Re: [h-cost] Robe anglaise 1780

2007-02-20 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Absolutely beautiful!especially the embroidery. Lady Von Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: So its ready to be wieved now. I dont have more bandwidth at the other webpage where i started, but the finished pictures are here: http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/anglaise2.htm Bjarne Leif og

Re: [h-cost] OT, but someone might be interested...

2007-01-26 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Please send...thanks. Lady Von Sheridan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi folks! The animation studio I work for is hosting a short film competition, for both live action and animation. We're a Canadian company - but the competition is open to international entrants. If anyone is interested

Re: [h-cost] movie costumes

2007-01-04 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Yep, incredibly cool. I made a large soft sculture doll that wears infant size clothing. When you start the doll you don't know the sex until it just takes on its own as it is finished. Can't say going to make a girl or boy because what you get is what you get just like real life.

Re: [h-cost] Met Museum Bulletin

2007-01-03 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
I'm late checking my email. I would love to have any books that needs a good home especially garments from the 15th century up. Lady Von Hope I am not to late! - Original Message - From: Helen Pinto To: Historical Costume Sent: Saturday, December 09, 2006 11:18 PM

Re: [h-cost] Re: wildthangs etc.

2006-11-14 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Thanks for trying. It is a crude site so when I am updating it is inaccessible. Please try again. Lady Von Susan Data-Samtak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought it was just me. I have Internet Explorer and it doesn't work for me, either. Susan Slow down. The trail is the thing, not the

[h-cost] Re: wildthangs etc.

2006-11-14 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
I have had several responses saying site not accessible. When I update it takes the site down until I have finished. Unfortunately, I created the site using Microsoft Publisher and that is the only one I know how to use and it goes through Internet Explorer. Anyone interested in

Re: Sewing speeds was Re: [h-cost] Re: gores in skirt in late Middle ages???

2006-11-14 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Glad to hear someone else that suffers with RA and sews understands the flare ups and recovery periods. Lady Von michaela [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have RA too and this weekend overdid the sewing a bit too much to help out a dance school. I took about 8 200mg Ibuprofen a day as well as up

Re: [h-cost] Re: gores in skirt in late Middle ages???

2006-11-14 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Hey, we all have our individual way of sewing. When I think of a garment sewing time I think about everything involved from the laying out of the pattern to the last detail. I thought the garment in question was gorgeous not thinking about the authenticity or anything else, just first

Re: Sewing speeds was Re: [h-cost] Re: gores in skirt in late Middleages???

2006-11-14 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Wow! Great job and you wear it well! Lady Von Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tue, 14 Nov 2006, michaela wrote: http://costumes.glittersweet.com/other/catwoman.htm http://pulpspace.net.nz/joomla/index.php?option=com_exposeItemid=30 Oh my goodness, this looks brilliant! And

Re: [h-cost] Re: gores in skirt in late Middle ages???

2006-11-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Thanks. I wondered why I didn't know the meaning of godet because it looked like a gore to me. It was in one of my patterns and confusing. Voncile Adele de Maisieres [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Voncile W. Dudley wrote: Aren't gores the ones that start at the waist and godets the ones

[h-cost] Re: Dresses with Gores Price

2006-11-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
I love it as well and I also construct and for a lot less expense. I have one under construction right now. Can be seen at http://www.wildthangstreasures.com under adult section. I am undecided as to the trim. I considered hand painting the design but if I can find just the right trim, I

Re: [h-cost] Re: gores in skirt in late Middle ages???

2006-11-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
WELL ! ! ! While I am not all together historically accurate, I do provide a very close garment for those who cannot or do not want to spend a small forturne in order to be able to participate in the Ren Faires. My garments are well made and with good fabric. I would be most happy to special

Re: [h-cost] Re: gores in skirt in late Middle ages???

2006-11-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
WOW ! !! I use a regular machine and it takes me a while to finish a beautiful garment of this nature. The gown can be constructed using less expensive but good quality fabric. It would take that long to just lay and cut the pattern (or least for me) but then I have Rheumatoid

RE: [h-cost] Re: Dresses with Gores Price

2006-11-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
web person, since it could interfere with your ability to do business. BTW, nice work. -Megan -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Voncile W. Dudley Sent: Monday, November 13, 2006 9:03 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Re: Dresses

Re: [h-cost] Re: gores in skirt in late Middle ages???

2006-11-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Now that sounds interesting to try! Thanks. Lady Von [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 11/12/2006 7:14:17 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Aren't gores the ones that start at the waist and godets the ones that start somewhere around the thigh?

Re: [h-cost] Re: gores in skirts

2006-11-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Glad you meant well but unfortunately it didn't come across that way. ** The site has some very nice stuff on it. This red thing is NOT one of them. Oh well. I don't think the sky is gonna fall or her business will suffer. I don't see that it's that big a deal. I clearly

Re: [h-cost] Re: gores in skirts

2006-11-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
You put it in great words. I tried to but your's is much much better. Lady Von Suzi Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I said itBAD DESIGN. Let's all learn from it. There should be a LOGIC to designsa logic that is true from head to foot. I am beginning to be tired of the incredible

Re: [h-cost] help..I've been trying to get removed from this list for months

2006-11-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS EMAIL THERE IS A http:// LINK, click on it, go to the bottom of the page that comes up and there is a section to unsubscribe. Fare thee well. Lady Von Julie Brautigan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] Re: Dresses with Gores Price

2006-11-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
separate, and wear them where appropriate. However, just FYI, my Lady, when I went to your Web site, none of the navigation links seemed to work for me -- I could not get into any of your sections. Lauren On Nov 13, 2006, at 9:02 AM, Voncile W. Dudley wrote: I love it as well and I also

Re: [h-cost] Re: wildthangs etc.

2006-11-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Sorry. I may have been updating at the time. Please try again. Lady Von Gail Scott Finke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have Internet Explorer, and it doesn't work for me either. Gail Finke ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Re: gores in skirt in late Middle ages???

2006-11-12 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Aren't gores the ones that start at the waist and godets the ones that start somewhere around the thigh? Anyone know the difference, if any? Lady Von Adele de Maisieres [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Branwyn Maura wrote: Gores in various configurations were used to widen skirts from the early

Re: [h-cost] Other resources for 1800's gown

2006-11-08 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
I am constructing a dress simular to this one except my dress has princess front and squared neckline and a detatchable cape. This one is gorgeous. Hope mine looks as good! Lady Von http://www.wildthangstreasures.com Saragrace Knauf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I was

[h-cost] Parasol Frame

2006-10-25 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Hi. I've been gone awhile and missed the rest of the info on the parasol frame. Did anyone ever find out where to get them other than ebay? Thanks, Lady Von Lady Von http://www.wildthangstreasures.com - How low will we

Re: [h-cost] white embroidery

2006-10-03 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
It is beautiful! I would wash with liquid specifcally for delicate in cold water. Definitely use a towel and iron from the back. Just be sure everything is smooth before you put the iron to it. Good Luck! Lady Von Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, As i promissed

Re: [h-cost] Washing Silk/Rayon blend

2006-09-13 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
I prewash EVERYTHING that is washable! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How do all of you prewash a silk/rayon blend? I purchased a 55% silk 45% rayon blend from Thai Silks. Normally I wash silk with shampoo, but I have had terrible luck with rayon shrinking on me. Or, do you just not prewash and

Re: [h-cost] Introduction

2006-08-19 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Welcome Marjorie. Lady Von http://www.wildthangstreasures.com Gilbert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am a new member who has been lurking a few days. Wow, this is a great list! I am a historical novelist/stay-at-home-mom/costume enthusiast from Maine who is currently making an Empire gown,

Re: [h-cost] Some old linen

2006-08-16 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Great! I look forward to your email. Lady Von R. Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Susan Farmer wrote: braif fart Adele wrote: Isn't that that ghastly movie with Mel Gibson? Adele, I believe you owe me a new keyboard. This one has cocoa all over it. Susan: Yes, the linen has been

Re: [h-cost] dream class

2006-08-12 Thread Voncile W. Dudley
Hi Althea. I would love any class that is offered. We can never stop learning. Lady Von http://www.wildthangstreasures.com Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, I am developing a couple classes for ecampus. I began to wonder what kind of textiles/ apparel classes people