Re: [h-cost] A Rant about commercial patterns

In a message dated 11/30/2005 8:23:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can't you turn the seam allowance under for the elastic casing, and then leave that bit of the seam open when you sew the side seam? Lord, I hate people who just give negative reasons why such and

[h-cost] re:ironing/pressing

Hello, I've had good results ironing wool using a square of damp lightweight cotton over the top. I keep pieces of old sheets for the purpose. Also stops the fabric going shiny. I love ironing, especially linen! regards Joy ___ h-costume mailing list

[h-cost] Re: working with velvet-beading pattern transfer

What a fab idea! Sg michaela wrote: This is also a really good way to transfer a beading pattern from one side to theother. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Regency embroidery question

I tried a bit of embroidery in knitting kotton no. 12 And I think I like it. Made a little sample http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~triade2/RegencyBall/embroiderytest2.jpg Enlarged http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~triade2/RegencyBall/embroiderytest3.jpg I find the DMC a bit to shiny But I will try it too.

Re: [h-cost] Re: working with velvet

Yep, I know who you mean and you're so right...Imposing is the correct word to describe Izzy :) Even my 6 yr. old, who is NOT intimidated by ANYONE, took a step back the first time she saw her in full regalia :) Audrey Bergeron-Morin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 'Liz I preferred the big gowns

RE: [h-cost] Dressing a doll as Pocahontas

Camilla Townsend points this out in her biography of Pocahontas. The English viewed her as a princess, abeit a savage one. John Rolfe met a lot of criticism on the trip to England for marrying above his station in life, especially from no less than James I, that epitome of Divine Right and

Re: [h-cost] Regency embroidery question

Hi Deredere, Sorry if i posted this 2 times, but i have had problems with my emails. I would use a stranded cotton thread, DMC for instance wich is stranded into 6 strands. Then you could try to use as many strands at a time until you get the right body of your embroidery..

Re: [h-cost] Any other photo album site recommendations?

Smugmug.com An example of one of their albums is at ithaca.smugmug.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] mid 19th century lace what to look for

Hi Elizabeth, Point ground lace. Bobbin lace made with a Tulle ground and motifs of flowers. Bjarne - Original Message - From: Elizabeth Walpole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historic Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 2:20 AM Subject: [h-cost] mid 19th century

Re: [h-cost] mid 19th century lace what to look for

Hi again, I got a little confused, do you mean lace for cufs or lace for engageantes? For cufs i would use a guipure lace. Engageantes you can use tulle ground lace. Guipure lace has more body and are more sturdy to make cuffs out of . Bjarne - Original Message - From: Bjarne og Leif

Re: [h-cost] Any other photo album site recommendations?

I use flickr.com Catrijn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] regency embroidery

Hi Deredere, I would buy a stranded cotton thread, like DMC. Its stranded into 6 strands. Then you can experiment with how many threads your embroidery want. Bjarne Leif og Bjarne Drews www.my-drewscostumes.dk http://home0.inet.tele.dk/drewscph/

Re: [h-cost] Any other photo album site recommendations?

I like photobucket.com but I haven't tried the others. -Irmgart ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] mid 19th century lace what to look for

US publishers are also required to give free copies of every book to the Library of Congress, at least if they get any cataloging data off the LOC. But the LOC, being short of storage space, simply discards a great many books, I don't know by what means. It means they put them on a shelf in

RE: [h-cost] Regency embroidery question

DMC carries lacing/tatting thread. 100% cotton. It is a 4-6 strand thread. Not shiny. If you loosen the twist, this would give you a smoother piece of embroidery if that is what you are wanting to achieve. De ___ h-costume mailing list

[h-cost] Tailoring a man's shirt

Hi folks... I'm stumped and needing some help. My husband has a nice new dress shirt. But except for the neckline, which does fit, the rest of it resembles something ala Barnum and Bailey. This shirt is huge. How on earth do you approach taking 8 inches out of the waist and 4 inches out of

[h-cost] Apologies - re-Duke's Leopards new website posting

Sincere apologies to everyone for mis-posting that last message. It was intended to go offlist to Suzi Clark . So, to quote Lazarus Long, I plead youth and inexperience, and long-and-faithful Service . [Robert Heinlein] I prey you Pardon; and - as I do hope for Heaven - do trust that God

Re: [h-cost] Tailoring a man's shirt

In a message dated 12/1/2005 6:47:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How on earth do you approach taking 8 inches out of the waist and 4 inches out of the chest? Are we talking a total deconstruction job? That is difficult, because altering the chest usually also

[h-cost] need some input

I found some material that comes close in pattern but not in color to the Bianca Anguissola portrait in a yellow dress. The color is a shot(?) blue and dull mustard material. The lines of the plaid are blue and the background is a blend of the two colors

[h-cost] What periods for these fabrics?

In going through my fabric stash, I find I have a number of things I've bought over the years that I no longer consider suitable for medieval clothing. They're good fabrics, and I am wondering what they might be useful for (other than modern clothing or home decor). I know almost nothing about

RE: [h-cost] What periods for these fabrics?

-- linen dyed in strong colors, e.g. cranberry, deep green, bright red, black (I've been using the hot pink for mock-ups!) What is wrong with using these for medieval clothing? -- moire (the modern stuff that looks like wood-grain in texture, probably rayon), in light blue or ivory or