Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived!
I'm near Harrisburg. I'm hoping to find someone close to chech in with about Ren dress making. - Original Message - From: Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 11:24 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived! At 08:23 PM 4/4/2006, you wrote: On Tuesday 04 April 2006 5:39 pm, Joan Jurancich wrote: My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived in today's mail. Yippee! I've only glanced through it, but I like the fact that the photographed models look like real people, not skinny models. This will be some nice reading (and re-reading) in the evenings. Joan, where do you live? I'm wondering how soon I'll get mine. I live in the US, near Philadelphia. -- Cathy Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm starting to like the cut of this man's gibberish. --General Fillmore (from The Tick, episode 2) I'm in Sacramento, CA. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived!
I received my copy two days ago, and have already thumbed through it on multiple occasions. I have to say that it is wonderful, beautifully illustrated and richly detailed. The documentation brought a smile, and I was thrilled to see so many examples of common folk clothes, as opposed to just high fashion. Portraits are great as are extant examples of clothing. I would highly recommend this book to anyone attempting to recreate 16th century clothing. Clothing, not costumes, yay! :) ~Kimberley Jacksonville, Florida ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Picture of my silk bliaut
Finally a picture of the bliaut I am working on. Made from natural dyed silk and the belt from natural dyed wool http://mystictimes.nl/Bliaut/ZijdeBliaut.jpg Greetings, Deredere ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Picture of my silk bliaut
That looks fabulous! Just what I imagined bliaut to look like in person! Very cool Kelly - Original Message - From: Deredere Galbraith [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 12:38 PM Subject: [h-cost] Picture of my silk bliaut Finally a picture of the bliaut I am working on. Made from natural dyed silk and the belt from natural dyed wool http://mystictimes.nl/Bliaut/ZijdeBliaut.jpg Greetings, Deredere ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Picture of my silk bliaut
It is the very basic construction. with gores to make the skirt wider and side lacing with added lengt. The pleating is done by moisting the silk, pleat and let it dry for a day. Here is the rest of the website. It is in Dutch http://mystictimes.nl/Bliaut/Bliaut.html Susan Carroll-Clark wrote: Greetings-- Deredere Galbraith wrote: Finally a picture of the bliaut I am working on. Made from natural dyed silk and the belt from natural dyed wool http://mystictimes.nl/Bliaut/ZijdeBliaut.jpg Very spiff! You've definitely got the look down. Which construction method did you use? (For the uninitiated, there are several theories of bliaut construction, including simple side lacing, side lacing with added length through the body to get the folds across the belly, bias-cut, separate skirt piece, and various types of pleating/smocking--not to mention the largely discredited corselet cut). Susan ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived!
- Original Message - From: Becky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 7:19 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived! I'm near Harrisburg. I'm hoping to find someone close to chech in with about Ren dress making. Hi Becky--I live near Harrisburg, in York. I'd be more than happy to help you drool over the book! Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Pilgrim shoes (x-post)
Does anyone know if Pilgrim Shoes is still in business/taking orders? -E House ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Picture of my silk bliaut
You really have got the look, it's lovely. Some time I will take the time to read through your site with my Dutch dictionary. But I do like the picture of the dress all twisted up - it looks as if it would go through a wedding ring, like a Christening shawl was meant to do! Jean Deredere Galbraith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote It is the very basic construction. with gores to make the skirt wider and side lacing with added lengt. The pleating is done by moisting the silk, pleat and let it dry for a day. Here is the rest of the website. It is in Dutch http://mystictimes.nl/Bliaut/Bliaut.html Susan Carroll-Clark wrote: Greetings-- Deredere Galbraith wrote: Finally a picture of the bliaut I am working on. Made from natural dyed silk and the belt from natural dyed wool http://mystictimes.nl/Bliaut/ZijdeBliaut.jpg Very spiff! You've definitely got the look down. Which construction method did you use? (For the uninitiated, there are several theories of bliaut construction, including simple side lacing, side lacing with added length through the body to get the folds across the belly, bias-cut, separate skirt piece, and various types of pleating/smocking--not to mention the largely discredited corselet cut). Susan ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Jean Waddie ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Picture of my silk bliaut
It is a lovely dress. I wish I could read Dutch so I could make a dress just like this. Roscelin -- Original message -- From: Deredere Galbraith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Finally a picture of the bliaut I am working on. Made from natural dyed silk and the belt from natural dyed wool http://mystictimes.nl/Bliaut/ZijdeBliaut.jpg Greetings, Deredere ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: Bliaut
While in Angers recently I saw a great statue of a woman wearing a bliaut. The picture I took shows the lacing on the side. Since this isn't my time period, I don't know is this is well known statue or not. If people are interested, please let me know. Nancy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Visiting Washington DC soon....
Hello all, I will be traveling to Washington DC soon and wanted to hear recommendations from folks on the list about what to see. My interests are existing costumes from Europe 1100-1890 and paintings of the Renaissance Baroque periods. Thanks! Diana www.RenaissanceFabrics.net Everything for the Costumer Become the change you want to see in the world. --Ghandi ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Re: Bliaut
Hi Nancy-- Do you have a photo? Regards Monica (Catriona) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 5:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Re: Bliaut While in Angers recently I saw a great statue of a woman wearing a bliaut. The picture I took shows the lacing on the side. Since this isn't my time period, I don't know is this is well known statue or not. If people are interested, please let me know. Nancy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived!
In a message dated 4/5/06 7:02:05 PM GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've only glanced through it, but I like the fact that the photographed models look like real people, not skinny models. That's cos they are real people (including lots of UK re-enactors!!), but I agree. Debbie ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Jean Hunnisett Dress
Hi! I would like to make the 1569 Elizabethan dress (or something near as possible!) that is illustrated on page 63 (the one in the middle of the group) of 'Patterns for Women's Dress 1500-1800 for my nearly four year daughter. Yes, I'm being very ambitious here! The thing is, how would scale the pattern (on page 68 onwards) to fit her? Am I being a bit too ambitious?! All the best! Jayne - To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Jean Hunnisett Dress
I have that book and will look at it again. I have LOTS of patterns from various sources and see if I have one like it. Enlarging a book pattern: Copy it on a xerox. Draw a grid on it to make an enlarging system. Measure something such as the front seam of a bodice- write it down on the copy. I good way to make it simpler it to put 10 squares on top of the pattern piece. If it's 2 inches, put 10. If it's 1 inch put 10. It's easier to multiply a number by 10. Then measure your own body where the pattern will fit. Compare the numbers.( I'm trying to put it into words and am finding it difficult) If your body part area is 12 inches then each square will be 1.2 inches for the enlarged pattern. It doesn't matter how big the copy squares are.. they are just a starting point. They are for placement. The enlargement pattern is where the inches counts. Either way, enlarging a pattern in such a way takes time. I hope that helps. Feel free to ask me if you need more help. Sorry I can't explain it better. I'm a visual person and putting things in words is sometimes harder. I can draw a picture if you'd like - Original Message - From: Jayne Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 6:25 PM Subject: [h-cost] Jean Hunnisett Dress Hi! I would like to make the 1569 Elizabethan dress (or something near as possible!) that is illustrated on page 63 (the one in the middle of the group) of 'Patterns for Women's Dress 1500-1800 for my nearly four year daughter. Yes, I'm being very ambitious here! The thing is, how would scale the pattern (on page 68 onwards) to fit her? Am I being a bit too ambitious?! All the best! Jayne - To help you stay safe and secure online, we've developed the all new Yahoo! Security Centre. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Henry VIII movie question
Hey all, I am thinking of getting a movie, A Man For All Seasons (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0060665/), to watch while I am working on my Henrician gown. Our Henry VIII faires are often set during the marriage question. But I have never seen the movie. Is it worth getting? How is the storyline? How good/bad are the costumes? Is my money better spent on a different movie of a similar time frame? One of my early favorites is Anne of the Thousand Days. The costumes are pretty good, the story is entertaining if it isn't strictly true. This has been a favorite of mine for years. Then I tried to watch A Man for All Seasons and didn't like it much. Another great Tudor style movie is Lady Jane. AWESOME costumes if not a little later than you are portraying. Early Helena Bonham Carter and Cary Elwes. Also has Patrick Stewart. Diana www.RenaissanceFabrics.net Everything for the Costumer Become the change you want to see in the world. --Ghandi ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Jean Hunnisett Dress
- Original Message - From: Jayne Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2006 8:25 AM Subject: [h-cost] Jean Hunnisett Dress Hi! I would like to make the 1569 Elizabethan dress (or something near as possible!) that is illustrated on page 63 (the one in the middle of the group) of 'Patterns for Women's Dress 1500-1800 for my nearly four year daughter. Yes, I'm being very ambitious here! The thing is, how would scale the pattern (on page 68 onwards) to fit her? Am I being a bit too ambitious?! All the best! Jayne Would that be the pattern based on this portrait http://tudor-portraits.com/HelenaSnakeborg.jpg ? The best way might be to take a pattern that's fitted to her measurements and then re-draw some of the seams to make it look like the pattern you're trying to recreate. Look through the regular pattern catalogues for something with a fairly fitted bodice, a waist seam, and a high neckline (so it's easy to cut down to the square neckline of the mid 16th century) then trace this pattern onto tissue paper and copy the lines you see in the book onto your full sized pattern. Fortunately you don't have to deal with removing darts/princess seams as people who try to do this with adult patterns do. The other option would be to copy it onto an overhead transparency and blow it up using an overhead projector, then you just pick one measurement (e.g. the centre front) blow it up to that size trace off the pattern and adjust the rest of the pattern to match her measurements (you'll almost certainly need to reduce the difference between the bust and the waist for a child) Elizabeth Elizabeth Walpole Canberra Australia ewalpole[at]tpg.com.au http://au.geocities.com/e_walpole/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived!
On Wednesday 05 April 2006 1:42 pm, Dianne Greg Stucki wrote: - Original Message - From: Becky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 7:19 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived! I'm near Harrisburg. I'm hoping to find someone close to chech in with about Ren dress making. Hi Becky--I live near Harrisburg, in York. I'd be more than happy to help you drool over the book! I'm about 2 hours east of Harrisburg; Dianne is definitely closer. But for what it's worth, my copy arrived today. It truly is droolworthy--even though my real love is the Viking era! What spurred me to buy the book was the hope of enabling the authors' proposed next project--The Stuart Tailor. People able and willing to prepare works like these are to be encouraged. Viva Ninya and Jane, and their whole team! -- Cathy Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm starting to like the cut of this man's gibberish. --General Fillmore (from The Tick, episode 2) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Visiting Washington DC soon take II...
I just got back from DC. This has nothing to do with costume, but there is a Grant Wood exhibit at the Renwick Gallery... diagonally across the street from the White House. It's not a big all day thing, so if you have an hour or so, see if you can catch it. It's full of wonderful stuffhis craft works...like iron gates and a wonderful corn cob chandelier. American Gothic is there on loan from the Chicago Art Inst. It a masterpiece, quite amazing in person no matter how many times you've seen it printed or spoofed somewhere. And other great paintings as well like his portrait of members of the DAR and The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere and Parson Weem's Fable. It's there until July I think. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Bliaut
Yes, we are always interested in more bliaut pictures! Especially if it shows the lacing! Could you post it somewhere? Do you have a date? Janet - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 5:05 PM Subject: [h-cost] Re: Bliaut While in Angers recently I saw a great statue of a woman wearing a bliaut. The picture I took shows the lacing on the side. Since this isn't my time period, I don't know is this is well known statue or not. If people are interested, please let me know. Nancy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
