Re: [h-cost] Re: detachable sleeves

2007-03-21 Thread Andrew T Trembley
On Mar 20, 2007, at 8:18 AM, Kirsten Felton wrote: Not like throwing on a garment like we do today was it? it must have taken an hour to get dressed back then. It all depended on who you were and what your station was. Peasants and serfs could dress quickly. A friend of mine played Queen E

RE: [h-cost] Re: detachable sleeves

2007-03-20 Thread Sharon Collier
No, an underskirt, with the front a nice material, so it showed under a split-front skirt. The back/sides were often less expensive fabric, as they are not supposed to be seen. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kirsten Felton Sent: Tuesday, M

Re: [h-cost] Re: detachable sleeves

2007-03-20 Thread Dawn
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Detatchable sleeves aren't totally unknown today: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring07/PATTribena.html Jackets with removeable sleeves are pretty common, too. In the spring or fall, when you want warmth on your chest, but not the bulk of a heavy coat, they are great.

Re: [h-cost] Re: detachable sleeves

2007-03-20 Thread 00217146
Detatchable sleeves aren't totally unknown today: http://www.knitty.com/ISSUEspring07/PATTribena.html A forepart is a decorative panel of an underskirt that shows when the outer skirt is split open in the front. Quoting Kirsten Felton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > thanks for all the replies. that cle