http://www.microlanitalia.com/exe/turismoimg.htm?t=4k1=6k2=1
The lady here has a crown, which is one of CofA's attributes, but there's
no sword or wheel, so it remains uncertain.
Actually there is a wheel, at her feet (between her and the Madonna) it's
that brown object with the spikes;) I
OK, so I'm showing my ignorance, but why side-opening necklines? I'd think
they'd be more difficult than symmetrical, center front openings.
Sharon
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Or maybe, the underskirt opposite of the main body of the dress, so if the
dress is light with dark flowers, make the underskirt dark with light
flowers.
Sharon
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On Fri, 17 Feb 2006, michaela wrote:
http://www.microlanitalia.com/exe/turismoimg.htm?t=4k1=6k2=1
The lady here has a crown, which is one of CofA's attributes, but there's
no sword or wheel, so it remains uncertain.
Actually there is a wheel, at her feet (between her and the Madonna)
Debenham Freebody were fashion designers for the elite of England. I have
a few of their fashion plates in our Library.
Penny E. Ladnier
Owner,
The Costume Gallery, www.costumegallery.com
Costume Classroom, www.costumeclassroom.com
Costume Research Library, www.costumelibrary.com
Hi,
A friend of mine is looking for a 1850-60 muff pattern.
Something like this
http://www.gbacg.org/Patterns/forever.htm
But I've read that this pattern is discontinued.
She really likes the draught-stoppers.
Greetings,
Deredere
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Yeah! I am so glad to see someone else doing these types of gowns. In
doing A Suitable Gown for Her Majesty *http://tinyurl.com/87qbb *
we also chose to put the corset front under the farthingale. Now the
front of this farthingale is flat. In my research I found some wheels
depicted as
Or maybe, the underskirt opposite of the main body of the dress, so if the
dress is light with dark flowers, make the underskirt dark with light
flowers.
Sharon
Wow...I hadn't thought of that and it would probably work really well!
Thanks for the idea :~
Diana
www.RenaissanceFabrics.net
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the underskirt opposite of the main body of the dress, so if the
dress is light with dark flowers, make the underskirt dark with light
flowers.
Along these lines, if you find a brocade you
Penny, I saw the 'Men's book yesterday at ABE bookseller. I forget the
price but there it was!
Kathleen
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Subject: [h-cost] Victorian Bristish
My mom made one for me when I was younger. She had me to cross my arms, with
wrists lined up. She measured elbow to elbow. She cut a rectangle of
material that length. She lined it with velvet and batting. The lining was
1.73 times the length of the outter material. She sewed the outside
I had thought that Margo Anderson was working on some Elizabethan
children's
patterns for her next major patterns but I guess I was thinking of another
history pattern company.
No, I'm working on children's (and adult's) Irish patterns, which should be
on the market in about another month. I
--- Diana Habra [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ooo...look what I found.
http://www.vintagetextile.com/new_page_238.htm
De
I LOVE this website! I know that they show the details to help sell the
clothing but it is AWESOME for us historical costumers that may not ever
get to study garments like
Please forgive my cross-post (but do feel free to forward as you see
fit)
Hi folks. I don't know if any of you outside Meridies know about the
old SCA_Fabric-Finders list (or how many of you need Yet Another Yahoo
List ...). It's been taken over by spammers, so we decided to start a
new list --
In a message dated 2/17/2006 12:45:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
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My source seems to be very out of date, then. I'd read that
many uniforms were made at home to army specs, which accounted for a
certain amount of variance in cut and appearance among the troops.
At 17:35 17/02/2006, you wrote:
--- Diana Habra [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ooo...look what I found.
http://www.vintagetextile.com/new_page_238.htm
De
I LOVE this website! I know that they show the details to help sell the
clothing but it is AWESOME for us historical costumers that may not
Hi Cynthia,
No no, sorry i take my words back. I really have misunderstanded this. I
didnt realise that you could wear a bumroll without to tye it to the bodice,
sorry...
As said i only made one dress of this period many years ago, it was for a
danser and she had no bumroll for this
Hi Joannah,
There is in fact a sack backed english weddinggown with polonaise lift ups
in the back. Se Norah Waughs the cut of Womens Clothes. White
satin...
Bjarne
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I have some muffs from this period and they are made thus:
Make 2 tubes of muslin cut about 13/14 x21, one should be about 2 less
than the other.Stitch one end together and make a 3/4 chenille for elastic,
and fill with feathers (or you may opt for heavy poly quilt filler)Stitch
the open end;
At 14:54 17/02/2006, you wrote:
Debenham Freebody were fashion designers for the elite of
England. I have a few of their fashion plates in our Library.
Penny E. Ladnier
Owner,
The Costume Gallery, www.costumegallery.com
Costume Classroom, www.costumeclassroom.com
Costume Research Library,
Diana said,
For a split skirt, I would decorate the underskirt or make it a different
color. I was thinking of making a quilted underskirt but it may just be a
petticoat that I can use later with a pet-en-l'air jacket or something
like that.
It depends on how close to actual 18th
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: civil war uniforms
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In a message dated 2/17/2006 12:45:15 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My source seems to be very out of date, then. I'd read that
Thanks Kathleen. I just ordered it. There is one more copy on abebooks,
but for a higher price at $134. It is also in England. The one I got was
in a U.S. store, so I can get it quicker and less shipping costs. You made
my day.
The dealer I purchased the book from is
Kool!
De
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I had thought that Margo Anderson was working on some Elizabethan
children's
patterns for her next major patterns but I guess I was thinking of another
history pattern company.
No, I'm working on children's (and adult's) Irish patterns, which should be
on
Hi all --
This is for my pirate costume again. What did chemises look like in the 1690s?
Were they any different from the Elizabethan ones?
Thanks!
Tea Rose
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Margo, would you send me a signed book plate to go in the books I have? I
bought both of the Patterns of Fashion books.
If I had you email, I'd send this personally.
I'm still pondering on my design before I put scissors to the fabric.
Eventually, I'll have to do that first cut. Then I know I
Hi,
The baroque chemises would have angle lenght sleaves, pleated or gathered to
a small cuff, and also a frill at the end of the cuff. The neckline is wide,
follows the cut of the dress.
Bjarne
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Has anyone heard about this Byzantine Dress book, or its author, Jennifer Ball?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1403967008/103-0624918-7671817?v=glancen=283155
It seems to have just been published. I sure wish I could afford it, although
it's slightly later than my precise period of
On Fri, 17 Feb 2006, Susan B. Farmer wrote:
Hi folks. I don't know if any of you outside Meridies know about the
old SCA_Fabric-Finders list (or how many of you need Yet Another Yahoo
List ...). It's been taken over by spammers, so we decided to start a
new list -- and make it SCA-wide
Hello
Does anyone still have digst 146? I've been having
mail troubles again so would appreciate it if someone,
anyone, could forward it to me.
Cheers,
Katherine
A positive attitude may not solve all of your problems, but it will
annoy enough people to make it worth the effort - Herm Albright
At 21:54 17/02/2006, you wrote:
Hi all --
This is for my pirate costume again. What did chemises look like in
the 1690s? Were they any different from the Elizabethan ones?
Thanks!
Tea Rose
There is a pattern for a 17th century Italian chemise in the booklet
Cut my Cote by Dorothy K.
Brother i bummed again, sorry not angle length of cause but elbow length.
Bjarne
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Sent: Friday, February 17, 2006 11:34 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: 17th Century chemise
Hi,
The
There are two gowns here in our collection at the Nova Scotia, made from the
same, or similar fabrics, one is in it's original condition, the other has
been remade to the end of the 18thC fashions...very cool.
It is my hope to one day take patterns from them both, you know, someday
when I
On Friday 17 February 2006 2:05 am, Heather Rose Jones wrote:
On Feb 16, 2006, at 9:29 PM, Catherine Olanich Raymond wrote:
[snip]
I'm familiar with asymmetric necklines (the color photograph on
Cynthia Virtue's page to which I referred the original poster has one, in
fact). But the
Margo, would you send me a signed book plate to go in the books I have? I
bought both of the Patterns of Fashion books.
I think you may be confusing me with Janet Arnold, author of the Patterns
of Fashion books, who is sadly no longer with us.
I'm known for my sewing pattern packages for
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