Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

Get an old black Singer sewing machine, one that does straight stitch. Cheap, and you can't kill it. A model 201 or 15-91, or 301 slant stitch. Most couture sewing is only straight stitch with hand finishing - you don't need fancy stitches unless you want them. This way you can continue to sew w

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

On Wed, Oct 7, 2009 at 12:55 AM, Don Eisele wrote: > 2) Buy a Bernina > >  a) pros - local repair, an attachment exists for everything >  b) cons - costly Not necessarily costly. Someone already mentioned checking Craig's list. You can also check with sewing machine repair stores. They often hav

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

I, too, am sorry to hear your news. I have a Bernina and would never buy anything else. You can get a low end Bernina. If it is new, and you buy from a dealer, it should include classes on how to use the features. BTW, Bernina makes the best buttonholes, if that is important to you. On

Re: [h-cost] 17c jacket sewing advice

Many thanks to everyone who sent advice on this (inserting triangular gores). I'll let you know how I get on. Kate Bunting Librarian & 17th century reenactor The University of Derby has a published policy regarding email and reserves the right to monitor email

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

If you have a repair shop that is *not* a dealer - go there first. Ask what models they recommend based on what they see in their shop. Then look around at thrift stores, garage sales, etc. I have a Morris (singer look-a-like) that sews straight stitch only (forward and back), but it has a to

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

A trick I learned from my home-service Sears man was to get a sample carpet piece to go under the machine; it helps a lot with the 'travel bounce'. My Beloved Kenmore of 22 years was all steel... and heavy to boot ... and sometimes would shift under the stress of the project in hand. I love my P

Re: [h-cost] Herald's Renaissance Dress in Italy

> > Charlene Charette wrote: > > And the last couple of copies I've found were in the US$2000+ range. > OK, I know it's a good book. > Is it really *that* good a book? Is there that much in there that isn't > anywhere else? No, imo it's not worth $2000. However, I'm very happy with the $200 I

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

how the mighty have fallen, in the 70's and early eighties , brother was  one of the sewingmachine manufatruers who had not succomed to the ""lets make them disposable with plastic moving parts as well as housing" planthey were really dependable and I know people who still have the brother s

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

Brother used to be a good brand. I loved mine. Then it got stolen. I bought another, and couldn't bear to part with it when I got the Pfaff. I've had a Pfaff for the last 15 years and I swear by it. You couldn't go wrong with a refurbed one. But I heartily dislike Bernina, mostly because th

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

I love my Pfaff because of the even feed food (I think that's what it's called). It's like a built in walking foot and I couldn't sew on vinyl without it. I use it almost all the time now, since it also sews very lightweight fabrics without pulling and puckering. No need to reset the ten

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

I used my 1970 Singer Touch-and-Sew until I got a Bernina 930 from an elderly neighbor about four years ago.? I took the knee lever off because I had always had a knee control on the cabinet of the Singer and I kept raising the foot when I thought I was starting to sew!? It took a long time to

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

Cathy R.? Just curious... how come your sentences all end with a ".?" Is that a PC/Mac issue? == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Oct 7, 2009, at 8:33 AM, cbellfl...@a

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

Marjorie, It started doing that when we switched to AOL Mail inside Firefox.? We're on a PC.? I know.? It's frustrating to us, too.? Cathy R.? -Original Message- From: Marjorie Wilser To: Historical Costume Sent: Wed, Oct 7, 2009 5:19 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Query on sewin

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

There¹s your issue, aol mail. Set it up as a IMAP account using windows mail and it will all straighten out. On 10/7/09 5:27 PM, "cbellfl...@aol.com" wrote: > > Marjorie, > It started doing that when we switched to AOL Mail inside Firefox.? We're on a > PC.? > I know.? It's frustrating to us

Re: [h-cost] Herald's Renaissance Dress in Italy

Quoting Robin Netherton : Charlene Charette wrote: And the last couple of copies I've found were in the US$2000+ range. OK, I know it's a good book. Is it really *that* good a book? Is there that much in there that isn't anywhere else? Robin, so far as I know, it's the *only* book .

Re: [h-cost] Herald's Renaissance Dress in Italy

Quoting sunshine.k.buch...@kp.org: > Charlene Charette wrote: > And the last couple of copies I've found were in the US$2000+ range. OK, I know it's a good book. Is it really *that* good a book? Is there that much in there that isn't anywhere else? No, imo it's not worth $2000. However,

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

DO NOT BOTHER WITH A BROTHER. Get a Bernina, used if necessary, or an old heavy black Singer that does a godd straight stitch. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Don Eisele Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:56 AM

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

Sorry about the divorce, first. I'd agree with going to a proper sewing machine shop and try some out. They'll be able to advise you on what will do what you need (so do think about what you're going to be doing with it - not just now - in the future too). My personal opinion wou

Re: [h-cost] Herald's Renaissance Dress in Italy

On Wednesday 07 October 2009 10:01:29 am sunshine.k.buch...@kp.org wrote: > > > Charlene Charette wrote: > > > And the last couple of copies I've found were in the US$2000+ range. > > > > OK, I know it's a good book. > > > > Is it really *that* good a book? Is there that much in there that isn't >

[h-cost] Gown & Doublet for a King's Servant & Esquire of The Body?

Debbie,  I saw your posts on this List, and am reminded you make historical costumes professionally. I have just discovered from "Materials for a History of the Reign of Henry VII", that my Persona - [Matthew Baker, a close personal yeoman servant to Henry Tudor [ Henry VII] - was supplied with

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

On Oct 6, 2009, at 10:55 PM, Don Eisele wrote: So, the short story is that I'm getting a divorce, and her sewing machines are not going to be accessible to me anymore (or her sewing skills for that matter). Read the articles here:

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

I bet! AOL is not known for good service any more. . . probably their interface is doing it. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Oct 7, 2009, at 2:27 PM, cbellfl...@aol

[h-cost] Costume sale in DC this weekend

Just landed in my inbox this evening: DC - Costume Sale Sunday 10/11 http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/plays/details.aspx?id=197&source=l The Ultimate Costume Sale! Just in time for Halloween Sunday, October 11, 2009 1 p.m.- 6 p.m. Sidney Harman Hall Costumes will be available from several of o

Re: [h-cost] Gown & Doublet for a King's Servant & Esquire of The Body?

OOOooops! I think you might want to take this off list. Kimiko From: julian wilson To: Historical Costume Sent: Wed, October 7, 2009 4:57:33 PM Subject: [h-cost] Gown & Doublet for a King's Servant & Esquire of The Body? Debbie, I saw your posts on this Li