[h-cost] Highland War

I will be at Highland war this weekend where it is currently 106F. I was wondering if anyone on the list who knows how to finger braid will also be there and willing to give an impromptu class? I would love to learn. I have downloaded some instructions and will be trying to self teach but a

[h-cost] Best wishes to B..M...

Dear soul, I hope that it is a common sort of breast cancer and that after a few months you will be as I am and survive well beyond 15 years. My prayers and thoughts to you. Betsabea ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.in

[h-cost] Use of List

New member tot he list and I want to know if it is possible to see archives fo the previous posts and how I do that. Thank you. Beverly ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Current Project

n going to costume college in August and wanted something in the theme. I was amazed at how many patterns there are out there for that era at Joanne's I made a killing at their $1./pattern sale I think it was for simplicity. I hope I finish on time! Beverly Azizi PS thank you for all the r

[h-cost] Re: h-costume Digest, Vol 6, Issue 306

I am working on a civil war era gown. Not my area of specialty (actually I don't have an area of specialty) Anyway, I am making a corset and the dress I am going to make calls for boning in the bodice. Was it typical for dresses to be boned when the wearer was also wearing a corset? Anyone

[h-cost] 2002-4 fashions

Date: Mon, 2 Jul 2007 22:39:37 -0600 From: Sylvia Rognstad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Any of you ladies recall what you wore in the years 2002-4? I'm drawing pretty much of a blank. I'm costuming "The Last 5 Years" and it goes back in time 5 years. I know things haven't changed that much, but there

[h-cost] Re: h-costume Silk shops

Date: Sun, 15 Jul 2007 12:32:33 -0400 From: Hope Greenberg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [h-cost] shopping recommendations To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed Hi - I'm going to be on the west coa

[h-cost] Re:On line fabrics

Behalf Of Zuzana Kraemerova Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 3:49 PM To: h-costume Subject: [h-cost] fabric shopping Hi, I was wondering whether any of you have some recommendations for e-shops with fabrics or shops that would send me a catalogue? Some shops that would have basic fabrics like satin

[h-cost] Fabric & Mildew

Below are some additional tips fro removing the mildew from your fine fabrics. The heavier silk by the way, if died an appropriate color would probably be fabulous for medieval and Renaissance garments. I am thinking Italian Renaissance especially. Beverly Removing mildew Clothing and h

[h-cost] Copyright Infringment

Duly noted. I sent the information in a rush and did not intend at all to take credit for composing it. Meant to be a good deed. However, sending the link is a lot easier and I wonder why I didn't think of it at the time. Thanks for the gentle admonition. Beverly _

[h-cost] Re: Article on Russian Viking-era find

I am excited to reproduce the apron skirt and tunic. This is really exciting to me as one of my first loves is the Viking stuff. (Mind you it is all play for me I am not a serious historian but I strive for some authenticity. Anyway, with the info about the colors and the decoration, and the

[h-cost] Costume College

Speaking of Costyume College this coming weekend, who all on H-Cosatume is going, besides you and me and LynnD, I wonder? MaggiRos --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OOH me me I'm going! Yea me me :-D Beverly ___ h-costume mailing

[h-cost] Costume College

Dear List I did not get into any of the limited classes at CC. There are three or four general classes that I am really interested in though. Since this will be my first time attending I was wondering if there is a room set aside where one can set up a machine and sew and then maybe get som