Re: [h-cost] What's on the horizon (Erte)

2009-04-08 Thread stilskin
> Maybe they should try some Erte designs Yeah, let's melt their hard drives getting all those beads to swing and sway, -C. This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___

Re: [h-cost] lining in tricorn hats.

2009-04-08 Thread stilskin
I have seen unbleached fabric lining. I do recall a British navy regulation of the 1790s calling for white silk lining for officer ranks. In reality, as time went on and silk went up in price, any suitable white fabric was acceptable. This really screws things up as my only navy bicorn dated to

Re: [h-cost] Edwardian maternity dresses

2009-04-08 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
Thanks for the replies everyone, I've passed them on to my friend. I knew this list would have all the answers. Elizabeth --- Elizabeth Walpole Canberra, Australia http://magpiecostumer.110mb.com/ ___ h-costume mailing lis

Re: [h-cost] lining in tricorn hats.

2009-04-08 Thread HAGIOS FENUM
Natural would be most likely and cheaper back in those days; but if it was for a gentleman or a high ranking officer, the lining would be white, silk that is. Jose -Original Message- From: Paul and Charlene [mailto:asti...@golden.net] Sent: Wednesday, April 08, 2009 9:46 AM To: Historica

[h-cost] lining in tricorn hats.

2009-04-08 Thread Paul and Charlene
I want to put a lining in a tricorn hat. It will have a drawstring to help with sizing. Has anyone seen an original to know if the linen lining should be natural colour or white? Charlene Roberts ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.co

Re: [h-cost] What's on the horizon

2009-04-08 Thread Nancy Kiel
But wouldn't it have been just as easy to actually make the clothes? Maybe they should try some Erte designsI believe quite a few of his designs were never made. Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn