RE: [h-cost] silk taffeta

Yummm, both of the silk faille look yummy too. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

RE: [h-cost] Fortuna

Yummy! Love your palate! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bjarne og Leif Drews Subject: [h-cost] Fortuna How fortunate can you get? I just got back from Rome. Found a wonderfull silk supplier near Piazza Cavour who claims he has more tha

RE: [h-cost] Ruff question

I'd double it. Sg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharon Collier Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 1:13 PM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Ruff question I want to make an Elizabethan ruff. I have some fine linen, but the selvedge i

[h-cost] Bildindex is in English now!

This was brought up on another list. If you have never used this, you should. It is a fabulous website. www.bildindex.de Click on the British flag and then use the Expert Search...you could spend DAYS here! Sg (who has spent days there).

[h-cost] Strange marks after washing new fabric-suggestions?

I bought about 8 yards of linen/rayon blend in a deep purple. Washed it according to instructions, cold water, no chlorine bleach. I used the laundry detergent I always use (ALL) and added some fabric softener to the last rinse. It has done something I've never seen in anything store bought. It

RE: [h-cost] hair linnen cape

Here are some links of interest. http://www.csupomona.edu/~plin/women/images/duparc_big.jpg That one is just a slightly better picture of the same painting, Then there is this one. - another image of a similar cap. http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/collection/international/painting/d/ipa00181.html Not sur

[h-cost] Ahem-something interesting

While poking around, I found this picture, and was a little surprised to see what the fellow on the left was doing next to the dining room table. http://tinyurl.com/29t36b In an attempt to assure myself of what I thought I was seeing, I thought I would look it up on Bildindex since sometime

RE: [h-cost] Buff Leather

Found this... http://www.siegelofca.com/view_verlane.asp?id=144 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of HAGIOS FENUM Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 11:17 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Buff Leather Do anyone kn

RE: [h-cost]Authentic fabric widths

I'll go look, but as I recall there were various widths available during these times. I know for sure that an ell was different lengths in different places at different times. Some widths were surprisingly wide...like 60 inches. I'll get back to you. Sg _

RE: [h-cost] Medieval embroidery

I can't help you but I will be interested in what you find. My friend who is quite good at embroidery always makes fun of mine because it looks horrible on the back (okay, it doesn't always look great on the front side either.) She claims it should look almost as good on the back as one the front

RE: [h-cost] What Q. Marie A. wore to the Revolution

I've not read this one, but just finished reading "The Rose of Martinique" http://tinyurl.com/2ppcjp, a biography of Josephine Bonaparte. There are some interesting anecdotal notes about fashion through the revolution into the directorial period, empire etc. I was not aware until I had read this

RE: [h-cost] Puffed Sleeve on Elizabethan Loose Gown

I'd approach it by making a long strip of fabric, then put braid on it. Cut that into strips and "weave" it into a rectangle. Place your pattern piece on it at a 45 degree angle to the "weave. I'd do a mockup first to see how much height you need to get the puff. I think you can see how the wea

RE: [h-cost] elizabethan sweetbag-stumpwork

Bjarne, have you ever tried stumpwork? I have a wonderful book on it http://tinyurl.com/3x42t6 and though I "stink" at embroidery, I've even managed to make some pretty cool stuff. Even if you never made any of the things in this book, it is wonderful eye candy. She - Jane Nichols - has a website

RE: [h-cost] hand rolling hems

Rats...could you send it to me as well, or if you are willing to share I could put it up on a webpage. Thanks, Sg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carmen Beaudry Does this ring bells for anyone? > > --Robin Yes it does. I sent a file wit

[h-cost] Cool link

Thought some of you might be interested. If not for this particular item, there may be some other goodiesmight have to spend some time here! Sg -Original Message- From: Sheryl Till [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:49 AM To: Vintage Fabrics Subject: [

[h-cost] Forwarding posts, was [costumers_notes] Restoring old fabric

Gosh, I do this on a regular basis if I have permission of the person who wrote the note...maybe I am missing the point; who is supposed to be the offended person? The recipients or the person who wrote the original note? Confused in AZ, Sg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mai

[h-cost] FW: [vintagefabrics] Fun finds

Thought some of you might be interested. If not for this particular item, there may be some other goodiesmight have to spend some time here! Sg -Original Message- From: Sheryl Till [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:49 AM To: Vintage Fabrics Subject: [vintagefa

[h-cost] Woven Buttons was: Monkey Claw Buttons

Whoops - I got over zealous in deleting and lost the post about which I am inquiring. Someone in response the Monkey claw buttons subject said they were weaving buttons on a loom? Can you share more about that? Thanks, Saragrace -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes

They didn't have opened toes either did they? BTW - I hated the movie - I thought it was completely boring. I'm not in a position to comment on the costume of the period... Irrespective of all that, I think it is cool to see the influence on modern dress. Complete accuracy aside, it is a fun di

[h-cost] FW: The Attifet revisted

Katherine Barich, who many of you probably know from other the Ren Tailor and German Ren lists, has found a very interesting find! She has given me permission to repost this message. Sg - Original Message - From: "Katherine Barich"

[h-cost] The Attifet revisted

Katherine Barich, who many of you probably know from other the Ren Tailor and German Ren lists, has found a very interesting find! She has given me permission to repost this message. _ - Original Message - From: "Katherine Barich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[h-cost] FW: The Attifet revisted

Sorry if this is a repost, I don’t see it showing up on the list. Katherine Barich, who many of you probably know from other the Ren Tailor and German Ren lists, has found a very interesting find! She has given me permission to repost this message. Sg --

[h-cost] Best styles for tall girls - OT

Hi, this is OT, but I know you guys know a lot. I have been asked by an 8th grader who is over 6 feet tall to make a graduation dress. She doesn't really have any ideas of what she wants. Do you know of a resource which will tell what styles look best on tall girls? Thanks!

RE: [h-cost] Books with these images in them.

Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 8:38 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Books with these images in them. > > WickedFrau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Holbein's English Burgher's wife (In color - I have it in black and white) > http://www.uvm.edu/~hag/sca/tud

RE: [h-cost] Books with these images in them.

Aha! I will write the museum. Those postcards are fabulous. I got one of Elizabeth Buxton, scanned it at high resolution, and was able to see lots of details. Thanks! Sg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Suzi Clarke Sent: Friday, March 3

RE: [h-cost] Books with these images in them.

I thought it was in this book. I thumbed through about 5 times and never managed to find it...thanks for the page number! Sg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melanie Schuessler Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 7:35 AM To: Historical Costume Sub

[h-cost] Books with these images in them.

Anyone know what books have good reproductions of the following images: Holbein's English Burgher's wife (In color - I have it in black and white) http://www.uvm.edu/~hag/sca/tudor/english.jpg A Fete at Bermondsey, Jorges Hoefnagle, 1575 http://www.allposters.com/-sp/A-Fete-at-Bermonds

RE: [h-cost] Pictoral source

Hi Rebecca, have you considered purchasing fabric online? Most of the places now will do swatching. I use the following all the time: http://www.denverfabrics.com/ http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/ (you do not have to be a member) http://www.designerfabrics.to/shop/scripts/ Even if you don't wa

RE: [h-cost] Dyed fur-history?

-- Original message -- From: WickedFrau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Have you seen any references to dying fur, not just the leather, in > anything from 1100-1600?I've only seen one reference to fur of > purple, but I am not sure it was dyed. I figured th

RE: [h-cost] Eleanor of Toledo 1545 help

Without going and checking for sure, as I recall, there were no boned corsets in Eleanora's inventory. No you don't need the unboned bodice if you wear the corset et all. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailma

shoulderroll site...saragrace.us....was ....RE: [h-cost] Alternatives To Elizabethan Epaulettes

Whoops...I guess I never let anyone know...my site is here: www.saragrace.us Same ole stuff unfortunately...life has been in my way... Sg (aka WickedFrau) -Original Message- http://web.archive.org/web/20050209184231/www.saragrace.net/3A_SHLDR_ROL L_by_sg.htm (the original site has

First Qtr 16th century - was RE: [h-cost] New MCT Book was Update on Henry VIII book

I missed the original post, sorry if I repeat what was said earlier. Have you looked at Millia Davenport's book (s)? -The Book of Costume- I find it a good place to start when researching something new because it gives a decent regional overview in one place. You can pick it/them (it come in a t

Re: [h-cost] Plucked, Shaved and Braided

Apparently the publisher went bankrupt and the rights to the book are now in legal limbomay be awhile before we see this one. Sg Guenievre de Monmarche wrote: The publisher went out of business; I don't believe any other publisher picked up the book. I'd love to hear otherwise... Gueni

[h-cost] [Fwd: Elizabethan costume page has moved]

Drea asked me to pass this along. Sg Original Message Subject:Elizabethan costume page has moved Date: Tue, 18 Apr 2006 10:35:50 -0500 (EST) From: Drea Leed <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: WickedFrau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> References: <[EMAIL PROTE

[h-cost] Re: Unruly Skirts-was Tudor Tailor....a review

I overlooked this in my original response, and I am not exactly sure which items you mean, but... When researching my late Elizabethan, and trying to make a decieison on how to attach the skirt, I found that there were some gowns which had "highly regulated" pleated attachment, (with the pleat

Re: [h-cost] Tudor Tailor....a review

These are interesting comments - I got my copy and am happy with it. I don't think it was meant to be a scholarly book, nor a step by step guide to how to make these articles of clothing. I don't think you can convey all the things you need to make excellent garments in a book. Even Margo's

[h-cost] Dyed fur-history?

Have you seen any references to dying fur, not just the leather, in anything from 1100-1600?I've only seen one reference to fur of purple, but I am not sure it was dyed. I figured they dyed leather, hair, and cloth...you'd think someone would have thought of it Thanks, Sg I've asked

Re: [h-cost] Has anyone heard of the new fabric?

Milk??? Hmmm, now I have heard of textiles made from the cellulose in soy, but milk? I can't remember right now which product, but either "Silk" soy milk, or "Vitasoy" has a little history of all the textile stuff that Henry Ford tried to use soy for. Some of my spinner friends don't particu

[h-cost] Missed the original post- was Photos

Nancy, thank you so much for posting these pictures. I am sorry I missed the original post. Can you explain again the information on the white linen garment (from Chartres?) and the last colored picture http://www.flickr.com/photos/maddnancyphotos/127491641/? Thanks, Sg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wr

Re: [h-cost] Steam Iron source

Research the stuff on Rowenta - I have one for everyday ironing and it is okay, but as they age they spit etc. The commercial ones that Greenberg and Hammer offer are awesome...pricey but awesome. I have heard good things about the Euro-pro, but have not used those myself. Kim Baird wrote

Re: [h-cost] kid scin

Oooh Ahhh, are you in for a treat. http://www.hidehouse.com/ You can request a catalog, though I can't believe they don't have something comperable in Europe. (Probably better, I mean after all, there is where it all started!) This is where I bought my "lipstick red" lambskin for the cors

Re: [h-cost] spiral lacing

Do you mean for where you start and end the lacing? Like-an "extra" lace to tie off to? Hmmm, I wonder why it would be necessary? When we spiral lace we just tie off in the last hole.. Sg Curious in Buckwheat, AZ Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: Hi, Have any of you ever seen extra tapes sew

[h-cost] Welt pocket wonders

If you have ever been intimidated by making welt pockets, Threads issue 122 has a solution. I have tried many welt pocket techniques over the years, and this works beautifully. It uses a silk organza facing and fabric glue (yes). Try it, you'll like it! It completely takes the mystery

Re: [h-cost] "Patterns of Fashion" award

The Costume Society offers a number of different awards/grants. Some of which do not require being a student. Sg Robin Netherton wrote: Someone mentioned this to me: http://www.costumesociety.org.uk/newstuff/Awards/patterns.html Deadline April 30, but there are so many people here who use t

[h-cost] Turcopoliers-what they wore

Hi all, I have been asked to do some research on what Turcopoliers wore in the 11th and 12th centuries. I have gone through Worldcat, and of course nothing comes up about them directly. I am sure I will have to start in some general arms/armour book and was wondering if anyone on the list cou

Re: [h-cost] Re: Venetian research question - need help

Lovely work Kathy, thank you. Sg Kathy Page wrote: Hi Rachel, welcome to the list. :-) http://outoftheattic.homeip.net/Venetian_Masks.html ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Venetian Masking

Masks and Masking in Medieval and Early Tudor England by Meg Twycross and Sarah Carpenter has a HUGE (30 pages long!) bibliography. They constantly reference masking on the continent as a source because it took longer to catch on in England. I would bet a confectionery that you could find w

Re: [h-cost] The Red Dutch coat Was: Dutch 1660s fur jacket

Whoops, now I see the photo on your home page, but can't find the one I was refereeing to. You are standing in some sort of encampment with your little dutch cap on. Are those the same? Your stays almost look shiny...the other I thought looked sort of woolly. Sg ___

Re: [h-cost] talk about tight lacing

Dang! How'd I miss this?! I'll be signing up. I can only imagine what you all a have been talking about since 1991! Sg E House wrote: Yes, there is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Historical_Corsets/ I'm the list owner, and there's no fetish stuff allowed! -E House __

Re: [h-cost] Elizabethan doublets, hooks and eyes at waist

Wish I could remember where I read this, but there was a "discourse" by someone (Samuel Pepy's perhaps?) on how, the tailors were in some kind of conspiracy (tongue in cheek) of switching from points to hook and eyes which didn't free men up from having to have some one dress them. Sg ___

Re: [h-cost] Sourcing bizarre fabric..

Katherine, have you tried any of the "fabric finder", or fabric sourcing sites? I have had particular luck with this group http://www.fabrics.net/swatch/ , but also just happened to google on this site-I hadn't asked for green leaves, but look what came up! http://www.prqc.com/fabric_finder.h

Re: [h-cost] Corset cutting suggestion

I'd stay away from anything modern for any period corset. You just won't get the shape you want. As a starting place, look at Drea's well used corset generator. http://costume.dm.net/custompat/If you are new to this style, look carefully at the shapes in paintings for comparisons to later

Re: [h-cost] Another Pregnant Elizabethan

Very nice! Thank you. I'd never seen that one! Susan B. Farmer wrote: Found another one http://www.weissgallery.com/detail.asp?id=26&category=current ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-

Re: [h-cost] smell of spiral steel boning

I agree, I keep mine in a round tin. It must have enough airflow that I do not get this smell. I have recently been amazed at what a good airing will do for costumes. I have been working in a very smoky environment, and a few days airing has pretty much done the trick...more tenacious smell

[h-cost] The Red Dutch coat Was: Dutch 1660s fur jacket

I like the furry one, but also love the red (wool?) one? Reminds me, from the front, of Breughel type jackets, except with a placket. Do you have a picture of it without the 'kerchief? (also, if you could point me to a painting?) Thanks, Sg Glad to see you "back"!

Re: [h-cost] ladys 18th century tangled garden

Pleats or gathers where? Sleeves or peplum? Gathers for the sleeves, pleats for the peplum is my vote! Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: Sg Who wishes she had a boyfriend like Bjarne! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.ind

Re: [h-cost] tangled garden

Sounds lovely. The subject line certainly conjured up wonderful images. Yep, Dharma is where I would start. I have had great success in combining colors to get something they don't have "off the shelf." Keep us posted! Sg Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: Hi, Perhaps Dharma Trading have, i

Re: [h-cost] Costumers in Edinburgh?

Oh my, oh my...you have been busy...love the prince and Thumbelina. Thanks for sharing. Sg http://www.kipar.org/salacious-historian/sewingprojects.html ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-c

Re: [h-cost] Costumers in Edinburgh?

Sorry I can't be of help to you, but I sure miss you on this list. I have often wondered what happened to several of you "oldies but goodies" and why you disappeared. Glad it is nothing we did! Good luck in finding a someone nearby. Drop a line to us once in awhile and let us know of your c

Re: [h-cost] this list

Hi Julie, you can post pictures here if you like. You can create a new ablum. I sure wish someone would use it! http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=hcostume The userid is: indra2006 Sg Julie wrote: Maybe I'm just too used to the Yahoo groups, but does this list have a files,

Re: [h-cost] Stomacher --a photo demo

If it hasn't been posted already, http://www.uvm.edu/~hag/sca/tudor/redjane.jpg , this picture clearly shows the attachment on the sitters left side (our right) where the placard is pinned. Also, though Ninya's interpretation clearly works, the

[h-cost] How much I love this list :Was: to dye for

I know this may sound kind of sappy, but I really love this list. The topics and tangents we talk about are just wonderful. I am an engineer and I work with some pretty boring people. You guys keep my creative juices alive. Thanks! Sg Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: Not a reply to the previous

Re: [h-cost] Re: Toga trim in Gladiator

Ooooh, these look like fun! Thanks Sg Joannah Hansen wrote: Admittedly, this came from fiction, but the author is pretty careful about her research - I *think* I read, in passing, that the chariot team supporters did show their support by wearing their their teams' colours, at least at the

Re: [h-cost] German water--attn dyers--and chemists!

Very interesting. I live in an area where the water is over fluoridated (is that a word?) People moving into new developments have to sign a release that they understand the water is not good for children (discolors teeth). I have not experienced any excessive problem with bleeding. We are

[h-cost] Digest Archives etc. was :] Issue 230? Equestrian, et al

Gotcha...now another question...what's this? [EMAIL PROTECTED] (It is at the bottom of your note) Is this where you ask things like how many people are on the list, who is on the list etc? I haven't done it in awhile. Are the digests retrievable that way? Also, have you tried looking for

EQ-Re: [h-cost] Issue 230? Equestrian, et al

What is issue 230? Whad' I miss? Kahlara wrote: It has been a busy week, but finally able to get back to the costume list. Am I the only one that did not recieve issue 230? Attended a class on equestrian barding this weekend, and one of the things that came up in discussion was the aside v

[h-cost] Toga trim in Gladiator..

I was rewatching Gladiators this weekend and wondered if there were some color system to the toga trims. In some scenes there seemed to be groups of black trim, red and I think blueanyone aware of any historical information for this? Thanks, Sg

[h-cost] Title: Fashion and Fiction: Dress in Art and Literature in Stuart England

Saw this on my way to look at the Spanish Medieval book Janet recommended...thought some of you might be interested. Sg Item Number: 47054 *Title: Fashion and Fiction: Dress in Art and Literature in Stuart England* Author: RIBEIRO, AILEEN *Price: $65.00* ISBN: 0300109997 Description: New Haven

Re: [h-cost] EQ-[Fwd: Re: Historic Horse Yahoo group]-OT this list for other than Historic Horse Costuming discussions

w to Yahoo groups, the help screens are actually pretty good: http://help.yahoo.com/help/groups/ If you have further questions about it, feel free to contact me off - list. Sg Susan Data-Samtak wrote: How do I use this new group? Susan On Mar 13, 2006, at 1:31 PM, Wicked

[h-cost] EQ-[Fwd: Re: Historic Horse Yahoo group]-OT this list for other than Historic Horse Costuming discussions

on the list who belong to other historic interest lists who, I'm am sure, wouldn't mind more folks coming in as well! Please feel free to have people sign up and I will approve as soon as I can! -GM- */WickedFrau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>/* wrote: Hi, I and several others who bel

Re: [h-cost] Trying to find original source

Boogers, link didn't work.. Kathy Page wrote: I'm sprucing up a pair of kid gloves to look more elizabethan, and have decided this is what I want them to look like: http://ca.geocities.com/absynthe30/avatars/hand.jpg (hopefully tht link works, it said it uploaded just __

Re: [h-cost] New Topic: drawstring necklines on chemises

Hi Roscelin, this depends a lot on the style...can you show us a picture of what you are trying to make? Sg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there anywhere I can see how this is done? This is the first time I've heard about this technique. I was always under the belief that drawstrings were use

Re: [h-cost] New Topic: drawstring necklines on chemises

Hi Monica, this has been discussed numerous time on this list. I think you will be successful in searching the archives for it. I suggest you try the archives listed on this page: http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume but also check out this mail archive: http://dir.gmane.org/gmane.c

Re: [h-cost] Ruff

One of my ruffs is made from silk organza, and lace, it was pretty stiff before I starched it. It is actually easier to work with IMHO than something soft and flimsy Having done it both ways I prefer something with substance. Sg ___ h-costume ma

[h-cost] Re: EQ-Naggers and Clothes-was Equestrian costumers....

My mare is an Andalusian/Arab cross and I am about ready to breed her to a full Andalusian. I am not able to afford the current pure "Andy" breed, this is the closest I will be able to come. My dream is to be able to make many different costumes to ride her with. (I want an orange/black [whi

[h-cost] Naked Children in the Grass-OT

As you will be able to quickly tell, the only thing costume related about this dish is it's nameof course, there too, there is something lacking. This is an old Dutch recipe of lima & green beans. I just think the name is hilarious, and was wondering if any of you might know how far back

EQ-Re: [h-cost] Equestrian costumers and other hobbies - sort of OT

Wow! What an interesting observation! I too have horses and just recently bought a new one just so I could dress her and myself up! My other horses are all Quarter horses, and they just don't suit my costuming tastes. I had a side saddle made about 10 years ago for this purpose also, but f

Re: [h-cost] Tee Hee

For whatever reason, it doesn't cause any discomfort. It is a very comfortable brait does cause an odd shape for the modern taste though! Land of Oz wrote: I would think the "ugly seam that runs right across the nipple" is going to cause you some serious discomfort if you ride for very lo

Re: [h-cost] soiré d´hiver

The setting is just aweson. It looks like so much funif you get time, could you link the pictures to their larger form? There are some details that would be fun to look at. Speaking of which what is on the man's pony-tail in the picture: last column, second row. Is it wrapped in ribbon?

[h-cost] Tee Hee-Was: Non-Elizabethan Tudor Corset a Myth! (was Princess Elizabeth)

Along these thoughts I had a funny experience a few weeks ago. I needed to purchase a new sport bra for use while riding horses. I had heard that the Enell bras *http://tinyurl.com/hgbfl *were the best. When I opened the package, my first thought was-jeez, I could have made this. Not sure w

Re: [h-cost] clothing for the reluctant husband

I have this exact problem with my hubby too. Here is what I have proposed to him and he seems close to accepting it. He has even considered tights as long as his coat comes over his hips. http://gallery.euroweb.hu/html/b/bruegel/pieter_e/painting/children/ (This by Pieter the Elder) Look

[h-cost] Woolen underclothing....where to find such fabric

After a chilly first night at Estrella this year, I was able to purchase a pair of Merino wool socks at merchants row to keep my tootsies warm for the following nights. They are soft and not at all itchy. I began to think how lovely it would be to have an entire nightie made from such a wool.

Re: [h-cost] Kelly/Estellas projekt

kelly grant wrote: I like how Ninya uses the short bones down the centrefront edges though, and will try that out as mine are collapsing at the moment. I also need to make yet another bum roll, mine *still* isn't large enough! Something we discovered in the process of making the bumroll is

Re: [h-cost] Kelly/Estellas projekt

Yeah! I am so glad to see someone else doing these types of gowns. In doing "A Suitable Gown for Her Majesty" *http://tinyurl.com/87qbb * we also chose to put the corset front under the farthingale. Now the front of this farthingale is flat. In my research I found some wheels depicted as be

Re: [h-cost] Italian Linen

I believe I actually ordered a swatch of this. It was not very fine, but rather more like the Russian medium weight linen you get at http://www.fabrics-store.com/ But this is not to say all Italian Linen is like this. The swatch service is fast and cheap and totally worth the money Sg McC

Re: [h-cost] Book Alert - Inventories of Henry VIII

Bad, Bad, Bad Wanda! Thank you! Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] History of the Parasol

Thank you for putting this together. I was aware of the Max Von Bohen source, but not of some of the others. There are so many silly "truths" being strutted about.it is a good lesson for newbies...do your own research. ___ h-costume mailing li

[h-cost] Bjarnes old embroidered cuffs..was : thanks for your replyes of my embroideries and prices

So, can you recycle your cuffs into something like a pillow, or little purse? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Dress Form Class: was williamsburg suit

Clearly I won't be able to make the class, but I am interested, if you have a little information, about what materials will be used and what the process is. I wonder if it isn't like the kits you can buy over here with a video... Sg Tania Gruning wrote: Hi Bjarne. My sewing teacher Kia is d

[h-cost] Paying for color copies: was 16th Century "Nationality" Dress Characteristics...long

Just out of curiousity, how much did the color copy cost? Always looking for cool color pictures -- especially of embroidery! I have paid up to $100 for a color reprint. That was of a painting not currently on exhibit (in America) , and supposedly the museum did not have a color copy (whic

Re: [h-cost] re: costume experts

I would consider Robert Trump to be an expert BTW. He is with the St. Louis Opera still I believe. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Danish Noble extant wardrobe inventories

Tania, you might want to ask Bjarne...he'd probably know. Sg Tania Gruning wrote: Hiya all. I am wondering if anyone know of any danish noble/royal inventories that are intact? We have had some major royal castle burnings, but could be they were stored elsewhere. I am especially looking f

Re: [h-cost] extant wardrobe inventories

Something which continues to exist, that has escaped the ravages of time. (I just assumed you had made a little typo there..:) Sg Becky wrote: I've seen the word "Exant". What does this mean in costume terms? - Original Message - From: "Robin Netherton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Histor

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Sorry, I had sent this to the group owner "on accident". (Sheepish grin) Original Message Subject:16th Century "Nationality" Dress Characteristics...long Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:04:34 -0700 From: WickedFrau <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To:

[h-cost] What makes and expert Was: 16th c. costume experts?

Whoops, email etiquette slipped, here is a repost with a different header... Sg WickedFrau wrote: Speaking of which...what makes an expert? Someone who is already published? Someone who has a degree in history, research, costuming, or? Someone who has access to primary sources?I am

Re: [h-cost] 16th c. costume experts?

Speaking of which...what makes an expert? Someone who is already published? Someone who has a degree in history, research, costuming, or? Someone who has access to primary sources?I am reminded of someone who considered "themselves" (grammatically incorrect, but gender non-specific) an

Re: [h-cost] prices

I think that is a very reasonable price. Just as a guideline, I have a friend who is a wonderful fiber artist (amongst many other things) she marks her wares up 200%. Not sure what this would make your bags cost, but thought it might be an idea to consider. Meanwhile, I am putting on my thin

[h-cost] Picture Trail for H-costume was: Pictures - Show and Tell

Me too, I was hoping that others would take advantage of the Picture Trail album I set up for H-costume for the gift exchange...but now that they have these free photo albums which everyone can use, I guess it maybe it isn't necessary?No one is really using it...boo hoo. Sg Susan Data-S

Re: [h-cost] stumpwork bag

I was just about to askwhen are you going to offer some of these up for sale? That is your intention right? I think I remember you saying you were trying to do some smaller items for saleI assume we can commission you for something special as well? Sg Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote:

Re: [h-cost] Pictures - Show and Tell

Very nice...can't wait to see the others. Can you show more pictures of the ones already shown...I'd like to see some other views of both... Sg Shane & Sheridan wrote: ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/l

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