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Yes, indeed. The place where I could go for while-you-wait service on my Bernina is gone, and I had to wait about a month to have it fixed. (Have to say, though, that is the first time in 12 years it needed really serious service, knock on wood.) My backup machine isn't nearly as spiffy as a Viking, though. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Sun, Mar 31, 2013 9:49 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on? I love my Bernina, but the Viking is also pretty good, now that it has been restored to like-new condition. For years I thought having two machines was unnecessary, but that was when there were more good local repair places that could fix a machine in only a few days. I originally planned to sell the Viking. But when I discovered the really good repair place I finally found was so popular there was a one-month wait, I realized I need two machines now. Even if the Bernina chugs happily along for years, having the backup machine makes me feel more secure. Fran Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 3/31/2013 5:32 PM, Kim Baird wrote: 2 sewing machines are the minimum number a real sewer need. And Bernina is cream of the crop! Kim ___ 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
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I have an old Husqvarna Viking that we got for free at a church flea market a few years back--it was covered with paint splashes and was missing the cords and pedal. The nice church ladies gave it to us (saying they couldn't sell it without the cord), and we were able to replace the cords and pedal for under $30 on Ebay; Roger cleaned it up and serviced it--and I downloaded the manual online. (One of the really great things about the internet!). This machine can sew 5-8 layers of leather or heavy vinyl! I have it for a back up, even though my workhorse machine is a 30-year-old Sears Kenmore. I have a Pfaff 1475--the quilter's machine--that is always set up, AND an older Bernina stashed upstairs (In the post-apocalypse, electronic machines may not work, so I wanted a plain electric machine that would work with a generator!) Not taking any chances. My serger is a Bernina though and love it too. I've found that, since I sew, people want to give me oldmachines all the time; Grandma dies, and no one wants it! I also have two pristine Singer machine from the early 1960's, one is the Style-O-Matic, they both have the hard cases, and work like champs. One's at my cabin in WV (You never know when you have to make a repair on something!) Im not working on historical things right now EXCEPT for working on scanning and organizing my hundreds of vintage photos and cards. Flea market season started, so Im already collecting more of them. I have to make a baby gift for a shower next weekend--going to make a fleece blanket, and a wall hanging with an appliqued giraffe (that's her theme for the nursery). And I just got 4 tote bags of quilting fabric from a friend, as well as 2 bags from the flea market, so there is quilting in my future, and fabric organizing and storage to be done.. And I have one of my early tries at 1860's in pearl grey wool blend with black accents that is going to be a steampunk conversion (one of these days), as well as finishing up a SF costume of a goddess. Yours in cosutmign,LisaA On Mon, 1 Apr 2013 05:12:05 -0400 (EDT) annbw...@aol.com writes: Yes, indeed. The place where I could go for while-you-wait service on my Bernina is gone, and I had to wait about a month to have it fixed. (Have to say, though, that is the first time in 12 years it needed really serious service, knock on wood.) My backup machine isn't nearly as spiffy as a Viking, though. Ann Wass ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Unfortunately I'm still settling in after moving into my own place and getting things set up - not to mention having little spare time. I do have some unfinished projects I really should work on: a hand sewn kilt that just needs the lining; a français that needs things stitched down, sleeves added and trimmed; plus a few others that are ready to start. I always enjoy following what other people are seeing, even though it makes me want to add to my wish list! Michael Deibert OAS AAS LLS Sent from my iPhone On Mar 31, 2013, at 16:39, Cin cinbar...@gmail.com wrote: I'm woefully under-inspired by my half-completed ragtime ballgown. So under-inspired that I have my nose in the Cosimo di Medici book (Moda Italia #2). Glad of a change of topic, --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com At 11:19 31/03/2013, you wrote: Now, on to the historical costuming side and not Fran's over inflated ego, what is everyone working on? Anyone else doing the Historical Fortnightly? -Isabella ___ 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
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I am working on two regency corded stays, they're so pretty! The cording is going in much more easily than I had feared. Then I need to make a Regency balldress for a friend. i keep getting lost on Pinterest looking for inspiration. Katy On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 4:39 PM, Cin cinbar...@gmail.com wrote: I'm woefully under-inspired by my half-completed ragtime ballgown. So under-inspired that I have my nose in the Cosimo di Medici book (Moda Italia #2). Glad of a change of topic, --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com At 11:19 31/03/2013, you wrote: Now, on to the historical costuming side and not Fran's over inflated ego, what is everyone working on? Anyone else doing the Historical Fortnightly? -Isabella ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian katybisho...@gmail.comwww.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I forgot about the post-apocalypse! (grin) Seriously, though, I should put needles, thread and scissors into my earthquake emergency kit. Oooh, and safety pins. Thanks for the idea. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of lis...@juno.com Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 4:57 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on? I have an old Husqvarna Viking that we got for free at a church flea market a few years back--it was covered with paint splashes and was missing the cords and pedal. The nice church ladies gave it to us (saying they couldn't sell it without the cord), and we were able to replace the cords and pedal for under $30 on Ebay; Roger cleaned it up and serviced it--and I downloaded the manual online. (One of the really great things about the internet!). This machine can sew 5-8 layers of leather or heavy vinyl! I have it for a back up, even though my workhorse machine is a 30-year-old Sears Kenmore. I have a Pfaff 1475--the quilter's machine--that is always set up, AND an older Bernina stashed upstairs (In the post-apocalypse, electronic machines may not work, so I wanted a plain electric machine that would work with a generator!) Not taking any chances. My serger is a Bernina though and love it too. I've found that, since I sew, people want to give me oldmachines all the time; Grandma dies, and no one wants it! I also have two pristine Singer machine from the early 1960's, one is the Style-O-Matic, they both have the hard cases, and work like champs. One's at my cabin in WV (You never know when you have to make a repair on something!) Im not working on historical things right now EXCEPT for working on scanning and organizing my hundreds of vintage photos and cards. Flea market season started, so Im already collecting more of them. I have to make a baby gift for a shower next weekend--going to make a fleece blanket, and a wall hanging with an appliqued giraffe (that's her theme for the nursery). And I just got 4 tote bags of quilting fabric from a friend, as well as 2 bags from the flea market, so there is quilting in my future, and fabric organizing and storage to be done.. And I have one of my early tries at 1860's in pearl grey wool blend with black accents that is going to be a steampunk conversion (one of these days), as well as finishing up a SF costume of a goddess. Yours in cosutmign,LisaA On Mon, 1 Apr 2013 05:12:05 -0400 (EDT) annbw...@aol.com writes: Yes, indeed. The place where I could go for while-you-wait service on my Bernina is gone, and I had to wait about a month to have it fixed. (Have to say, though, that is the first time in 12 years it needed really serious service, knock on wood.) My backup machine isn't nearly as spiffy as a Viking, though. Ann Wass ___ 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
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i keep getting lost on interest looking for inspiration. So far, I'm resisting Pinterest. Facebook is enough of a time waster. I would probably NEVER get anything done if I got caught up in Pinterest. (Occasionally, friends do share pins, but, alas, many pinners don't document worth a darn--so we don't know WHERE that purty pitcher is from!) Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Katy Bishop katybisho...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 11:06 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on? I am working on two regency corded stays, they're so pretty! The ording is going in much more easily than I had feared. Then I need o make a Regency balldress for a friend. i keep getting lost on interest looking for inspiration. Katy On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 4:39 PM, Cin cinbar...@gmail.com wrote: I'm woefully under-inspired by my half-completed ragtime ballgown. So under-inspired that I have my nose in the Cosimo di Medici book (Moda Italia #2). Glad of a change of topic, --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com At 11:19 31/03/2013, you wrote: Now, on to the historical costuming side and not Fran's over inflated ego, what is everyone working on? Anyone else doing the Historical Fortnightly? -Isabella ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- aty Bishop, Vintage Victorian atybisho...@gmail.comwww.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. __ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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-Original Message- From: Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 11:11 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on? I forgot about the post-apocalypse! (grin) Seriously, though, I should put eedles, thread and scissors into my earthquake emergency kit. Oooh, and afety pins. Thanks for the idea. haron C. -Original Message- rom: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On ehalf Of lis...@juno.com ent: Monday, April 01, 2013 4:57 AM o: h-cost...@indra.com ubject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on? I have an old Husqvarna Viking that we got for free at a church flea market few years back--it was covered with paint splashes and was missing the ords and pedal. The nice church ladies gave it to us (saying they couldn't ell it without the cord), and we were able to replace the cords and pedal or under $30 on Ebay; Roger cleaned it up and serviced it--and I downloaded he manual online. (One of the really great things about the internet!). his machine can sew 5-8 layers of leather or heavy vinyl! I have it for a ack up, even though my workhorse machine is a 30-year-old Sears Kenmore. I ave a Pfaff 1475--the quilter's machine--that is always set up, AND an lder Bernina stashed upstairs (In the post-apocalypse, electronic machines ay not work, so I wanted a plain electric machine that would work with a enerator!) Not taking any chances. My serger is a Bernina though and love t too. I've found that, since I sew, people want to give me oldmachines all the ime; Grandma dies, and no one wants it! I also have two pristine Singer achine from the early 1960's, one is the Style-O-Matic, they both have he hard cases, and work like champs. One's at my cabin in WV (You never now when you have to make a repair on something!) Im not working on historical things right now EXCEPT for working on canning and organizing my hundreds of vintage photos and cards. Flea arket season started, so Im already collecting more of them. I have to ake a baby gift for a shower next weekend--going to make a fleece blanket, nd a wall hanging with an appliqued giraffe (that's her theme for the ursery). And I just got 4 tote bags of quilting fabric from a friend, as ell as 2 bags from the flea market, so there is quilting in my future, and abric organizing and storage to be done.. And I have one of my early tries t 1860's in pearl grey wool blend with black accents that is going to be a teampunk conversion (one of these days), as well as finishing up a SF ostume of a goddess. Yours in cosutmign,LisaA n Mon, 1 Apr 2013 05:12:05 -0400 (EDT) annbw...@aol.com writes: Yes, indeed. The place where I could go for while-you-wait service on my Bernina is gone, and I had to wait about a month to have it fixed. (Have to say, though, that is the first time in 12 years it needed really serious service, knock on wood.) My backup machine isn't nearly as spiffy as a Viking, though. Ann Wass __ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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I forgot about the post-apocalypse! -Original Message- From: Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 11:11 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on? I forgot about the post-apocalypse! (grin) Seriously, though, I should put eedles, thread and scissors into my earthquake emergency kit. Oooh, and afety pins. Thanks for the idea. haron C. -Original Message- rom: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On ehalf Of lis...@juno.com ent: Monday, April 01, 2013 4:57 AM o: h-cost...@indra.com ubject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on? I have an old Husqvarna Viking that we got for free at a church flea market few years back--it was covered with paint splashes and was missing the ords and pedal. The nice church ladies gave it to us (saying they couldn't ell it without the cord), and we were able to replace the cords and pedal or under $30 on Ebay; Roger cleaned it up and serviced it--and I downloaded he manual online. (One of the really great things about the internet!). his machine can sew 5-8 layers of leather or heavy vinyl! I have it for a ack up, even though my workhorse machine is a 30-year-old Sears Kenmore. I ave a Pfaff 1475--the quilter's machine--that is always set up, AND an lder Bernina stashed upstairs (In the post-apocalypse, electronic machines ay not work, so I wanted a plain electric machine that would work with a enerator!) Not taking any chances. My serger is a Bernina though and love t too. I've found that, since I sew, people want to give me oldmachines all the ime; Grandma dies, and no one wants it! I also have two pristine Singer achine from the early 1960's, one is the Style-O-Matic, they both have he hard cases, and work like champs. One's at my cabin in WV (You never now when you have to make a repair on something!) Im not working on historical things right now EXCEPT for working on canning and organizing my hundreds of vintage photos and cards. Flea arket season started, so Im already collecting more of them. I have to ake a baby gift for a shower next weekend--going to make a fleece blanket, nd a wall hanging with an appliqued giraffe (that's her theme for the ursery). And I just got 4 tote bags of quilting fabric from a friend, as ell as 2 bags from the flea market, so there is quilting in my future, and abric organizing and storage to be done.. And I have one of my early tries t 1860's in pearl grey wool blend with black accents that is going to be a teampunk conversion (one of these days), as well as finishing up a SF ostume of a goddess. Yours in cosutmign,LisaA n Mon, 1 Apr 2013 05:12:05 -0400 (EDT) annbw...@aol.com writes: Yes, indeed. The place where I could go for while-you-wait service on my Bernina is gone, and I had to wait about a month to have it fixed. (Have to say, though, that is the first time in 12 years it needed really serious service, knock on wood.) My backup machine isn't nearly as spiffy as a Viking, though. Ann Wass __ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Ann Wass said: So far, I'm resisting Pinterest. Facebook is enough of a time waster. I would probably NEVER get anything done if I got caught up in Pinterest. (Occasionally, friends do share pins, but, alas, many pinners don't document worth a darn--so we don't know WHERE that purty pitcher is from!) Actually, they don't need to document it. Pinterest is basically a fancy bookmark with pictures. If you click on the pin, it will take you to the original website where the image was found. For example, if they pin a dress from the Met, clicking on it will take you to the Met page showing the dress. The problem comes in when they pin it from a website with no source information... but then we suffered that even before Pinterest. ;) Of course, Google now has the functionality to find an image if you cut and paste it into their search engine so sometimes the original can be found that way even when someone doesn't put source information. Teena ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Hi There is a muslin for an Eliz jacket on the dress dummy, once I know the size of the pattern bits,the cloth gets woven... And yes I'm ready for the lack of electricity-treadles all up and running. Including the very spiffy 2-Spool. I loves a bobbin the size of a small spool!!! Ta Carol-we just aren't counting the number of machines G Nope, not going there VBG mail2web LIVE Free email based on Microsoft® Exchange technology - http://link.mail2web.com/LIVE ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] What's everyone working on
I just finished a 1800s blouse and need a new project. I've been looking through old knitting machine magazines trying to decide if I want to sew or break out the knitting machine. Julie ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Oh, I know they don't HAVE to document it--just wish they would. And some of the images I've seen are obscure enough that there is no source, alas! And the Google image search isn't foolproof. Tried to find a period portrait of a guy sitting in an armchair with a big red rolled arm, and got lots of pictures of modern faces with a square of red somewhere in the picture, but not the portrait I was looking for. Sometimes it works, though. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Beteena Paradise bete...@mostlymedieval.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 11:43 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on? Ann Wass said: So far, I'm resisting Pinterest. Facebook is enough of a time aster. I would probably NEVER get anything done if I got caught up in interest. (Occasionally, friends do share pins, but, alas, many pinners don't ocument worth a darn--so we don't know WHERE that purty pitcher is from!) ctually, they don't need to document it. Pinterest is basically a fancy ookmark with pictures. If you click on the pin, it will take you to the riginal website where the image was found. For example, if they pin a dress rom the Met, clicking on it will take you to the Met page showing the dress. he problem comes in when they pin it from a website with no source nformation... but then we suffered that even before Pinterest. ;) Of course, oogle now has the functionality to find an image if you cut and paste it into heir search engine so sometimes the original can be found that way even when omeone doesn't put source information. Teena __ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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You weave the fabric? Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of cah...@zoominternet.net Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 9:12 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on? Hi There is a muslin for an Eliz jacket on the dress dummy, once I know the size of the pattern bits,the cloth gets woven... And yes I'm ready for the lack of electricity-treadles all up and running. Including the very spiffy 2-Spool. I loves a bobbin the size of a small spool!!! Ta Carol-we just aren't counting the number of machines G Nope, not going there VBG mail2web LIVE - Free email based on MicrosoftR Exchange technology - http://link.mail2web.com/LIVE ___ 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
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On 4/1/2013 8:13 AM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: I forgot about the post-apocalypse! And I thought I knew all the excuses for having a fabric stash! Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Beginning my foray in to Victorian; late bustle era. Underpinnings Britta ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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On Apr 1, 2013, at 2:00 PM, h-costume-requ...@indra.com wrote: You weave the fabric? Sharon C. Yup, thinking a fancy twill from some German draft (weaving pattern) books...I'm dithering between a diff. color of warp and weft...and whether that would be madder red/brown fleece or blue/red... I have a new to me loom (16 harness) and it needs a trial run. Ta Carol-with stash that grows on it's own VBG Hi There is a muslin for an Eliz jacket on the dress dummy, once I know the size of the pattern bits,the cloth gets woven... Of the craftsmen it may be said that in the handiwork of their craft is their prayer. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Having just returned from Norwescon and finishing that masquerade, I'll be working several new things: 1-new 14th Cen. garments for Nayeli as at almost 2 she's out-grown everything from last year 2-rewriting my paper on the use of mi-parti in the Romance of Alexander 3-obtaining the rest of the patterns to make an 1870's Victorian ensemble with a fantail skirt (I've got some lovely plaid taffeta to play with) 4-starting the research portion to work on documentation for the next competition I plan to enter for SCA - a full set of 1340's garments. 5- coordinating with Carmen about a class on Cavalier clothing to be hosted in the Puget Sound area (so I can work on one of those too) Everything else on my immediate docket is not-quite-historical, making play food/toys for Nayeli's birthday at the end of this month or mending. Too many projects? How is that poss...er ooh shiny! JonnaLyhn Wolfcat aka Angharad verch Reynulf, BAO, An Tir ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Just some flashy wrestling tights -- same old same old ... -C. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Ahh, darn it!! Polyester?? No When I'm shopping for clothing, I look long and hard for natural fibers. Synthetics make my hair stand on end, and as a wavy, I battle unruly curls all the time. I really do not need static making it more difficult for me. Plus, I find it quite bothersome that, according to that article, polyester is a petroleum by-product. I haven't done my research (I avoid polyester anyway) but if it is fossil derived, it is not a renewable resource. Hasn't there been complaints since the 1980s that fossil sources are nearly depleted?? In my opinion, anything that comes from the same source as gasoline doesn't belong on our skin. (Does anyone really like polyester?? LOL!) That said, I'm incredibly disappointed and grossed out that polyester has made a come back. :( 'Bella On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 4:46 PM, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote: Polyester. Ick. But it's grown up in the world since the bulletproof variety, and SOME things in poly are actually decent feeling. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW On Mar 31, 2013, at 2:29 PM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: My new-old Easter dress is polyester (a thrift store purchase), and I have to say, I'm glad the pleats in the skirt could be permanently set. Ann Wass __**_ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/**listinfo/h-costumehttp://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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FWIW--Polyester now is an ecofriendly fabric. It is made of recycled soda and water bottles. Monica E. Spence, MA, MA, BA, PhD/ in progress Senior Lead Instructor Fashion Studies Department Liberal Arts and Sciences Department The Art Institute of New York City 11-17 Beach Street New York, NY 10013 -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sybella Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 10:16 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Polyester is the great new fiber Ahh, darn it!! Polyester?? No When I'm shopping for clothing, I look long and hard for natural fibers. Synthetics make my hair stand on end, and as a wavy, I battle unruly curls all the time. I really do not need static making it more difficult for me. Plus, I find it quite bothersome that, according to that article, polyester is a petroleum by-product. I haven't done my research (I avoid polyester anyway) but if it is fossil derived, it is not a renewable resource. Hasn't there been complaints since the 1980s that fossil sources are nearly depleted?? In my opinion, anything that comes from the same source as gasoline doesn't belong on our skin. (Does anyone really like polyester?? LOL!) That said, I'm incredibly disappointed and grossed out that polyester has made a come back. :( 'Bella On Sun, Mar 31, 2013 at 4:46 PM, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote: Polyester. Ick. But it's grown up in the world since the bulletproof variety, and SOME things in poly are actually decent feeling. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW On Mar 31, 2013, at 2:29 PM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: My new-old Easter dress is polyester (a thrift store purchase), and I have to say, I'm glad the pleats in the skirt could be permanently set. Ann Wass __**_ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/**listinfo/h-costumehttp://mail.indra.c om/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] what is everyone working on?
I'm working on finishing my CC31 Fantasy/Science Fiction competition entry, which is pseudo-historic. Pierre is working on both our CC31 Future Fashion entries. Sandy At 10:05 AM 4/1/2013, you wrote: I am working on two regency corded stays, they're so pretty! The cording is going in much more easily than I had feared. Then I need to make a Regency balldress for a friend. i keep getting lost on Pinterest looking for inspiration. Katy At 11:19 31/03/2013, you wrote: Now, on to the historical costuming side, what is everyone working on? Anyone else doing the Historical Fortnightly? -Isabella International Costumers' Guild Archivist http://www.costume.org/gallery2/main.php Those Who Fail to Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat It; Those Who Fail To Learn History Correctly - Why They Are Simply Doomed. Achemdro'hm The Illusion of Historical Fact -- C. Y. 4971 Andromeda ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
