Re: [h-cost] Tudor Lady's Wardrobe Pattern, Now taking pre-orders!

Is there a farthingale pattern? That seems to be the only significant thing missing, you've got all the accessories and the underwear except for a farthingale and possibly petticoats. It doesn't seem like a complete package without a farthingale, as you can't get the proper 1540s-50s upper class si

Re: [h-cost] Need Ruff Making Adviceweight

> > I just took a ruff workshop today, and was told NOT to use the selvedge > edge > because it makes the ruff hang oddly. Always works for me. But what do I know. > -- > Carolyn Kayta Barrows > -- > “The future is already here, it is just unevenly distributed.” -William > Gibson > -- > _

Re: [h-cost] Hardewick Hall Portrait forepart replica?

Now THAT is a reproduction! Even the wig is great, although the hair should be completely off the lady's face. What amazing work. MaggiRos Maggie Secara ~A Compendium of Common Knowledge 1558-1603 Available at your favorite online bookseller See our gallery at http://www.zazzle.com/popinjaypre

Re: [h-cost] Need Ruff Making Adviceweight

I just took a ruff workshop today, and was told NOT to use the selvedge edge because it makes the ruff hang oddly. Instead use 3 or 4 widths of fabric(180-200 inches), selvedges butted together and whip stitched. Gather tightly with 2-3 rows of small cartridge pleats, then insert into neckband. We