[h-cost] Intro and thanks

. It certainliy will be. So, thank you one and all for your valuable opinions about the task ahead of me! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 8, Issue 280

is a comfort for a jump start, but only IF the pattern is good. == Marjorie Wilser On Aug 16, 2009, at 12:02 PM, ann marie wrote: On Sun, Aug 16, 2009 MaggiRos wrote: I would look so good in this dress. http://rdwf.org.uk/doctors/images/29/hum12.jpg How aobut the 1910's tea dress pattern

Re: [h-cost] PhD programs in costume history

money for the MA program, than lose me to another school's PhD program, which my school didn't even offer. In retrospect, my then-current school's counseling was bunk. == Marjorie Wilser, getting by, but career-free :) On Aug 16, 2009, at 1:39 PM, e...@huskers.unl.edu wrote: Hey

[h-cost] hose with seams

Does anybody know a source for hose, or even knee-highs, with back seams? A friend needs them for a historical presentation. Thanks! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com

Re: [h-cost] Bygones window displays

Lovely! Thanks for the link! I'll forward it to my friend, who will be in awe. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Aug 18, 2009, at 8:29 PM, Penny Ladnier wrote: Oh

Re: [h-cost] hose with seams

Wow, thanks Melanie! Believe it or not, I have never shoped Victoria's :) I got some inspiration for me, too. (odd size... usually dd's begin at 36, which is too big for me). == Marjorie Wilser (now waiting for a sale!) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you

Re: [h-cost] hose with seams

Ooooh yeah. Thanks Sam! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Aug 19, 2009, at 5:39 AM, Sam wrote: With the strong dollar, www.whatkatiedid.com might be worth looking

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 8, Issue 285

Thanks, she's not. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Aug 19, 2009, at 11:25 AM, Ruthann Williams wrote: If she is a larger woman, then try: http://www.pantyhose4u.com

Re: [h-cost] Laser scissors

Hi Henry, How far, in hours, is Milwaukee from Madison? I'm thinking of staying there dragging my bff with me for CC28. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Aug 22

Re: [h-cost] Madison/Milwaukee (was Re: Laser scissors

Oh, I'm sure we would stay at the hotel. This just give me an excuse to visit longer:) Thanks! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Aug 22, 2009, at 12:42 PM, Andrew T

Re: [h-cost] 1913 stays

hands to pin-fit them. If you have that, it's worth the effort (I have made my own, 1835 - 1900). Corsetiers are expensive. Best of luck! It's worth it for that lovely gown. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement

Re: [h-cost] Remove Moth Ball Smell

I'd suggest sunlight with that air. Turn the garment inside out first to avoid fading! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= On Aug 25, 2009, at 9:03 AM, Audrey Bergeron-Morin wrote: Does anyone know how to get rid of the smell of moth balls out of cotton fabric? Hm

Re: [h-cost] Help!

Justine, Hie thy buns to a graphics supply store and see if they have a percentage conversion wheel. It's a wonder. You can take any inch (or pica!) measurement at all, move the outer ring to the desired measurement, and presto, here's your pecentage to enlarge. == Marjorie Wilser

Re: [h-cost] Happy Birthday to me!

, but still, I'm very happy to have had her for these last few years. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Sep 2, 2009, at 8:44 PM, Kimiko Small wrote: I believe we've discussed

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

Alas, this year-- nothing! She's between centuries and has _nothing_to_wear_. YET == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Sep 3, 2009, at 4:35 AM, Robin Betzhold wrote

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

Oh, huzzah for having it all in ONE place! I have yet to achieve that nirvana. . . have to make the place first :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Sep 3, 2009, at 4

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

their so-called knee lever hits me mid-thigh. If you're above 5'9, with long legs, it isn't ideal! I do love my Pfaff. == Marjorie Wilser (who also has a trio of oldies to play with) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

Cathy R.? Just curious... how come your sentences all end with a .? Is that a PC/Mac issue? == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Oct 7, 2009, at 8:33 AM, cbellfl

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

grin I bet! AOL is not known for good service any more. . . probably their interface is doing it. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Oct 7, 2009, at 2:27 PM, cbellfl

Re: [h-cost] Sleeve Drafting (Information Guide)

Admittedly not a 16th c specialist, but my impression is that sleeve heads/shapes, etc. were way different than our current set-ins, and that set-ins may be a much later construction. So a modern tutorial might not be ideal. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn

Re: [h-cost] correction

in the interior. Think about where your stocking-clad legs rub the inside. Perhaps a layer of very thin poly lining, strategically applied, would help (if the problem is _not_ static cling! if it is, poly would exacerbate the issue!). == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= (printer

Re: [h-cost] My Latest Finds

. :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Oct 19, 2009, at 11:38 PM, Penny Ladnier wrote (in part): This weekend I also bought a late 1940s wedding gown with a very long train, two fur

Re: [h-cost] My Latest Finds: Fur and hat: photos

Penny, I remember my mom wearing hats with meshy tops in the early 60s. She was no fashion icon though :) That is one amazing hat. Now everybody will be envying your tablecloth. Cute design! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never

Re: [h-cost] In search of a costuming teacher

a seamstress every so often (she doesn't sew), and may know of someone. Good luck! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Oct 30, 2009, at 5:46 PM, Emily Gilbert wrote: I love

Re: [h-cost] Kero smell in Indian muslin

I'd try sunlight on the reverse side, spread out for a day or two. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Nov 8, 2009, at 4:51 PM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden wrote: I have some

Re: [h-cost] Have you seen this magazine cover?

:) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Nov 9, 2009, at 1:18 PM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote: I concur re late 20s for date.? I believe you can see one like this in the Dover SR

Re: [h-cost] Have you seen this magazine cover?

Or, as I have often told my spouse in like situations Between us we have half a brain. :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Nov 9, 2009, at 8:06 PM, SPaterson wrote

Re: [h-cost] Dream costume project

sleeves are gathered in heavy folded puffs. The sewing, I could do. I'm not willing to embroider to get it :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Nov 12, 2009, at 8:27 PM

Re: [h-cost] Fwd: Deal of the Day - 50% Off Crystal Buttons

Hmmm chortle I don't have any trouble at all finding ouches. Every time I try sewing by hand, one finds me! :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Nov 16, 2009, at 9:29 PM

Re: [h-cost] Quiet list

Sandy, Resurrecting my Shinrone Gown project, which stalled when I got busy with a trip and NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month, where you write 50,000 words in a month! I did, too). == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never

Re: [h-cost] Quiet list

Glad to hear someone is still volunteering there. I was awfully sorry to be just out of driving range when I found out about the program. == Marjorie Wilser, in Santa Barbara now. . . where living history is. . . history :( On Nov 30, 2009, at 9:53 PM, Joan Jurancich wrote: At 09:06

Re: [h-cost] Speaking of Christmas gifts...

? == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Dec 7, 2009, at 5:36 AM, Martha Kelly wrote: The Shippensburg Fashion Archives and Museum has a really nifty tote bag (uh, if I do say so

Re: [h-cost] Shippensburg tote bag

Delighted to hear that, Martha! Thanks for the further info! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Dec 7, 2009, at 7:25 PM, Martha Kelly wrote: The pattern on the tote bag

Re: [h-cost] stabilizer/facing material [was:Re: s-t-i-f-f-en agent]

on evenly and either leave, or remove, the stabilizer. If the fabric is thin enough, perhaps it's best to leave the stabilizer (in which case, stitch-n- tear is counterindicated) to support the beadwork. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you

Re: [h-cost] Christmas Squeee!

personal measurements into the thing too. Pardon the verbal shorthand, but it would be a stellar app! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Dec 26, 2009, at 12:46 PM, Chiara

Re: [h-cost] Online dictionary of colors with color swatches

according to popularity, and the swatch books are expensive. And the color names are numbers. . . Another argument for Crayola, which at least has descriptive names.. Ahh but wait. Crayola, too, changes its color names. Will nothing help us all? Yours for a colorful world! == Marjorie

Re: [h-cost] Online dictionary of colors with color swatches

much to do with historical color understanding, however, just with communication :) == Marjorie Wilser (who still likes the Crayola system!) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 3, 2010

Re: [h-cost] 1920s Men's bathing suit pattern

It wasn't the weight of the wool, it was its properties: wool is the only fiber that holds heat even while wet. In the 19th c, you really _could_ catch your death of cold, or so they believed. Up til the 1920s, most bathing suits were woolen. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press

Re: [h-cost] Washing, ironing, and running repairs - was an amusing error

- to the laundromat when her finger recovered! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 17, 2010, at 5:10 PM, cbellfl...@aol.com wrote: My grandmother had a washing machine on her back porch

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

ripening for a project ;) == Marjorie Wilser (who doesn't shop Wal-Mart any more) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 4:39 PM, Dawn wrote: I had a most disappointing shopping trip

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

I'm no longer up there, but Kayta or Cin Barnes will know. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 18, 2010, at 11:57 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: There is a place in San

Re: [h-cost] Bridal fashions

Penny, Do any of them have tops? The Discovery channel program Say yes to the dress shows almost NO gown with sleeves, and most do not have so much as a strap. Nice reply, BTW. You must have been glowing after the first vendor that asked you! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

in the San Jose area, but now, the closest is over 100 miles inland and in the worst climate. Whoever put the Bake in Bakersfield was sure right! :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

There IS a hancock online which is quite helpful. I've never understood if it was the same one as the chain. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 19, 2010, at 9:46 AM

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

Santa barbara area. It's home. . . but the fabric prospects are grim :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 19, 2010, at 9:54 AM, Kimiko Small wrote: If you travel

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

Kathy, There' s a Hancock LEFT in San Jose? :o Must be the one on Blossom Hill? == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 19, 2010, at 9:16 PM, Kathy Stormberg wrote

Re: [h-cost] mending by embroidery

into the 20th century for a while, at least. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 26, 2010, at 8:41 PM, Käthe Barrows wrote: Question: are?there any historical

Re: [h-cost] Grading patterns

for posting! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 29, 2010, at 9:31 AM, Sylvia Rognstad wrote: I know this question isn't related specifically to historic costuming, but I think

Re: [h-cost] Grading patterns

of them; she's lucky enough to be exactly the right size! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jan 29, 2010, at 12:46 PM, Joan Jurancich wrote: At 12:13 PM 1/29/2010, you wrote

Re: [h-cost] Is this real or not?

is holding the ends of the stems, which are visible. They do stick up and look weird. I see nothing exceptional at all about the shot. YMMV! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com

[h-cost] dead bride photo

for spanx!!! Have a great day, Jjay Yeh, right. Determined he's an expert, and nobody else need make suggestions :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com

[h-cost] ribbons

== Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h

Re: [h-cost] ribbons

Thanks so much, Pierre Sandy, and all others who have replied on and off-list! (a little surprising, considering my post was about ribbons. . . but still! Thank you!) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement

Re: [h-cost] ribbons

but your signature line. What was your ribbon question? Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com

Re: [h-cost] JKM ribbon

Thank you! Your comment may have saved the day :) == Marjorie Wilser On Feb 11, 2010, at 9:37 AM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: I've ordered from JKM and both the products and services were fine. But it took weeks for them to ship. You might also want to check out http

Re: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US?

Justine, The problem with California is that the activity is centered around SF and LA, with little or nothing between. California is huge. . . there's 400 miles of not much in the middle! == Marjorie Wilser (in the middle. . . wishing for better events!) =:=:=:Three Toad Press

Re: [h-cost] Costuming Events in the US/East coast Jul-Aug-Sept

head to carry it on my back out to the car. When the bag landed, the bottom split out and there went my treasures, plunk on the floor. I laughed hysterically. What else could I do? It was too absurd. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you

Re: [h-cost] Corset patterns, was Re: Question re: pattern sizes

to the top of the front as well as its sides. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Feb 23, 2010, at 1:29 PM, Joan Jurancich wrote: At 10:02 AM 2/23/2010, you wrote: Hi, I recall

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

woolen. . . == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Mar 1, 2010, at 10:35 PM, Margo Anderson wrote: My intern cleaned the sewing room the other day and due to the lack

Re: [h-cost] Leine sleeve pattern

Please post pics! It sounds great! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Mar 5, 2010, at 6:41 PM, Regina Lawson wrote: Since I am about to proliferate an original idea, I

Re: [h-cost] Please help with this photo

Hi Penny, Even the enlargement isn't clear enough to tell much about it. Perhaps you can rescan and post a good version. == Marjorie On Mar 10, 2010, at 5:27 PM, Penny Ladnier wrote: I won a wedding stereoview on eBay a couple of days ago. Please take a look at it, auction

[h-cost] Wigs for the gray :)

the fun? So, I need a referral to an online source that has affordable, gray hair extras like perhaps a blob of curls, an 1880s curlybang, or long hair which can be styled into an Apollo knot for Regency. Please? With my thanks! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn

Re: [h-cost] Wigs for the gray :)

Many thanks, Ann-- I'll see what they have! I like the thought of a turban better than an Apollo knot- for sure! more pretty silk, hooray! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com

Re: [h-cost] Wigs for the gray :)

Sounds great-- I'll at least get to do some homework AND visit with you! Perhaps a Monday luncheon? == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Mar 21, 2010, at 6:09 PM, Cin

Re: [h-cost] A strange question

LOVE DIS :) On Mar 27, 2010, at 11:39 AM, Wanda Pease wrote: Regina (SCA, Steam Punk, Ooooh Shiny!) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com

Re: [h-cost] A strange question

jelly :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Mar 27, 2010, at 12:38 PM, Käthe Barrows wrote: There is a magic in creating something that the SCA has lost a bit of since

Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified object

It looks like a small purse frame to me. Are there holes around the edges for thread to go through? == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Apr 4, 2010, at 9:02 PM, Charlene

Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified object

Still _could_ be a purse frame. I could make a purse out of it by crocheting over the frame, or sewing fabric (by hand) over the frame to make a totally covered purse. Of course, one would then need to add a loop and button closure. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press

Re: [h-cost] Fwd: 10 Natural Cures From Your Kitchen

oh boy, spam to the whole list, JUSt what we need :( == Marjorie Wilser On Apr 6, 2010, at 6:11 PM, shashal...@aol.com wrote: From: pvnspotli...@preventionnews.delivery.net To: shashal...@aol.com Sent: 3/10/2010 6:53:04 A.M. Central Daylight

Re: [h-cost] Fwd: 10 Natural Cures From Your Kitchen

whew Thanks for the clarification! :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Apr 6, 2010, at 7:50 PM, shashal...@aol.com wrote: I am so sorry! I didn't mean to spam anyone. I

Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified object

As a knitter historian, I can't see how the second object might be used. A pic would help. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Apr 14, 2010, at 6:33 AM, R Lloyd

Re: [h-cost] Victorian Hair: hair receptacle

it. I think what's left is designed to wash out?? Somebody help me out here. Kayta? Do you recall the product name? It seems as if it might be ideal to contain your own hair, and would be made _from_ your own hair. == Marjorie Wilser (who'd go try it if there were a full-service

Re: [h-cost] Victorian Hair: hair receptacle

a chance to read- but look helpful: http://www.needlepointers.com/ShowArticles.aspx?NavID=2047 I think I'm on the right track for my (untested!) theory though. Hope at least one of these is a winner! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you

Re: [h-cost] Victorian Hair: hair receptacle

But wool has scales on the fibres that help the felting process hair doesn't. Nylon net. . . well, I don't want any of that stuff on my scalp :-D (of course, this _is_ Penny's topic, not mine!) == Marjorie On May 3, 2010, at 10:49 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: You could try nylon

Re: [h-cost] MODERN HAIR RECEPTICLE

Audy, You must have had _some_ Grandmother! I should think a book of all her advice would be an excellent read. Mine was pretty clever, too, but I'm not sure her advice would fill a book. Unfortunately, she lived too far away for constant contact. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad

Re: [h-cost] Who is going?

I had hoped to go, but another event conflicted sigh. Story of my life! :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On May 6, 2010, at 5:19 AM, Genie wrote: Looking forward

[h-cost] Query re: website

feathers. On second thought, ruffled feathers ARE really pretty. . . :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] dress forms

. He's not even a costumer but boy did we have fun about her! She's a pleasant thought on a dark day :) Corset her and she's fine for whatever era. Sure fitting is a pain, but isn't it always? == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never

Re: [h-cost] Asian fabrics in Victorian era?

Kimiko, Think the Opening of Japan to trade- they developed a huge vogue for European fashion, and it reciprocated into a vogue for Japanese silks/ brocades in European vogue. == Marjorie Wilser (sorry, no dates to hand as I have to dash off tomorrow) =:=:=:Three Toad Press

Re: [h-cost] Boys Costume in a Daguerreotype Photo

was just breeched (ie, out of diapers)? == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jun 28, 2010, at 12:28 AM, Beteena Paradise wrote: Are you sure that is a boy? It looks like a girl

Re: [h-cost] (no subject)

You must have a virus-- that's link for viagra. :P == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Jun 28, 2010, at 12:48 AM, vikingb...@aol.com wrote: http://blinknews.com/home.php

[h-cost] Seriously beautiful app, not OT

manuscripts, Kostume und Sittenbilder, 1580. Did I mention it's free! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] Antiques Roadshow

of the line. I toted a folding chair and _used_ it occasionally. Note: it helps to have a cart if anything you bring is heavy/awkward. A thermos or water bottle if you like coffee or hydration. Have fun! Naturally, we expect a full report! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn

Re: [h-cost] Threads and More

Thanks- a good source I was unaware of. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Aug 22, 2010, at 9:36 PM, Franchesca wrote: Just and FYI, Threads and More is having a rare

Re: [h-cost] Advice on fitting 18th c stays

Heh. I'm a 2d, and have supported the works by a stuffed, rolled-up sock inside the straight front :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Sep 22, 2010, at 7:19 PM, mims

Re: [h-cost] Advice on fitting 18th c stays

In practice (rather than reality :) ), I found the girls disappearing into the stays. Since I make only my 19th c stays, the 18th c stays needed help, hence the roll/sock/wossname! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack

Re: [h-cost] Sourcing Help

Here's another link which also shows available colors. Lots! http://www.jkmribbon.com/Store/product/jkm-petersham-grosgrain-ribbon-with-scalloped-edge,1,177.htm == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http

Re: [h-cost] Fwd: R.I.P. Carolyn Kayta Barrows

, grinning. I''m being kind-- I'm not going to BUY it for you, she'd say, but you needed to know it existed! Anybody know any costumers in Santa Barbara? I've lost my bestest fitting buddy! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack

Re: [h-cost] Decorative Fraying in 1850's

Margo, I've seen plenty of self-fringed bodice ruffles, but can't remember any skirts having them. Usually they are on the straight, so that the fringe has stripes. It's a really cool effect! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you

Re: [h-cost] Decorative Fraying in 1850's

. Thin silk is lovely to work with. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Nov 10, 2010, at 8:44 AM, Margo Anderson wrote: On Nov 9, 2010, at 11:00 PM, Marjorie Wilser wrote

Re: [h-cost] Hill Bucknell Cloaks - sorry for cross-post, but...

was that washing an entire garment was't the usual treatment. I can see the reasoning: so often washing was boiling and beating, which would full (and shrink) the cloth. I wonder if the same were true in the 12th century. == Marjorie Wilser (who has bought the very last of a t-shirt knit and even

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

, YMMV, etc :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Dec 3, 2010, at 1:38 PM, Carol Kocian wrote: Not much in the way of historic costume, but I did have a recent project

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

OHHH, what a fun way to travel! You'd be in that little TSA room so fast your corset would melt. . . (ROFL) == Marjorie Wilser (trying to imagine how boning xrays. . . and hatpins. . . and getting the giggles) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

equipment rooms are downright chilly, especially if they don't boast a Linotype in residence! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Dec 3, 2010, at 4:16 PM, annbw...@aol.com

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?(nowOT)

FIND my corset. . . it gets so little use these past few years. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Dec 3, 2010, at 5:11 PM, Carol Kocian wrote: Yes, that's exactly what I

[h-cost] costuming a window

is more high-tech than I'd prefer, since I'm an old-fashioned kinda decorator, but WORKS is good. Hooray for *draftless* showers!! :) == Marjorie Wilser ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [h-cost] piping on Civil War era dresses

would induce major puckers in thick cloth. Do you have a closeup of any of these seam tucks? They certainly would have saved cloth! Thanks for an excellent opinion on piping/seams for CW era dresses! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you

Re: [h-cost] piping on Civil War era dresses

Yep, that curved back seam _should_ be a real seam, but in my project, it was a falsie to make the coat look plausible :) It tapered to nothing at its termination in the armhole. Thanks for the clarification on the tuck! == Marjorie Wilser On Dec 15, 2010, at 7:17 PM, Lists wrote

Re: [h-cost] taiioring supplies (was eek, quick opinion pls...)

in the food court not far from there, a true international wonder). Fortunately for me, I'm just far enough away that I can't go there weekly-- and close enough I can go if I want to! == Marjorie Wilser On Dec 17, 2010, at 7:50 PM, Kimiko Small wrote: A few years ago I bought the last

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

You always are, Cin ;) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Dec 26, 2010, at 4:42 PM, Cin wrote: Got a pair of real Victorian gold seed pearl earrings from my parents

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