Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

2012-11-13 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
Margaret- Congrats on the weight loss! I wish you continued success but please don't send your extras my way! Enjoy sewing your new size! Susan NJ On Nov 13, 12, at 3:37 PM, Margaret Decker wrote: I'm currently working on a gather skirt in dark pink velvet which will be part of a steam

Re: [h-cost] OT OP greasy-strings hairdressing???

2012-10-09 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
On Oct 9, 12, at 3:12 AM, Marjorie Wilser wrote: heavy teenage girls I see wearing skintight hip hugging skirts, bare belly rolls over the top of them, and too-short tops. Oh but they are in style And don't make any negative comments because you will ruin their self esteem.

Re: [h-cost] Meaning of breeches in late 16th to mid-17th c. English

2012-07-20 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
In the 21st Century, horseback riding pants are still called breeches, especially the ones that are a few inches shorter and end above the ankle to be worn inside tall slim boots aka riding boots. The longer version that cover the ankle , usually with a cuff, (so not suited for tucking into

Re: [h-cost] [12thCgarb] Sari Bliaut

2012-07-03 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
I just tried the link with no success BUT when I copied the url then pasted it into google, it worked. Computers. Go figure! Susan On Jul 3, 12, at 4:08 AM, Patricia Dunham wrote: well... I'm afraid I have no idea why it's not working for you. FWIW, I am using an iMac, OSX 10.6.8,

Re: [h-cost] What is a Whip?

2012-06-29 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
Whip means the Driver of the cart or carriage. The Driver carries a whip to communicate with the carriage horse (NOT to beat it) because when driving you do not have legs to guide the horse. Used correctly, the whip is used to reach the horse's side and touch him with the whip, instead of a

Re: [h-cost] What is a Whip?

2012-06-29 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
A correction to the the East Coast upper crust here in the US.: Many horse owners ride and drive their horses in the USA. Some folks drive one pony and others can afford to drive 4 horses pulling a large carriage, as described in the original email. Some folks drive just for fun and other

Re: [h-cost] the tambour embroidered regency dress i made last year

2011-05-13 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
As always- gorgeous work, Bjarne. Thank you for sharing. Susan USA On May 13, 11, at 2:52 PM, Leif og Bjarne Drews wrote: Thanks for all your welcomes. I am glad you accept me here again. Here is my webpage with the tambour embroidered dress that almost killed me :-)

Re: [h-cost] Costume-Con 29

2011-04-09 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
Me, too- it will be a FIRST for me. Susan NJ On Apr 9, 11, at 7:30 PM, Cherylyn Crill wrote: Me! --- On Sat, 4/9/11, cc2010m...@cs.com cc2010m...@cs.com wrote: From: cc2010m...@cs.com cc2010m...@cs.com Subject: [h-cost] Costume-Con 29 To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Saturday, April 9,

Re: [h-cost] Costume con

2011-01-27 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
I have never been to a Costume Con. This year it is about 45 minutes from me. What does the Registration Fee allow me to do? Are there workshops, exhibits, etc open for the price of Registration? What about the Ball and other Get Togethers? Please explain to a First Timer. Thanks. Susan NJ

Re: [h-cost] question on corset patterns

2011-01-08 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
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] costuming a window

2010-12-04 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
We live in a cold climate and had a through-the-wall air conditioner. In an effort to keep drafts out during the winter, we took rigid styrofoam panels and glued them into a box shape, fitting over the interior parts of the AC. We glued foam weatherstripping to the box, where the box met

Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies

2010-05-23 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
On May 23, 10, at 9:44 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote: I know there is a fashion idea of Cheap chic, but I think this particulaly is more akin to the bordello or boudoir...even if they show the portential of a Sport line. The last time around (70's/ 80's) the theme seemed to be in to the