Re: [h-cost] Costume events/groups in Sacramento

or not. Susan NJ On Jun 7, 2017, at 10:54 PM, Lavolta Press <f...@lavoltapress.com> wrote: My husband and I bought a huge, lovely old Colonial Revival house in Sacramento. We've been doing a lot of remodeling, and sometimes I think it will never end. Currently we're simultaneously w

[h-cost] Costume events/groups in Sacramento

get almost anywhere, including the suburbs, in 10-30 minutes. It's just great. So, if anyone has any information on what to do here I'd be grateful. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] Victorian button boots

-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 3:21 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Victorian button boots I had a nice pair of Victorian repro button boots with scallops. They looked very authentic. I need to replace

[h-cost] Victorian button boots

5 or 5 1/2. Thanks. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Question for 1920s reenactors

They're absolutely real, but all my dance books are packed for moving. For the 1920s they are old fashioned, 1890s is more like it. But Henry Ford was into promoting old-fashioned dances. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 8/4/2016 10:10 AM, ruthan

Re: [h-cost] Question for 1920s reenactors

The Newport and the Ripple are not the same dance. Try Melvin Ballou Gilbert's 1890s dance manual "Round Dancing" for instructions. Fran On 8/4/2016 10:27 AM, Katy Bishop wrote: In vintage dance circles we've done the Newport and the Ripple--they are real 1890s dance steps. The NEwport

[h-cost] Drafting/drawing table for sale

. The table is in San Francisco and the buyer needs to pick it up. It can be disassembled. Here is a link to a description of smaller models of the same table: http://www.jerrysartarama.com/bieffe-artist-drafting-tables Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com

[h-cost] Floor loom for sale

liver it. The buyer needs to find a truck and helpers and take it to their own home or studio. The back beam can be removed for transport. $500. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indr

[h-cost] Large jewelry box with large compartments

have small, fixed compartments for things like little pendants, which this stuff won't fit into. I need a big box with big compartments and deep drawers. Any suggestions? Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com _

Re: [h-cost] Craftsman decorating

The furniture mass-produced by Stickley and his imitators was extremely popular, as were all those prefab bungalow houses from Sears, etc., and the premade room dividers and other built-ins you could buy to put in them. Thanks but I forgot to say, clear glasses. Best, Fran On 3/24/2016 4:56

[h-cost] Craftsman decorating

only had four, nonmatching glasses from different sets of ours and our respective parents', and one of those just broke. Does anyone know of any glasses that look Arts & Crafts? Thanks for any help. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltap

[h-cost] Another historic-house lace curtain source

http://www.cottagelace.com/ Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Curtains for old houses

Thanks. It had better be. We've been working on it for almost 7 months already. Fran On 2/27/2016 11:46 AM, Sharon Collier wrote: Your home is going to be lovely! Sharon -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta

Re: [h-cost] Curtains for old houses

We saw the Hoot Judkins, but the quality is not as good as Barn Furniture and Amish Direct. Both the latter places will cut deals. About 10-15% off and free shipping is the range. Fran On 2/27/2016 11:09 AM, Sharon Collier wrote: Good to know. I've seen Amish made furniture at the local Hoot

Re: [h-cost] Curtains for old houses--a fabric

the outer drapes; the seller took all their window coverings. Maybe I'll use it for sheer drape replacements. Anyway it's nice fabric at a good price. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] Curtains for old houses

ough, rustic picnic tables and that sort of thing. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 2/26/2016 9:44 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: Around here, we have an email group called Next Door. There may be one in your area. Also, have you checked Craigslist? If you want, I can put o

[h-cost] Curtains for old houses

like a good idea but all I see is relentlessly modern in style. I'm also not a fan of super-deep or super-low seats in any material. Any suggestions? Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-cos

Re: [h-cost] What's your dummy wearing this season?

Oh wait, the opposite. On 1/14/2016 6:00 PM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote: Devious mind, are ther literary referances to curtains being made from Garments? From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com <h-costume-boun...@indra.com> on behalf of Lavolta Pr

Re: [h-cost] What's your dummy wearing this season?

avolta Press <f...@lavoltapress.com> Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2016 1:16 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dummy wearing this season? Mine is wearing hand-knotted lace drapes for the kitchen. They used to be hand-knotted lace tablecloths. Fran L

Re: [h-cost] What's your dummy wearing this season?

Mine is wearing hand-knotted lace drapes for the kitchen. They used to be hand-knotted lace tablecloths. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 1/14/2016 8:56 AM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: My mannequin is wearing a partially completed shift that was a massive fail. I have to re-think

Re: [h-cost] drapery fabrics was . Re: Is h-costume still going?

. They really seem like a nice store to deal with but their current inventory is apparently not to our taste. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 1/8/2016 10:01 PM, Patricia Dunham wrote: So, we had a trip north today and stopped by The Whole 9 Yards to see, as we had never heard

Re: [h-cost] Costumes in "War and Peace"

other's clothes. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 1/5/2016 2:59 AM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: Some of my Facebook friends are following. No one shoulder bare, or many, many, other things. I know it's theater, but even allowing for that, seems very weird. My opinion is, even though

Re: [h-cost] Victorian lace curtains (Re: What costume-related gifts did everyone get?)

there several times a week is enough of a headache. There seems to be a new small issue every day. I really would not want to be dealing with historic accuracy or a longer distance in addition. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 1/5/2016 5:53 AM, Katy Bishop wrote: Sonic's AntiSpam

Re: [h-cost] Victorian lace curtains

the middle to the end of February at least, we might as well actually live here and fix up the Sacramento house till then. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 1/5/2016 1:00 PM, Christine Robb wrote: On Mon, Jan 04, 2016 at 11:40:40AM -0800, Lavolta Press wrote: When we boug

Re: [h-cost] Costumes in "War and Peace"

:14 PM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: If we all liked the same thing, there would only be vanilla ice cream, as they say. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Lavolta Press <f...@lavoltapress.com> To: Historical Costume <h-cost...@indra.com> Sent: Tue, Jan 5, 2016 2:17 pm Subject:

Re: [h-cost] Victorian lace curtains (Re: What costume-related gifts did everyone get?)

o get certain things as antiques when you want them. And we got some of our switch plates from this site: http://jamesmattson.com/collections/switchplates-bungalow-rose Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com --- I haven't ordered anythin

Re: [h-cost] What costume-related gifts did everyone get?

ings. Many of the expensive repro Victorian curtains actually look like tablecloths, with a large central motif and borders all around. Matching the shade of off-white for several windows in a room is a trick but can be done. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress

[h-cost] What costume-related gifts did everyone get?

Victoria's Mysterious Daughter: A Biography of Princess Louise, by Lucinda Hawksley Fran Grimble Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman

Re: [h-cost] Stockings and Charity Sewing

I would think that, in the unlikely situation where a woman was visiting a family and did not bring enough "work" of her own, there would be a conversation like this: Guest: Please, let me help you darn those stockings. Hosts: Oh no, we wouldn't dream of asking you to do that. Guest:

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

Maybe, but the family was very much at home in that scene. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 12/18/2015 4:02 AM, Elizabeth Jones wrote: I actually wonder about how charity sewing would fit in to the fancy vs plain sewing rule in Mansfield Park there is one evening (I think they have

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

matrons and mothers of large families might do plain sewing and mending in a more public way, but elegant married women, not. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 12/17/2015 6:38 AM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: I have been getting the monthly reminders from indra.com, but I have to admit I

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 11:27 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going? I've heard of Spoonflower many times, and I'm staying firmly away from it. Their fabrics are not supposed to be very fast and some windows get a lot of sun

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

rapes, sometimes a valance as well. The Victorians and Edwardians didn't want the sun full on their faces at dawn, or the neighbors peering into their windows, any more than we do. Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com On 12/17/2015 9:36 AM, aqua...@

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

I think the question is who a woman wanted (or needed) to impress, with both her fine needlework skills, and with the evidence that she had sufficient leisure to devote to those instead of mending and plain sewing. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 12/17/2015 12:13 PM, annbw

Re: [h-cost] drapery fabrics was . Re: Is h-costume still going?

, the store is in Oregon. They do shipping. http://w9yards.com/ (503) 223-2880 Mon - Fri 10-6 Sat 10-5 1820 E Burnside St Portland, OR 97214 Good luck with your house. - -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

they are something really nice like Liberty home-dec. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 12/17/2015 11:15 AM, Sharon Collier wrote: Have you heard of www.spoonflower.com? It's a site where you can design your own fabric or choose from thousands of others designed by others. After you

Re: [h-cost] Moving

of fencing and a stucco wall area, but the wood is what we need to replace. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 9/1/2015 12:14 PM, Galadriel wrote: Well now you've got me curious! Are you willing to post some pictures? Sounds divine! My house is a vintage 1997... I love that i

Re: [h-cost] Moving

that. We are liking the Sacramento climate. It doesn't feel as hot as we expected and it's not foggy like the Sunset in SF. One good thing about an older house is that it does not have wall-to-wall windows, which are trendy but not what I want in a hot, sunny climate. Fran Lavolta Press

Re: [h-cost] h-costume on facebook?

, region, and you'll probably find such a group. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 8/30/2015 10:02 AM, Carol Kocian wrote: It is, and they seem to fit the criteria of an all-era group. Unless they limit membership to the Greater Bay Area? I think the person asking (on facebook) wanted

Re: [h-cost] h-costume on facebook?

Really, Majordomo lists are superior except for not transferring images, which people discussing costuming often want to do. I'd assume maybe they can, if the moderator sets it up? People have more bandwidth now than they did 20+ years ago when I first joined. Fran Lavolta Press

Re: [h-cost] Moving

Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 8/30/2015 2:16 PM, Patricia Dunham wrote: Sounds MARVELOUS! We've been following American Bungalow magazine and the other major Arts-n-Crafts-houses one (which I can never remember the name of!) for quite a while now. Since it's only the 40's, that's probably

Re: [h-cost] Moving

, massive (probably) nonsupportive beams and all, so I suppose that will have to do. We hadn't even really examined the grounds closely till recently. There are a number of benches and things we may have to do something about at some point. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 8/30/2015 12

Re: [h-cost] h-costume on facebook?

like what they say (and by extension themselves), which also does not encourage substantive discussion. Collecting likes is silly and juvenile, but it does appeal to something in human nature. There is no real substitute for Majordomo and Yahoo type groups. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making

Re: [h-cost] h-costume on facebook?

You could start one. Fran On 8/29/2015 11:13 AM, Carol Kocian wrote: Does h-costume have a presence on facebook? Someone was just asking for an all-era sewing group, not just for patterns, not just for challenges, but a place to discuss and ask questions. Thanks! -Carol

Re: [h-cost] Stange detail on early 1900's shirtwaists - help?

the way up to the center back where they were sewed down. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 8/14/2015 11:02 AM, WorkroomButtons.com wrote: Thanks so much! We have shirtwaists that do have a longer front, but this one does not. Also, even assuming a tiny waistline, the outside ties

Re: [h-cost] post-mortem photos

Didn't they ever use stands to keep live infants in position for the time necessary for the photo? It's not like the parents can just tell them to keep still. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 1/16/2015 4:24 PM, stils...@netspace.net.au wrote: What a bright and cheery way to start

Re: [h-cost] Pomona Green: vote now!

fabric color, since I can always dye white or off-white fabric. See http://www.dharmatrading.com/dyes/dyes-for-dyeing-silk-wool-nylon.html?lnav=dyes.html Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com On 1/15/2015 1:19 PM, Hope Greenberg wrote: The color name

Re: [h-cost] New York garment district

Is there a printed exhibit catalog? Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com On 1/15/2015 7:31 PM, Monica Spence wrote: The Met has an awesome show called Death Becomes Her Mourning clothes from 1800-1915or so. One of Queen Victoria's gowns is on display

Re: [h-cost] searching for a graphed pattern

I bought all the packets when they came out. They're somewhere around . . . They are not books, but sheets packaged in envelopes, so less likely to be in libraries than books would be. Libraries don't like publications that have a lot of separate pieces that can get lost. Fran Lavolta

[h-cost] Amazon Warriors, including what they wore

This looks like a solid book. My husband is interested in classical history and this one's all over the blogs. I asked him to give it to me for Christmas. http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/10/141029-amazons-scythians-hunger-games-herodotus-ice-princess-tattoo-cannabis/ Fran Lavolta

Re: [h-cost] pattern questions

. See http://www.pastpatterns.com/1900.html for some pattern shapes with dates. Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com On 11/2/2014 10:13 AM, llwa...@juno.com wrote: I have two questions about the Folkwear Edwardian Underthings pattern for anyone who's used

Re: [h-cost] any must-see exhibits in Dec or Jan?

My husband has years-old frequent flyer points that he keeps active by occasionally buying a book at Barnes Noble online (specifically). You might see whether your frequent flyer account enables you to buy something at a certain store, etc., to keep your points. Fran Lavolta Press Books

Re: [h-cost] re wardrobe size, middle class

about marrying off their daughters. Even grandmothers, aunts, married older sisters, and family friends lent a hand. Women put an incredible amount of effort into achieving marriages for themselves and their relatives. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 10/12/2014 10:51 AM, Cascio Michael

Re: [h-cost] wardrobe size

And for the 19th and 20th centuries, manuals of wardrobe advice and articles about it in fashion magazines. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 10/8/2014 7:27 PM, Heather Rose Jones wrote: Wills are often a great place to research this type

Re: [h-cost] wardrobe size

What's middle class? For example, in the Victorian era this included people who were just barely managing to keep up a middle-class appearance, and an upper middle class that could be quite affluent. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 10/8/2014 4:16 PM

Re: [h-cost] Barge's cement

not very strong in my experience, though. Also in my experience, most white glues are optimized for wood and paper. See the following website for advice on glues: http://www.thistothat.com/ Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 8/31/2014 11:33 PM, Marjorie Wilser

[h-cost] Ancient Sythian day spas

Thought this might be of interest--ancient Sythian day spas. http://www.wondersandmarvels.com/2012/09/beauty-secrets-of-the-ancient-amazons.html Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] New Book!

I just ordered it, I have been waiting for it to come out. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 1/31/2014 5:45 AM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: I am pleased to announce that Susan Greene's book, Wearable Prints, 1760-1860, is finally out! It is published

Re: [h-cost] Loot-n-Booty Report, 2013

Heritage Trading to make a Regency dress And my gift to myself, a whole wad of 1908 La Mode Illustree with the pattern sheets Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

[h-cost] Historic costuming books

Because the holiday season is coming up, I thought people might want to be reminded about my books on making 19th- and early 20th-century clothing. Details are at www.lavoltapress.com and many online bookstores. Thanks! Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com

[h-cost] Re the 15th-century undergarments

to publishing their XI proceedings at the end of this year. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Where is publication of NESAT XI research?

find it? Thanks, Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] names for velvets...

Doux also means soft, but here it seems to be a brand name/manufacturer's label rather than a type of fabric. Velvet is a weave. You *can* weave velvets from any fiber, though some fibers are more attractive than others, and some velvets are significantly more available and/or affordable

[h-cost] Nazi propaganda photos of occupied Paris in World War 2

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2417335/Paris-Nazi-lens-Propaganda-images-occupied-French-capital-citizens-thriving-German-rule.html ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Wall calendars

Has anyone found any good (preferably pre-1930) costume related wall calendars for 2014? Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman

[h-cost] Costume Society of America--free newsletter subscription

the newsletter editor at e-n...@costumesocietyamerica.com. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com http://www.lavoltapress.com www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress

[h-cost] Review of The White Queen

Very amusing review of The White Queen, including the costumes: http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/White-Queen-review-Royally-entertaining-romp-4717571.php Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress

Re: [h-cost] Period Hair, and Accessories

York intersection, who swing their arms wildly, or who have to constantly make little scrunchy faces at the camera. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

[h-cost] BBC article on 16th-century fashion book

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-22766029 Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Multiple machines

the Husqvarna Designer Diamond really good, or--an alternative--should I buy a cheap vintage Kenmore or some other old machine and a buttonhole attachment? I ran into someone who did that; they just use their $15, vintage thrift-store machine exclusively for buttonholes. Fran Lavolta Press

Re: [h-cost] Multiple machines

a case of accumulitis, thinking about all the machines I could have bought and thinking another one wouldn't hurt . . . Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic sewing www.lavoltapress.com On 4/2/2013 8:24 PM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: My new Bernina 1008 makes cruddy buttonholes, I'm surprised

Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?

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

[h-cost] Polyester is the great new fiber

The Wall Street Journal says so! http://online.wsj.com/article/SB120430818244003421.html?mod=slideshow_overlay_mod Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?

In my lifelong effort to find something that looks pre-1930 to wear when that is not in style, Victorian/Edwardian and medieval-inspired lagenlook and daytime (watered-down) steampunk. Also I have really gotten into using Japanese sewing pattern books. Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic

Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?

into it. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 3/31/2013 4:45 PM, Marjorie Wilser wrote: Finally finished hemming a neck kerchief for my colonial. That's one long hem, but I insisted on doing a hand hem. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad

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

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

I fail to see how it's any of your business. Fran On 3/29/2013 10:45 PM, Marjorie Wilser wrote: Dear Isabella, Likewise. I am sure. Brava! for saying so out loud. == Marjorie Wilser On Mar 29, 2013, at 1:25 PM, . . wrote: I am HORRIFIED at the idea of using an antique piece of

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

and what the realtors say has been done to them. I know you won't listen, Fran. I've been on this list long enough to know that. Well, naturally, I don't regulate my life by the advice of a perfect stranger who doesn't have a clue what she is talking about. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

the selvage. I also see men's shirts made from the same fabric, but I have not bought any. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com . ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 3/30/2013 10:41 AM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: Costumers ARE consumers! Somebody or something is going to be wearing the product, right? Even if it is made for display on a mannequin, that is consumption. And re-making something

[h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic

decorate them with braid, embroidery, what you fancy. You will probably need to add a piece to enlarge the sleeves. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

a clothing collection you may do whatever you wish with your own property--just as I do. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 3/29/2013 1:25 PM, . . wrote: I am HORRIFIED at the idea of using an antique piece of our cultural history as something to wear; let

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

will someday display part of it is early 21st-century upcycling. Who knows. And if I owned a huge historic diamond and wanted to wear it, I'd certainly consider having it recut. If you've got any diamonds around the house, send those along too. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 3/29/2013

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

diamond necklace in a style I don't like, I will certainly feel free to have it reset in a style I do like. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 3/29/2013 5:51 PM, Sybella wrote: Ha. Wicked, wicked woman!! Hands off my precious!!! LOL! (When my eyeballs popped out of my head, my dogs

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

, their liking something I hated would do me no good. Fran On 3/29/2013 6:10 PM, Lavolta Press wrote: What I am saying is the do-not-cross line is strictly up to the owner of the item. The families wealthy enough to have family jewels have traditionally often reset them to current styles and sometimes

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic

I like Fortuny but I think his simpler styles, while elegant, are somewhat overrated. There is a European label called Cocoon Commerz/Privatsachen that makes crinkle silk dresses and tunics rather like Fortuny, in a variety of colors that change from season to season. You can buy one on

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

be in fashion. I have pulled out garments I wasn't wearing to dye or to cut up. I've put away other garments, most merely because I currently have no occasion to wear them. It's whatever I need and want at the moment. I don't make a permanent decision never to wear or alter anything. Fran Lavolta

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

. They are not based on any feeling that things are terribly precious, historic, etc. or that I am obliged to be a custodian. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 3/29/2013 6:54 PM, Maggie Koenig wrote: Fran, I think what is being asked is are there antique items of any kind that you

Re: [h-cost] Reusing antiques, was: Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

(especially the woolens which were usually moth-riddled). Some fell apart while I cleaned them and I threw those out. After, of course, removing any salvageable laces and buttons. The vast majority of stuff available to the average person is hardly rare. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

else's stuff, and different from thinking everything old is precious and should be inviolable. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 3/29/2013 7:22 PM, Sybella wrote: Yeee!! Maggie's got it!! :) Though, I do use my vintage gold and silver hat pins, jewelry, hair combs, etc

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will not. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 3/29/2013 7:52 PM, Sybella wrote: Never mind. I give up. LOL! Maggie, I love the Bake King glass baking dishes for the philbe and sapphire design. And I do use them. I'm sure I'd like your mother's depression glass but it's usually delicate, which makes

[h-cost] Greenland dress on eBay

Aside from the Empire waist seam and the wider fabric used, doesn't this look rather familiar? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Privatsachen-Cocon-Commerz-Kleid-Hebenaht-aus-Ecoflachs-Farbe-weidenkatzch-/261163276651?pt=DE_Damen_Kleidervar=hash=item826d69d1df Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic

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really like, but since most trends are not historic (which to me is pre-1930), I follow many of the historic ones and ignore most of the others. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress On 3/20/2013 3:57 PM, Terry wrote: Hey, be loud and proud about your sartorial

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I look absolutely horrible in both jumpsuits and farmer-style overalls, so have never worn either style. Pity, because farmer overalls can be cute, though I've never liked jumpsuits. Fran Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com On 3/20/2013 4:24 PM, costumegal66 wrote: I wore

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have been due to the quality of the blouses, which although not rock bottom quality/label/price were not high end, either. Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress On 3/12/2013 7:40 AM, Kate Bunting wrote: I once had a cardigan

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Vintage tablecloths made of Chinese grass cloth, made from nettle fibers, are sold on eBay from time to time. It's a cellulose fiber. On the tablecloths, it's like a good grade of handkerchief linen, with that sheen linen gets after ironing, not really like silk. Fran Lavolta Press Books

[h-cost] Hairdresser recreates ancient hairstyles

From the Wall Street Journal: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324900204578286272195339456.html?mod=wsj_share_tweet Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress ___ h-costume

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A quick Internet search shows numerous references to her project. Fran On 2/7/2013 11:05 AM, Sybella wrote: I'd like to see this woman's blog, or at least, her notes and photos. Has anyone found anything else on her projects? 'Bella On Thu, Feb 7, 2013 at 10:33 AM, Lavolta Press f

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So how can I get on the list to be notified about the book when it comes out? Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing www.lavoltapress.com www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress On 1/28/2013 12:24 PM, Astrida Schaeffer wrote: Hi everyone-- I am subscribed to h-cost but have not been able

[h-cost] As interesting as what did they use instead of tampons

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