[h-cost] Period Hair, and Accessories

2013-07-31 Thread Simone Bryan
Yes one of my pet peeves is hair coverings, it is like a last thought but it really is essential to get the proper look. Then there are the correct or as close as you can get accessories that gives another note to the whole. I cosider an outfit like a good perfume, it has lots of notes as to

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 12, Issue 88

2013-05-25 Thread Simone Bryan
Yes, Please let us know, I know I would love to be part of this! On Thu, May 23, 2013 at 11:00 AM, h-costume-requ...@indra.com wrote: Send h-costume mailing list submissions to h-costume@mail.indra.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit

[h-cost] Gothic Fitted Gown Workshop, Awesomeness

2013-04-16 Thread Simone Bryan
Just wanted to mention, we had a workshop went very well! Can't wait to learn how to make lacings!! We have Tasha Kelly to No Califormia, this past weekend, I have been wanting to learn the self supporting gown for years, I missed the chance to do a workshop with Robin Netherton awhile back, So I

[h-cost] What Am I Sewing?

2013-04-02 Thread Simone Bryan
I am in the design process for Eleanor di Toledo's Gown, I am finishing Men's clothing for 1560's England/France. I pormised my husband some odd years ago that I would work to make this garb spiffy, and then neglected him woefully so I am now in the process of making all of the 1/2 done things

[h-cost] Sewing Machines

2013-04-02 Thread Simone Bryan
I have 5 machines now, my DDD from Viking, Viking 205 and Kenmore (my go to), Janome if I have to fly somewhere, and a Brother XL-5600 I was given. When the DDD known as Myst is embroidering I need to have a machine I can still sew with. The Kenmore was a gift from my husband when my very

[h-cost] Embroidery Machines

2013-04-02 Thread Simone Bryan
You know? I owned the 7570, it was the best when it came out and then? They did not innovate for many many years, then they were behind the other makers. When I heard thae Pfaff might be going out of business back in 2001 or so? I was worried I would not have support, so I purchased my first

[h-cost] Modern Fabrics vs Medieval

2013-03-12 Thread Simone Bryan
Then you are in luck!! I teach the class at Costume College and I will be doing so this year! I don't know the times yet, but you will get a schedule so you can put it down! Cilean ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] A New Kickstarter Project

2013-03-11 Thread Simone Bryan
Hello! I know you all love jewelry, especially essential for our complete package. There is a Kickstarter project just for Tudor Jewelry, so I wanted to show you this project that just began a little while ago. http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/824551864/historically-inspired-jewerly-project

[h-cost] Fabrics Medieval vs Modern

2013-03-10 Thread Simone Bryan
I have been working on that here in the West Kingdom (Northern California) for many years! I give a class and demonstration on such, So what specific information are you looking for? Like what fibers are still used and what materials? For example, there was a fabric created from Stinging Nettle,

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 12, Issue 42

2013-03-04 Thread Simone Bryan
Awesome full of SPAM right now On Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 11:00 AM, h-costume-requ...@indra.com wrote: Send h-costume mailing list submissions to h-costume@mail.indra.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Husqvarna Software and Machines

2012-10-31 Thread Simone Bryan
Just to put in the .02 again! I have owned my machines SE and Designer Diamond and now DDD the Deluxe, for 16 years, I think all total. I work currently with 5D but I have used 4D and 3D, I consider 5D to be a breeze in making all sorts of designs, and I do think taking classes is always the best

[h-cost] Embroidery Machines

2012-10-24 Thread Simone Bryan
I can tell you to first not look at price, and more what you want to do with the machine, some have very small embroidery hoops, which means as a new person it is difficult to move the fabric so that you get a clean flowing embroidery. With that said, I suggest you spend some time looking, at

[h-cost] Catalog of Fabrics Electronic

2012-09-26 Thread Simone Bryan
I was excited as well until I saw it goes only to the 1800's and my time is at the least 300 years previous! I hope they go further! Simone ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Tudor Tailor Yahoo Group Is Gone

2012-08-20 Thread Simone Bryan
The TT has moved to Facebook, along with Elizabethan Costuming it is pretty fast and we are getting tons of discussion. So if you have not been sucked into the Facebook world? I suggest you do! We just had a glimpse of the new book for children's clothing, coming out shortly. My youngest is 14

[h-cost] Crispinettes or Crespinette ~ Anyone know of a Tutorial?

2012-08-02 Thread Simone Bryan
This is what I am looking to create, my nieces were looking at people and they want these hats, which are 250 GBP (gulp) Does anyone know of a tutorial that will help me make these reality? I am going to spend some time working on things on my end and if I get anything that comes close? I am

[h-cost] Costume Book Wish List

2012-07-28 Thread Simone Bryan
I would love to get a copy of Drea Leads Well Dressed Peasant. If anyone has a copy they would like to get rid of? I would love to pick it up! Cilean ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Extant 15th to 17th Fabrics Found in Philadelphia- Supposed CD of Pieces

2012-07-16 Thread Simone Bryan
I am a little frustrated at this point so I am hoping to reach someone who can help me!! Do you all remember this? http://afashionableexcuse.wordpress.com/save-me-15th-and-16th-century-textiles-in-the-philadelphia-university-design-center/ Well I have been sending emails for the past year or so

[h-cost] Extant Information found

2012-07-16 Thread Simone Bryan
Okay so someone sent me a different section of this person's blog, and I have made contact (One hopes through her Etsy space) Here is a link with more information! http://afashionableexcuse.wordpress.com/2011/06/07/save-me-medieval-textiles-update-cd-and-show-tell/ Sigh, Cilean

[h-cost] Known World Costuming Symposium

2012-06-11 Thread Simone Bryan
Since I am not going to Costume College for the first time in like 12 years, because I was going to Pennsic, however? The prices on airfare has made that almost impossible So in November? In Chicago I was wondering if anyone was going to the SCA's Known World Costuming Symposium? And has

[h-cost] Yule Gifts~ Costume Related

2011-12-26 Thread Simone Bryan
I hope everyone had a joyous and happy Holiday! What did I recieved Elizabethan Treasures: The Hardwick Hall Textiles, and a Uniquely You Dress Form, which has not arrived as yet so I got a print out of it!! I also recieved a Husqvarna Viking Emerald 203 with sewing table. So it was a pretty good

[h-cost] New Historical Clothing Pattern Site

2011-09-22 Thread Simone Bryan
Hi, I have been trying to get into this site so that I could check things out, I have asked several of my friends and no one seems to know who the person is, except, I did get a little blurb it is one of the people who create Costumes for Simplicitybut I have not heard anything validation on

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 10, Issue 44 Spam

2011-02-13 Thread Simone Bryan
Okay so perhaps we can get this person out of the loop? Message: 4 Date: Sat, 12 Feb 2011 12:25:34 -0800 (PST) From: ~Angelique ivycir...@yahoo.com To: ma...@ix.netcom.com, h-costume@mail.indra.com, jhaberm...@ideafamilies.org,janice.haberm...@ideafamilies.org,

[h-cost] Margo's Patterns

2010-01-11 Thread Simone Bryan
Hello Jo Anne, Lacing Rings: So the smaller rings I have just found at Joann's in my area, they are brass in color. I also have picked them up from Calico Corners. Boning Issue I purchase the large 36 long Zip ties for my boning, they are 1/2 inch wide so perhaps that is what they are

[h-cost] Tag Lines and Spanish/Portugese Undergarments

2010-01-10 Thread Simone Bryan
I know I changed my topic so I don't know why a tag line would say anything other than what I was asking. If anyone about has any information on what the Spanish and/or Portugese called the Smock/Camisia/Chemise I would dearly love to know! Cilean ___

[h-cost] Question on Terminology

2010-01-09 Thread Simone Bryan
Hello Everyone, I have been reading and researching to find what the Spanish called Smocks, we all know Chemise, and some even know Camisia now but what did the Spanish or Portuguese call this basic undergarment? Cilean ___ h-costume mailing list

[h-cost] Hospitality Suite for Costume College

2009-07-20 Thread Simone Bryan
I hope everyone will remember to come to the Hospitality Suite!I am hosting this year, it is a Fairy theme and we will have loads of fun as usual. Please do remember to come up and tell us you are on the H list okay? Cilean ___ h-costume mailing list

[h-cost] Gala Tickets for Costume College

2009-07-06 Thread Simone Bryan
Hello Aylwen Garden, I am not showing the Gala to be sold out as yet, so you can still obtain Gala Tickets on the site right? http://costumecollege.org/CoCo_gala.html Often people will have signs saying they are selling their tickets and what room they are in. Cilean

[h-cost] TudorTailor Fat Goose

2009-03-30 Thread Simone Bryan
Wow, I hope they are able to create this and perhaps? They can get Jean Hunnisett's lost book published as well! I am looking forward to the Stuart Tailor Cilean ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] New Embroidery Machine and Designs

2009-01-09 Thread Simone Bryan
Hello Cassandra. Congrats on the new machine the software for me is the most important with it you can do a lot with almost any machine now! So here are some I have been working with: Rowena has designs set for more later period http://www.rowenacharlton.com/ Here are some Blackwork Designs~

[h-cost] Janet Arnold in Italy Pictures Yet????

2009-01-07 Thread Simone Bryan
Hello All I am hoping everyone is having a grand time and I would also like to beg sites that people are putting up with the information from the Symposium for Janet Arnold. I had 1 that had the red gown in Pisa, and it was awesome but I can't find it now! *Whine* So if you know of any links to

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 7, Issue 400

2008-11-09 Thread Simone Bryan
Regarding the new JA Book 4, I have to wait until payday to purchase my copy! Wa but it will be purchased on Friday!! I can't wait! Cilean ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 7, Issue 297

2008-08-10 Thread Simone Bryan
Well, Moda is now out of print and QEWU has not been retired as yet, so I would suggest you get Moda, and then save again for QEWU. So while I think you would gain some great information with that book as well. Cilean On Thu, Aug 7, 2008 at 11:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Send h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Florence colloquium

2008-07-12 Thread Simone Bryan
Drea Leed is going, along with several people in Oregon. I wish I could go ;o( but I found out about this too late for me to actually plan for it. I will be in England during that time! So I will be picking up the newest book while there, it comes out November 3rd or 4th I think? Cilean