Re: [h-cost] embroidery for purses

Oh my. Those embroideries are lovely! I can't wait until you put them up on ebay, Bjarne. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] House of Chanel

What I wouldn't give to see that series, Bjarne! Even if I couldn't understand what they were saying, it would be enough just to see all that eye candy. Sigh. Michelle in scorching Michigan, USA ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com htt

Re: [h-cost] purse embroideries

Beautiful, Bjarne! I love your work. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] why renaissance and not 18th century?

Bjarne, why not start your own discussion group about the 18th century, focusing on clothes? I'll bet plenty of us here would love to join. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Redingote (Was: what would you do with 14 yards of wool?)

Speaking of the redingote, does anyone know if there's a pattern for a 1789 redingote, pictured here? http://www.fashion-era.com/images/Coats/red1789a.jpg I have some lovely wool that's been waiting for the right coat, and this is definitely it! Thanks, Michelle _

Re: [h-cost] Redingote (Was: what would you do with 14 yards of wool?)

Thank you! The Sense and Sensibility pattern is perfect. Just needs a couple of tweaks to get the exact look I want. Michelle, happily contemplating her new winter coat. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailm

Re: [h-cost] embroidery teckniques of 18th century

Ooh, and my birthday is next month! Thanks for the info, Bjarne. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] robe a la francaise

Dear Bjarne, I hope the lucky recipient of the dress sends pictures wearing it! Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] happy danse

Bjarne, I can't wait to see her pictures. It was stunning enough on the dress form, it should be glorious worn on an actual person. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Sorenson OT +

I know how you feel, Bjarne. My family research hit a wall too, due to a language barrier and a revolution. My great-great-great--(forget how many greats) grandfather left France in 1786 (3 years before the French Revolution) for Canada at the age of two. I don't speak French, and even if I

[h-cost] Dharma Trading wants fabric suggestions!

Here's our chance, folks, to help Dharma Trading carry some really costume-worthy fabrics! Michelle "Expanding Our Fabric Collection Attention fabric lovers! We are continuing to expand our selection of fabrics aiming for a 'plethora' of fabrics instead of our current 'lots and lots'. To that

Re: [h-cost] Help with OT Costume

Ooh! Ooh! I vote Harry Mudd! Don't forget to have a pocketful of Tribbles! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Photos of abandoned garment factory (or forgive my spelling)

That's a very depressing sight. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] silent film era scrap book

Wah! I wanna see all those lovely films but I live in Michigan! Wah! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Corset for a man

Andy Warhol wore a corset after he was shot. For the rest of his life, I think. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Villager shirtwaists

Good grief, those godawful horizontally-striped pants! Please, tell me people didn't actually wear them! Michelle in SE Michigan, who after seeing those pants is glad she missed the 60s. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://

Re: [h-cost] Villager shirtwaists

Thank goodness they weren't in vogue when I was a teen. Whoo, with my short legs, it wouldn't have been a pretty sight. Michelle yes, but we were thinner then! LynnD On Sun, Jul 5, 2009 at 8:27 PM, Michelle Plumb wrote: > > Good grief, those godawful horizontal

Re: [h-cost] 1960 hippie fashion

Man, imagine being forced to wear a skirt all the time! Especially with these brutal Michigan winters. B. After seeing how SHORT skirts got, I find it quite boggling that schools objected to the full-length ones! You'd think they'd be relieved at all the covering up. LOL LynnD, appar

[h-cost] Period-correct yarn colors for US Civil War

Hello, all. A friend is knitting a capelet for someone who works in the Gettysburg battlefield area, and wants to make certain her yarn is a period-correct color. What colors would have been appropriate? Thanks, Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] Washington DC - Spy Museum & Master of Disguise

The best Cold War film I've ever seen was John le Carré's "Smiley's People". Outstanding! Alec Guinness was a magnificent George Smiley. The movie is intelligent and engaging. I bought the DVD set as soon as it became available. Okay, I bought "Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy" as well. Incre

[h-cost] Pattern making books

Hello, all. I've been sewing for myself for a long time, and decided it might be time to make a few of my own designs. I never follow sewing patterns to the letter anyway, they're just a launch point. Can anyone recommend good pattern making books? Thanks, Michelle _

[h-cost] An interesting book find.

Hello, all. My spinning guild had its annual garage sale Saturday. You never know what you're going to find there. I dove into a pile of books looking for treasure, and came up with something interesting: English Domestic Needlework of the 16th, 17th and 18th Centuries, by Preston Remingt

Re: [h-cost] An interesting book find.

Yes, that's the dress! Thanks, Suzi. The color photo will help a lot. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] dress type

I don't know what sort of dress this is called, but some of those ladies are showing an awful lot of ankle! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] [Fwd: Mamma Mia! Italian Velvet Sale!]

Hello, all. Anyone planning an Italian Renn gown in the near future? I found this message in my inbox this morning. I have no affiliation with Haberman Fabrics, just a very happy customer for many years. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costum

[h-cost] Mamma Mia! Italian Velvet Sale!

Sorry folks, I heard my forwarded message didn't go through. Here's the text version (Italian Renn folks take note): Just Arrived! Mamma Mia!!! Such Bellissimo ITALIAN VELVET 30% OFF 4 DAYS ONLY Thursday thru Sunday, March 1-4 Don't miss this great buy on Haberman Fabrics VERY SPECIAL PURCHASE

[h-cost] Bjarne's upcoming Inspiration article.

Bjarne, there seems to be some confusion about which issue you will be appearing in. I sent in a pre-order for issue August issue #57 (as you mentioned), and was told that issue #57 wouldn't be available until 23 Jan 2008. Has there been some sort of mixup? Michelle, looking forward excitedly

[h-cost] Looking for wide velcro

Does anyone have any idea where I can get my hands on some large velcro? I need a piece about 4"x12", and so far I've only found stores that sell it by the 25 yard roll. Thanks, Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail

Re: [h-cost] Looking for wide velcro

Thanks so much, folks! I found what I needed. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] robe a la francaise grande panier.

Bjarne, that's breathtaking. Please ask her to take lots of pictures of her wearing it! Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Your dream costume

A Robe a la Francaise sewn and embroidered by Bjarne, complete with corset, pannier, stomacher, hat, cap and purse. Sigh, just a dream. Michelle in Michigan ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/

[h-cost] Hilarious greeting cards using famous paintings

Hello, gang. I was at my local bookstore this afternoon to buy a new journal and came across the funniest greeting cards! I had to buy a few, just for future use. Here's their webpage: http://www.quipscards.com/ Enjoy, Michelle ___ h-costume mail

RE: [h-cost] 1620 dress images?

http://www.tudor-portraits.com/DianaCecil.jpg I've seen plenty of slashing on sleeves, but this is the first picture I've ever seen with slashing on the skirt! Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/

[h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!

Hello, all. I purchased a lightweight denim jacket dyed a dark blue. It's lovely, but reeks of vinegar! I've washed it three times, and the smell lingers on. Any ideas? TIA, Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.i

Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!

"Might it be the dye? Woad supposedly stinks to high heaven, maybe this is related. If baking soda doesn't work, soak in cheap vodka, as many use it as a deodorizer." And I have both in the house, so I'll give that a try. Thanks to you both, Kimiko and Sharon! Michelle _

Re: [h-cost] Vinegar, yuck!

" Are you sure it is vinegar and not cat or dog pee? Either can leave a lingering sour smell. There are some cleaners specifically for that, at pet stores.." No pets, Dawn. Urgh, I'm glad it isn't that! Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@

Re: [h-cost] Gray Line Linen

Hooray, the site's up and running again! Look at all the goodies! Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Online fabric store having 50% off everything sale

Whoo, thanks, Fran! I just scored a gorgeous rayon cherry print! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] What would my ancestor have worn?

Hello, everyone. A cousin of mine is tracing the family tree and hit the jackpot. I'm a direct descendant of the builders of this manor: http://www.padley.catholicweb.com/ My ancestor is Joan Padley, and she lived in the 14th century. I'd love to know how Joan would have been dressed, b

Re: [h-cost] What would my ancestor have worn?

Oh, boy, thank you so much, Jen! That means I can dive into the good stuff! I was hoping that was the case. And just my luck, I have a copy of "Fashion in the Age of the Black Prince". Thanks again, so very much! Michelle, wondering what happened to the family fortune, LOL

Re: [h-cost] OT Padley Martyrs (was What would my ancestor have worn?)

Thank you, Kate! Gotta save up on those airmiles; I have some digging to do! Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Need help identifying furs

Hello, all. I was given two fur pieces (to be worn around the neck, I assume), and would like some help identifying them and to find out approximately what they're worth. I don't personally wear fur, but it seems a shame to waste them if someone could use them for a costume. I put pictu

[h-cost] Help identifying 2 fur pieces.

As suggested, I measured both fur pieces. The lighter one appears to be two critters attached at the center. Each piece measures 19x4. I measured several of the darker ones, and they are all about 16x3, nose to tail-tip. Do any of you reenactors out there have a use for these? I don't do f

Re: [h-cost] Need help identifying furs

On 11/03/2010 03:50 PM, Land of Oz wrote: I'd also say marten/sable for the dark one and the lighter one looks like fox. Here is a web site with a lot of photos of various fur bearing animals http://www.chichesterinc.com/category2.htm I think you're right, although I can't tell what sort of f

Re: [h-cost] Need help identifying furs

Thanks, Jen. I agree; I think it's time I looked for a furrier. Michelle On 11/03/2010 07:09 PM, Pixel, Goddess and Queen wrote: In any case, I have a great deal of fur envy and Michelle should probably talk to a furrier to get an idea of what they really are and how much they're worth. Jen __

Re: [h-cost] Need help identifying furs

WOW, Monica! That's fascinating! Thank you very much. Michelle On 11/03/2010 09:01 PM, monica spence wrote: Hi Michelle, Here's my best guess: martens. During the 20th C. ladies wore a nice suit with a set of martens around their shoulders. They were clipped nose to butt around the body. Marte

Re: [h-cost] Need help identifying furs (Success! And now for sale, if anyone's interested.)

Well gang, I went to Macy's fur vault on Monday and lucked out. Their furrier specialist from Chicago was available on site today, and was happy to look my fur pieces over. Here are the pictures again: http://www.flickr.com/photos/24767...@n06/sets/72157625297457400/ or http://tinyurl.com/2cc

Re: [h-cost] Need help identifying furs

Many thanks to everyone for their help! The furs were identified and sold on the same day, and are now on their way to loving new homes. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Help! Really want to copy an outfit from the movie "Scrooge"

Hello, all. I have questions about a beautiful outfit I saw in the 1970 version of the movie “Scrooge”. The lovely Edith Evans portrays the Ghost of Christmas Past, and enters so beautifully dressed! I have to copy it. I know, it's Hollywood (okay, Shepperton), but it's just so lovely I'm w

Re: [h-cost] Help! Really want to copy an outfit from the movie "Scrooge"

Thank you, Joan! That's a big help. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Clothing order sent to London from Virginia in 1759

Hello, gang. During my nightly reading I discovered this snippet about a clothing order sent to London, placed by a well-to-do Virginia planter's wife in 1759: “Hose and shoes – these of the smallest fives – a black mask, perfume, six pairs of kid gloves and six of mittens, and a multitude

Re: [h-cost] Clothing order sent to London from Virginia in 1759

Deb Salisbury wrote: "Wow, that's fascinating! She did know exactly what she wanted. 20 pounds was an enormous price at the time, something like $320, I think, before inflation." -- Wowzers, that WAS a pricey order! The book I'm reading is Volume 3 of a 7-volume