Re: [h-cost] reminder -- 2006 H-COST Holiday Gift Exchange

Hi Dawn, My name is Tania Pembroke. I would love to participate in the gift exchange. I live in Coral Springs, Florida and have a husband named Jerry and three children of the furry variety. I am a Jazzercise Instructor by trade. I am interested in all periods, but so far have only worked wit

Re: [h-cost] Regency robe 1812

Hi Deredere, The picture looks a lot the one titled Robe de mousseline brodée c.1806 et châle Cachemire from Gallery 4, but with a train and slighty more embellishment for a ceremonial engagement. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 8 Aug 20

Re: [h-cost] Buying a costume business

I don't know much about the costume business, but in business in general the first thing thing to learn is to never assume. Alway find out 100% and get it in writting. There are a lot of shady people out there. You're going to also want to inspect and document the condition of every costume so t

Re: [h-cost] Judging costume contest? Help!

What I've seen that works well for the public is to have someone announce that the contest is about to begin and that anyone interested should come up to stage. You can either have appointed judges or do the winner(s) by crowd applause. If you're worried about hurting someones feelings you can a

[h-cost] Bjarne

Bjarne, What is the link to you website again. I have somebody I would like to show your work to. Tani ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Stomacher

I was recently made aware of the stomacher from some previous posts. I make Elizabethan costumes and though it isn't strictly period I am interested in learning more about them. I don't have the luxury of a ladies maid and this invention would definitely make getting dressed by oneself easier. C

Re: [h-cost] Hand fan silk handpainted

I'ts really hard to tell how bad the damage is by the pictures. If it's not too bad than it can be reinforced. If the damage is too bad, than yes, the sticks can be recovered as long as they're not cracked. If they are, you're better of leaving it as a display. Ta

Re: [h-cost] Tea towels

Try www.victoriantradingco.com they usually have stuff like that. Tania -Original Message- From: Lavolta Press <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 11 Mar 2006 15:25:22 -0800 Subject: [h-cost] Tea towels Does anyone know where to get tea to

Re: [h-cost] Elizabethan Style, Nostalgic Needle, Sharon Cohen

Can somebody send me the link? I missed that email. tHANKS -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 12:58:25 EST Subject: Re: [h-cost] Elizabethan Style, Nostalgic Needle, Sharon Cohen In a message dated 1/29/2006 8:37:27 P

Re: [h-cost] RE: h-costume Digest, Vol 5, Issue 80

Bjarne, I think that if you market the bag to the right consumer, the price is good bargain. On the other hand it's going to seem expensive for the casual observer who doesn't understand all that it takes to make. Tania -Original Message- From: Susan B

Re: [h-cost] margo pattern question

I've always had good luck with Margos patterns. It seems to me that no matter what pattern or company that you go with you always have to tweak something. Tania Pembroke -Original Message- From: REBECCA BURCH <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Historical Costume <[E

Re: [h-cost] Use of Fabrics?

A. Garden writes I've often looked at the fabrics at http://stores.ebay.com/Renaissance-Fabrics and wondered if anyone here had used them for Renaissance (general term) or Elizabethan garb? If so, what are your thoughts? I realise they are not natural fibres, but what did you think of the patte

Re: [h-cost] Bustle dress question

Deredere , Is there any way you could do an overlay for the top of the skirt, that way it would be a little more fancy. -Original Message- From: Deredere Galbraith <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Historical Costume <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 12 Dec 2005 12:12:25 +0100 Subject: [h-cost]