Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

Might not be the look you want, but I purchased silver/gray blow up mannequins pretty cheaply when I needed to have forms to paint unitards when I did CATS. They ran small and of course they are squishable. Side Note: If you goggle inflatable mannequins, you get a few porn sites as well as

Re: [h-cost] early Civil War women's dress - side note safety pins

Just an 'aside' -- Although the moern safety pin might have been invented around 1845, the Princeton Art Museum has a safety pin in their ancient Greek and Roman collection. Kate Pinner -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf

[h-cost] Late 18 century questions

I am gearing up for a production of Amadeus next year and have several questions. For those who might not know the show, it takes place in Vienna 1780-1791, with very brief bits of 1823. Starting with the men's shirts: How different from 1860's? I assume the body area is basically the same

[h-cost] Sewing term - bride - 18/19thc?

In Costume Close Up by Linda Baumgarten John Watson on page 107 describing a late 18th century shirt neck opening, the authors state A buttonhole-stitched bride is worked at the point to reinforce the slashed opening. The bride appears to be a later replacement. I have never heard of the

Re: [h-cost] Sewing term - bride - 18/19thc?

Thanks. Where might I find an image? -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Carmen Beaudry Sent: Tuesday, June 29, 2010 2:35 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Sewing term - bride - 18/19thc? In Costume

[h-cost] Secondary question - bride ?

Thanks for all your input. I've used that technique for belt loops and tacking linings in place, but never knew the name bride, and also never thought to use it as a reinforcement. When using it as a neck opening slash reinforcement, do you think that it would be a short bar attached near the

Re: [h-cost] Secondary question - bride ?

That would certainly reinforce it. Do you do the same for the lower end of side seams when they are open flaps and the cuffs? Kate When using it as a neck opening slash reinforcement, do you think that it would be a short bar attached near the point on both sides, or would it be worked

Re: [h-cost] Secondary question - bride ?

I've put little gussets there, but like the idea of a bride better. Thanks! Kate That would certainly reinforce it. Do you do the same for the lower end of side seams when they are open flaps and the cuffs? Kate Usually not the cuffs, unless the person I'm sewing for puts a lot of stress

[h-cost] Masonic aprons

The frst time I sent this, I'm not sure it went thru, so I'm trying again. Kate Pinner In the 18th cent., would all the aprons in a Masonic Lodge be the same? Or would the individuals have different ones? I ask because I'm doing Amadeus next year and the play calls for three of them. There is

Re: [h-cost] Masonic aprons

Perceptive comment, thanks. I'll do that. Kate Pinner -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Tuesday, July 20, 2010 3:17 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Masonic aprons I would suggest

Re: [h-cost] Masonic aprons .. a bit of info..

in the Lodge. and his degree (numerical designation ,as tohow far you tested and passed the rites) Did you see if there is any art workof him wearing his Apron? Hope this helps. Melody --- On Tue, 7/20/10, Kathryn Pinner pinn...@mccc.edu wrote: From: Kathryn Pinner pinn...@mccc.edu Subject: [h

Re: [h-cost] Masonic aprons .. a bit of info..

Ron, Ginni, Thank you for all the info. I had noticed that some of the images I have seen do have the points in different relationship to the square (and some don't have the square at all), but just figured that the painter/embroiderer made the decision -- silly me. The skull, bones, coffin

Re: [h-cost] ping please?

I read it as Theatre Kate Pinner -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of aqua...@patriot.net Sent: Monday, August 09, 2010 3:57 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] ping please? Probably Town House. I'm here,

Re: [h-cost] Greenberg and Hammer closed!

And Euroboning? Kate Pinner -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Katy Bishop Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 9:44 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Greenberg and Hammer closed! I too want to know where

Re: [h-cost] vintage dress washing question

I have had good results with antique lace with Orvis -- it is a mild shampoo sold in feed/tack stores for washing horses. Kate Pinner -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Elizabeth H. Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2011

Re: [h-cost] Philly places to visit

Check out the Philadelphia Art Museum. The Perlman building houses their costume/fashion section. They also have some Asian stuff and textile/fibre arts. Depends on your interest. They have some Elsa Schiaparelli and might be open to showing you stuff not on display if you contact them. The

Re: [h-cost] OT: skin tone mesh long sleeved shirt

I think it's called illusion net Kate Pinner -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sheridan Pohl Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 4:03 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] OT: skin tone mesh long sleeved

[h-cost] History of Costume text?

The powers that be at my community college (where I am a theatrical costume and set designer) have decided to start a Fashion Design and Merchandizing program (the push seems to be from the merchandizing/businesss side) and they are expecting me to teach the history of costume, basic sewing,

Re: [h-cost] Regency men's white stockings

I just did Amadeus and two of my actors showed up with those white long socks/stockings/whatever they're called that hospitals use to keep your circulation going. They come up over the knee and are opaque and don't run. The actors (one was 5'-8, 300 lbs, and the other was 6'-3, 200 lbs.) said

Re: [h-cost] Regency men's white stockings

indestructible. I think they are called compression socks, or some such, and they can be found in the travel section of places like Target and various pharmacies, or with the footcare section. On 6/27/11 7:39 AM, Kathryn Pinner pinn...@mccc.edu wrote: I just did Amadeus and two of my actors showed up

[h-cost] 1880's casual dress question

IIRC, 1879-80 is sort of between bustle periods. What would a young English lady living on the coast of Cornwall be wearing? I will be costuming Pirates of Penzance in January and am looking for some ideas of where to look. Fashion plates in Godey's and Harper's hardly seem the type of

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Directory

Raising hand ... me! I was in the directory. I still have mine. I think I joined in 1995. Mostly lurk and/or ask questions. You guys (or ya'll -- depending on if you are north or south of the Mason-Dixon line) know so much more than I. I've learned a lot from you. Kate Pinner

Re: [h-cost] Sewing Apps

Any apps for PCs for us non-Mac people? From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf of Becky Rautine [zearti...@hotmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2011 1:21 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Sewing Apps I

Re: [h-cost] Heavy underwear

How much did bustles weigh? Kate Pinner -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Martha Kelly Sent: Friday, September 02, 2011 2:38 PM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Heavy underwear My first thought was

Re: [h-cost] Movie Costume Question: McGonagall's Yule Ensemble

At one time, Joann's carried a white silk that was pin-tucked like that and silk takes dye. Kate Pinner -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Henderson Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 2:14 PM To:

[h-cost] OT- shop machines

For those of you who run costume shops: What do you recommend for teaching basic sewing skills? Machines that will stand up to student abuse? Basic machines and also sergers? Kate Pinner ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] Buttonhole attachments; was beginner sewing machine

Would those old buttonhole attachments work on modern machines? If so, I'm going to try to find mine. Kate Pinner -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Downward Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 12:09 PM To:

Re: [h-cost] starch recipe

Try Rose Brand. They sell Argo for starching drops. http://www.rosebrand.com/product14/Argo-Starch.aspx?tid=2info=starch From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf of Wicked Frau [wickedf...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [h-cost] Grrrrr ... !

You can get Argo from Rose Brand Theatrical supplies http://www.rosebrand.com/product14/Argo-Starch.aspx?tid=2info=argo Kate Pinner -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Bambi TBNL Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2012 10:20 AM

[h-cost] NON-water soluble

That being said for white glue, try carpenters glue (the yellow stuff). Obviously not period, but they make one that is a bit flexible for furniture and once it dries, it pretty much stays dried. Kate From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Civil War Frock Coat Pattern? my fav...

I have used this one a lot for theatre use. Goes together quickly. Kate Pinner -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Melody Watts Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 7:47 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Civil War

Re: [h-cost] Philly Metro Trip Advice

If you actually get into Philly, the Barnes museum just opened (re-opened after its move) on the Ben Franklin parkway. There must be a hundred Renoirs plus lots of other impressionists. An amazing collection. Kate From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com

Re: [h-cost] University of NH exhibit

Ditto that for getting on the list. Kate Pinner Costume Scenic Design Tech. Coord., Kelsey Theatre, MCCC 609-570-3584 pinn...@mccc.edu From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf of Lavolta Press

Re: [h-cost] Terms for pants

Another name, at least in southeast Virginia, was 'clam diggers'. Kate Pinner Costume Scenic Design Tech. Coord., Kelsey Theatre, MCCC 609-570-3584 pinn...@mccc.edu Subject: Re: [h-cost] Terms for pants Bella - I won't tell if you won't tell that I actually had a pattern very similar to

Re: [h-cost] Terms for pants

Seems to me that my daughter (27) and several students (college/high school) recently (in the past 2-3 years) was wearing 'floods'jeans cuffed up to the lower calf. Kate Pinner Costume Scenic Design Tech. Coord., Kelsey Theatre, MCCC 609-570-3584 pinn...@mccc.edu

Re: [h-cost] Anyone here?

I agree with LynnD..not enough time for Facebook Kate Pinner Costume Scenic Design Tech. Coord., Kelsey Theatre, MCCC 609-570-3584 pinn...@mccc.edu From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf of Lynn Downward

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

I'm here. Still like to see what's posted. I'm not on Facebook. Kate Pinner Costume & Scenic Design Tech. Coord., Kelsey Theatre, MCCC 609-570-3584 pinn...@mccc.edu From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [h-costume-boun...@indra.com] on behalf of Robin

Re: [h-cost] RIP: Catherine Linda Walton

I am sorry to hear this. Thank you for letting us know. I know the group hasn't been as active lately, but I will miss her posts. Kate Pinner Costume & Scenic Design Tech. Coord., Kelsey Theatre, MCCC 609-570-3584 pinn...@mccc.edu From: