Re: [h-cost] Reply re - cloth of gold--sources?

According to the BBC website - As of 3 days ago - Gold was $1,048.40 an ounce USD. I wish it was only $600/ounce. Katheryne - Original Message - It won't be cheap, though, not with the current gold price running at over $600US per Troy ounce! snippage Julian Wilson, in old

[h-cost] Garibaldi Shirt WAS: Primary source for Elizabethan pillbox hats sought

I am thinking of branching out into early US Civil War, and I was told that 'the easist thing to make is the Garibaldi shirt'. However there were no examples around for anyone to show me. And no reference book/website for them to point me to. Can you please share a pic / web site / pattern

Re: [h-cost] Garibaldi Shirt WAS: Primary source for Elizabethan pillbox hats sought

As I am brand new to this time period, do I just google Civil War dress, or 1860, or what? Katheryne - Original Message - From: Carolann Schmitt Karen's suggest on getting an appropriate one-piece dress and accessorizingit for your needs is still very applicable and very good

Re: [h-cost] Buillion braid for a tricorn hat

When I do beading I use a big eye needle, the needle is 75% eye and is double pointed. It looks like someone drew a line with silver ink. Katheryne - Original Message - From: Käthe Barrows Try a beading needle? They're pretty tiny. ...and while I'm on this milinery thing... is

Re: [h-cost] State of: RE: New York fabric shopping

I have visited NYC many times and have seen the Kiosk 'manned' only once - and that time people were taking boxes of pamphlets OUT of the kiosk. They then locked the door and left. If possible shop 2 days - Sat and Sun (IIRC Sat is a holy day for one religion, and Sun a holy day for another,

Re: [h-cost] State of: RE: New York fabric shopping

Almost forgot - Take cash $$ Some of the shops will give a discount if you pay in cash over credit cards (ie $5/yd cash $7/yd credit card - 2005 prices). One place I went to - got 60 pure linen, 7 yds (total $35 cash),, BUT when I got home and measured it on the yard stick I actually got 7

Re: [h-cost] 1940s patterns (can anyone narrow down the date)

There was(is) a BBC show on PBS called Foyle's War - it is set in England during WWII. I know this won't help you with patterns, but it would help with seeing exactly what the common person would wear (hair, fabric choices, shoes, etc) during War Time England. Unfortunately the main

[h-cost] What would you make out of this fabric?

You can make a nice folded package and send it on to me.. I would LOVE to make a few Greco/Roman outfits out of it, or a lined fitted kirtle dress, or a Polish style Russian Sarafan, or or or I can dig through my stash and find something to trade - if you want? Katheryne who LOVES

Re: [h-cost] Off-topic fabric search

Last time I went into Jo-Anns (granted that was a while ago) they had a polyester version of the cotton 'Sari' fabric. I live near 2 Little Indias and all I can find is icky poly or horrendous print cotton sari fabric. I would really like to find a true purple or a dusky rose sari fabric in

Re: [h-cost] All Hallows

Last year I went as a 'kinda 12th C English lady - 'Irish' dress with an angel wing 1970's dress as the chemise, and a matching silk skirt. (everyone asked if I was a princes or a queen) This year I was dressed as an Eastern Mountain Man - black powder era - complete with wool frock coat,

Re: [h-cost] Help! Please! Cultural Dancers in Costumes

My take on the pictures is: 13 is definately Russian, look at his shirt - proto-typical of Russian historical shirts. I have seen sleeveless over pieces like hers on historical documents/ pictures. Most likely worn during the 'hot' summer days. 14 appears to be from the Tartar Mountain region

Re: [h-cost] New York City Shopping.

I finally dragged out my business cards from my last trip to NYC. here they are (with my notes): Ayazmoon Fabric 235 W 40th St (between 7th 8th) m-f 9-7, Sat 10-6pm, sun noon -5pm (beaded sari fabric $15/yd) Paron West Corp 206 W 40th, (212) 768-3266 no hours on card www.paronfabrics.com

Re: RE: [h-cost] Hellooooo?

You gently wrap the velvet in a clean bed sheet, place it in a acid free box, ... And send it to m! ... hehehehehehe Katheryne who is trying to recover from the first week of (paid) work in over 2 years of unemployment. - Original Message - From: Jennifer Byrne B)

Re: [h-cost] volunteering

THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! I just got a job after coming off of 2 years of unemployment and have ALWAYS hated that question. Now I can be better prepared for it if/when it comes up in another interview. Katheryne who hopes her next interview will be when she retires from this job that I JUST

Re: [h-cost] Tudor Tailor lecture Sunday

I know this is a little late - but,,, copies of your notes?? I think Tudor Tailor is a wonderful resource and would like all satalite information that I can. Katheryne - Original Message - From: MaggiRos I have the great good luck to be attending a lecture this Sunday evening at

Re: [h-cost] Re: museum listings in magazines

Also, as a secondary thought, try 'Shuttle, Spindle Dyepot' - the one I have has a nice, albeit small, article on the fabric of an old kimono - how the fabric was woven and what they used to dye it, etc etc, etc. Of course my mag is old, and it might have changed it's focus. Katheryne

Re: [h-cost] 7th century silk?

What weave of purple? I love purple and I love silk, so I have many scraps of different purple silk.. i mean if you can't find it locally. Katheryne - Original Message - From: Elizabeth Walpole That's perfect, thanks Heather. I'll ask around for a small scrap of purple silk which

Re: [h-cost] european continuous steel boning

This one is from the US - but she had really good rates.. Tell her what you need and what it is being used for and she probably has it in stock, if not - can tell you when she can get it in http://www.fabricdragon.com Katheryne who loses a lot of $$ to this nice lady ;-) - Original

Re: [h-cost] medieval book with pictures

Robin, I am on the hunt for female Flemish 1420 - 1460 outfits,, I will gladly take any titles you wish to send me.. I am trying to focus primarily on houpelands (sp?). I am also trying to (dis)prove a theory that 'bagpipe' sleeves were only worn by men, not women. (like on one of the Magi

[h-cost] Re: Christmas gift exchange

Unfortunately for me -- I had financial problems so my package went out with wonderfull items from my stash.. including a piece of fake mink to use as edging for a fantastic outfit.. a pair of candle holders, ,,, and other stuff but I won't give it ALL away. I haven't recieved my box yet,, I

Re: [h-cost] Re: h-costume Digest, Vol 5, Issue 770

I always loved the idea, it helped out the Set Production people. All you had to do is make sure that the 'outside' door was always on the same wall,, and VIOLA!! instant set changes without trying to figure out where to put the new room/ hallways/ pool/ art gallery/ wardrobe room without

Re: [h-cost] Re: h-costume Digest, Vol 5, Issue 770

The original one was BLUE - because at the time the production people got it out of a Junk Yard. At the time it was created all of the Police Boxes were being slowly phased out and red Phone Booths were being phased in. So NOW they are red, the original Tardis was blue and was blue through 5

Re: RE: [h-cost] TV costume rant

Also, it is easier to rent from 'Ye Olde Costume Rental Shoppe' then to make costumes from scratch. Katheryne adding her 2 sestercii - Original Message - From: Jennifer Jones Although, for the most part, the idea that television has not a clue to the correct portrayal of

Re: [h-cost] iridescent fabric/weaving ( mind over matter)

AAAgggh I wish I had known! I just threw out the last of the green/black stuff I had been holding on to (because *somebody* might need it). It wasn't iridescent, and it kinda looked like a poly blend. SORRY!! Katheryne who is looking for a shot linen turquoise/medium blue -

Re: RE: [h-cost] Late 1500's Polish garb

or you could use this handy-dandy link - direct from the bottom of a message from the Slavic Interest Group: * To visit our group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/sig/ Katheryne - Original Message - From: otsisto [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maybe one of these groups can

Re: [h-cost] Europa Trims: they're baaaack! Sort of...

My local joAnns is more oriented toward the polar fleece, 'cutesy' quilting stuff, yard decorations and dried flower arrangements. The yarn dept is located BEHIND the Clearance items. And all they stock there is the newest novelty yarn and baby yarn and dishcloth cotton. BLEAGH!! To get real

Re: [h-cost] NYC recommendations

One store I have info for right at hand is : Fashion Fabric, Inc 270 W 39th (don't know the cross street but it is near 7 - 8 Ave) M-F 9-7pm, Sat 10-7pm, Sun 11 - 5pm http://www.fashionfabricny.com (I copied this off their business card) As I find more I'll post them. Including one store that

Re: [h-cost] Re: The Shadow

Katheryne immediately jumps up and retrieves her VCR copy of the movie. According to the tape cover it was released by MCA Universal Home Video. 'The Shadow' is a registered trademark of Advance Magazine Publishers, Inc. . That's Strange No website or even anything on further info.

Re: [h-cost] Re: another addiction - was hand crank, treadle machines

My favorite machine, a White Rotary, is a knee pedal, and the other 2 machines in cabinets are the same. Of course the 'workhorse' is my Mom's 1970's Singer with a foot pedal. If I want to do lots of straight seams I use the White Rotary, if I need to do button holes, zig-zag or blind stitch

Re: [h-cost] Buttonhole attachment

I have a 'modern' 1940's White Rotary machine and when I got it (FREE!), came with 4 bobbins, the instruction book, the parts book, AND a nice velvet lined box of feet! Without going and counting I think I have over 25 different types/ sizes of feet. And this all was FREE! Maybe if you tried

Re: [h-cost] place names, was: Hancock Fabrics

When my parents would drive to visit my Grandparents we would pass New Mexico, Texas and Warsaw, NY - all within a few minutes of each other. Near Rochester there is a Lima also, however if you pronounce it like the bean they will either hit you or throw zuchinni at you (depending upon the

Re: [h-cost] The Lady and the Unicorn (smell)

I remember seeing one on wine making - I especially liked one of the dresses. However all I can remember is that the dress was a long sleeved under dress with a short sleeve dress and (IIRC) a sleveless over dress. Kinda like each over layer had shorter and shorter sleeves. Hope this isn't too

RE: [h-cost] Clothes fitting - gotta start somewhere

I quite agree - I am a very strange shaped person, the upper half of my body can fit in a boys 18-20 fairly well, the lower half needs a ladies 10 short rise 32 inseam (or a Petite sz 10 with extra leg length). I need boy's shirts because they have 4 extra inches in the torso, 3 extra inches

Re: [h-cost] Princess Elizabeth sleeves

Where are you located?? I have a copy of the book and might be willing to loan it out. Katheryne central-eastern NJ - Original Message - From: Becky [EMAIL PROTECTED] I have ordered that book but it has not arrived yet. YET!!! I'm still waiting and waiting. I wish it would get here

Re: [h-cost] Simplicity 4219

And you only engage in Pre-Emptive Naval Salvage G Katheryne who has an alternative persona who is in that sort of 'work' - Original Message - Pirate? Good heavens, no! Pirating will get you hanged. This, on the other hand, is an honest merchant ship, with private backing from

Re: [h-cost] knuckle length sleeves - how to?

Greetings from someone who just wore her *first* GFD this past Sat. My sleeves are cut completely on the bias with a gusset in the seam line.. sorta between the sleeve seam and the arm hole. (I have broad shoulders and long arms). Or are you asking how to make the cuff part?? Katheryne -

Re: [h-cost] Christmas presents

I just sent my Secret Santa what I had around the house. I haven't even gotten to making my first Tudor Bodice or even thinking of my 6 sets of Choli's from India that I want to make. I feel inadequate compared to you - you actually made a HAT!! I haven't done anything more complex than a

[h-cost] Re: Holiday/Secret Santa Gifts

wwwo!! My package arrived today... All I can say is WOW!!! Blue wool, Fuscia wool, AND the book Hollywood and History!! I am already planning what to make out of the fuscia (lined - cause I'm alergic to wool), and I'm already a 1/4 of the way through the book. The

Re: [h-cost] Re: Holiday/Secret Santa Gifts

uummm sorry. rummage... rummage... now where is that box?? AH!! Agnes G. from Seattle WA Katheryne - Original Message - From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Blue wool, Fuscia wool, AND the book Hollywood and History!!

Re: [h-cost] OT - Pin Cushion

If you don't mind what color the wool is - I have some 'raw' brown wool that I could send you. Katheryne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] theater opera costumes in general

I saw a movie an adaption of Richard III with Ian McKellan (sp??), done in the WWII era.. except for a few lines added here and there, it was very well done. In fact it made more sense to me then the original. Katheryne ___ h-costume mailing list

[h-cost] Need to find a costume pic take 2

Now *I* need to find a pic. All I can remember is that is is of a Hunt, everyone is in white, and some of the ladies are wearing houplenades (sp?). I know can I be - more - vague. I am especially looking for either a high-rez version that I can cut certain dresses out of the pic, or many

Re: [h-cost] RE:Experimental Archaeology

I have a question regarding 'Experimental' archeology - If - say- I am working on a pair of turnsole shoes and I 're-invent the wheel' - figure out something that many others have already figured out - but the info is new to me. Is this 'Experimental' archeology? Katheryne - Original

Re: [h-cost] Re: KWCS Update

Does anyone know when it next will be in the East Coast? I live in NJ and it was a choice of either Pennsic or KWCS.. (SIGH) maybe next year. Katheryne - Original Message - From: Catherine Kinsey [EMAIL PROTECTED] The February event is local (this year was the 20th). The one in

Re: [h-cost] Re: Indian fabric stores

I purchased one of the cotton cholis and took it apart for a pattern. Too bad there isn't someone near me with a scanner who can take pics of the pieces and help graph them out. My choli seperated into 7 pieces - (2) fronts, (1) back, (2) sleeves, (2) front facing pieces Katheryne

Re: [h-cost] Fitting t-tunics

I am sorry I am replying to this s late - my computer sometimes 'eats' messages. Any way, I would love to help you with this web site. I am always making T-tunics that fit badly. I am a broad shouldered, long armed, long torso, short rise, slim build lady. No matter how I try to 'tweak'

[h-cost] Indian clothing was: Future garments again

addresses please! All I can find is 'Little India' in Islin, NJ. And most of those stores sell the VERY high prices stuff, and polyester stuff. I am looking for more choli's in cotton - not that nasty polyester or knit. Katheryne -- That certainly

Re: [h-cost] Looking for 1500s European clothing merchant

I would suggest Sykes Sutlering - they do wonerful stuff, and since the clothes are made in the owner's house - custom sizing could be done. [EMAIL PROTECTED] attn: Raffaella Marr NAYY -- just a good observer of their stuff. Katheryne - Original Message - From: Cynthia Virtue [EMAIL