[h-cost] Toilet Paper Bridal Dress

Toilet Paper Bridal Dress Contest: http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest-2007.html 2006 winners: http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest-2006.html 2005 winners: http://www.cheap-chic-weddings.com/wedding-contest.html Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.c

RE: [h-cost] Re: batiste weight linen

I guess I will have to settle on the Linen/cotton blends and silk tends to insulate and the camicias are for summer. De -Original Message- Hi De, This thin linnen is not available today. I can tell that for sure. How about using a thin silk in stead? Bjarne __

[h-cost] New western martial arts magazine out

Just found out about this and thought I'd pass it along: http://www.wmaillustrated.com/index.htm Allison ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] New Simplicity patterns

Actually that looks like the stays rather than a stomacher. The shape and length looks fine. Generally the stomacher is where you would have some contrast — a focal point. They have that with the bows, but the stomacher could be a different color, too. With the underpinnings

[h-cost] Paul Poiret exhibit

I just heard a story on NPR about a Paul Poiret exhibit at New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art. Here's the link: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=12104454 It's only running through August 5th. It has 50 ensembles, most of them ones he designed for his wife, Denise, and

Re: [h-cost] New Simplicity patterns

20 1/2 yds for the Robe A l'francaise http://www.simplicity.com/designNavigator.cfm?design=3637, sounds like Simplicity has gone overboard as per usual on buying extra yardage for trim rather than piecing scraps. Also I'm not sure about the shape and length of that point, 18th century experts c

[h-cost] Seeking a citation

I'm hoping someone here can save me a long trip to an out-of-the way library. Does anyone have on hand a copy of this book: An Illustrated Dictionary of Historic Costume (Dover Pictorial Archive Series) by James R. Planche http://store.doverpublications.com/0486423239.html Yes, I've ILL'd it

RE: [h-cost] Re: batiste weight linen

Thanks for the site, Saragrace. Have you ordered from them and what do you think of their linen? I am always looking for good sources. Also, what sample cards did you order to get a range of what they offer? Do you mean all of the Home Collection, New Card and Artist Canvas collections? I'm ea

Re: [h-cost] Re: batiste weight linen

Hi De, This thin linnen is not available today. I can tell that for sure. How about using a thin silk in stead? Bjarne - Original Message - From: "otsisto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2007 11:14 PM Subject: RE: [h-cost] Re:

Re: [h-cost] Gifted fabrics

brown stains isn't really an option. I'll try the Oxyclean and see how it comes out. Next step would be dyeing, but I worry about getting an even job. I guess if all else fails I could get "artistic" with it. ;D If you get to the point where you want to try the artistic route -- I'd use a sele