Re: [h-cost] Chemise pattern
I did it. Your link to the Italian chemise was just what I needed to get me past a potential block on this project. I'm about 1/2 way through the basic assembly - maybe a 1/2 hour to go. The neckline - the important feature on this chemise, will certainly take longer, but I can always use a project to work on while sitting through music lessons. This is just a trial run, using a very light, sheer 100% cotton with a very subtle crinkle. Nothing period about it, but the crinkle may actually work well for producing the look of the chemise in the painting. After I've worked out the kinks of sizing and assembly on this one, I'll settle on a real linen for a second version. I'm betting though, that this trial-run if it turns out wearable, will actually get a lot of use. So thanks again for the link and suggestions. I'm off and running and quite excited. My studio was getting lonely, but maybe this will lead to my getting busy on other projects too...need to prime the pump sometimes. Laurie T. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com Sent: Monday, October 11, 2010 12:08 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Chemise pattern As I recall, the general consensus is that this raglan-style is not supported by current research. If you want a more documentable pattern, go with this one: http://www.festiveattyre.com/research/chemise.html ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] I found my way back!
I discovered the lucet at an SCA event some years ago in Ohio, where I was a vendor. Now we make them as well (my partner is very good at woodwork) . They make really great cording, I often ma ke my own corset laces now, especially if I need an unusual color, or want to do a color combination. Yours in cosutmign,Lis aa On Wed, 13 Oct 2010 01:06:11 -0400 penny1a penn...@costumegallery.com writes: Thank you Sandy! I am so glad to know the name of the tool. My little grand-daughter is very crafty. I want to give her one for Christmas. She loves crocheting and braiding. 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-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Prym/Dritz dress forms
A bit behind here, but had to say that I had so much fun fitting the cover too. I was crying I was laughing so hard going through the motions with mine. I LOVE the form, but getting that cover on...should be filmed and put on America's Funniest. Can't wait until I can acquire another one :) Chris R. --- On Wed, 10/6/10, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote: From: Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Prym/Dritz dress forms To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Date: Wednesday, October 6, 2010, 11:00 PM I'm another who uses the Uniquely You. Once you get the cover fitted (and yes, that IS a process!), it's fabulous-- you can corset it so it supports historicals properly! And of course you can pin into it, a huge plus. And it's HILARIOUS out of the box. My husband and I had FITS of laughter at its, err, exceedingly *perky* shape, pre-fitting. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Oct 6, 2010, at 6:25 PM, Lisa Ashton wrote: Hi--delurking here. I have 4 dress forms, and I have gotten them all at yard sales/flea markets for $25 or less. AND they ARE in good condition, they are awesome to have several of them and be able to have outfits up and working on them. Keep your eyes open. Yours inc ostumign, Lisa A never get it to be shaped like me. And it is hard so you can pin to it. It sits unused in a corner now and I use my Uniquely You. From: Emily Gilbert emchantm...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Wed, October 6, 2010 10:42:02 PM Subject: [h-cost] Prym/Dritz dress forms My local Hancock Fabrics is having a sale with Prym/Dritz dress forms (the Twin Fit and My Double models) at $40 less than the usual price.� I've never had a dress form, and I'm wondering whether to take advantage of this sale.� Does anyone here have this kind of dress form?� Is it good quality, or not worth bothering with? Emily ___ 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
[h-cost] Lucets v. Fingerloop braiding (was Re: I found my way back!)
Hello everyone~ Disclaimer: I haven't seen the picture mentioned. This message is based simply on the use of the word lucet in conjunction with fingerloop braiding. Just a word of caution here. Fingerloop braiding is NOT done on a lucet. While both produce very nice cordage, they are entirely different techniques and are entirely unrelated to each other. There are advantages and disadvantages to each. Lucet cords are produced on a lucet (2 pronged tool for making loops). Most lucet work uses one (1) string to create its cord in a manner somewhat reminiscent of crotchet (pull a loop through a previous loop - turn tool - repeat). This creates a series of connected loops. There are double lucets (4 points) on which you can use two (2) different strings to create bi-colored cords. However, you are limited to either one or two strings as your working threads and only one person does the working. Lucet work can be carried in your basket or pouch anywhere you want to go, and can even be done while you are walking there. You can add in string at the end of your cord and keep working for longer pieces. However, you are limited to one type of cord with an alternate possibility of bicolored cords if you want to use a double lucet. BTW, you can use your thumb and forefinger instead of a lucet tool. All you really need is string. Fingerloop braids are done on the fingers with multiple long loops of string whose opposite ends secured to a fixed point. No other tools are used. In fingerloop braiding, you work with anywhere from five (5) to twenty one (21) separate loops of string and one (1) to three (3) people doing the braiding. The cord is produced by interlacing the strings in various ways including pulling loops through each other. However, at no time do you create a new loop. You start with a set number of loops, manipulate them, and end with the same exact loops you started with. Fingerloop braiding has many different patterns, sizes and uses. However, its length is determined by the initial length of the loops you cut and it requires a fixed point against which to work. And if you make the loops longer than your arm, you will need someone to carry the shed to the far end of the cord until you reach a point where spread of your arms is wider than the length of loops remaining to be braid! ed. Please pardon the lecture. I'm preparing to teach a class on fingerloop braiding and many of my friends do lucet work. If anyone finds errors in the above, please let me know. This was written entirely off the top of my head as I am at work without my reference materials. Ginni Morgan (Gwenhwyfaer ferch Gwilym) penny1a penn...@costumegallery.com 10/12/10 10:06 PM Thank you Sandy! I am so glad to know the name of the tool. My little grand-daughter is very crafty. I want to give her one for Christmas. She loves crocheting and braiding. 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 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] Lucets v. Fingerloop braiding (was Re: I found my way back!)
You don't have to turn the lucet, though that is the instruction I found when first learning. My process is to wrap a figure eight around the horns, then pull the loops over those. There are two advantages to working a lucet this way. The first is less stress on the wrist that has to do all the twisting. The second is that you can work two or more colors to produce stripes, if you want wide stripes, just carry the secondary color in the center of the braid as you do the first color, switching colors as desired length of stripe is achieved. I am aware that there are a number of variations of lucet cords that can be done, but since this basic fulfilled my needs I really haven't gone further with it. alex So much to do and so little attention span to get it done with… On Wed, Oct 13, 2010 at 1:53 PM, Ginni Morgan ginni.mor...@doj.ca.gov wrote: Lucet cords are produced on a lucet (2 pronged tool for making loops). Most lucet work uses one (1) string to create its cord in a manner somewhat reminiscent of crotchet (pull a loop through a previous loop - turn tool - repeat). This creates a series of connected loops. There are double lucets (4 points) on which you can use two (2) different strings to create bi-colored cords. However, you are limited to either one or two strings as your working threads and only one person does the working. Lucet work can be carried in your basket or pouch anywhere you want to go, and can even be done while you are walking there. You can add in string at the end of your cord and keep working for longer pieces. However, you are limited to one type of cord with an alternate possibility of bicolored cords if you want to use a double lucet. BTW, you can use your thumb and forefinger instead of a lucet tool. All you really need is string. Please pardon the lecture. I'm preparing to teach a class on fingerloop braiding and many of my friends do lucet work. If anyone finds errors in the above, please let me know. This was written entirely off the top of my head as I am at work without my reference materials. Ginni Morgan (Gwenhwyfaer ferch Gwilym) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
