original Message- My google skills are n

[h-cost] Dancing with the Stars

Is anyone watching the costumes on Dancing with the Stars? Some of the ladies costumes are so beautiful. I love watching the dress flow on the dance floor. The Spanish inspired skirts last night we really nice. But I couldn't understand Sara Evans costume last night. Penny Ladnier, Owner,

Re: [h-cost] recent history

In a message dated 10/4/2006 6:59:38 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You might know some one with Fart Times At Ridgemont high Considering the audience these types of movies are aimed at, that might be an apt title. . . . Ann Wass __

Re: [h-cost] Wedding Veil (in U.K only please)

In a message dated 10/5/06 12:08:55 AM GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Thanks Debs - I'll bookmark that for future reference. I did find one > here http://www.theweddingveilshop.co.uk/id226.html which will > actually do - tried "Bridal" instead of "Wedding" and got a few > diff

[h-cost] was: recent history now: 80's looks

How funny that this topic comes up today! While dropping my son off at the mall today, it was very obvious that they had held some type of "retro look" event. High school aged people pouring out of the mall in everything from day-glo paisley mini dresses, pleather mini dresses & white go-go boots t

Re: [h-cost] recent history

God bless typos. It's been a rough couple of days, but THIS MOVIE is giving me a wonderful howling laugh! --RuthAnne Baumgartner scholar gypsy and amateur costumer On Oct 4, 2006, at 6:43 PM, Silvara wrote: You might know some one with Fart Times At Ridgemont high. _

Re: [h-cost] white embroidery

I've been told two different but related things on this: either the varieties of flax plants as now grown don't produce such fine fibers or that the processing as now done doesn't allow for serfs to hand-sort the fibers to gather all the finest ones up for the spinning and weaving of such

Re: [h-cost] recent history

There are lots of 80's movies that could be rented depending on her age. ah, of course! but it wouldn't be a true school project if you let mom know more than 12 hours ahead of time what you require. The library is closed and there isn't a movie rental place within a half-hour's drive. I'l

Re: [h-cost] white embroidery

As far as i have heard its not that they cant make it, but its the price wich would be two high that anyone would buy it. Only the best flax can be used for this fine thread, and it needs a lot of work to make it that thin. Bjarne - Original Message - From: "Caryn Sobel" <[EMAIL PROT

Re: [h-cost] recent history

You might know some one with Fart Times At Ridgemont high. Flashdance, 16 candles etc... Silvara > [Original Message] > From: Land of Oz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 10/4/2006 3:41:12 PM > Subject: Re: [h-cost] recent history > > > There are lots of 80

Re: [h-cost] recent history

There are lots of 80's movies that could be rented depending on her age. ah, of course! but it wouldn't be a true school project if you let mom know more than 12 hours ahead of time what you require. The library is closed and there isn't a movie rental place within a half-hour's drive. I'

RE: [h-cost] recent history

There are lots of 80's movies that could be rented depending on her age. Silvara > [Original Message] > From: Land of Oz <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 10/4/2006 3:28:00 PM > Subject: [h-cost] recent history > > My google skills are not bringing me what

Re: [h-cost] white embroidery

I've been told two different but related things on this: either the varieties of flax plants as now grown don't produce such fine fibers or that the processing as now done doesn't allow for serfs to hand-sort the fibers to gather all the finest ones up for the spinning and weaving of such

[h-cost] Holiday Gift Exchange

Welcome to the 2006 H-COST Holiday Gift Exchange. **PLEASE READ THIS ENTIRE MESSAGE CAREFULLY BEFORE RESPONDING*** Please DO NOT reply to the List. Please address all replies to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Be sure to add my email to your spam filter so that I can reply to you with your exchange i

[h-cost] recent history

My google skills are not bringing me what I need, so I come to the costume center of the universe for help! My daughter wants to dress "1980s" for a school theme. I've described the look (I lived through it!) but she really wants to see photos. What I remember (small town in the midwest) was

Re: [h-cost] Wedding Veil (in U.K only please)

At 23:11 04/10/2006, you wrote: Have you tried looking on wedding supplier listings sites, like hitched.co.uk, and confetti?? (There are also all sorts of others that come up if you google wedding suppliers). Also, you could try modern veil manufacturers - the probably wouldn't sell to you di

Re: [h-cost] Wedding Veil (in U.K only please)

Have you tried looking on wedding supplier listings sites, like hitched.co.uk, and confetti?? (There are also all sorts of others that come up if you google wedding suppliers). Also, you could try modern veil manufacturers - the probably wouldn't sell to you direct, as it's a one off, but the

Re: [h-cost] white embroidery

Please pardon my ignorance, but why can't we have the same fineness now? Is it a difference in the spinning techniques, or the variety of the plant itself? Or a lack of demand for finer thread? Thanks! Caryn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costum

[h-cost] Nylon chiffon

In a message dated 10/4/06 7:11:28 PM GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Do you know of a source for nylon (or rayon) chiffon? > > Vicky try www.cheapfabrics .com in the UK, but think they ship internationally, and are v good. don't remember what the chiffon is made of (other

[h-cost] Ugh -sorry about the links..was What is a military base

Not sure why my email is doing this. I won't bother to try it again. But do be aware that you can't get to the page via any of the the rest of my website. It isn't linked to anything (because there isn't anything to link to.) I can see that several people are "backing" up to my index page -

Re: [h-cost] not in UK but possible idea RE: Wedding Veil(inU.K only please)

At 21:02 04/10/2006, you wrote: Would a rotary cutter help? There are both large and small wheels available. The small ones are only about 1" across and can do fairly intricate work -Brenna > Bjarne - I can't cut tulle evenly enough to make sure the veil is a > good shape. (I have proble

[h-cost] What is a military base

http://www.saragrace.us/METMilBasesPics.html Thank you for the correction to the link...not sure why it did that. To the question of what a Military base is - pretty simply, it is "typically" a padded/qu

Re: [h-cost] Finally - the pictures of the military bases are up.

Hi, These are great pictures, but I haven't been following the thread, so when it said "Military Bases" I was thinking, you know, building compounds with barracks and hangars and garages full of troops and airplanes and trucks! I am not in 16th C (yet) -- what does it mean to call these ga

Re: [h-cost] not in UK but possible idea RE: Wedding Veil(inU.K only please)

Would a rotary cutter help? There are both large and small wheels available. The small ones are only about 1" across and can do fairly intricate work -Brenna - Original Message - From: "Suzi Clarke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, O

Re: [h-cost] not in UK but possible idea RE: Wedding Veil (inU.K only please)

Suzi Clarke wrote: We have found a veil that she likes and that is not too expensive, thank goodness. The husband-to-be wants the traditional veil, so as she says, she will do it for him - it is not her choice! (or mine!) I seem to hear that a lot from brides lately. My husband wanted me t

RE: [h-cost] Finally - the pictures of the military bases are up.

http://www.saragrace.us/METMilBasesPics.html This might work better. Love the close pictures De -Original Message- http://www.saragrace.us/METMilBasesPics.html I finally got a response from the museum (the curator is in Europe - wh!) H

RE: [h-cost] not in UK but possible idea RE: Wedding Veil (inU.K only please)

At 19:22 04/10/2006, you wrote: Does she really have to have a face veil? If the neckline is so important and ornate then a face veil would be a distraction. A simple head wreath sounds more appropriate. Maybe telling her that the face veil has pagan origins might dissuade her from a veil (kindin

[h-cost] Finally - the pictures of the military bases are up.

http://www.saragrace.us/METMilBasesPics.html I finally got a response from the museum (the curator is in Europe - wh!) Here are the pictures. Enjoy! Would love to hear your opinions. I am waiting to hear back from the textile expert in Sweden.

RE: [h-cost] not in UK but possible idea RE: Wedding Veil (inU.K only please)

Does she really have to have a face veil? If the neckline is so important and ornate then a face veil would be a distraction. A simple head wreath sounds more appropriate. Maybe telling her that the face veil has pagan origins might dissuade her from a veil (kinding). I wish you luck in finding you

Re: [h-cost] not in UK but possible idea RE: Wedding Veil (inU.K only please)

At 18:49 04/10/2006, you wrote: Hi Suzi, How about edging the tulle with the dress material, just a thin edge? Bjarne Bjarne - I can't cut tulle evenly enough to make sure the veil is a good shape. (I have problems with my wrist and controlling the scissors when doing really delicate work.)

Re: [h-cost] white embroidery/thread numbers

Hi, I am sorry but i dont have a clou about that. I can tell you that the number 250 linnen thread is comparable to nr 140 egyptian cotton. Most of my pattern books gives the number required for each lace. The eldest laces i can make with my tecknique is Tonder laces, with tulle ground, they st

Re: [h-cost] not in UK but possible idea RE: Wedding Veil (inU.K only please)

Hi Suzi, How about edging the tulle with the dress material, just a thin edge? Bjarne - Original Message - From: "Suzi Clarke" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 7:43 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] not in UK but possible idea R

Re: [h-cost] not in UK but possible idea RE: Wedding Veil (in U.K only please)

At 18:20 04/10/2006, you wrote: If she is trying to be Period/Authentic, majority of the early Victorian veils were hem or chapel length. I have only seen one veil (now 2) that was chin length that did not cover the face. This isn't the one but pretty close. http://collectionsonline.lacma.org/mwe

[h-cost] not in UK but possible idea RE: Wedding Veil (in U.K only please)

If she is trying to be Period/Authentic, majority of the early Victorian veils were hem or chapel length. I have only seen one veil (now 2) that was chin length that did not cover the face. This isn't the one but pretty close. http://collectionsonline.lacma.org/mwebimages/C_T08_MM/full/M83_231_21.j

RE: [h-cost] Missing posts

I got the original after the first two replies. I usually get a delayed first posting with Bjarne's posts. I don't know why. De -Original Message- Kate, I didn't see that first post either. But that was my first on missing. Penny Ladnier, - Original Message - > Strangely, it se

[h-cost] Disappearing mail order place

Does anyone know what became of Harper House? Their link came up as 404. This is too bad, because they had a pretty good selection of patterns. Anyone? Thanks (and hoping this is actually in plain text), Meagn [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___

[h-cost] Wedding Veil (in U.K only please)

The lady for whom I am making the Victorian dress, which I am rudely calling a tea cosy, has at the last moment decided she needs a wedding veil, but because of all the frou-frou at the neck of the dress, it needs to be short. Shoulder length or chin length would be ideal, and as plain as pos

[h-cost] Nylon chiffon

Do you know of a source for nylon (or rayon) chiffon? Vicky www.southerngracedesigns.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costum

RE: [h-cost] white embroidery

This might be a good time to inquire- what do these numbers mean? I know it is a sizing reference, but how do they apply? Bigger number neams smaller thread, but how much smaller is 80 thread half as thick (diameter only) as 40 thread? Or does a certain length/skein of 80 weigh half as much as the

Re: [h-cost] white embroidery

Hi, For such fine laces you need a thread of the size 250- 350. The thinnest you can get these days is 140, wich would be almost doubble as thick as required. All the worlds lacemakers who makes the old laces, needs to use cotton thread because they cant get thin enough flax thread. I have heard

Re: [h-cost] white embroidery

You can certainly get linen lace, and linen threads. It's the *fineness* of the linen threads used then, that can't be duplicated now. In linen. So you've either got to use a thicker linen, or use a fine thread, but in a different fiber/material. Even when using another plant-based fiber (such

Re: [h-cost] Looking for a child's tux

In a message dated 10/4/2006 6:42:05 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Christopher believes he needs a tux, or preferably tails, and a top hat. I'm sure you can rent one with advance notice from a formal rental store. 'Course, that wouldn't be cheap! Ann Wass _

Re: [h-cost] Missing posts

Kate, I didn't see that first post either. But that was my first on missing. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com - Original Message - From: "Kate M Bunting" <[EMAIL P

[h-cost] Looking for a child's tux

A dear young friend of mine would like to be Fred Astaire for Halloween. Christopher believes he needs a tux, or preferably tails, and a top hat. Do any of you Silicon Valley area people know where to find one on the cheap? Christopher is 6 yrs old, but he's tall & skinny & tap dances just like

Re: [h-cost] Missing posts

Strangely, it seems to be Bjarne's posts in particular that I'm not receiving. I see replies to messages of his but never get the original message. Very odd. Kate Bunting Librarian and 17th century reenactor ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.i

RE: [h-cost] white embroidery

Just out of curiosity, why can't you get flax lace anymore? Is the thread not available, or is no one making it? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bjarne og Leif Drews Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 1:56 PM To: Historical Costume Subject:

[h-cost] Celebrating Halloween

I am so excited! We are having our first Halloween contest on The Costume Gallery's Websites. The winners are given a really nice free costume of their choice or a goulish table setting/party pack. Each contestant can earn points that cumulate until Fri. Oct. 13. The prizes are awarded on Oc

Re: [h-cost] white embroidery

Hi, The pillowcase is absolutely lovely, thank you for sharing. Distilled water is the best water to use for washing old textiles but I also would reccomend first talking to a conservator who deals with this sort of work at a museum to see what they would suggest. Sharon

RE: [h-cost] paillons updated

Good to here! :) De -Original Message- Hi, Remember some time ago i was looking for special flower paillons for my suit? Today i went shopping grosgrain ribbon to a new tricorne i make, and in that shop i found them! They were excactly as i wanted them. Isnt it strange that sometimes thin