Re: [h-cost] Lincoln Funeral Reenactment, specifically the Hearse

Susan, You are correct! Henry W. Osier Date: Thu, 5 Feb 2015 22:07:31 -0500 From: Susan Data-Samak To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Lincoln Funeral Reenactment Message-ID: <20286323-d6e9-48cb-a392-7b9c650a7...@aol.com> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > They even have

[h-cost] Lincoln Funeral Reenactment

Hello, I found out about this recently. They are doing a reenactment of Lincoln's funeral in Springfield, Illinois the first weekend in May. People can join the mourners as long as they approve your outfit, and you pass a security check. That is because President Obama and other high ranking

Re: [h-cost] New York garment district

Oh good lord! Just two? M&J Trim is a great shop. They have a website, fyi. Nearby, there is a block or two with little fabric store crammed to the gills next to another little fabric store crammed to the gills, next to another one. All of them have slightly different fabric. And they make deals

[h-cost] LonCon Membership for sale

Hello, I am selling my membership to LonCon, the world SF con in London. I am asking $100, which is what it cost me at ChiCon. Henry Osier ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Old Umbrella

Hello, I have an umbrella from the 20's or 30's. I found out last Saturday when it rained all day here that it does not block out the rain so well anymore. What is the best way to rewaterproof it? Henry Osier ___ h-costume mailing list h-costum

Re: [h-cost] Terms for pants

Hello! Thank you, everyone! I am happily surprised with the amount of answers! It makes me afraid of asking "What do you call that little nibby bit on the end of a shoe lace?" Just kidding on that. Henry ___ h-costume mailing list h-cos

[h-cost] Terms for men's pants

Hello, Last Sunday, a friend came to a Steampunk St. Patty's Day party sporting knickers. I am in the habit of calling them knee-breeches from my Rev War days. Is knickers the correct term for men's knee breeches in Victorian times? Henry Osier _

[h-cost] Historical Costume book for sale

Hello, A friend of mine is moving to North Carolina this month. Amongst her books is Survey of Historical Costumes by Phyllis Tortura and Keith Eubank. It is the second edition copy published in 1994 by Fairchild Publications. Any one interested in it for $10? E-mail me direc

Re: [h-cost] Looking for a Bicorne hat

In a message dated 8/22/2012 1:01:25 PM Central Daylight Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > > > I need to find a good bicorne hat, for an XL head (7 > 7/8). > > I know people who swear by Dirty Billy's, but I've never personally bought > anything from him. I do not recommend Dirt

Re: [h-cost] Known World Costuming Symposium

I was to one of these in Wisconsin years ago. I do admit that I went to promote Costume-Con 28 and see some friends, but it did seem like a nice little event. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 www.CC28.org - - - - - - - Date: Mon, 11 Jun 2012 13:40:20 -0700 From: Simone Bryan To: h-cost

Re: [h-cost] Brim Stiffening

In a message dated 5/25/2012 1:00:40 PM Central Daylight Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > From: Audrey Bergeron-Morin > To: Historical Costume > Subject: Re: [h-cost] Brim Stiffening > Message-ID: > > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 8:18

Re: [h-cost] Brim Stiffening

In a message dated 5/24/2012 1:04:18 AM Central Daylight Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > From: "R Lloyd Mitchell" > To: "Historical Costume" > Subject: Re: [h-cost] Brim Stiffening > Message-ID: <201205232018863.SM161423@[209.131.91.28]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii

Re: [h-cost] Brim Stiffening

In a message dated 5/23/2012 6:52:53 PM Central Daylight Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > Subject: Re: [h-cost] Brim Stiffening > Message-ID: <8cf074d036907fe-15fc-39...@webmail-d090.sysops.aol.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii" > > Is it felt? You can buy hat sizing

[h-cost] Brim Stiffening

Hello! I bought a Campaign hat from Janet Wilson Anderson, Alteryears, at CC30. The brim is not as stiff as I would like. I was thinking spray-on starch. Any ideas? Henry W Osier ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.c

[h-cost] Costume-Con 30

Hello! I know a few folks on here will be at CC30 in Tempe, Arizona, other than myself, such as Sandy & Pierre. But, is there anyone else that is going to be there? Just curious. Henry Osier ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail

Re: [h-cost] artificial whalebone

In a message dated 11/17/2011 1:00:47 PM Central Standard Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > Date: Wed, 16 Nov 2011 16:24:16 -0500 > From: Natalie > To: Historical Costume > Subject: Re: [h-cost] artificial whalebone > Message-ID: <4ec42a00.8020...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain

Re: [h-cost] Henry VIII, embroiderer?

In a message dated 4/18/2011 9:44:15 AM Central Daylight Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7363014n I saw the segment when it aired yesterday. It was fascinating! Henry W. Osier Masquerade Director North American Discworld Convention 2011 ___

[h-cost] Costume-Con 29

Ok, hands up! Who is going to Costume-Con this year? Henry W. Osier ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Glorious 39

In a message dated 10/2/2010 1:02:34 PM Central Daylight Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > Has anyone here seen the movie Glorious 39? It's available on Amazon as > a Region 2 DVD (and I have a multiregion player), and looks to have high > production values including costumes, but the

Re: [h-cost] Sort of OT - Anyone speak/write Italian?

Until you said medieval Italian, I was going to offer my sister, who I describe as the Forrest Gump of Rome. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! Got questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group! ___ h-

[h-cost] Costume-Con 28 T-Shirts

Hello! The con is over, but I still have 7 extra large and 6 large t-shirts! You can still get one for $5, and that includes shipping! I take cash, check, or PayPal. E-mail me out of group to order one! Do not send money via PayPal till I e-mail you back. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume

Re: [h-cost] Spanish Military

In a message dated 6/7/2010 1:00:46 PM Central Daylight Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > Date: Sun, 6 Jun 2010 15:03:46 -0400 > From: "HAGIOS" > To: > Subject: [h-cost] Spanish Military > Message-ID: <022e01cb05aa$fdb703c0$f9250b...@net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-asci

[h-cost] Another place to go while at Costume-Con 28

Hello, again! I have found out that Canvasbacks, a company that had made high end women's clothing, that now mainly sells their remaining fabric from Europe, will be open the Thursday and Friday of the convention. With the exception of the fabric for ties, everything is 60 inch wide. The prices

Re: [h-cost] CC28 Programming

In a message dated 4/17/2010 1:00:33 PM Central Daylight Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > Will there be a schedule of classes posted prior to the Con? I ask > because I > can't make the whole weekend (need to plan babysitting), and want to plan > my > time wisely, rather than play "p

Re: [h-cost] H-Listers at CC28

Robin said: Anyone else from the list going to be at CC28 in Milwaukee next month? Do we want to put H's on our badges or stage a meet-up? I can have a Letter H stamp by registration, if you want it. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin www.CC28.

[h-cost] (no subject)

Hello! If you are planning to send things to yourself fro Costume-Con 28, please contact me at cc2010m...@cs.com ASAP. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon28 Got questions

[h-cost] Places to see while at Costume-Con 28

Hello! While in Milwaukee next month, here are some places that I suggest you visit while here. Just four blocks away is the Milwaukee Public Museum, www.MPM.edu. It is the birthplace of the Diorama, which is still on display, and has an Imax theater. The Streets of Old Milwaukee

[h-cost] Update from Costume-Con 28

It is with great pleasure that I announce that the Costume-Con 28 Future Fashion Folio will be printed next week! I will be mailing them out as soon as possible. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook!

Re: [h-cost] 1920s Men's bathing suit pattern

Here's the link for the site that sells them: http://www.gentlemansemporium.com/store/mens_swimwear.php?from=leftnav&; __utma=1.663629051.1263760928.1263760928.1263760928.1&__utmb=1.1.10.1263760928& __utmc=1&__utmx=-& __utmz=1.1263760928.1.1.utmgclid=COyMgqmkrJ8CFY915Qod_3lc0w|utmccn=(not%20set)|

Re: [h-cost] 1920s Men's bathing suit pattern

In a message dated 1/12/2010 7:44:48 PM Central Standard Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > Date: Tue, 12 Jan 2010 19:44:29 EST > From: annbw...@aol.com > Subject: [h-cost] 1920s Men's bathing suit pattern > > Does anyone know of a sewing pattern for a man's 1920s bathing suit? > Goo

Re: [h-cost] Special Membership Rate for Costume-Con 28 UPDATE

In a message dated 1/1/2010 1:00:37 PM Central Standard Time, cc2010m...@cs.com writes: > > Welcome to 2010! > > As a special incentive to come to Costume-Con 28, we are rolling back the > membership rate to $70! But only for a few days! This rate will only be > valid > until the end of Mon

[h-cost] Special Membership Rate for Costume-Con 28

Welcome to 2010! As a special incentive to come to Costume-Con 28, we are rolling back the membership rate to $70! But only for a few days! This rate will only be valid until the end of Monday, January 4th. You can find the form at http://www.cc28.org/memberships.php. Just write the phrase “Th

[h-cost] Movie Recommendation from a Spy

Hello! I just saw Sherlock Holmes this morning and I recommend it! I am not a huge Holmes buff, but have seen various incarnations of it. I get a regular fix thanks to one of the local PBS stations running the good ole Jeremy Brett version all the time. I did have my doubts about Robert Downe

Re: [h-cost] gift suggestion

Date: Thu, 3 Dec 2009 16:06:10 -0500 From: "Five Rivers Chapmanry" To: Subject: [h-cost] gift suggestion While you're looking for gifts for the costumer, researcher or lover of trivia on your list, why not consider a copy of Deb Salisbury's, 'Elephant's Breath &London Smoke: Historic Colour Name

Re: [h-cost] In search of a costuming teacher

In a message dated 11/2/2009 1:00:55 PM Central Standard Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > Subject: Re: [h-cost] In search of a costuming teacher > Message-ID: <4aef0d9c.8060...@gmail.com> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed > > I'm in Appleton. > > Emily At

Re: [h-cost] In search of a costuming teacher

Emily, Where in Wisconsin are you? Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 www.cc28.org ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Costume-Con 28 Membership Rate Reminder

Hello! Just a reminder that the membership rate goes up after this weekend. You can find the forms and rates at http://www.cc28.org/memberships.php. You can even pay with PayPal to this e-mail address. Feel free to spread this around. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 t

Re: [h-cost] Milwaukee/CostumeCon... Raphael?

And the museum is easy to get to from the CC28 hotel. You can either go out the main entrance, turn left, go to the end of the block, turn right and walk about a mile, or go about a half block and catch a city bus that will take you most of the way. The museum also has many other nifty bits of

[h-cost] Sewing Machine Auction

Hello! This is being sold by the University of Wisconsin. It is the one I was asking about last week. https://mds.bussvc.wisc.edu:443/swap/product.asp?mscsID=&auction_id=18802 Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Tw

Re: [h-cost] Berina sewing machines update

The auction is up to $77. I think I am going to pass on it. I have another machine that needs a serious tune-up to get it working. I got that one for free. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon28 G

Re: [h-cost] Berina sewing machines

In a message dated 10/9/2009 12:00:52 PM Central Standard Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > If you are considering buying this one, see if it has lots of presser > feet--they are getting harder to find. And if you don't know the history > of > the machine, I wouldn't bid much over that

Re: [h-cost] Berina sewing machines

Anyone here familiar with the model 830? There is an auction for one here in Wisconsin. Opening bid is $20. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon28 Got questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group!

Re: [h-cost] Madison to Milwaukee

Also living in Madison, and trekking to the Bristol Renn Fair in Kenosha every weekend, Mad City to Milw is approx 1 1/2 hour drive, depending on construction :) Rebecca Schmitt aka Agness Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence, Bristol Renn Faire Rebecca, I will be finall

Re: [h-cost] How do I get a friend in this group?

Sign up at http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume It's at the bottom of every H-Cost email. :-) Thanks, Maggie! I never noticed that! Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon28 Got questions

[h-cost] How do I get a friend in this group?

Hello! One of my friends needs to join this group. At least, that's what I told her! How do I get her in? Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon28 Got questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group! _

Re: [h-cost] Madison/Milwaukee

Marjorie, Contact me out of group. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon28 Got questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group! ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] Laser scissors

I have information on these, because I have a pair! There is a website called Think Geek that has them. http://www.thinkgeek.com/gadgets/tools/a823/ I had to have a pair because I am also the President of the Armed Costumers Guild, and I could not resist scissors with a laser sight! They are fro

Re: [h-cost] Proper Skirt Length ???

Also, there are the questions of where in the world was the woman in question, and how old was she? I mean, how many of us are wearing this year's fashions? Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon28

Re: [h-cost] 1913?

I don't care what my friend, who is one of the people who puts Chicago TARDIS together, says, but I really liked that episode! Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon28 Got questions? Join the Costum

Re: [h-cost] The Peterson's magazines

Another thought about those is Scan and Share. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon28 Got questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group! ___ h-costume mail

Re: [h-cost] Bowing to the inevitable

Subject: [h-cost] Bowing to the inevitable To: Historic Costume List Message-ID: <4a7766d0.7020...@netherton.net> After much prodding from various people, I've put up a Facebook page. Actually, I put up two -- one for my personal stuff and another for people who know me for my costume research

Re: [h-cost] I have a request for info about a wooden loom

Have you tried the Handy Man's Secret Weapon, Duct Tape? Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon28 Got questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group! In a message dated 7/28/2009 1:01:53 PM Central Dayl

[h-cost] Costume-Con 28 staff at Pennsic

Hello! I know some of the CC28 staff will be there, but there is one staff member that will be easier to find. She is Judy Seidel. She will be selling saris. I do not know her SCA name. But, if you are going, and find a woman with short black hair selling saris, please stop by and say hi. Tell

[h-cost] Costume-Con 28 Update

The Future Fashion Folio Rules are now posted on the website! Costumers! Start your drawings! Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon28 Got questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group! __

Re: [h-cost] Pennsic

In a message dated 7/9/2009 11:00:42 PM Central Daylight Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > From: Leah Janette > > > If you decide to go to Pennsic, post to the list. I am not going, but one of my staff will be on Dealer's Row. She meet a few cross-over SCA/Costumers at CC27. I am s

Re: [h-cost] WWI Khaki Drill?

Andy, Have you tried contacting WWI reenactors? There have to be some out that way. Also, check out http://www.ima-usa.com/. And, have you asked Byron? Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon2

Re: [h-cost] nehru jackets

You do? Ooh! I have wanted one since I was kid! I have a couple tux jackets with mandarin collars that have satiated me, but I like the concept of making one! Any chance of making a copy of it? Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on

Re: [h-cost] Temporary facial hair

Cin, If I had a face full right now, I would be willing to carefully shave it off for you. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costum

Re: [h-cost] For the Fiber and sewing geeks :>

Scotty! Set Drool Generators to Full! Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-cos

Re: [h-cost] Threads top 10 weirdest dresses

Reminds me of an entry at Costume-Con 25 in St. Louis that was made entirely from USPS packing materials. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group! ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] Ribbon cockade for a tricorn hat

Back when I was doing Rendevouzes, I bought a few cockades for my tricorns. The square ones were just a few layers of ribbon, gathered in the middle, and usually some sort of button sewed on the gather. Rounds ones were about the same, just in a circle. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 M

Re: [h-cost] Corset for a man

I thought a man's corset was called a Stomacher. A friend in Chicago found a pattern that might work. I'll send it round later. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group! ___ h

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 8, Issue 170

In a message dated 5/15/2009 9:17:43 PM Central Daylight Time, h-costume-requ...@indra.com writes: > From: Robin Netherton > Subject: Re: [h-cost] URGENT NEWS FROM CC28 > To: Historical Costume > Message-ID: <4a0dfef9.30...@netherton.net> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=f

[h-cost] URGENT NEWS FROM CC28

You can now make your Hotel Reservations for Costume-Con 28! The phone number is (414) 271-7250. Just tell them that the reservation is for Costume-Con 28. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org ___ h-costume maili

Re: [h-cost] CC27

1) It was great! 2) What the "H" stands for is obvious to me! ;P Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] lining in tricorn hats.

I have not seen one, but I would say natural color. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] In Washington DC the week before CC28

Just two small corrections. CC27 is this year. CC28 is next year. And you are not the only one going! Do we want to try a meet up sometime over the weekend? Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org ___ h-costume mail

Re: [h-cost] Costume-Con 27: Spy Museum Field Trip

If you are going and interested in coming along on this one, let me know! I am the one organizing this trip. There are only a few of us, so far, so we are either going Thursday or Monday. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org _

[h-cost] Elephant's Breath & London Smoke

Hello! My copy came yesterday and I am still it over. I like the sections in the back about lighting and its effect on colors, which, being an ex-TV Production guy, I am aware of. And the one on Mourning. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org ___

Re: [h-cost] Yellow power tie?

The Yellow Power Tie is a bit passe, at this point. I am not sure what the power color is these days. I have noticed that strongly colored dress shirts are in vogue. And I always keep an eye open for those daring few who know the Way of the Bow Tie. Henry W. Osier Chairman Costume-Con 28 www.c

[h-cost] Shameless plug

Hello! There is now a Yahoo group dedicated to all Costume-Cons coming up! It is called CostumeCon. There are folks from Costume-Con 27, next year's, and I am there, too. Henry Osier Chief Spy Costume-Con 28 in Milwaukee in 2010 www.CC28.org View the latest Intell: http://agent-milw.livejournal

Re: [h-cost] fabric search

I would also recommend Vogue Fabrics in Chicago. www.voguefabricsstore.com Rogie, one of the owners, is a wonderful person who has become aware of the needs of us Historical folks. Did I mention she is driving up a truck load of goodies for Costume-Con 28? And, BTB, William Booth, Draper, ht

[h-cost] Victorian Work Class Gardens

Hello! Does anyone know of a good site about gardens that Work Class Sods had in Victorian times? The best I have been able to find is a seed catalog from the 1890's. Henry Osier Chief Spy Costume-Con 28 in Milwaukee in 2010 www.CC28.org View the latest Intell: http://agent-milw.livejournal.com

Re: [h-cost] High Rise shorts?

I suggest Kohl's Department stores, I do not know the website off hand, or SportsmansGuide.com. Henry Osier Chief Spy Costume-Con 28 in Milwaukee in 2010 www.CC28.org View the latest Intell: http://agent-milw.livejournal.com/ Questions?: http://community.livejournal.com/costume_con_28/ __

Re: [h-cost] CC26: The Lost Diaries

Andy, What is this thing that you call Costume-Con? I have never heard of such a thing! ;P Henry Osier Chief Spy Costume-Con 28 in Milwaukee in 2010 www.CC28.org View the latest Intell: http://agent-milw.livejournal.com/ Questions?: http://community.livejournal.com/costume_con_28/

Re: [h-cost] FROCK COAT PATTERNS

Hello! Although I am still learning to sew, I have heard good things about Buckaroo Bobbins patterns. A pattern from them does range from tiny to HUGE. Henry Osier Chief Spy Costume-Con 28 in Milwaukee in 2010 www.CC28.org View the latest Intell: http://agent-milw.livejournal.com/ Questions?: ht

[h-cost] Tailors Guide Patterns?

Hello! I was digging into my pattern box today and found that I do have their pattern for a Regency period Men's jacket. Are there any problems I should know about with their patterns? Henry Osier Chief Spy Costume-Con 28 in Milwaukee in 2010 www.CC28.org View the latest Intell: http://agent-mi

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 7, Issue 121

In a message dated 4/2/2008 1:00:46 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > From: Andrew Trembley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [h-cost] Subject: Re: [ h-cost]Making history hip > To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text

Re: [h-cost] H-costumers at CostumeCon

In a message dated 4/1/2008 10:06:19 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Subject: [h-cost] H-costumers at CostumeCon > To: h-cost <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 > > As probably the closest one to the Co

Re: [h-cost] Making history hip

In a message dated 4/1/2008 10:06:19 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Date: Tue, 1 Apr 2008 13:50:10 -0500 > From: Sarah Krans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [h-cost] [ h-cost]Making history hip > To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

[h-cost] Re: corset supplies manufacturers

In a message dated 3/18/2008 1:03:45 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:10:56 -0700 > From: "Lynn Downward" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [h-cost] corset supplies manufacturers > To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: > <[E

[h-cost] Costume-Con 26 membership available

Hello! I talked to my friend in Chicago yesterday and she told me that her membership for CC26 is still available! She just wants to get $60 back! Contact me off lists. Henry Osier Chief Spy Costume-Con 28 in Milwaukee in 2010 www.CC28.org View the latest Intell: http://agent-milw.livejournal.c

[h-cost] Re: getting smoke smell out of fabrics

Date: Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:25:23 +1300 From: Antonia Calvo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: getting smoke smell out of fabrics To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

[h-cost] Re: getting smoke smell out of fabrics

I haven't tried it on smoke, but good old White Vinegar is my fall back. Lord knows it works for getting a certain cat smell out of fabric for me! Henry Osier Chief Spy Costume-Con 28 in Milwaukee in 2010 www.CC28.org View the latest Intell: http://agent-milw.livejournal.com/ Questions?: http://c

[h-cost] Re: Upcoming lecture date (Robin Netherton)

Robin, When are they bringing you into town? My schedule has changed and I am not leaving that weekend till Saturday morning. Henry Osier Chief Spy Costume-Con 28 in Milwaukee in 2010 www.CC28.org View the latest Intell: http://agent-milw.livejournal.com/ Questions?: http://community.livej

[h-cost] Upcoming Old West Event

Hello! I know that most of you tend to be interested in less modern periods, but there are a slowly growing number of Old West Reenactors who are getting serious about getting things right. This event has been going on for years and is a fun time. http://www.riverjunction.com/Jubilee/JubileeM

[h-cost] Re: Introduction

In a message dated 1/4/2008 12:33:12 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Message: 1 > Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2008 15:50:39 -0600 > From: Sarah Krans <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [h-cost] Introduction > > > I just wanted to post a brief introduction. My name is Sarah and live >

[h-cost] Re: I love the Pendleton Outlet :-)

In a message dated 1/1/2008 1:00:44 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2007 19:25:49 -0800 > From: "Wanda Pease" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: [h-cost] I love the Pendleton Outlet :-) > To: "H-Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, "SCA-GARB" > <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[h-cost] Re: Another Historical Wedding Question

Thanks to all for your assistance! It is much appreciated! In other news, the remake of 3:10 To Yuma is out soon on DVD. Russell Crowe and his chief henchman have the best non period outfits in the movie. And run, do not walk, trample lower class people, to see the Sweeny Todd movie. Henry Os

[h-cost] Re: Another Historical Wedding Question

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[h-cost] Re: Another Historical Wedding Question

In a message dated 12/20/2007 1:01:01 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Date: Thu, 20 Dec 2007 11:06:46 -0700 > From: "costumeraz" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: [h-cost] Another Historical Wedding Question > To: "'Historical Costume'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[E

[h-cost] Slight correction

That link should be http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_in_the_United_Kingdom#Scotland Henry Osier Chief Spy Costume-Con 28 in Milwaukee in 2010 www.CC28.org View the latest Intell: http://agent-milw.livejournal.com/ Questions?: http://community.livejournal.com/costume_con_28/ _

[h-cost] Another Historical Wedding Question

Hello! I am doing some digging around for rules concerning types of marriage in the British Empire in the 1870's. A Google search for British Common Law Marriage got me a Wikipedia entry that had a reference that mentions Marriage By Correspondence (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marriage_in_the

[h-cost] Re: CC28

In a message dated 12/9/2007 10:59:13 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Date: Sun, 9 Dec 2007 16:35:31 -0600 > From: Robin Netherton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: RE: [h-cost] Greetings From CC28! > To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

[h-cost] Greetings From CC28!

Hello! Finally! I am in this group! I have heard about it for years, and thanks to Andy Trembly and Suzanne, I am here! Henry Osier Chief Spy Costume-Con 28 in Milwaukee in 2010 www.CC28.org View the latest Intell: http://agent-milw.livejournal.com/ Questions?: http://community.livejournal.com/c