Re: [h-cost] Boning and corsets for musicians

I think that it may be Ravenrook who prints the patterns now. http://www.ravenrook.com/ Sharon On 25/10/13 3:24 AM, Kathleen Norvell wrote: La Mode Bagatelle went out of business a couple of years ago and I don't know who bought their patterns. I have the Regency Wardrobe pattern package,

Re: [h-cost] Anglo Saxon Cyrtel page

not all of the photos are doing so. Sharon Nevin chimene Hello, I'm trying to find information on a re-enactor's page. This woman did an amazing project of handspinning, dying, weaving and hand sewing a Dark Ages tunic dress. It was wonderfully photographed, and informative. However, I can't

Re: [h-cost] Embroidered Jacket

on the back it is. I can make out some stitch detail. Someone with better eyesight may make out more. Sharon Nevin ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Embroidered Jacket

Given that the article in the Hali Annual is only 11 pages, longer text might be an understatement. The book may or may not have more shots. Sharon Nevin ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h

Re: [h-cost] [ h-cost] What period is this Butterick from?

and 1940s to see if I can find what the real styles where link. Sharon Nevin ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] What period is this Butterick from?

but this is one is puzzling me. If you had to assign a time period what date would you give for this: http://www.butterick.com/item/B5405.htm?tab=costumespage=1 Sharon Nevin ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] 1940s patterns

and I haven't the heart to move him as he is being that much of a sook. Sharon Nevin ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

RE: [h-cost] Re: Dress and textile topics, medieval Britain: Your

anglicanum - jewellery (brooches, ear rings, finger rings, pendant, necklaces, bracelets etc.) - belt buckles, stap ends Sharon Nevin ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Demara sugar, Was Ice

At 10:54 AM 20/08/2007, you wrote: So what is Demara sugar anyway? Sugar in the Raw is cane sugar from Hawaii that is not as refined as white sugar...so has some molasses still in it. Is I have no idea what the equivalent of demara for the US is (or anywhere apart from UK/NZ/Australia) but

Re: [h-cost] Vogue Tags/Label Was: Urgent question about 1927 outfit

At 01:44 AM 13/08/2007, you wrote: This link has a picture of the Vogue tag up in the left hand corner. Anyone remember when you used to buy these patterns, they would give you a really nice woven tag/label? Anyone know what happened to that practice? Sg I recieved tags for all 4

re: [h-cost] 2002-4 fashions

are there as are the Technische Zeichnung (technical drawings). The only problem with using burda is that some patterns show up in Burda before they do in mass ready to wear. I might be noticing that only because I'm living in Australia. Sharon Nevin

Re: [h-cost] Book Opinion

think it would be worth paying that much for shipping for the book. If you have non-credit card paypal I could pick you up a copy if you are interested (email me off list if so please). Hope that helps Sharon Nevin ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

Re: [h-cost] white embroidery

Hi, The pillowcase is absolutely lovely, thank you for sharing. Distilled water is the best water to use for washing old textiles but I also would reccomend first talking to a conservator who deals with this sort of work at a museum to see what they would suggest. Sharon

Re: multiple copies Re: [h-cost] Re: Have you seen this painting?

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Re: [h-cost] Cotton Fabrics and substitutes for Edwardian underthings.

English cambric is slightly heavier than Liberty weight lawn, as far as I know. However, mostly you cannot buy fabric in England by weight, so I cannot be more specific. I've only seen fabric sold by weight from american suppliers, but cotton poplin (in a range of qualities) is easily

[h-cost] Cotton Fabrics and substitutes for Edwardian underthings.

Hi, I have a book from the very 1900s which is for cutting out of underthings. Im planning on starting making some of them and having a little trouble figuring out modern substitutes for fabric mentioned. I haven't made anything from this time frame (or the preceeding century), a fact which I

Re: [h-cost] Cotton Fabrics and substitutes for Edwardian underthings.

At 02:24 PM 3/10/2005, you wrote: What is the book you are using? Cutting Out for Student Teachers by Amy K. Smith. 3rd Edition. Printed By Sir Isaac Pitman Sons, London. 1916. I got lucky on Australian ebay and found an original copy for au$30.00. The only changes between this edition