[h-cost] Searching for pattern

Does anyone here have a copy of Simplicity 3635 and 3637 (size 8-14) they no longer need that I can buy or that I can borrow for personal use? Its the blue 18th Century gown and panniers. Many thanks, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* *Jane Austen Festival Australia

[h-cost] friend going to Italy

I have a friend who is travelling to Italy next month, to Florence, Balzano, Rome and Genoa, with a very brief visit to Venice and Naples too. Doas anyone have any suggestions of museums or shopping for costume/textile/lace related things not to miss? I'm working on my wish list of what she

Re: [h-cost] friend going to Italy

In Bolzano, DO NOT MISS the Ice Man. You can see all his clothing and accessories. 5000 year old stitches! South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology http://www.iceman.it/ I recommend arriving first thing in the morning to avoid crowds. In Venice, everything is wonderful. I enjoyed the Palazzo Fortuny,

Re: [h-cost] friend going to Italy

There is a FABULOUS trim shop in Florence. They actually have 2 locations, at least they did in 2002, when I went. Passamaneria Toscana, Piazza San Lorenzo,12r, is the original store (since the 1950's). Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Searching for pattern

Dear Aylwen, Have you found the 2 patterns you are looking for? I have both of them. The pannier pattern has been cut used but all sizes (8-14) are there. The gown has not been used and is still factory folded. I can let you borrow them for free. I am a costumer for our

Re: [h-cost] Searching for pattern

I probably do, but am at work. Can let you know later today. On Mar 11, 2014 4:41 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone here have a copy of Simplicity 3635 and 3637 (size 8-14) they no longer need that I can buy or that I can borrow for personal use? Its the blue

[h-cost] Visit to Italy

On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 2:00 PM, h-costume-requ...@indra.com wrote: Send h-costume mailing list submissions to h-costume@mail.indra.com -- Message: 3 Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 12:47:02 -0400 From: Katy Bishop katybisho...@gmail.com To: h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Visit to Italy

I have fond memories of the Stibbert decades agowalking past cabinets crammed with costumes during our tour. It was a hidden gem. The Pitti was closed for renovation when I was there. I wish I could sneak into her suitcase. Thanks! On Tue, Mar 11, 2014 at 6:42 PM, A. Thurman

[h-cost] gauging for gathers?

Just curious. . . I don’t have a good Elizabethan book to hand. In period, is gauging/gathering appropriate for a skirt? Many thanks! I can do it. . . but little tucks are easier. :) ==Marjorie Wilser ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] gauging for gathers?

I can't think of any Elizabethan images that show pleats as small as those in mid 19th century skirts (which is the context in which I have previously heard the term gauging) Cartridge pleats are one of the types of pleats used but judging by portraits I wouldn't put in pleats any smaller than 1