Re: [h-cost] question on corset patterns

For 18thC stays, which have straighter lines than the later era corsets, a possibility for making a muslin is to use cardboard. Ordinary heavy fabric won't have the vertical stiffness. The cardboard will help determine if the stays are too long, digging into an armpit, etc etc. And, of

Re: [h-cost] question on corset patterns

The LAughing Moon Corset is the one I use to teach my corset workshops, although I use both the Dore and the Silverado. The Silverado has the advantage of having bust gores, which make it much easier to adjust the bust fit (they can also be used as hip gores if extra fabric isneeded at the

Re: [h-cost] question on corset patterns

This method has been promoted on the 18th century Rev War list as well. Susan NJ On Jan 8, 11, at 8:45 AM, Carol Kocian wrote: For 18thC stays, which have straighter lines than the later era corsets, a possibility for making a muslin is to use cardboard. Ordinary heavy fabric won't

Re: [h-cost] hair work

Thanks for the recommendation---I ordered the book, surprisingly, Lacis had it for less than Amazon, but it does look like what I need to do this. IT could be a whole new venture for me, esp. since I could learn to make the findings from PMC. Yours in cosutming, Lisa A On Tue, 04 Jan 2011

[h-cost] Costume Con 29

Hello everyone, Lisa Ashton here. I am the PRogram Director for Costume Con 29 to be held at the end of April in Hasbrouck Heights, NJ. http://cc29nj.com/default.aspx We would LOVE to have you come and join us in t he costume adventure. If you are attending, I would LOVE to put you on a

Re: [h-cost] question on corset patterns

Have you looked at the Mantua-Maker patterns? My Mid-Victorian corset might be better if you have lots of curves since it has gores, but my Late Victorian corset was intended to go with that type of dress. Happy sewing, Deb Salisbury The Mantua-Maker Designer and creator of quality

Re: [h-cost] hair work

You're welcome! I'd spotted the book at my local library a while back, and when you mentioned wanting to learn hair work, I thought of it right away. Have fun experimenting with it - it sounds like a really neat craft! Emily On 1/8/2011 9:08 AM, Lisa A Ashton wrote: Thanks for the

Re: [h-cost] 15th Year Anniversary

I'm still here! I just don't have as much time to post these days, and most of the discussion of my main interest area has moved over to my own Yahoo list. I joined in '96, when I was typing one handed because I was breastfeeding a newborn. Now he's in high school, and taking an

Re: [h-cost] hair work

Lisa - There will be a merchant in the Marketplace at the 1860s Conference that makes very nice reproduction hair jewelry. She may have some suggestions on learning the craft and where to find findings, etc. Another merchant always has a great selection of original hair jewelry for sale or

Re: [h-cost] hair work

If it is the same person that was there several years back, she did an excellent job of weaving some of my own hair to put into an antique brooch that had no hair in it at all when I bought it. (I wouldn't have taken out original hair to put my own in.) Luckily I have past my waist length hair

Re: [h-cost] hair work

That sounds terrific. I hope to have read the book, and possibly even started a project by then, but we'll see. I was planning on bringing my two vintage pieces to show and get comments on as well, I wore one of them with my first 1861 recreation dress at Philcon (a SF con in theP hila. area

Re: [h-cost] hair work

It one of you gets good at hair work, look me up. I have my daughter's long braid from her first haircut at 6 y.o. I saved it to have hair work made. The braid is very thick and curly. Penny Ladnier, owner The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, costume,

Re: [h-cost] Book review

I know the book, it is originally written in Czech but has been translated into French and English (at least). I don't remember whether there are some coloured pictures, but if they are, there aren't many, most of it is black and white. There are no redrawings, only original art, but the

Re: [h-cost] Silk ribbon embroidery supplies

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Re: [h-cost] question on corset patterns

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[h-cost] hair work

Thanks for the recommendation---I ordered the book, surprisingly, Lacis had it for less than Amazon, but it does look like what I need to do this. IT could be a whole new venture for me, esp. since I could learn to make the findings from PMC. Yours in cosutming, Lisa A *** Oops - sorry, I