Re: [h-cost] older singer sewing machines

2005-11-05 Thread jessica lynn potter
ss 15, as is my machine, but the cases are machined to very close tolerances, which don't match every machine. The store isn't a store-front any more, or I would recommend them highly. Ann in CT --- jessica lynn potter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >

Re: [h-cost] hoops for crinoline dresses

2005-11-05 Thread jessica lynn potter
hi cynthia yes thanks that will be useful, as i am now embarking on hoopskirts for the first time, and i expect to make a few disasters on he way this link will be really useful. thank you hugs jessica ---Original Message--- From: Cin Date: 11/04/05 11:07:24 To: h-cost Subjec

Re: [h-cost] hoops for crinoline dresses

2005-11-04 Thread jessica lynn potter
hey kathleen , thanks for that, it will be useful, ,as i am starting crinoline dress making for the first time as such, and its not like my usual sewing work, so all you tell me i absorb, thanks jessica ---Original Message--- From: Lloyd Mitchell Date: 11/03/05 21:18:25 To:

Re: [h-cost] hoops for crinoline dresses

2005-11-04 Thread jessica lynn potter
hey hun thanks i will have a look into thias as soon as i have 5 mins to spare hugs jessica ---Original Message--- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 11/03/05 20:16:26 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] hoops for crinoline dresses In a message dated 11/3/2005 6:34:

Re: [h-cost] hoops for crinoline dresses

2005-11-04 Thread jessica lynn potter
line dresses One place is http://www.farthingales.on.ca/ and the site has lots of info to read about it all as well. Cheers, Aylwen http://www.regencyreproductions.com jessica lynn potter wrote: >Hello, > >can anyone give us advice on where we can get hooping material

[h-cost] hoops for crinoline dresses

2005-11-03 Thread jessica lynn potter
Hello, can anyone give us advice on where we can get hooping material for crinoline dresses. Are they made of plastic or is it cloth covered wire and could anyone tell us where to get the appropriate materials please? thank you, jessica & vicky ___ h-c

Re: [h-cost] older singer sewing machines

2005-11-03 Thread jessica lynn potter
44:07 To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] older singer sewing machines Do try e-bay for older parts! Had great luck finding pieces for my older (and Beloved) Kenmore, recently Kathleen - Original Message - From: "jessica lynn potter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: [h-cost] older singer sewing machines

2005-11-03 Thread jessica lynn potter
;Lalah, Never give up, Never surrender > >--- "jessica lynn potter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >From: "jessica lynn potter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 23:49:14 -0800 (Pacific Standard Time) >To: "Historical Costume" &

Re: [h-cost] older singer sewing machines

2005-11-03 Thread jessica lynn potter
] older singer sewing machines Try eBay. I got bobbins for an 1886 Singer that way. Lalah, Never give up, Never surrender --- "jessica lynn potter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: From: "jessica lynn potter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 23:49:14 -

[h-cost] older singer sewing machines

2005-11-03 Thread jessica lynn potter
hello everyone we have a 1951 singer electric sewing machine, and its in reasonable condition, but we are in need of a new or decent bobbin case, machine style number is 201k3e can anyone help with spares or know of any cheap reliable old machines i can buy thanks all jessica ---O

[h-cost] thanks all bodice design

2005-10-13 Thread jessica lynn potter
hey everyone thank you all for the help on this matter, i am not that well into big dresses like crinolines yet to be able to cope with this alone, and your help has been very gratefully recieved on this, and will keep you all updated with the progress i will hopefully make hugs jessica __

Re: [h-cost] bodice design

2005-10-13 Thread jessica lynn potter
hi hun well i am reasonably good at needle craft, but have not ever made crinoline ballgowns before, this dress is an 1860s day type dress, ,i wantto make historic type dresses, but they do not have to be historically accurate down to fine detail,s, i want to make nice looking crinoline style dre

[h-cost] bodice design

2005-10-13 Thread jessica lynn potter
hello. how do i do bodice making, as i have never made one before, its for an 1869s day dress, what sort of material may be suitable jessica ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume