Re: [h-cost] Pattern for red dress on Dr Who

2009-05-06 Thread Sid Young
Not in this case.. the red was a definite winner as portraying the wearer as a villan. Sidney On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 2:36 PM, Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.comwrote: A fabulous silk taffeta cape with hood would have been appropriate. -Original Message- From:

Re: [h-cost] Yardage and Rambling, was: Re: Pattern for red dress on Dr Who

2009-05-06 Thread michaela de bruce
On 5/6/09, Käthe Barrows kay...@gmail.com wrote: And I agree with whoever suggested true box pleats for that nice bodice detail. Knife pleats would do just as well, and would take up less fabric. They'll take up just as much fabric, box pleats are just knife pleats with one half pointing

[h-cost] Pattern for red dress on Dr Who

2009-05-06 Thread Mary + Doug Piero Carey
Hmmm that neckline edge is a bit odd... even discounting the fringe. Is it thickened a bit? And the tops of the sleeves are not as smooth as I would expect for CW or early Vic. They generally were going for a sloping shoulder line until the poufy sleeves showed up. I think I'll

[h-cost] Pattern for red dress on Dr Who

2009-05-06 Thread Mary + Doug Piero Carey
The bodice center section looks like pintucks to me. Mary ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Pattern for red dress on Dr Who

2009-05-06 Thread AlbertCat
In a message dated 5/6/2009 3:15:37 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, sid.yo...@gmail.com writes: Not in this case.. the red was a definite winner as portraying the wearer as a villan. Sidney On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 2:36 PM, Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.comwrote: A fabulous silk taffeta

Re: [h-cost] Pattern for red dress on Dr Who

2009-05-06 Thread AlbertCat
In a message dated 5/6/2009 7:37:48 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, mary.d...@pierocarey.info writes: Hmmm that neckline edge is a bit odd... even discounting the fringe. Is it thickened a bit? *** I think that may just be the effect of the fringe. Perhaps it flopped over

[h-cost] Video of Costume Designer Ann Roth

2009-05-06 Thread Penny Ladnier
Film designer Ann Roth discussing making costumes: http://www.makingof.com/insiders/media/ann/roth/ann-roth-on-costume-design/61/105 This is the first of a three part video. Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 11 websites of fashion, textiles, costume

Re: [h-cost] Pattern for red dress on Dr Who

2009-05-06 Thread Sharon Collier
Of course, RED, I just took it for granted that folks would know I meant red! -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of albert...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 6:11 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost]

[h-cost] CC27 historical judge talks about documentation

2009-05-06 Thread Käthe Barrows
I was a historical judge at CC27, and I think I promised somebody a judge's eye view report afterward. In addition, as I told the contestants and audience Sunday night, I will answer specific questions on the results. The first is the perennial question about entering in the first place. Why

Re: [h-cost] CC27 historical judge talks about documentation

2009-05-06 Thread AnnBWass
Thanks so much for taking the time to explicate. This was my first CostumeCon. Don't know when, or if, I will go to another, but am toying with the idea of entering the historical masquerade, if I do attend another. Ann Wass **Big savings on Dell’s most popular laptops. Now

Re: [h-cost] CC27 historical judge talks about documentation

2009-05-06 Thread Käthe Barrows
I've got at least two more parts of this, one on workmanship and another on presentation. With all the help I got when I was a complete newbie, it's at least time I gave some back. On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 4:26 PM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: Thanks so much for taking the time to explicate. This

Re: [h-cost] CC27 historical judge talks about documentation

2009-05-06 Thread Susan Farmer
Quoting Käthe Barrows kay...@gmail.com: I've got at least two more parts of this, one on workmanship and another on presentation. With all the help I got when I was a complete newbie, it's at least time I gave some back. I can't wait to see the rest of it -- I've already printed the first

Re: [h-cost] CC27 historical judge talks about documentation

2009-05-06 Thread Käthe Barrows
I'm not the ultimate right answer, and the exact rules change slightly with every masquerade. But I'll be spending time on those other parts tonight. On Wed, May 6, 2009 at 8:40 PM, Susan Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com wrote: Quoting Käthe Barrows kay...@gmail.com: I've got at least two more

Re: [h-cost] CC27 historical judge talks about documentation

2009-05-06 Thread Susan Farmer
Quoting Käthe Barrows kay...@gmail.com: I'm not the ultimate right answer, and the exact rules change slightly with every masquerade. But I'll be spending time on those other parts tonight. It looks to me like it would be useful in all areas of competition -- not just the Costume Con

Re: [h-cost] CC27 historical judge talks about documentation

2009-05-06 Thread Käthe Barrows
It looks to me like it would be useful in all areas of competition -- not just the Costume Con Msquerade. I've done a little F/SF judging and I agree. The F/SF masquerade often requires research, always requires presentation, and sometimes also has a workmanship judge. Is it always the same

Re: [h-cost] CC27 historical judge talks about documentation

2009-05-06 Thread Susan Farmer
Quoting Käthe Barrows kay...@gmail.com: It looks to me like it would be useful in all areas of competition -- not just the Costume Con Msquerade. I've done a little F/SF judging and I agree. The F/SF masquerade often requires research, always requires presentation, and sometimes also has a

Re: [h-cost] CC27 historical judge talks about documentation

2009-05-06 Thread Kimiko Small
Go next year Susan, I am. And I would love to meet you. Go here for more info. http://www.cc28.org/ Kimiko Who still has to buy a membership, but I am going. --- On Wed, 5/6/09, Susan Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com wrote: I've never been -- but just reading all the journal entries makes me