Re: [h-cost] How Many Costume Books/Magazines/Photos Do You Own

2008-04-29 Thread MaisondeHadley
In a message dated 4/29/2008 9:09:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: You cannot generalize and say all books in a genre are the same. My books are my books, and other publishers' are theirs. I am not responsible for the contents of anyone else's books. But isn't th

Re: [h-cost] Update on Medieval Clothing & Textiles

2008-04-29 Thread Robin Netherton
Bella wrote: > - Original Message > From: Robin Netherton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [h-cost] Update on Medieval Clothing & Textiles > > > Now, more news: The promised three-volume discounted set of MC&T 1-3 is now > available: > > http://www.boydell.co.uk/43834200.HTM > > Pri

Re: [h-cost] Patterns of Fashion Volume 4: linen

2008-04-29 Thread Paula Praxis
I completely second that!! I can't wait Anniecat> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 29 Apr 2008 14:20:24 -0700> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of Fashion Volume 4: linen> > > Has anyone heard anymore about the publication below? Such as > publisher and a real date?> >

Re: [h-cost] Update on Medieval Clothing & Textiles

2008-04-29 Thread Bella
- Original Message From: Robin Netherton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [h-cost] Update on Medieval Clothing & Textiles Now, more news: The promised three-volume discounted set of MC&T 1-3 is now available: http://www.boydell.co.uk/43834200.HTM Price is £50 (UK) or $95 (US). That’s

Re: [h-cost] How Many Costume Books/Magazines/Photos Do You Own

2008-04-29 Thread Lavolta Press
Wanda Pease wrote: >> And do you have the sales figures on (a) what "gangbusters" consists of >> in terms of both units sold and profits realized, and (b) how many of >> these copies were actually sold to SCA members? > > Do you? I know exactly how many copies of each book I've sold, and

Re: [h-cost] Update on Medieval Clothing & Textiles

2008-04-29 Thread Wanda Pease
Well, there went my vow of poverty for the month. Wanda > > On Tuesday 29 April 2008, Robin Netherton wrote: > > Just this minute I got my editor's copy of Medieval Clothing > and Textiles > > vol. 4, so for those of you who have been asking me, I can now verify it > > exists and is making its way

Re: [h-cost] Update on Medieval Clothing & Textiles

2008-04-29 Thread Catherine Olanich Raymond
On Tuesday 29 April 2008, Robin Netherton wrote: > Just this minute I got my editor's copy of Medieval Clothing and Textiles > vol. 4, so for those of you who have been asking me, I can now verify it > exists and is making its way over the water. > > Of particular interest to costumers and re-enact

Re: [h-cost] How Many Costume Books/Magazines/Photos Do You Own

2008-04-29 Thread Wanda Pease
> And do you have the sales figures on (a) what "gangbusters" consists of > in terms of both units sold and profits realized, and (b) how many of > these copies were actually sold to SCA members? Do you? I can ask Ian Stevens when I see him tomorrow. Although I doubt that he has such fi

[h-cost] FROCK COATS

2008-04-29 Thread AVCHASE
Hi, All, Thanks so much for the references to good patterns. As was pointed out, I failed to say what era I am interested in at this time. I want 19c; 1820's - 1920's approximately. Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way t

Re: [h-cost] Simplicity new Civil War patterns

2008-04-29 Thread Vicky Simpson
In popular opinion, do they have the correct period look? Vicky Lynn Downward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I swear these new patterns weren't there last night when I checked. They're certainly there now, though. I think I prefer Laughing Moon's Man's Frock Coat, although the shirt in that pa

Re: [h-cost] Simplicity new Civil War patterns

2008-04-29 Thread Lynn Downward
I swear these new patterns weren't there last night when I checked. They're certainly there now, though. I think I prefer Laughing Moon's Man's Frock Coat, although the shirt in that pattern looks ok. The two dresses are really pretty. Again, I think I prefer Laughing Moon's underwear pattern to t

[h-cost] Fwd: Joan, Limited time promotional sale on new super light weight fabric!

2008-04-29 Thread Joan Jurancich
>From: "Fabrics-Store.com Chronicle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Dear Joan, > >What a better way to start your projects than with huge savings on >an incredibly popular fabric! > >You have heard of the very light weight fabric. Delicate and very >exclusive, this fabric is on the crafters most wanted

Re: [h-cost] Simplicity new Civil War patterns

2008-04-29 Thread S Young
All these patterns pop up on eBay from time to time, so you can usually find them. I did a quick search and: http://www.farthingales.on.ca/simplicity_patterns.php Has a few of the patterns scanned with some details... I quite like "Simplicity 5724 Civil War Ball Dress pattern" The simplicity web

Re: [h-cost] Patterns of Fashion Volume 4: linen

2008-04-29 Thread Suzi Clarke
At 22:20 29/04/2008, you wrote: >Has anyone heard anymore about the publication below? Such as >publisher and a real date? > >Jenny Tiramani is currently preparing Janet Arnold's book, Patterns >of Fashion Volume 4 ; The cut and construction of linen shirts, >smocks, neckwear, headwear & accessori

Re: [h-cost] Patterns of Fashion Volume 4: linen

2008-04-29 Thread Frank A Thallas Jr
Has anyone heard anymore about the publication below? Such as publisher and a real date? Jenny Tiramani is currently preparing Janet Arnold's book, Patterns of Fashion Volume 4 ; The cut and construction of linen shirts, smocks, neckwear, headwear & accessories for men and women c.1540-1660 f

[h-cost] Patterns of Fashion Volume 4: linen

2008-04-29 Thread Beth and Bob Matney
Has anyone heard anymore about the publication below? Such as publisher and a real date? Jenny Tiramani is currently preparing Janet Arnold's book, Patterns of Fashion Volume 4 ; The cut and construction of linen shirts, smocks, neckwear, headwear & accessories for men and women c.1540-1660 fo

Re: [h-cost] Clothes of the common man/woman

2008-04-29 Thread lauren . walker
Uh-oh. A challenge! *grin* Lauren Walker aka [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Original message -- From: "Kass McGann" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Of interest is the note at the bottom: "Historical Management Associates > Ltd. > makes a range of historically-correct fabrics such as friez

[h-cost] Update on Medieval Clothing & Textiles

2008-04-29 Thread Robin Netherton
Just this minute I got my editor's copy of Medieval Clothing and Textiles vol. 4, so for those of you who have been asking me, I can now verify it exists and is making its way over the water. Of particular interest to costumers and re-enactors will be the articles on an extant 14th-century embr

Re: [h-cost] Clothes of the common man/woman

2008-04-29 Thread Suzi Clarke
At 19:52 29/04/2008, you wrote: >Of interest is the note at the bottom: "Historical Management Associates >Ltd. >makes a range of historically-correct fabrics such as frieze, kersey, >russet, >cotton and say." > >--Robin > >I saw their offerings the last time I was in the UK. Awesome stuff. >

Re: [h-cost] Clothes of the common man/woman

2008-04-29 Thread Kass McGann
Oh! You're talking about the Stuart Press Books. Paul Meekins Books in the UK carries them all: http://www.paulmeekins.co.uk/pamphlets/pamphletindex.htm They're not bad. They use a lot of wills and probate inventories as sources. But they often don't give enough information to be really helpfu

Re: [h-cost] Clothes of the common man/woman

2008-04-29 Thread Suzi Clarke
At 19:42 29/04/2008, you wrote: >Zuzana Kraemerova wrote: > > I know very little about it either, that's why I'm asking here. > Amazon.uk has some copies: > http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_/202-2517721-5491063?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=clothes+of+the+common&x=0&y=0 > >I'd neve

Re: [h-cost] Clothes of the common man/woman

2008-04-29 Thread Kass McGann
Of interest is the note at the bottom: "Historical Management Associates Ltd. makes a range of historically-correct fabrics such as frieze, kersey, russet, cotton and say." --Robin I saw their offerings the last time I was in the UK. Awesome stuff. Limited in colour and availability, but the

Re: [h-cost] Clothes of the common man/woman

2008-04-29 Thread Robin Netherton
Zuzana Kraemerova wrote: > I know very little about it either, that's why I'm asking here. Amazon.uk has > some copies: > http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_/202-2517721-5491063?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=clothes+of+the+common&x=0&y=0 I'd never heard of them myself, but they do a

Re: [h-cost] Clothes of the common man/woman

2008-04-29 Thread Suzi Clarke
At 19:14 29/04/2008, you wrote: >I know very little about it either, that's why I'm asking here. >Amazon.uk has some copies: >http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_/202-2517721-5491063?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=clothes+of+the+common&x=0&y=0 > >I think someone here suggested these bo

Re: [h-cost] Clothes of the common man/woman

2008-04-29 Thread Zuzana Kraemerova
I know very little about it either, that's why I'm asking here. Amazon.uk has some copies: http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_/202-2517721-5491063?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=clothes+of+the+common&x=0&y=0 I think someone here suggested these books to me, but I thought I'd need mor

Re: [h-cost] Clothes of the common man/woman

2008-04-29 Thread Suzi Clarke
At 18:30 29/04/2008, you wrote: >It is a particular series. If you, however, knew of something >better, I'd be glad to hear about it. My point is that I don't know it - can you give me more details? Suzi >Suzi Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 16:45 29/04/2008, you wrote: > >Hi, > > > >I'm

Re: [h-cost] Simplicity new Civil War patterns

2008-04-29 Thread Abel, Cynthia
The Simplicity website may not have been updated yet. The dress patterns are 2881 and 2887. The chemise, corset and drawers pattern is 2890. Very often, McCalls, Butterick, Vogue, and Simplicity new pattern books and patterns are available at major fabric stores before the websites get updated. Loo

Re: [h-cost] Simplicity new Civil War patterns

2008-04-29 Thread Zuzana Kraemerova
If someone's ever going to try the new corset, drawers and chemise pattern 2890, let me know the results! I was very satisfied with the 7215 corset pattern, so I'd like to try this one. Zuzana Lynn Downward <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Cynthia, Which two patterns are you talking about as the n

Re: [h-cost] Simplicity new Civil War patterns

2008-04-29 Thread Lynn Downward
Cynthia, Which two patterns are you talking about as the new ones? I was on the Simplicity website and didn't see anything new, even under the "New Items" that I hadn't seen before. Help please! Thanks, Lynn On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 10:08 AM, Vicky Simpson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I didn't k

Re: [h-cost] Clothes of the common man/woman

2008-04-29 Thread Zuzana Kraemerova
It is a particular series. If you, however, knew of something better, I'd be glad to hear about it. Suzi Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 16:45 29/04/2008, you wrote: >Hi, > >I'm wondering about buying a book from these series, I'll be most >interested in the 17th century and the 14th and 15

Re: [h-cost] Simplicity new Civil War patterns

2008-04-29 Thread Vicky Simpson
I didn't know that there were new ones out, or I would have been at Joann's too. Guess I'll have to wait until the next pattern sale as I love the green one. I'm starting on my first civil war era dress today, Simplicity 3727. Wish me luck. Vicky Cynthia" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: S

Re: [h-cost] Clothes of the common man/woman

2008-04-29 Thread Suzi Clarke
At 16:45 29/04/2008, you wrote: >Hi, > >I'm wondering about buying a book from these series, I'll be most >interested in the 17th century and the 14th and 15th. Other periods >are ok, but these three are my main interest right now. Is this a particular series, or are you just looking for general

[h-cost] Clothes of the common man/woman

2008-04-29 Thread Zuzana Kraemerova
Hi, I'm wondering about buying a book from these series, I'll be most interested in the 17th century and the 14th and 15th. Other periods are ok, but these three are my main interest right now. I'm not looking for a fashion theory itself, but for something practical, like advice on making, re

Re: [h-cost] h-cost] Vintage patterns and clothing, cigarette

2008-04-29 Thread Debloughcostumes
The yellowing is more of an issue with the clothing than the books or patterns, I'd say. The value of any books and patterns will be reduced a little, but less than if the clothing is yellowed. Not necessarily rendering the clothing worthless, as there are more ways to get marks and sta

Re: [h-cost] FROCK COAT PATTERNS

2008-04-29 Thread Kass McGann
I'm terribly biased, but I think Reconstructing History patterns are the best. And here's why: 1) They're on bond paper, not tissue, so you can use them again and again. 2) They have all sizes in the same envelope, so you can make multiple garments from one pattern. 3) Our sizes run from the v