Re: [h-cost] Victorian button boots

-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 3:35 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Victorian button boots I have already asked, she says sizes under 6 just don't sell well enough. Fran On 8/30/2016 3:30 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: > Try asking

Re: [h-cost] Victorian button boots

Try asking Lauren (owner American Duchess) if she can make you a smaller pair. There might be others who'd like smaller sizes. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 3:21 PM To: His

Re: [h-cost] Non destructive testing for wool/synthetic

Wool often has a distinct smell when wet. Try getting a bit wet and sniffing. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Jones Sent: Wednesday, August 17, 2016 11:47 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Non destr

Re: [h-cost] Large jewelry box with large compartments

My friend has a wooden tool box that she uses for her jewelry. It's large and has big compartments. You can buy them online. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Monday, May 09, 2016 1:35 PM To: Historica

Re: [h-cost] Craftsman decorating

The arts and crafts movement shunned mass produced items. So, how about something like this: http://www.worldmarket.com/product/carats+barware.do?&from=fn -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Thursday, M

Re: [h-cost] Another historic-house lace curtain source

I got an email from a place called "The Wooden Duck". They carry a line of garden furnitureFermob---which is metal. Charming designs, but I don't know the prices. The website is www.thewoodenduck.com -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.

Re: [h-cost] Curtains for old houses

Judkins, but the quality is not as good as Barn Furniture and Amish Direct. Both the latter places will cut deals. About 10-15% off and free shipping is the range. Fran On 2/27/2016 11:09 AM, Sharon Collier wrote: > Good to know. I've seen Amish made furniture at the local Hoot > Ju

Re: [h-cost] Curtains for old houses--a fabric

That is lovely stuff. And the price is great. If you have a shower, you could use this as an outer curtain;whatever color the inner, waterproof one was would show off the pattern nicely. Or, as you said, historic dresses. (in my spare time). -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra

Re: [h-cost] Curtains for old houses

y furniture in the store and was very impressed with their quality. All the Amish outdoor furniture, though, is rough, rustic picnic tables and that sort of thing. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 2/26/2016 9:44 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: > Around here, we have an email group c

Re: [h-cost] Curtains for old houses

Around here, we have an email group called Next Door. There may be one in your area. Also, have you checked Craigslist? If you want, I can put out a request for aluminum patio furniture. (I'm in Redwood City, have friends who live in Sacramento.) Also, IKEA has some metal furniture that you might

Re: [h-cost] searching for 1887 misses' fashion illustrations

Have you tried school group photos? I know most are front facing, posed shots, but you could extrapolate the backs from knowing what the front looked like. A girls school might have photos dating back that far. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costum

Re: [h-cost] Mouse-proof underwear

Maybe bloomers tied closed at the bottom so mice couldn't run up her legs? I'd have also gotten a cat. ;-) -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Catherine Walton Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 2:42 PM To: Historical Costu

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

s many years as possible. Anyway, I don't want printed cotton drapes unless they are something really nice like Liberty home-dec. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 12/17/2015 11:15 AM, Sharon Collier wrote: > Have you heard of www.spoonflower.com? > It's a site where you can d

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

Have you heard of www.spoonflower.com? It's a site where you can design your own fabric or choose from thousands of others designed by others. After you find your design, you can choose to have it made in one of over a dozen fabrics. So you could have matching drapes and upholstery, for example.

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

I just finished a new dress for Dickens Fair, which ends this weekend. I bought it partially made, from a friend, and fitted and embellished it. Sharon -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of aqua...@patriot.net Sent: Thursd

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

Very interesting article, Ann! Thanks! Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of annbw...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2015 6:39 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going? I hav

Re: [h-cost] Stange detail on early 1900's shirtwaists - help?

Also, I have a couple of buckles from my great aunts; they are simple rectangles, with an additional vertical bar, which would work perfectly with those shorter ties. They were in the box of lace, insertion lace trim, etc. that I got from my great aunts, so right era. Sharon -Original Messa

Re: [h-cost] Stange detail on early 1900's shirtwaists - help?

The longer ties could have been to tie the blouse in the right spot, maybe tied and tucked under the front of the corset to prevent twisting of the blouse? I know that in Elizabethan fashion, the bum roll was often tied and the ties tucked under the front of the corset for just that purpose. Sh

Re: [h-cost] Stange detail on early 1900's shirtwaists - help?

If the blouse was worn on the outside of the skirt, and as Fran said, the ties came from back to front, perhaps instead of tying (which takes quite a bit of fabric/length), they were buckled--a simple buckle where you just weave the ties in and out. Maybe the inside ties were to actually hold th

Re: [h-cost] medieval france question

Tights, a loose robe or dress-belted, and a biggins or stocking cap with the end wound around your head would work well. Maybe a cloak on top of that. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of scourney Sent: Wednesda

Re: [h-cost] Pomona Green: vote now!

"...the elusiveness of keeping that color". This is exactly the problem I have. My sage green sleeves and forepart have faded to a yellow-ish green. Not as nice a color as I originally had. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.co

[h-cost] Pomona green

I think it's difficult to find "Pomona green" because it probably was a color made with arsenic. I saw a picture of a gown in a museum and it was EXACTLY the shade of green I love! But it was dyed with arsenic. I would have died of arsenic poisoning, I'm sure, as I adore that color. Sharon C. _

[h-cost] Anyone here?

Hi, I haven't been getting any messages lately, until today-I got only one. Is the list especially quiet? Sharon Collier ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] The shape of Chardin's girl with shuttlecock

She is wearing a corset. The cone shape is the shape that corsets were in the 1700's. Unlike Victorian corsets, which nipped in the waist and created a curvy shape, the ideal look at this time was a cone shape. Tudor and Elizabethan corsets also created the cone shape. To see a modern version a

Re: [h-cost] Barge's cement

Since the real stuff is nasty to work with and since this is just for "looks" , why not try Gorilla glue or regular heavy duty white glue? Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Marjorie Wilser Sent: Sunday, August

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

florist wire but decided for the current application it was much too lightweight! On May 9, 2014, at 1:22 AM, Sharon Collier wrote: > Not knowing there was such a thing as brim wire, I used florist wire > from the craft store. Much cheaper. >

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

Not knowing there was such a thing as brim wire, I used florist wire from the craft store. Much cheaper. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Marjorie Wilser Sent: Thursday, May 08, 2014 5:45 PM To: H-costume Sub

Re: [h-cost] gauging for gathers?

I used 3 54" widths of fabric for my skirt. I made cartridge pleats with 1/4" gingham for spacing. I went up 3, down 3 for the pleats, (so each pleat was 6 1/4" squares). My waist is about 30". And I did the middle first, then the middle of that, etc. Until I could eyeball the rest. Sharon C. ---

Re: [h-cost] friend going to Italy

There is a FABULOUS trim shop in Florence. They actually have 2 locations, at least they did in 2002, when I went. Passamaneria Toscana, Piazza San Lorenzo,12r, is the original store (since the 1950's). Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun..

Re: [h-cost] 1933 hat help - French magazine pattern

You didn't attach the file. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sybella Sent: Monday, February 10, 2014 5:47 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] 1933 hat help - French magazine pattern Normally, I can loo

Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank?

Lands' End has pants that sit at the waist. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of annbw...@aol.com Sent: Monday, January 06, 2014 2:37 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank? I actually have o

Re: [h-cost] mildew stains

I've also heard that after your preferred method of cleaning, set the item in the sun. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Katy Bishop Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2013 10:13 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-co

Re: [h-cost] catafitti

Nice to know! S -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of snsp...@aol.com Sent: Friday, October 25, 2013 2:58 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] catafitti My apologies, everyone. "Catafitti" is of Greek derivation and

Re: [h-cost] medieval and Renaissance Italian

] medieval and Renaissance Italian Sharon - Can you post the site's URL, please? Thank you! Kate - Original Message - From: "Sharon Collier" >I found a site with Sicilian/ Italian translations. If you need further > help, he has an email. > art...@dieli.net > Go

Re: [h-cost] medieval and Renaissance Italian

I found a site with Sicilian/ Italian translations. If you need further help, he has an email. art...@dieli.net Good luck and if you find out what it means, post here please. I'm curious. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On

Re: [h-cost] medieval and Renaissance Italian

In Sicilian, "fitta" is a noun, meaning hurt. Sicilian and Italian are often VERY different. Sicilian has a lot of Greek in it. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of snsp...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 201

Re: [h-cost] medieval and Renaissance Italian

How is it used? Is it in a sentence? Or is it in a description of something? Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of snsp...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, October 23, 2013 1:56 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com; medtc-disc...@ya

Re: [h-cost] 1919 hairstyle

Look at "Doctor Zhivago". Julie Christie's hair is pure 1960's, which spoils the look. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Susan Data-Samak Sent: Thursday, October 03, 2013 6:11 AM To: Historical Costume Subject

Re: [h-cost] about bath towels...

Lands' End, expensive, but nice. We got some nice ones at Kohl's, make sure you check the quality, though. Similar towels in different colors were different quality. And try Costco. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Beha

Re: [h-cost] hair dressing discussion

Braid hair and wear a day cap. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kani Seifert Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2013 12:44 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] hair dressing discussion I'm new to this group--hope I'm d

Re: [h-cost] Period Hair, and Accessories

So many old movies dressed the characters in period correct clothing, but left the hair contemporary. "The Tudors" comes immediately to mind; all those women with "flowing tresses". So wrong! Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.co

Re: [h-cost] The White Queen

Yes, Dr. Zhivago is a classic example! And I remember a 1950's movie about Elizabeth that had those pointy bras. Hilarious! S. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of annbw...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, July 24, 2013 8:23 AM To:

Re: [h-cost] The White Queen

This is a problem even with re-enactors. In my opinion, nothing spoils the look of an outfit as quickly as modern hair. Renaissance hair was parted in the middle. No bangs. If you have bangs---use hairspray! Sure it doesn't look like "you"that's the point! Sharon C. -Original Message-

Re: [h-cost] chiffon and Astrida's book

Do you starch your chiffon before working with it? That may help and after it's pleated and the pleats are tacked down, you can rinse out the starch. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lauren Walker Sent: Saturda

Re: [h-cost] Corded petticoat conundrum

No, never heard of it, but I want some! Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of WorkroomButtons.com Sent: Monday, June 17, 2013 8:20 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Corded petticoat conundrum Back at the

Re: [h-cost] stains on stored linen?

The pink stains that turned blue did so because of the pH of the soap--acid vs. alkaline. Try soaking/scrubbing by hand with Spray and Wash, or Zout or one of those stain remover products. Let it line dry, so as not to set the stains in the heat of the dryer. Or make a paste of Oxy-Clean powder a

Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?

You weave the fabric? Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of cah...@zoominternet.net Sent: Monday, April 01, 2013 9:12 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on? Hi There is a musl

Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?

I forgot about the post-apocalypse! (grin) Seriously, though, I should put needles, thread and scissors into my earthquake emergency kit. Oooh, and safety pins. Thanks for the idea. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Beh

Re: [h-cost] Source for buttons?

nus Crepitus Theoria -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Collier Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 5:00 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Source for buttons? Get regular white ones, then dye. Sh

Re: [h-cost] Source for buttons?

Get regular white ones, then dye. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of annbw...@aol.com Sent: Sunday, March 10, 2013 2:55 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Source for buttons? I am looking for spherica

[h-cost] Links to the hairstyle archeologist

Vestal virgins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epz7n8uYXQY 1520 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJj_O7pDgYw ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-cos

Re: [h-cost] Hairdresser recreates ancient hairstyles

Someone on Facebook posted a link to the complete video of her doing the Vestal Virgin hairstyle. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2013 10:34 AM To: Historical Costum

Re: [h-cost] Old fashion paper

Whoops. It was the "Cleveland Plain Dealer" newspaper, not the "Observer". Brain hiccup. Sharon -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Collier Sent: Wednesday, January 16, 2013 1:13 PM To: Histor

[h-cost] Old fashion paper

I bought an antique puzzle, and in the box, used to pad the pieces, was a sheet of an old newspaper, The Cleveland Observer, dated April 21. 1928. AND it was the front page of the fashion section! Showing dresses and hats, etc. My question is, what should I do with it? It's rather torn, and yellow

Re: [h-cost] old sewing thread

Well, you can always use it for handwork, or craft projects. I've had thread on old garments disintegrate (sleeves fell off) , but I'm not sure if that was because of the garment being dry cleaned or something. It was a 1930's knit dress. The fabric was fine, just the thread had rotted. I used t

Re: [h-cost] 14th c. German interpretation assistance

Looks like a typical hanging sleeve, with an opening in front to allow the arm to come out (not necessarily on the seam). The body of the garment looks like it fastens offset, on the left front side, kind of like a double breasted cloak. Similar to a Russian shirt, with the fastening on the left s

Re: [h-cost] 14th c. German interpretation assistance

OK, on second look, I think the gold bit in the center front is the opening for the cloak; and it is slit partway up the sides to allow for riding/walking. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Pixel, Goddess and Qu

Re: [h-cost] looking for Grannd Garb

are being made regarding Grannd Companies and it's future. Additional information will be available soon. Suzanne - 11/17/2009" Hope that helps! :) Teena ____ From: Sharon Collier To: 'Historical Costume' Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 8:23 PM

Re: [h-cost] looking for Grannd Garb

You've spelled it wrong. Try again. I did a Google search and it was the second item. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Purple Kat Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2013 4:39 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost

Re: [h-cost] Butterick 5832

It looks as if someone tried to make a pattern based on the dress from July 1839, (pink, in upper left corner), but mis-interpreted the drawing and made it asymmetrical. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Marjori

Re: [h-cost] Modern sewing challenge - suggestions?

I wash my sons fleece slippers with suede bottoms and they wash just fine. In dryer on low, though. If you don't want the suede, go with material with fabric paint--like little kids' no-slip socks. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@in

Re: [h-cost] A hoopskirt for your entertainment

Could it be celluloid? My grandmother had a celluloid dresser set. From the early 1900's. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Laura Rubin Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2012 12:11 PM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Su

Re: [h-cost] Chinese peasant costumes... help?

Any help in the movie "Mulan"? It's been a while since I saw it, but it may have some ideas. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of WorkroomButtons.com Sent: Saturday, December 01, 2012 6:18 PM To: Historical Costume

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

Mine is being used as a hoop hanger--2 are hanging around her neck. I'm working on refurbishing my Dickens bonnet. All black, as I play a widow; I found some great black velvet leaves and black flowers. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun.

Re: [h-cost] The new Anna Karenina

I've got to admit, the editing of the trailer is good. Looks .interesting. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 12:16 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Th

Re: [h-cost] Mannequins for "Dickens" style costumes

And you can paint them all one color or something. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Brenda G. Ball Sent: Tuesday, November 13, 2012 6:13 PM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Mannequins for "Dickens" styl

Re: [h-cost] Machine embroidery

A friend of mine recently made an embroidered ruff (1575-ish) using the simple stitches on her regular machine. And she says, when you look at the portrait she was copying (Lady Lincoln), it looks almost exactly like the hand embroidery--same design. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-c

Re: [h-cost] Travelling to the US, August 2013

If you're going to be near San Francisco at all, I attend Renaissance dance class every Tuesday in Alameda. It would be fun to compare dances. Sharon Collier -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Aylwen Gardiner-Garden

Re: [h-cost] Puts the burden where it belongs!

So much time spent making viruses and malware---for what purpose? Now, if those folks were to take up sewing instead... Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Charlene Charette Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 1:41 P

Re: [h-cost] Hair and Reenacting

If your meds keep your pupils open, you should be wearing sunglasses all the time, as going without could damage your eyes. Forget historical accuracy; you don't want to go blind because of fashion! Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@in

Re: [h-cost] Hair and Reenacting

If your pupils are open, then you should be wearing sun glasses all the time. You could damage your eyes! Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Purple Kat Sent: Friday, September 21, 2012 7:39 AM To: Historical Cost

Re: [h-cost] 1849 Bonnet (1/12 scale)

Adorable! And my hat's off to you. I hate doing tiny stuff. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lauren Walker Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 4:18 PM To: h-costume h-costume Subject: [h-cost] 1849 Bonnet (1/12 sc

Re: [h-cost] Advice on new sewing machine

My daughter just got a new machine. We went to "Eddie's Quilting Bee" in Mt. View, CA. She told them what she wanted and they steered her to a great machine. Maybe contact them and ask for advice, or if you are close enough, visit. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra

Re: [h-cost] Survivals in folk costume?

contact HSU and see if they'd let you browse the collection. Sharon Collier -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 3:14 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Survivals in

Re: [h-cost] 15-century clothing finds--needle lace techniques

Interestingly , I learned a simple form of this lace--more of a "net", in high school. We were told it was based on fishing nets. Maybe that's where lace originated. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Pre

Re: [h-cost] historical costume books

copy sells for anywhere from 250 to 300. Franchesca -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Collier Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 10:16 PM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] historical costume book

Re: [h-cost] historical costume books

cqueline Herald Medieval Tapestries by Cavallo The Art of Embroidery by Marie Schette The English Icon by Roy Strong Queen Elizabeth's Wardrobe Unlock'd I have many others and many that cover more modern eras. But this may be the most interesting list to folks on this forum. On 7/2

Re: [h-cost] historical costume books

Here. (grin) What have you got? Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Zakhour Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 1:30 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] historical costume books I have been a long time lu

Re: [h-cost] Nell Gwyn

=4&tbn > h=168&tbnw=127&start=73&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,r:25,s:73,i: > 385&tx=69&ty=127 > > http://tinyurl.com/c2ocwql > > Ceit > > > -Original Message- > From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume- > boun...@indra.com] On

Re: [h-cost] Nell Gwyn

Or this: http://www.rwnaf.org/collections/item?id=4 -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Linda Walton Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 2:54 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Nell Gwyn I found this in the Oxford Dicti

Re: [h-cost] Nell Gwyn

Probably similar to this: http://www.google.com/imgres?q=17th+century+woman+in+chemise+and+bodice&um=1 &hl=en&biw=1055&bih=734&tbm=isch&tbnid=vjpwIaiUWaQ-KM:&imgrefurl=https://kar leeaturner.wordpress.com/page/55/&docid=nzL0NGGcaQhikM&imgurl=http://karleea turner.files.wordpress.com/2011/01/1830s_c

Re: [h-cost] Dang! WTH Happened?

Can you put in lacing at the back? Can you put in horizontal channels and elastic to take it in? (fiddly bit sewing, but could work). Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Julie Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 12:15 PM

Re: [h-cost] Dang! WTH Happened?

If you sewed horizontal channels in the back and added elastic running from the side seam to the back opening, it might work. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of annbw...@aol.com Sent: Monday, June 25, 2012 4:25 A

[h-cost] FW: Great Apron Story

My mom sent me this and as it is costume related, I’ll pass it on. (Notice that a "Medium" is a size 14-16) Description: cid:1.4094439775@web184409.mail.bf1.yahoo.com Description: cid:2.4094439775@web184409.mail.bf1.yahoo.com Remember making an apron in Home Ec? Remember Home Ec? If

Re: [h-cost] Dang! WTH Happened?

To make it fit better, maybe put in some loops made of piping at the back (or front, depending on the look she wants) and then a lace, so she can tighten or loosen it to fit. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Ju

Re: [h-cost] looking for images - Fleury, Tresors de merovingienne

it... http://www.photo.rmn.fr/ Thanks! On Wed, 20 Jun 2012 11:50:58 -0700, Sharon Collier wrote > I speak a bit of French--what is their site? Maybe I can find them. > Sharon > > -Original Message- > From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com]

Re: [h-cost] looking for images - Fleury, Tresors de merovingienne

I speak a bit of French--what is their site? Maybe I can find them. Sharon -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Althea Rizzo Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2012 10:23 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] looking for image

Re: [h-cost] mid to late 15th century English women's clothing

Do a Google image search for "effigies" or "medieval effigies" (or whatever is the best name for the era you're looking for). There are loads of photos of tomb effigies and the cool thing is, they're in 3-d, not just flat like a painting or brass. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-cos

Re: [h-cost] product review

Oh, and one more thing. If you paid using a credit card, you may be covered for defective merchandise through the credit card company. Sharon C. (who is going to shut up now) -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Land of Oz S

Re: [h-cost] product review

Actually, I'd return ALL the yardage you bought, with all the defects marked, so they can see what you don't want in the replacement piece. 2 yards isn't a lot. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Land of Oz Sent:

Re: [h-cost] product review

Return the damaged/less flexible sections. They may not be aware that the product has so many defects per yard. Call or email them back, explain where/why you are using the trim and ask that they examine the sections before they send them to you. Flexibility wouldn't matter so much if it was on th

Re: [h-cost] Brim Stiffening

I believe "Stiffy" is essentially white glue. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of cc2010m...@cs.com Sent: Saturday, May 26, 2012 8:17 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Brim Stiffening In a message dated 5/25

Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents

For what it's worth, I glued rhinestones onto my daughter's socks when she was 5 or 6. They lasted through numerous machine washings for a few years, then got passed on to another little girl who also used them a lot. I think the socks failed before the glue did. I used Aleene's Jewel-It Washable

[h-cost] Old Irons

The Vermont Country Store has an old type steam iron , but it doesn't say which brand and also a dry iron-just a heated, smooth surface. Sharon C. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents

e settings I've seen have double prongs - one for the stone and one to go through the fabric. I;d also like to apologize to Denise for kind of taking over her question. LynnD On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 12:47 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: > Just sew on the back first, using an "X" stit

Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents

Just sew on the back first, using an "X" stitch, without the stone in it. The back will be attached, but not going through the fabric. Then set the stone into the prongs. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lynn D

Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents

Fultonstrim.com has rhinestone yardage. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Land of Oz Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 10:36 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] rhinestone accents I want to buy some rhinest

Re: [h-cost] %$#&* irons!

Maybe we should start an iron company, making them the way they used to. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Mary + Doug Piero Carey Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 6:58 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost

Re: [h-cost] embroidery and irons

Fusible backing with thin linen on the inside. Non scratchy and cool. Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of lynlee o Sent: Monday, May 21, 2012 9:16 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] embroidery and ir

Re: [h-cost] %$#&* irons!

I have a Westinghouse that changes color depending on the temp. This is really good, as my last iron, while on "low" overheated and I melted a seam! Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Sunday

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