Re: [h-cost] 1968 Trade Journals and Terms
Thank you to everyone for your help with the terms and suggestion of other journals. Does anyone recall hearing the term D-B used for double-breasted jackets. I am just wondering if this was abbreviations as an industry term. I was a salesperson in menswear 10 years later and we never referred to double-breasted jackets as D-B. I asked my mother who is pretty knowledgeable in fashion and never heard the term B-D. I recall a tennis neckline...V-shaped sweater but not a tennis collar. Oh! The good old days...I played tennis on our college team. Another questionable term from 1968... Lets go the opposite direction!!! What is a B-D man's knit shirt? Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Bridal fashions
Recently I went at a bridal show and was really surprised by how many new wedding gowns that look like Victorian bridal dresses. Some were like the narrow skirt and some were full blown bustles with the horse's rump. We photographed the fashion show. I went to several vendors to pick up catalogs. I laughed so much!!! Every vendor asked me, What is your date? This threw me the first time. No one has asked me in 22 years when I was pregnant with my last son. I just finally came up with a pat answer, 31 years ago! One booth was for a local bridal association. They are mediator for complaints between the bride and anyone that is associated with the bridal industry. They refer to themselves as the BBB for local bridal businesses. I asked what were the major problems for the businesses. They said that potential customers come into the bridal shops and try one a lot of dresses. The customer would write down the dress number and manufacturer. Then they will go online and find it cheaper and order it. The organization suggests to retailers to anyone who comes in the door to check their cell phone and cameras at the counter before showing them a dress. When the customer is leaving, the retailer returns the items. I working on a wedding fashion history website. Does anyone know of past or present bridal trade associations? Also, I am curious as to where are the current bridal buyers' marketplace. I know where the womenwear, menswear, childrenswear, and Halloween costume markets are. Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: Mangle
I remember seeing a box mangle at Shugborough Hall in Staffordshire. It consisted of a wooden frame filled with large stones, which could be moved up and down the table on wooden rollers. I expect the very heavy weight pressed things without the need for heat. I agree with Sharon that the writer was mistaken in suggesting that garments would be mangled after ironing. My mum had a washing machine with an electric wringer in the late 1950s - in fact, she never owned a twin-tub, but went straight to a front-loading automatic when they moved to a bungalow in 1969. She even kept the old machine in a utility room for some years just for the wringer, which was useful if you had hand-washed a few small items that it wasn't worth putting on the spin cycle for. (They got their first fridge then too - the old house was Victorian and had a place cool enough to keep milk etc. fresh.) Kate Bunting Librarian 17th century reenactor The University of Derby has a published policy regarding email and reserves the right to monitor email traffic. If you believe this email was sent to you in error, please notify the sender and delete this email. Please direct any concerns to info...@derby.ac.uk The policy is available here: http://www.derby.ac.uk/LIS/Email-Policy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1968 Trade Journals and Terms
Penny Ladnier wrote: Another questionable term from 1968... Lets go the opposite direction!!! What is a B-D man's knit shirt? Button-down? --Robin ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] laundry implements was RE: OT regional English for mangle
-Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Patricia Dunham Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:27 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] OT regional English for mangle Yes, I remember the damping bag; I think my mother used a pillow case as often as a plastic bag. Anybody here remember the Coke bottle with the sprinkler spout, for spot dampening AS you were ironing? http://www.rubylane.com/shops/packratemporium/item/59 I remember the damping bag also the sprinkler spout. We also had a rack with hooks to stretch sheer curtains to dry. Patty chimene ___ 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] laundry implements was RE: OT regional English for mangle
I think our laundry sprinkler came from Tupperware. My mom used to always tell a story about her friend who went to Catholic school - she was the only girl in a large family and was responsible for all the ironing. She would dampen all the boy's shirts, then keep them in the freezer. She would always leave the ironing till the last minute, so she only dampened the collar, front facing and cuffs and those were the only parts she would iron. The brothers would get mad because they couldn't take their jackets or sweaters off. My aunt still irons all the sheets and bedding, and all clothing including boxers, tee shirts - everything! ugh. Denise B ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Marjorie Wilser wrote: Dawn, Joann's and Hancock are not exactly known for quality merchandise, and I have no idea about Hobby Lobby. Its name suggests not much. You're absolutely right, but unfortunately those are my choices here in the midwest. And as recently as 5 years ago I could get reasonable velvet and velveteen there. *pout* I wonder if velvet, like fur, is out of fashion. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Silk velvet and closure of fabric sources
Silk velvet(silk and rayon)is getting harder to find, even online and I usually need to check fabric out in person. Over the past ten years, the few specialty fabric stores in my area have closed due to retirement of owners and economy. Even the one good quilting fabric store may close. The fabric and craft stores I can get to by bus are also closing or moving to locations further out west, and the new stores are smaller. I only dress dolls now in historic costumes, so thank goodness for my fabric stash I do have. And I haven't made one in over a year, but hope to start up again soon. Cindy Abel -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Chiara Francesca Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 5:45 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Silk velvet It may have been the one that is closed now. Gold had three shops back there at one time. Now I think someone else is renting the space and selling fabrics through there but the last time we went two of them were closed. They vary between what doors are opened and closed through the seasons. :) ♫ Chiara Francesca Which 'Chiara'...?? Nah... wasn't me ;-) -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Traci Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:26 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Silk velvet Yes, I think she meant Golden D'or. Their backroom is cheap but I haven't been able to find much there as of late. Was a goldmine when they first opened the backroom up but not so much now. I did not find my velvet there; it was from one of the little stores on Perth Street (which is a short distance away from Golden D'or). Traci On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 1:20 PM, Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.comwrote: You mean these guys? http://www.goldendor.com/retail_store.html Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/17/2010 5:11 PM, Chiara Francesca wrote: Silk d'Or has a private bridal shop that they put out the overflow into that little back room that has minimal lighting sometimes. That is where some of us have found the silk velvet. And I too have mine sitting in a box for um ... too many years. :D ___ 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-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] Silk velvet and closure of fabric sources
I'm really lucky in respect to fabric...my man is posted with the military in Seoul, Korea and he actually knows about fabrics, so I can just tell him what I want and he gets it for me at the fabric district. :) It's not that much cheaper over there though, since the bad economy has pretty much affected the whole world. I have set him a quest this weekend to look for 100% silk velvet, so we'll see what he comes up with. On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 9:03 AM, Abel, Cynthia L. cynthiaa...@creighton.edu wrote: Silk velvet(silk and rayon)is getting harder to find, even online and I usually need to check fabric out in person. Over the past ten years, the few specialty fabric stores in my area have closed due to retirement of owners and economy. Even the one good quilting fabric store may close. The fabric and craft stores I can get to by bus are also closing or moving to locations further out west, and the new stores are smaller. I only dress dolls now in historic costumes, so thank goodness for my fabric stash I do have. And I haven't made one in over a year, but hope to start up again soon. Cindy Abel -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Chiara Francesca Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 5:45 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Silk velvet It may have been the one that is closed now. Gold had three shops back there at one time. Now I think someone else is renting the space and selling fabrics through there but the last time we went two of them were closed. They vary between what doors are opened and closed through the seasons. :) ♫ Chiara Francesca Which 'Chiara'...?? Nah... wasn't me ;-) -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Traci Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:26 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Silk velvet Yes, I think she meant Golden D'or. Their backroom is cheap but I haven't been able to find much there as of late. Was a goldmine when they first opened the backroom up but not so much now. I did not find my velvet there; it was from one of the little stores on Perth Street (which is a short distance away from Golden D'or). Traci On Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 1:20 PM, Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.comwrote: You mean these guys? http://www.goldendor.com/retail_store.html Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/17/2010 5:11 PM, Chiara Francesca wrote: Silk d'Or has a private bridal shop that they put out the overflow into that little back room that has minimal lighting sometimes. That is where some of us have found the silk velvet. And I too have mine sitting in a box for um ... too many years. :D ___ 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-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-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Silk velvet and closure of fabric sources
Tell him to be careful, many times the guys in Seoul tried to sell my mum, polyester-silk as silk. My mum: Silk? Guys: Nae (head nodding) My mum: no, not silk Guy: Nae, silk...polyester-silk mind you we lived there when I was a kid a few mumble decades ago but I noticed a similar trend in the suk in Ba'hrain not that too long ago. Sarah Paterson / Bess Darnley - Original Message - I'm really lucky in respect to fabric...my man is posted with the military in Seoul, Korea and he actually knows about fabrics, so I can just tell him what I want and he gets it for me at the fabric district. :) It's not that much cheaper over there though, since the bad economy has pretty much affected the whole world. I have set him a quest this weekend to look for 100% silk velvet, so we'll see what he comes up with. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Silk velvet and closure of fabric sources
Yeah, he's good about that sort of thing. He's that rare man that actually knows fabrics. He hasn't gotten tricked yet :) On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 9:17 AM, SPaterson sjpater...@eastlink.ca wrote: Tell him to be careful, many times the guys in Seoul tried to sell my mum, polyester-silk as silk. My mum: Silk? Guys: Nae (head nodding) My mum: no, not silk Guy: Nae, silk...polyester-silk mind you we lived there when I was a kid a few mumble decades ago but I noticed a similar trend in the suk in Ba'hrain not that too long ago. Sarah Paterson / Bess Darnley - Original Message - I'm really lucky in respect to fabric...my man is posted with the military in Seoul, Korea and he actually knows about fabrics, so I can just tell him what I want and he gets it for me at the fabric district. :) It's not that much cheaper over there though, since the bad economy has pretty much affected the whole world. I have set him a quest this weekend to look for 100% silk velvet, so we'll see what he comes up with. ___ 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] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I'm no longer up there, but Kayta or Cin Barnes will know. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 11:57 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: There is a place in San Jose, Ca, called Fabrics R Us. I haven't been there recently, but they had cotton velvet, and at very reasonable prices. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Bridal fashions
Penny, Do any of them have tops? The Discovery channel program Say yes to the dress shows almost NO gown with sleeves, and most do not have so much as a strap. Nice reply, BTW. You must have been glowing after the first vendor that asked you! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 19, 2010, at 12:28 AM, Penny Ladnier wrote: Recently I went at a bridal show and was really surprised by how many new wedding gowns that look like Victorian bridal dresses. Some were like the narrow skirt and some were full blown bustles with the horse's rump. We photographed the fashion show. I went to several vendors to pick up catalogs. I laughed so much!!! Every vendor asked me, What is your date? This threw me the first time. No one has asked me in 22 years when I was pregnant with my last son. I just finally came up with a pat answer, 31 years ago! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Dawn, at least you *have* fabric stores to go to. There is *one* real fabric store in our tourist town. It's high-end and mostly I don't like their colors _or_ prices. There's a home dec store which claims to be discount but it's still high. And there's a hobby store that has quite a few fabrics (most quilt cotton) but always disappoints. If I want to drive 45 miles there's a huge, messy, jumbled-together Joannn's. Or, for 120 miles in nightmare traffic, I can go to the LA garment district and drive around looking for a parking place. Of your three, Hancock was the best in the San Jose area, but now, the closest is over 100 miles inland and in the worst climate. Whoever put the Bake in Bakersfield was sure right! :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 19, 2010, at 6:54 AM, Dawn wrote: Marjorie Wilser wrote: Dawn, Joann's and Hancock are not exactly known for quality merchandise, and I have no idea about Hobby Lobby. Its name suggests not much. You're absolutely right, but unfortunately those are my choices here in the midwest. And as recently as 5 years ago I could get reasonable velvet and velveteen there. *pout* I wonder if velvet, like fur, is out of fashion. Dawn ___ 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] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
This is one online site that I've bought some 100% cotton velvet from before. You can buy swatches to check out before ordering if you need. They seem to carry the same basic colors regularly. http://www.syfabrics.com/Browse.aspx/100--Cotton-Med-Light-Weight-Velvet/258 I don't see any blue-green or green however. And my local Hancock sells velveteen in the fall, but not velvet. It may be that your stores only carry it seasonally. Did you ask any of the clerks? My store will order fabrics for me if it is one they carry on a regular basis, like their velveteens. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ 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] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
There IS a hancock online which is quite helpful. I've never understood if it was the same one as the chain. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 19, 2010, at 9:46 AM, Kimiko Small wrote: This is one online site that I've bought some 100% cotton velvet from before. You can buy swatches to check out before ordering if you need. They seem to carry the same basic colors regularly. http://www.syfabrics.com/Browse.aspx/100--Cotton-Med-Light-Weight-Velvet/258 I don't see any blue-green or green however. And my local Hancock sells velveteen in the fall, but not velvet. It may be that your stores only carry it seasonally. Did you ask any of the clerks? My store will order fabrics for me if it is one they carry on a regular basis, like their velveteens. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ 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-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
If you travel to Bakersfield, then don't go in the late spring to summer seasons, when yes it will be very hot in our valley. Or days of fog in the winter. I live in Fresno, but visit Bakersfield on occasion, usually to visit their large warehouse fabric store (FM Fabrics). But I would rather trek south to the garment district and park on a roof than try and find decent natural fiber fabric at my local Hancock's any day, sad to say. Although yesterday I was pleasantly surprised to find my local Hancock's actually carrying real 100% linen, but their prices on sale is at least double to triple the price I find in L.A. I guess mileage varies. :-) btw, Marjorie, where do you live? Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com snip If I want to drive 45 miles there's a huge, messy, jumbled-together Joannn's. Or, for 120 miles in nightmare traffic, I can go to the LA garment district and drive around looking for a parking place. Of your three, Hancock was the best in the San Jose area, but now, the closest is over 100 miles inland and in the worst climate. Whoever put the Bake in Bakersfield was sure right! :) == Marjorie Wilser ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Santa barbara area. It's home. . . but the fabric prospects are grim :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 19, 2010, at 9:54 AM, Kimiko Small wrote: If you travel to Bakersfield, then don't go in the late spring to summer seasons, when yes it will be very hot in our valley. Or days of fog in the winter. I live in Fresno, but visit Bakersfield on occasion, usually to visit their large warehouse fabric store (FM Fabrics). But I would rather trek south to the garment district and park on a roof than try and find decent natural fiber fabric at my local Hancock's any day, sad to say. Although yesterday I was pleasantly surprised to find my local Hancock's actually carrying real 100% linen, but their prices on sale is at least double to triple the price I find in L.A. I guess mileage varies. :-) btw, Marjorie, where do you live? Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com snip If I want to drive 45 miles there's a huge, messy, jumbled-together Joannn's. Or, for 120 miles in nightmare traffic, I can go to the LA garment district and drive around looking for a parking place. Of your three, Hancock was the best in the San Jose area, but now, the closest is over 100 miles inland and in the worst climate. Whoever put the Bake in Bakersfield was sure right! :) == Marjorie Wilser ___ 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] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Wow, I'm always looking for cotton velvetg, even when i don't need it just because it's so hard to fid. Thanks, Kimiko. I've never seen this place before. too bad their color selection is so limitged, though. MaggiRos Maggie Secara ~A Compendium of Common Knowledge 1558-1603 Available at your favorite online bookseller See our gallery at http://www.zazzle.com/popinjaypress On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 9:46 AM, Kimiko Small sstormwa...@yahoo.com wrote: This is one online site that I've bought some 100% cotton velvet from before. You can buy swatches to check out before ordering if you need. They seem to carry the same basic colors regularly. http://www.syfabrics.com/Browse.aspx/100--Cotton-Med-Light-Weight-Velvet/258 I don't see any blue-green or green however. And my local Hancock sells velveteen in the fall, but not velvet. It may be that your stores only carry it seasonally. Did you ask any of the clerks? My store will order fabrics for me if it is one they carry on a regular basis, like their velveteens. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Sorry, haven't been following this thread real well but has anyone delt w/these folks? http://www.aurorasilk.com/fabrics/silks_shiny/ALLSILKVELVET.html or http://www.distinctivefabric.com/fabric.php?product=SILKVELVET1 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Aurora has very nice stuff and I've heard good things about them from a few people on various lists. The other, I don't know. On Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 1:44 PM, otsisto otsi...@socket.net wrote: Sorry, haven't been following this thread real well but has anyone delt w/these folks? http://www.aurorasilk.com/fabrics/silks_shiny/ALLSILKVELVET.html or http://www.distinctivefabric.com/fabric.php?product=SILKVELVET1 ___ 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] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I have dealt with swatches from the second company. They will tell you that their producers tell them it is 100% silk velvet. But do a bleach test and you will find as I did that the velvet is a regular silk/rayon velvet. I told them that, and they still wrote back that they stand by what their producers tell them, and that their burn test shows otherwise (note I did a bleach test, too, not just a burn test). I am sure they make more money selling silk making false claims like that. So, unless they actually have gotten in real 100% silk velvet in the past few years, I would order a swatch and do a bleach test first on any silk velvet to confirm their claims before placing a full order. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: otsisto otsi...@socket.net snip or http://www.distinctivefabric.com/fabric.php?product=SILKVELVET1 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Bridal fashions
Victorian? or Edwardian? What I have seen for Spring seems to be 1930s and 40s. I did a little searching and found that the styles are somewhat all over the place. Vic/Ed http://tinyurl.com/y8ujsmz Classic http://tinyurl.com/y9v22ls http://tinyurl.com/ydqz6ty http://blstb.msn.com/i/C4/70C1B2010D11031EE104C9D1C4DD2.jpg http://tinyurl.com/y9qph6a faye Ray http://tinyurl.com/yaajqws modern Chinese wed. dress (just threw it in cause its beautiful) http://tinyurl.com/yahy8vq -Original Message- Recently I went at a bridal show and was really surprised by how many new wedding gowns that look like Victorian bridal dresses. Some were like the narrow skirt and some were full blown bustles with the horse's rump. We photographed the fashion show. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I've had good luck with Aurora for dyestuffs. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Audrey Bergeron-Morin Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 1:53 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Aurora has very nice stuff and I've heard good things about them from a few people on various lists. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] More cotton velvet sources
http://www.srfabrics.com/cottons/velvet.htm http://www.ginnysfinefabrics.com/Fabrics/CordandCotton/CottonVelvet.html You could also ask for swatches from http://www.britexfabrics.com Britex used to have a good selection of 100% cotton velvet, though I have not been there in a awhile. The photos of part of their floors are an understatement. The place is absolutely packed with high-end fabrics. Meanwhile, I've just become enmeshed in browsing fabric.com, though I've only found a couple of cotton velvets. Fran ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Renaissance Fabrics (online only) regularly carries cotton velveteen: http://www.renaissancefabrics.net/cgi-bin/showAll.cgi?section=V Of course, colors are limited, but if you want something specific, send owner Diana an email, she might be able to find it for you. Claudine ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] how to fix a pulled seam
Help! I have a favorite jacket I'm trying to save. The fabric is a plain weave silky fabric. The seam was just sewn with a straight stitch with no seam allowance treatment. The stitches are just pulling through the seam allowance making fringe. It's on a 2 piece sleeve near the elbow. What are my options to save this? It's pulled right to the seamline in several places. I'm guessing I'll need to use a zig zag stitch but that's about as far as I've gotten. There's little to no seam allowance to work with. Julie ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I'm quite taken with the olive green embossed velveteen. Anyone know how heavy it is? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:25 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Renaissance Fabrics (online only) regularly carries cotton velveteen: http://www.renaissancefabrics.net/cgi-bin/showAll.cgi?section=V Of course, colors are limited, but if you want something specific, send owner Diana an email, she might be able to find it for you. Claudine ___ 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] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I've handled that fabric. It's medium-ish, not super heavy. I don't think it was meant for, say, drapes, at least not without a backing. Claudine - Original Message From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 12:36:15 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) I'm quite taken with the olive green embossed velveteen. Anyone know how heavy it is? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:25 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Renaissance Fabrics (online only) regularly carries cotton velveteen: Of course, colors are limited, but if you want something specific, send owner Diana an email, she might be able to find it for you. Claudine ___ 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-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
No idea... but the wonderful thing with Diana's shop is she will send you swatches upon request... for free! Just send her an email. I've bought from her both via mail, and in person when I was in her area, and she's wonderful to work with and buy from. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 12:36:15 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) I'm quite taken with the olive green embossed velveteen. Anyone know how heavy it is? Fran ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Great. That's what I wanted to know. That would be a nice fabric for 1880s and 1920s, when some Renaissance-inspired fabrics were used. I refrained from listing links I found to some linen velvets because they were all sofa weight. Has anyone ever seen a linen velvet woven for clothing? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:41 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: I've handled that fabric. It's medium-ish, not super heavy. I don't think it was meant for, say, drapes, at least not without a backing. Claudine - Original Message From: Lavolta Pressf...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costumeh-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 12:36:15 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) I'm quite taken with the olive green embossed velveteen. Anyone know how heavy it is? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:25 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Renaissance Fabrics (online only) regularly carries cotton velveteen: Of course, colors are limited, but if you want something specific, send owner Diana an email, she might be able to find it for you. Claudine ___ 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-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] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Fran Could you please send me the links for the linen velvet? I'm very interested in it. Ginni Morgan Sacramento, CA Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com 1/19/10 12:48 PM Great. That's what I wanted to know. That would be a nice fabric for 1880s and 1920s, when some Renaissance-inspired fabrics were used. I refrained from listing links I found to some linen velvets because they were all sofa weight. Has anyone ever seen a linen velvet woven for clothing? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:41 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: I've handled that fabric. It's medium-ish, not super heavy. I don't think it was meant for, say, drapes, at least not without a backing. Claudine - Original Message From: Lavolta Pressf...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costumeh-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 12:36:15 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) I'm quite taken with the olive green embossed velveteen. Anyone know how heavy it is? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:25 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Renaissance Fabrics (online only) regularly carries cotton velveteen: Of course, colors are limited, but if you want something specific, send owner Diana an email, she might be able to find it for you. Claudine ___ 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-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 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Ditto. I've never heard of such a thing. Even if it's couch weight, it may be useful for something costume-related. Claudine - Original Message From: Ginni Morgan ginni.mor...@doj.ca.gov To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 1:08:01 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Fran Could you please send me the links for the linen velvet? I'm very interested in it. Ginni Morgan Sacramento, CA Lavolta Press 1/19/10 12:48 PM Great. That's what I wanted to know. That would be a nice fabric for 1880s and 1920s, when some Renaissance-inspired fabrics were used. I refrained from listing links I found to some linen velvets because they were all sofa weight. Has anyone ever seen a linen velvet woven for clothing? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I'd suggest a net search for linen velvet. You will find it. But it is incredibly expensive. It makes 100% silk velvet look cheap. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 1:18 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Ditto. I've never heard of such a thing. Even if it's couch weight, it may be useful for something costume-related. Claudine - Original Message From: Ginni Morganginni.mor...@doj.ca.gov To: Historical Costumeh-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 1:08:01 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Fran Could you please send me the links for the linen velvet? I'm very interested in it. Ginni Morgan Sacramento, CA Lavolta Press 1/19/10 12:48 PM Great. That's what I wanted to know. That would be a nice fabric for 1880s and 1920s, when some Renaissance-inspired fabrics were used. I refrained from listing links I found to some linen velvets because they were all sofa weight. Has anyone ever seen a linen velvet woven for clothing? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ 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] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I live about 30 miles south of San Francisco. I am willing to drive to SF (Britex Fabrics), San Jose (Fabrics R Us) and/or Los Altos (Thai Silks) Or anywhere else around here and get prices /samples for folks who live too far away. As these are local places for me, I can just combine a visit to the fabric store with another errand (I know, such a hardship!)I can also buy fabric if you like the samples, but you'd have to pay for both fabric and shipping (some places might sell online or over the phone.) Sharon C.in Redwood City -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Marjorie Wilser Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:38 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Dawn, Joann's and Hancock are not exactly known for quality merchandise, and I have no idea about Hobby Lobby. Its name suggests not much. I'd go online to look. The last cotton velvet I found was (improbably) at Wal-Mart in the 1990s. I bought all I could in 3 colors. it's still ripening for a project ;) == Marjorie Wilser (who doesn't shop Wal-Mart any more) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 4:39 PM, Dawn wrote: I had a most disappointing shopping trip today. I was searching for a nice blue-green cotton velvet and was surprised at the lack of options. I went to Hancock's first, they had NO fashion velvet of any kind. They had 3 rolls of upholstery velvet, nice stuff, in black, brown and red. Hobby Lobby had no upholstery velvet, and cheap acrylic fashion velvet in black, navy and red. I found some medium turquoise on the clearance rack and bought that. It might work, and it was cheap enough. Joann's had the requisite cheap acrylic velvet in red and black, and no upholstery velvet. Lots of chenille, no velvet. So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ 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-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Another place you all might try is Dharma Trading in Berkley, CA. I know they sell white silk and velvet for dyeing (as that is their main thing) -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Marjorie Wilser Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:38 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Dawn, Joann's and Hancock are not exactly known for quality merchandise, and I have no idea about Hobby Lobby. Its name suggests not much. I'd go online to look. The last cotton velvet I found was (improbably) at Wal-Mart in the 1990s. I bought all I could in 3 colors. it's still ripening for a project ;) == Marjorie Wilser (who doesn't shop Wal-Mart any more) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 4:39 PM, Dawn wrote: I had a most disappointing shopping trip today. I was searching for a nice blue-green cotton velvet and was surprised at the lack of options. I went to Hancock's first, they had NO fashion velvet of any kind. They had 3 rolls of upholstery velvet, nice stuff, in black, brown and red. Hobby Lobby had no upholstery velvet, and cheap acrylic fashion velvet in black, navy and red. I found some medium turquoise on the clearance rack and bought that. It might work, and it was cheap enough. Joann's had the requisite cheap acrylic velvet in red and black, and no upholstery velvet. Lots of chenille, no velvet. So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ 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-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I'm pretty sure that their velvet is either rayon or silk and rayon. I checked last year. But it may have changed since then. You never know. Ginni Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com 1/19/10 2:09 PM Another place you all might try is Dharma Trading in Berkley, CA. I know they sell white silk and velvet for dyeing (as that is their main thing) -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Marjorie Wilser Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 11:38 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Dawn, Joann's and Hancock are not exactly known for quality merchandise, and I have no idea about Hobby Lobby. Its name suggests not much. I'd go online to look. The last cotton velvet I found was (improbably) at Wal-Mart in the 1990s. I bought all I could in 3 colors. it's still ripening for a project ;) == Marjorie Wilser (who doesn't shop Wal-Mart any more) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 4:39 PM, Dawn wrote: I had a most disappointing shopping trip today. I was searching for a nice blue-green cotton velvet and was surprised at the lack of options. I went to Hancock's first, they had NO fashion velvet of any kind. They had 3 rolls of upholstery velvet, nice stuff, in black, brown and red. Hobby Lobby had no upholstery velvet, and cheap acrylic fashion velvet in black, navy and red. I found some medium turquoise on the clearance rack and bought that. It might work, and it was cheap enough. Joann's had the requisite cheap acrylic velvet in red and black, and no upholstery velvet. Lots of chenille, no velvet. So what is it with velvet these days? The acrylic stuff just gets crappier and crappier and I can't find simple cotton anywhere. Dawn ___ 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-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
So I discovered. Whoa, Nelly! We aren't going there anytime soon. Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com 1/19/10 1:51 PM I'd suggest a net search for linen velvet. You will find it. But it is incredibly expensive. It makes 100% silk velvet look cheap. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 1:18 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Ditto. I've never heard of such a thing. Even if it's couch weight, it may be useful for something costume-related. Claudine - Original Message From: Ginni Morganginni.mor...@doj.ca.gov To: Historical Costumeh-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, January 19, 2010 1:08:01 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) Fran Could you please send me the links for the linen velvet? I'm very interested in it. Ginni Morgan Sacramento, CA Lavolta Press 1/19/10 12:48 PM Great. That's what I wanted to know. That would be a nice fabric for 1880s and 1920s, when some Renaissance-inspired fabrics were used. I refrained from listing links I found to some linen velvets because they were all sofa weight. Has anyone ever seen a linen velvet woven for clothing? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ 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 CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: This communication with its contents may contain confidential and/or legally privileged information. It is solely for the use of the intended recipient(s). Unauthorized interception, review, use or disclosure is prohibited and may violate applicable laws including the Electronic Communications Privacy Act. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender and destroy all copies of the communication. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] The term hennin
In British Costume form earliest times to 1820, by Mrs Charles H. Ashdown, it states on page86 that earlier than 1460-1480, the steeple Headress was popular. This style which was more flat on top in England was called HenninsIt further states that it is attributed to Anne of Bavaria, Queen to Charles VI of France. The word Hennis was forcibly derived by some French writers from the old verb gehenner(modern gener), to trouble or incommode. Apparently the way to wear it was at a 45 degree angle on your head. I have no idea how accurate this is. I do know that it was a very popular headress on the continent during that time. I also know that there is a smaller type that was worn in Persia. The ones in Franch were very tall and pointed. The ones English were also very tall and looked like elongated flower pots. i hope this hewlps. LynnI From: Nordtorp-Madson, Michelle A. manordto...@stthomas.edu To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, January 18, 2010 9:08:48 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] The term hennin Perrine and Mane's book on costume gives one explanation, but since they don't footnote anything, it's difficult to know if they are right. I know that metal headpieces of the same shape are found in pre-and Islamic graves in central Asia. One source I have read (and I cannot remember which, since it was years ago) said it came to Europe due to contacts with the Islamic countries. From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Robin Netherton [ro...@netherton.net] Sent: Monday, January 18, 2010 6:42 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] The term hennin otsisto wrote: I do not know why you are looking it up in OED as it isn't English. (Did the English wear hennins?) The word is used in modern English (and it's in the OED as such), and the OED gives etymologies, so I was hoping for a clue -- but as I noted, OED is not my reference of choice for costume terms, just what I happened to have at hand. I'm not at a library today. I was rather hoping someone had already trodden this ground before, so I could give my inquirer an accepted answer. But it's not a question I'm going to be able to take time to research, and I don't expect anyone else to spend a lot of time on it. I am not 100% sure where I saw the info but I believe it is Old French or possibly of Neitherland origin. I vaguely remember something about hennin and a cockscomb association. I think the modern Dutch word for cockscomb is hanekam. I am unsure what the medieval word would be. That's as good an idea as any, and probably more likely than hent or henne. Julian was probably right to look at medieval Flemish, but that's way out of my range of references at hand. Overall, though, it's sounding like there isn't a previously researched, accepted etymology. Rather, it might be good subject for a research project. In this case, for someone else, not me! Regardless of etymology, though, even one contemporary inventory reference that uses the word would answer my inquirer's question, as she was told the word wasn't actually used for the headdress in the period, except perhaps as a term of derision. --Robin ___ 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-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] how to fix a pulled seam
iF THE JACKET STYLE WOULD LOOK OKAY WITH A TRIM OVER THE SEAMS, TRY THAT. ZIPGAG OVER THE SEAM BEFORE STITCHING THE TRIM OVER IT. ADD SOME NEW STYLE TO AN OLD FAVORITE. JUST DON'T GO OVERBOARD. MAYBE YOU CAN FIND A SIMILAR CLOTH TO MAKE SOME BIAS TAPE TRIM THAT WON'T BE SO OBVIOUS AS A REPAIR JOB. Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine From: jtkn...@jtknits.cts.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 12:26:46 -0800 Subject: [h-cost] how to fix a pulled seam Help! I have a favorite jacket I'm trying to save. The fabric is a plain weave silky fabric. The seam was just sewn with a straight stitch with no seam allowance treatment. The stitches are just pulling through the seam allowance making fringe. It's on a 2 piece sleeve near the elbow. What are my options to save this? It's pulled right to the seamline in several places. I'm guessing I'll need to use a zig zag stitch but that's about as far as I've gotten. There's little to no seam allowance to work with. Julie ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ Hotmail: Free, trusted and rich email service. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390708/direct/01/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] how to fix a pulled seam
If the jacket isn't lined, or if you can get the lining out of the way, use a bias tape to reinforce the seams. Just sew it flat down on top of the seam, on the inside. On the outside you'll see a line of stitches on each side of the seam. This may or may not be acceptable to you visually, but it may be all you can do to save the garment. You may want to first re-sew the seams to get the fringey bits taken care of, before you do the reinforcement tape. HTH- ::Linda:: -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Julie Sent: Tuesday, January 19, 2010 3:27 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] how to fix a pulled seam Help! I have a favorite jacket I'm trying to save. The fabric is a plain weave silky fabric. The seam was just sewn with a straight stitch with no seam allowance treatment. The stitches are just pulling through the seam allowance making fringe. It's on a 2 piece sleeve near the elbow. What are my options to save this? It's pulled right to the seamline in several places. I'm guessing I'll need to use a zig zag stitch but that's about as far as I've gotten. There's little to no seam allowance to work with. Julie ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I just went to Fabrics R Us last week, and they had cotton velvet in 2 or 3 dark colors (forget which ones) for $9/yard. Hancock Fabrics in south San Jose also had cotton velvet as of November, they had black, blue, green and red. They call it velveteen and some of their less than knowledgeable employees do not understand cotton velvet. I think it is something like $12 a yard. Hancock Fabrics on line may also have it if you search for velveteen. -Kathy From: the3t...@gmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:31:17 -0800 Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) I'm no longer up there, but Kayta or Cin Barnes will know. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 11:57 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: There is a place in San Jose, Ca, called Fabrics R Us. I haven't been there recently, but they had cotton velvet, and at very reasonable prices. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
Kathy, There' s a Hancock LEFT in San Jose? :o Must be the one on Blossom Hill? == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 19, 2010, at 9:16 PM, Kathy Stormberg wrote: I just went to Fabrics R Us last week, and they had cotton velvet in 2 or 3 dark colors (forget which ones) for $9/yard. Hancock Fabrics in south San Jose also had cotton velvet as of November, they had black, blue, green and red. They call it velveteen and some of their less than knowledgeable employees do not understand cotton velvet. I think it is something like $12 a yard. Hancock Fabrics on line may also have it if you search for velveteen. -Kathy From: the3t...@gmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:31:17 -0800 Subject: Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant) I'm no longer up there, but Kayta or Cin Barnes will know. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 11:57 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: There is a place in San Jose, Ca, called Fabrics R Us. I haven't been there recently, but they had cotton velvet, and at very reasonable prices. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ Hotmail: Trusted email with Microsoft’s powerful SPAM protection. http://clk.atdmt.com/GBL/go/196390706/direct/01/ ___ 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] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)
I don't think anyone has mentioned this place yet: http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/ They have a big selection of cotton velvet, although stretch velvets, printed velvets and upholstry velvets are all mixed in the same spot. Anyone for pink and taupe plaid velvet? Their prices are usually decent to great and I've ordered from them a number of times with no problems. Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
