I use E3000 glue. It takes a whike ti dry on fabrics but well worth the time.
It holds heavy trim or stonework. It is good for seams edging or torn fabrics
that are repaired by placing a backing fabric covered in glue them sandwiched
to original fabrics. It can bobd with most fabrics
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Joann's Fabrics often has patterns on sale and I will try to get some next sale.
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Dear Paula,
Thankyou for
I burn the edges of 45degree cuts. Not burn to the point of BURNT showing. Just
melted. I use a candle with smokeless wick, hold the ribbon above the flame and
approach the flame until it melts but not too close. Try some test before you
work on project itself.
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So you know if they require documentation of the garments?
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http://www.oldtimepatterns.com/costumecontest/
Historical Costume Contest
We are holding our very first Historical Costume Contest, and hope it will
have such
I looked up the term on google and found one site that said it was a standing
lace collar that became the norm during Napoleon court days.
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On Nov 11, 2012, at 8:19 PM, R Lloyd Mitchell rmitch...@staff.washjeff.edu
wrote:
Princess Louise Agusta 1771-1843.
The mummy bundles of peru are another example. One of the oldest known textile
is a rug/ cloth found in a tomb in the Far eastbif i remember correctly. I
don't remember the name. It has small figures along the edge.
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On Jul 1, 2012, at 12:20 PM, Joan Jurancich
I found some wonderful antique velvet that is wxactly like the collar and
sleeves. I can get a photo of it to in a few weeks if tou'd like to buy a yard
or 2. I have 7 meters of this gorgeous sculpted velvet(multi height for depth
of the pile) from ebay for $30 but it was $80 to ship it from
If mot, you. Can try to boil your own from potatoes. You might find a rwcipe to
test before you dind one that works for you. Look online for recepe and other
sources
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On May 16, 2012, at 10:45 AM, Kathryn Pinner pinn...@mccc.edu wrote:
You can get Argo from Rose Brand
What is a wimple? I assume it is a head/hair covering. Any images of one?
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On Mar 24, 2012, at 4:48 PM, Anne Murphy afmmur...@gmail.com wrote:
Given that the Earliest Christians didn't wear wimples... that
sounds like nonsense to me.
Wimples developed late in the Middle
I've never seen a garment like this ( or I've never noticed one like it). It
sure makes the male figure look broad shoulders and narrow of waist. Very
upright and proud model. What do you call this garment and what period is it?
Italian maybe?
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
From:
Also a quick fix would be Velcro parts. iron designs are quick and easy to
remove to change afterwards.
Sent from my iPad Becky Rautine
On Nov 7, 2011, at 10:01 PM, Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com wrote:
Fabric paint on a plain or print fabric will make it look rich under stage
lights
I also make costumes. I am in Amarillo. I sew for a costume shop in Syracuse,
ny. And sell mascot heads on eBay when I can.
Sent from my iPad Becky Rautine
On Sep 24, 2011, at 9:10 PM, Suzanne sovag...@cybermesa.com wrote:
I don't usually purchase costumes. . . but my daughter [who's
What is bodice ripper poses?
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2011 07:53:04 -0400
From: katybisho...@gmail.com
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] costume on book covers, argh
About 20 years ago a friend who is a historical artist, borrowed
several of my period
Looks like a piece of bend wood used for furniture. Do they do that there?
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
From: lando...@netins.net
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 11:17:14 -0500
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Miss Universe 2011 national costumes
What the heck has Czeck Republic
have
I visited the link posted and was so proud THAT IS MY DRAWING!! used on the
Margo Anderson Tudor pattern. I like the program and may check it out. I know
it would help keep up with the patterns I already have. Fabric, threads, trim
and buttons all in one place. Thanks.
Sincerely,
Rebecca
The photograph of all those women... they definitely must be family, sisters or
even sets of twins. They look so alike. And SKINNY. The bodices seem to all be
quilted or very fitted for each lady. Do you think the white flower-petal
collars are crochet? I love crochet collars.
Sincerely,
I tried to view the photos and other items on the site. I asked for password
and id. How do I get one to research costumes and hair of the 1800s Prairie of
Texas and Oklahoma. My daughter is a child actor in the play Texas in Palo
Duro Canyon. I am making her costumes. I want to find examples
If you search online, you'll find a site that has made these type leggings. I
think it is in the Tudor Tailor book as well. The pants/leggins were woolen and
shaped to fit snuggly. But I wondered if the tummy bulges helped or hindered
the stay-up-ness of the leggins. I guess if you sweat, it
Why are they scraps called cabbage? That's new to me but then I don't know all
the terms for costuming or garb technology.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
Date: Sun, 17 Apr 2011 01:06:06 -0400
From: ca...@thyrsus.com
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] a costumer's term question
Furr-bage?
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
Date: Sat, 16 Apr 2011 15:57:10 -0500
From: pi...@hundred-acre-wood.com
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: [h-cost] a costumer's term question
[I am procrastinating, yes I am!]
I'm in the process of attempting to restore some modicum of order to
I love costuming and productions for recitals or plays. My mom tried to teach
me to sew so many times but I'd start then toss it aside when it didn't turn
out right. I really started sewing quilts and baby clothes for my first
daughter. Hand stitching for most of the baby clothes. I learned
maybe mink but sable and mink are pretty much the same thing. The white could
be what some old heraldry called ermine. Mink/Sable/Ermine all go through color
changes due to winter. Dark in the spring, the white for cold snowy times.
Either way, I'd say these are the same family of furred
Also, during this period, the silk trade was flourishing. One thing the Orient
did to change fabrics was the bound dying. Using a board in a clamp to resist
and area and dye the exposed area. The bias of the fabric isn't affected and a
unique pattern is created. Maybe this is what the
It may sound strange but I remove rust with ketchup! I apply a glob and let sit
overnight. I then buff it out with SOS pads. To remove any burs or rough spots,
I cut long strips of aluminum foil. It sharpens scissors well. I have sharpened
large old blade cutters the same way.
My mom uses
It looks like 4 arch angel images inside a twining angular vine. I've seen one
that is similar on ebay. I can't remember the name of the seller but they have
a business on there for celtic/renaissance fabrics.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
Date: Wed, 12 May 2010 10:36:14 -0700
From:
Today of MSN.com there is a link to photos of clothes made from other clothes
or other things. Just about anything can be restyled
http://lifestyle.msn.com/your-life/staticslideshowdg.aspx?cp-documentid=23728245gt1=32055
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
Date: Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:28:29 -0700
I do. I go yard sales and buy linen table cloths or curtains and make
undergarments for my Renaissance costumes. I got one that is long rectangular
for $.50 a few weeks ago. Off white, but no stains ready to be restyled. I
buy sweaters to make pillow covers, chenille. Which I can also
Can you send me an image of what you have so far? Maybe I can draw one out for
you.
I have this site: http://tasha.htmlplanet.com/SCA/4seasons.html It may be the
one you're looking for.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
From: jtkn...@jtknits.cts.com
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Date: Tue, 23 Mar
Just like the special effects done by computer... things aren't always what
they seem. I think it's great to fudge the reality of fabrics sometimes. Unless
someone has their hands on the fabric itself, probably won't be able to tell
when it's real or faked. It got the desired effect that
I looked at many of the photos on the site and found one that I had a question
about... this one:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moorina/3854505420/in/photostream/
Does it look painted to you
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
I kept looking and found a description that stated that it was handpainted.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:21:43 -0800
To: h-cost...@indra.com
From: joa...@surewest.net
Subject: Re: [h-cost] The Young Victoria's Film Costumes
At 06:02 PM 1/25/2010, you wrote:
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
You could always use that water soluable interfacing. Draw on it like on paper,
then tack it to the fabric, do your handiwork... and get it wet and the
paper-like interfacing disappears. Problem solved and in a short amount of
time. But sometimes the prep work does take more than the actual
Do you have an image to refresh my memory?
I think we studied some Early Roman paintings that the teacher said had this
type of hood/ covering. I think he suggested that most outer edges were left
raw but folded somehow. Like a double piece of fabric that is made when you
fold 2 edges together
I have a projector that doesn't require the transparencies. It can use a book
or a photo, turn it on and it's projected onto the wall or onto a fabric
hanging up. I used it for making large logo wall murals, a celtic knot design
on a bed sheet for a quilt, taking small photos and creating
Maybe the strange world of Art Deco? I've never seen shoulder wing flaps like
that.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
Date: Tue, 4 Aug 2009 20:17:46 -0700
From: kay...@gmail.com
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] What period is this Butterick from?
If you had to assign a time
I have just done that myself. Mine is a jack loom so my harnesses rise. You'd
have to check to see if yours rise or fall or is counterbalanced over a roller.
It puts together very similar but I don't know about the counterbalance parts.
TO assemble a large floor loom: If you wish I can send a
--- On Mon, 7/27/09, Becky Rautine zearti...@hotmail.com wrote:
garment. SOmeone with some money but not noblity, rich,
merchant trader's wife who runs her own shop to make those
nobility and court gowns. She'd have access to left overs
One way to keep the ends from coming out the holes is to allow extra length and
creating a decorative knot. I'm learning Chinese knotwork and love it for trim
a well as 'stay-put' knots. SOme people call them frogs but these are the most
elegant knots I've ever seen. I'm buying this book when
When Iuse a ribbon I melt the ends together with a candle. Then it doesn't come
unraveled.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
Date: Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:56:52 -0700
From: sstormwa...@yahoo.com
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Lacing question
Hello Laurie
I have used
At UGA one year, we received a box of art supplies. The packing material was
sheets of Bush's Baked Beans, uncut label sheets. One student got an idea.. to
use them for a costume/garment we had to make. She cut one large sheet into an
apron, a chef hat, oven mitt and placemats from others. It
Would airfare be included? If si, I'd like to do a class on blackwork or
embroidery/stitiching of the period.
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
Date: Sun, 21 Jun 2009 13:05:00 +1000
From: aylwe...@gmail.com
To: aussieacwfo...@yahoogroups.com; h-cost...@indra.com;
19cwo...@yahoogroups.com;
of the Fruit Seller
at Festive Attyre:
http://www.festiveattyre.com/research/wkclass/portfolio.html, which has
more images by the same artist, including some side and back views.
Ann in CT
--- On Thu, 6/18/09, Becky Rautine zearti...@hotmail.com wrote:
New image: http
are right... it would have been very expensive!
Kimiko
--- On Tue, 6/16/09, Becky Rautine zearti...@hotmail.com wrote:
Her gown fabric
would have been a jacquard I think so it would have been
expensive.
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, 2009 at 10:34 PM, Becky Rautine zearti...@hotmail.comwrote:
All her rings match the ouches.
Just as a sidebar... notice that there are NO rings on the middle fingers.
Look at portrait after 16th century portrait and this is what you find 90%
of the time. and not just in England. People
it is only on the
sleeves... maybe pinned?. I have an image showing a similarly worn rail that
is contemporary.
http://www.kimiko1.com/research-16th/TudorWomen/1530/MargaretPole.html
hth,
Kimiko
--- On Mon, 6/15/09, Becky Rautine zearti...@hotmail.com wrote:
This is a portrait I
: Re: [h-cost] Black beads Princess Elizabeth image
During this period it was common for the diamonds to have a foil backing, so
they could and do typically look black in paintings.
alex
On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 11:28 PM, Becky Rautine zearti...@hotmail.comwrote:
After all the discussion
I was searching for images of doublets online. I came across Lady Jane Grey
ones. Then I looked at them and found this one. It's online, that's all I know.
It struck me as different with the white fabric. Not nobility looking at all.
But it peaked my interests.
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
With a larger photo, do the pearls on the french hood look like 2 different
colors? Some gray on the outside and whiter ones to the inside. Or am I just
looking too close now that I take the time to do so.
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
From: otsi...@socket.net
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Date:
I am making the ouches/buttons to look similar to the gold and black ones in
the picture. I will say I think they are enamel work so mine will look like
those. I decided to round up what I had and they really look close. I just have
to make 40 of them! I already have the 20 on the sleeves.
, then go for it. Just know that some people
might wonder why it is off on the style of the time period. Unless you plan
on having the garment judged for its accuracy, enjoy yourself in your
interpretation.
Kimiko
--- On Tue, 6/16/09, Becky Rautine zearti...@hotmail.com wrote
I think the other font was Garamond or one of the thicker curvilinear ones. But
that didn't matter. I just thought it was a strange picture.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
From: otsi...@socket.net
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Date: Tue, 16 Jun 2009 20:22:16 -0500
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Question
I remember someone saying something about that long ago. I think it was barely
seen as some kind of hidden thing between her and her brother since he was the
one that gave the painting to her...or so I'm told. All her jewelry is gold,
but I can't see much of the bracelet, except that it has
After all the discussion about the black beads in other portraits, I see the
black squares in the Princess ELizabeth portrait as the black with a white spot
like someone said. Could these be diamonds instead of onyx or some other black
stones?The pearls are black here, but maybe the others
Along this same line how does the girdle end? It doesn't show in the
portraits I have seen.. I never noticed it wasn't shown in the images before.
I made the little urn shapes, the beads and all the part that hangs
down in front. I haven't gotten to the pearls yet, but they are sorted
and
This is a portrait I haven't seen before... of Lady Jane Grey.
http://www.bitterwisdom.com/ladyjanegrey/life/panel-2-lady-jane-grey.jpg
I found this and like the doublet style. Can anyone tell me what the white
things are on the shoulders? What can you tell me about the making of this gown?
Iy msy be on a band or attached directly to the neckline of a high necked
shirt/tunic thingy.
The fabric does need to be very stiff to stand out like that. Ironing before
stitching can create those knife-sharp creases.
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:01:44 -0700
When I read this email, the scene of them lacing up the old drunk gunslinger
(Lee Marvin) in the movie Cat Balue came to mind. That made me laugh. I might
just have to find that movie to watch again.
Nothing wrong with men wearing corsets. They do the same thing for men as they
do women.
I took loose the bottom of my old corset and added tabs. In the spaces I added
longer boning, too. It helped tremendously. I like the grommets and the ties to
hold them together. My new one doesn't have those... YET. After wearing the
farthingale and it being a bit too long, the grommets and
Those are called Hand Mudras. Jesus usually uses the pan mudra. Check Christian
Iconography and symbolism in Christian art. The hand positions are basically
the same in most religions.
I found this: http://www.joyofsects.com/art.shtml
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
From: wickedf...@msn.com
It looks like the transaction period between the Civil war era and early
victorian. There are several patterns that are similar but none that I know of
that has that kind of front. SImplicity has several that might work. Check
their historical patterns on their website. May not be totally
Where is it this year?
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:42:24 -0400
From: annbw...@aol.com
Subject: [h-cost] CC27
Dear List,
I'm going to check out Costume Con this year, since it is nearby.? As I've
never been, what will list members be
What is the H for? I know some kind of badge...why an H?What does the H
stans for?
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
Date: Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:24:33 -0400
From: judymi...@theoldforest.net
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] CC27
annbw...@aol.com wrote:
So sounds like I should
Is the stronger white line at the base some kind of support? I wonder how much
this one weighs!! Beautiful in it's curved shapes but way more than I'd want to
wear.
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
Date: Tue, 14 Apr 2009 09:29:05 +1000
From: annette.wil...@environment.gov.au
To:
-0400
From: exst...@gmail.com
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns date question
On Sun, Mar 15, 2009 at 6:26 PM, Becky Rautine zearti...@hotmail.com wrote:
It might even be worth something to them.
I must admit, the Cash in the Attic watcher in me saw dollar signs.
If I
What a collection of photos. I wonder who the twin ladies are. I love the
dragonfly/dancers. One photo near the end kinda looks like Drew Barrymore.
Thanks for sharing them.
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 06:13:14 -0700
From: litln...@slumberland.seattle.wa.us
To:
on what you can get.
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
Date: Sun, 15 Mar 2009 14:43:06 -0700
From: litln...@slumberland.seattle.wa.us
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns date question
On 3/15/09 9:32 AM, Becky Rautine wrote:
What a collection of photos. I wonder who the twin
My great-grand father had 6 wives and 18 kids. My grandfather had 15 kids... I
know about large families. I have 62 first cousins and second cousins. When he
died at 76 he had 201 descendants!!! Our family reunion is a hoot. We hope half
of them DON'T show up.
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
I've cleaned antique lace and doilies with Didi7 and Oxyclean. Start mild. You
can always add more. You never can tell when to much is used until it messes up
the lace.
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
Date: Sat, 7 Mar 2009 10:06:09 -0800
From: f...@lavoltapress.com
To: h-cost...@indra.com
The closest SCA is almost 2 hours away from me now. If I move to Dallas, I
think my sister will go with me. We both love costumes and this period. She
makes costumes/garb for the Pocahontas Festival in Larado for several years.
BEAUTIFUL beading. HEAVY costumes, too.
I'm trying to find
The ones I can find around here are too short. I bought 2 packs today and they
were 11 and about 2-3 inches too short for my torso. I'll go looking again
tomorrow.
The bamboo I was considering is a Japanese kind used for making furniture and
it doesn't splinter unless it's cut that way. It
-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats
Becky Rautine wrote:
The ones I can find around here are too short. I bought 2 packs today and
they were 11 and about 2-3 inches too short for my torso. I'll go looking
again tomorrow.
I believe
When I make a continious string necklace, I make sure to add knots ever so
often so if it breaks, it all doesn't hit the floor. I also use strong fishing
line or fine metal wire when I can...both. Heavy beads definitely use several
strands of the strongest fishing line I can find.
Sincerely,
I like the Marquite one. Anyone have any idea how that partlet was textured
or manipulated to look like that?
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
From: e...@huskers.unl.edu
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 15:01:53 +
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Mary I -- FOUND
It isn't really more
Didn't know what dagging was so I looked it up. Found lots about the painting
but only this one on the technique: http://jauncourt.i8.com/dagges/index.htm
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 09:39:17 -0800
From: cinbar...@gmail.com
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: [h-cost]
I looked at the picture for a while. Are these hanging from the sleeve like a
thick fringe or sewn to some type of fabric and that hangs from the lower edge?
I think that if it's just hanging there it might turn all which-a-way and not
look right. I'm interested in how this is done. I know the
WOW what a family! Do you think they are all the main couple's kids or some of
the married children's kids included. I don't know anything about this
portrait. I count 20 kids but not sure.
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 21:08:07 -0500
From: hope.greenb...@uvm.edu
To:
One thing to look at also as a source is a second hand store or Salvation army
clothing area. I have found some old mink or beaver coats there that make great
costume additions. I have a beaver coat that looks just like mink. It's soft
and delicate but extremely sturdy! It doesn't shed much
Off topic... but This is the first time I noticed your name is the same forward
as backwards. I like that. It's unique.
Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine
From: otsi...@socket.net
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 22:01:20 -0600
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Flemish Dress
Were you not
I recently had to deconstruct my skirt (due to not being made the correct
size). When I clipped the stitching that was holding the pleats so tight, and
attached it to a larger band... there was less fabric for the tightly gathered
pleating. They didn't stand up as nicely as before. I stitched
From my course in Early Christian history, the costumes of that time were
richly decorated with pearls, rubies and other gems. These were representative
of the chest plate from the tribe of Joshua. Justinian and Theodora were some
of the most known Byzantian royality. During this time,
I would like to help if I can. I have made many garments and costumes but don't
know if I have references for them. I am very good a graphics and computer work
so the electronic versions are no problem. Just let me know what you
need.Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date:
I know that Simplicity has one that is very easy to make and might be cheaper
than renting at most places. I'd be willing to help make it if you get the
material or send me the money to get it here. Let me know if you'd consider
that option. we can discuss it.
We did Into the Woods several
Trupunto is a technique where a 3d effect is achieved by layering or creating
puckered lines around a shape. It can be over cording, cloth of a different
color or batting. It is often done with thread of the same color as the top
layer of cloth. It's it's own embellishment treatment. Lots of
I'd check the local library to see if they have one or both. Look at them and
make a decision. If they only have one, buy the other one. That you'd have
access to both editions.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 06:07:56 -0700
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
I'm trying to find a pattern or how-to make a round balloon like Italian hat,
such as worn in Romeo and Juliette and THe Taming of the Shrew. It's a bel?
I can't remember the term and can't seem to find a description in any painting.
http://www.abcgallery.com/T/titian/titian96.html
, Rebecca Rautine Date: Sun, 27 Jul 2008 14:24:18 -0700
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Itlalian Renaissance hat Hi
Becky, it's a Balzo or Capigliara. Here is a great page about/how-to:
http://home.earthlink.net/~lizjones429/balzo-new.htm Bella The Realm
and hangs down center front?
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On Behalf Of Kate M Bunting Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:19 AM To:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] [ h-cost] Renaissance coif or hood
Becky Rautine wrote: Sorry, the second S
What are the gold parts on your design? It looks ornate so far. Form your past
work, it will be magnificant. Keep us posted as to it's completion.Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 23
Jul 2008 21:14:20 +0200 Subject: [h-cost] renaissance
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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 1:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost]
[ h-cost] Renaissance coif or hoodBecky Rautine wrote: Sorry, the
second S is on her large necklace like a baron would wear or an official
I don't think it is a sideless due to the conformaty of the front. It wouldn't
lie so snug if not held against her breast. I think the light area is the
fabric reflecting the light, or just a bad spot in the painting. Paint was
mixed one area at a time then and it was easy to have inconsistant
One suggestion for sewing silk velvet or other slick fabrics. Starch it. Spray
starch can be misted away or left in for a long while. I found that when I sew
slick fabrics that move alot is to tape the edges about 1/4 inch in from the
edge. Scotch tape or masking tape. There is also the water
Thanks for that explanation. I can see what you meant now.I think that the 2
peice would definitely hang better if cut that way. It can even make the
slit/peek-a-boo area easier to align.Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine From: [EMAIL
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What do you mean when you say a two pieced sleeve? 2piece vertical or 1
horizontally connected? Haven't seen that one but there are also sleeves the
have a front and backs seam so the outter part is smooth. Can't think what a 2
piece sleeve looks like. Brain block recently.
Sincerely,
Rebecca
Well, here is my opion: I love the Christian art from Early through the
Byzantine Era.
At that time, any who actively participated in the Nativity paintings were
given the halo to distinguish who were important and those who were incidental
to the painting. Mother, baby, Joseph and magi had
IT seems to roll 2 fabrics at once. I'd say it's like a Seam effect. Never saw
one of those before and don't quite understand the illustration either, but
from the top diagrams, I'd say a rolled seamer/hemmer also.Sincerely, Rebecca
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I think that the fabric for the front of the underskirt panel is low sheen
satin (or duponi silk with some shimmery threads every so often laid into
the weave but it could be just the variation of the silk when it is hand
spun) with maybe a jacquard weave of a pattern. The few areas where the
I think that any hat that is felted is so densely felted together that it is
very durable. I don't know of any solution that makes a hat stiff. Must be
one though.
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
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I had a dress that I loved with butterflies as a dotted swiss cloth. It was
yellow with pastel butterflies that were raised and slightly softer poofs.
Any one seen anything like this?
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
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Do you mean one of those mystical boxes Dr. Who had? Or something else?
Sincerely,
Rebecca Rautine
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