[h-cost] Re: costume critique/discussion website
If there was a place to put your worst creation, I would love to put this one. Jonica ROTFL! I think we all have some of these that we could drag out and get a good cathartic laugh from. Maybe designate one or two times a year for these, like around April Fool's Day, so folks know it is meant in fun? Catherine ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Flour Sack
At 05:26 AM 8/2/2005, you wrote: I just wanted to thank everyone for their responses about the flour sack fabric. Can you use the osnaberg for corsets or does it loosen up too much after it has been washed? Sylvia - The osnaberg at the Joann's in Orlando seemed fairly stiff, not as much as a duck cloth, but more than a broadcloth. I'm pretty sure I looked at the information on the top of the bolt; I'll have to double check it again. Thanks again for everyone's help! Wendi Osnaberg is too loosely woven to make a good corset. You want something that doesn't stretch too much. I have had successful corsets made with cotton duck (rather heavy, but it works and is cheap) as well as cotton coutil (the best, in my opinion), which is designed for corsets. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: linen blends
on 8/1/05 11:49 PM, kahlara wrote: I also have a question about linens - specifically the blended and synthetic ones. What sort of successes/failures have been experienced with these fabrics? The local Joann's often has them in 'suit weight' for less than $2.00 a yard and I was thinking this might be good for a first effort at a sideless surcotte. I've used these a lot for SCA gowns, and I always thought they were okay -- until I made things out of pure linen and pure wool. Now I think they stink. They are not stable -- they change shape while you are sewing them, even if you are good and iron them every step of the way. And they creep in the sewing machine. Pieces that start off the same shape don't end up that way by the time you finish the end of a seam. I was amazed at how pure linen and pure wool just stay put, even on the bias (cross)! And if you think linen wrinkles -- they wrinkle too, but they are floppier. On they other hand, they look pretty good and they are cheap. I still have some left and I do plan to use it. But next time I will starch everthing as I sew in hopes that it stays put a bit. If you just want something to wear and price is important, then buy it and expect a harder time sewing. It'll look fine. Gail Finke ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Flour Sack
In a message dated 8/2/2005 8:58:04 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have had successful corsets made with cotton duck (rather heavy, but it works and is cheap) as well as cotton coutil (the best, in my opinion), which is designed for corsets. I've used white denim, which has a twill weave. It will mold a bit but doesn't really stretch. Worked well. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: linen blends
Gail Scott Finke wrote: on 8/1/05 11:49 PM, kahlara wrote: I also have a question about linens - specifically the blended and synthetic ones. What sort of successes/failures have been experienced with these fabrics? I have used linen blends and find them oppressively warm compared to 100% linen. liz young ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] House of Chanel
What I wouldn't give to see that series, Bjarne! Even if I couldn't understand what they were saying, it would be enough just to see all that eye candy. Sigh. Michelle in scorching Michigan, USA ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: h-costume Digest, Vol 4, Issue 498
Thank Suzi, The 'simple' dress looks relatively easy. It is good to have an actual diagram of the pattern layout - makes it easier to visualize how it should go together. The 'red dress' pattern is virtually identical to the Hartley pattern (Medieval Costume...by Dorothy Hartley). Annette M Original Message: - From: Kahlara [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Re: Hartley dress and some questions. I've just realized that there is an event in three weeks I would like to have an outfit for and would rather not cobble something passable together out of my closet like I did for the first one I attended. Anyone have any hints or suggestions for something quick and easy? You could try this site for a couple of free patterns. Sally has done her research, and while some people might not agree with her conclusions, I have heard good reports of her patterns. http://www.sallypointer.com/simplemedievaldress Suzi __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: linen blends
Thanks for the responses! The real thing? Someday - when I am better at this and feel that I won't be wasting money on a mistake. :- ) Hopefully the heat won't be too much of a factor - up here in the Northwest an 85 degree day is in the high range even in August. I have noticed that Joanne's sometimes appears to mix things up, but the local one is pretty limited that way...a huge selection of craft supplies, quilting, and home decor fabrics (that part isn't so bad actually). The actual garment fabric section takes up less than 1/4 of the fabric department and is heavily into fleeces and specialty (bridal/prom, baby, holiday) fabrics. Completely natural fabrics are hard to come by. :- ( In that same vein...I have seen several eBay sellers that have linen. Anyone want to share any experiences with buying fabrics from eBay? Annette M - Today's lesson is about fabric. From: Gail Scott Finke Subject: [h-cost] Re: linen blends on 8/1/05 11:49 PM, kahlara wrote: I also have a question about linens - specifically the blended and synthetic ones. What sort of successes/failures have been experienced with these fabrics? The local Joann's often has them in 'suit weight' for less than $2.00 a yard and I was thinking this might be good for a first effort at a sideless surcotte. I've used these a lot for SCA gowns, and I always thought they were okay -- until I made things out of pure linen and pure wool. Now I think they stink. They are not stable -- they change shape while you are sewing them, even if you are good and iron them every step of the way. And they creep in the sewing machine. Pieces that start off the same shape don't end up that way by the time you finish the end of a seam. I was amazed at how pure linen and pure wool just stay put, even on the bias (cross)! And if you think linen wrinkles -- they wrinkle too, but they are floppier. On they other hand, they look pretty good and they are cheap. I still have some left and I do plan to use it. But next time I will starch everthing as I sew in hopes that it stays put a bit. If you just want something to wear and price is important, then buy it and expect a harder time sewing. It'll look fine. Gail Finke -- From: Lalah Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: linen blends While I prefer the 100% linen, I have used the blends and not had a problem. If you get the cotten/linen blend it acts and looks pretty much the same as pure linen. I am not fond of the rayon/linen blend. Just as a side note, I have found 100% linen stuffed in with the blends at JoAnne's several times. They don't seem to know or care that is is different, and the price is the same. You just have to look at the end of every bolt and maybe find one in a stack of a dozen blends. Lalah, Never give up, Never surrender -- I have used linen blends and find them oppressively warm compared to 100% linen. liz young - And that depends on the blend. Rayon blended with linen should not be so; polyester, however, may be. I think rayon is blended with linen mainly for lower cost; polyester is blended to make it more easy-care--less prone to wrinkles. Comfort is largely dependent on how well the fibers absorb moisture, and rayon is more absorbent than linen. Ann Wass - Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: costume critique/discussion website
snip If there was a place to put your worst creation, I would love to put this one. Jonica snip hmm, maybe in the fantasy section with a note in the description explaining what it is. If other people are interested I could create and Oh My God What Was I Thinking section (or something along those lines) http://au.geocities.com/amiperiodornot/ Elizabeth Elizabeth Walpole Canberra Australia ewalpole[at]tpg.com.au http://au.geocities.com/e_walpole/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: Flour Sack
Sylvia, Where in the store would the drill be located? Is it in with the fashion fabrics or the quilting/craft fabrics? I don't remember seeing a sign for Drill. Thanks, Wendi Sylvia wrote: If you've been looking at Joanns, ours is carrying a white or off-white drill, which is good for corsets. Sylrog ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] House of Chanel
You should too Bjarne, your work is perfection and you have such an amazing eye for color/color matching...just my couple of pennies worth ;) A BIG fan of your incredible work, Chris G. Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I am so fortunate that they are sending a series in the danish television about the House of Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld. They show how they create all the haute couture models and all the staff in the house is working. Included a very skilled shoemaker, a professional tassel maker, and embroiderers. Whow it is very interresting to watch this. Those seamstresses really knows what they are doing. Gosh how awsome it must be to work there! Some people really are lucky!!! Bjarne - Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Handkerchief Linen
Hello, I wanted to know, and I am sure the answer is yes, if anyone has any experience working with Handkerchief Linen. Can you please tell me the Pros and Cons of working with it and wearing it? TIA, Wendi ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Fabrics from eBay, was Re: [h-cost] linen blends
At 03:28 PM 8/2/2005, you wrote: Thanks for the responses! The real thing? Someday - when I am better at this and feel that I won't be wasting money on a mistake. :- ) Hopefully the heat won't be too much of a factor - up here in the Northwest an 85 degree day is in the high range even in August. I have noticed that Joanne's sometimes appears to mix things up, but the local one is pretty limited that way...a huge selection of craft supplies, quilting, and home decor fabrics (that part isn't so bad actually). The actual garment fabric section takes up less than 1/4 of the fabric department and is heavily into fleeces and specialty (bridal/prom, baby, holiday) fabrics. Completely natural fabrics are hard to come by. :- ( In that same vein...I have seen several eBay sellers that have linen. Anyone want to share any experiences with buying fabrics from eBay? Annette M - Today's lesson is about fabric. For linen, I go to www.fabrics-store.com. I have had good service and decent products at a good price. You can get free samples of up to 5 fabrics at a time. Can't hurt to give it a try. I've had good luck with cotton-linen blends (and it's amazing what a little color-remover and dye will do if the original color is just wrong); most of the ones I have used are 50-50. I won't use any of the linen-rayon blends for next-to-the-skin clothing, but they should be fine for outer garments. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: linen blends
In a message dated 8/2/2005 10:59:36 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have used linen blends and find them oppressively warm compared to 100% linen. And that depends on the blend. Rayon blended with linen should not be so; polyester, however, may be. I think rayon is blended with linen mainly for lower cost; polyester is blended to make it more easy-care--less prone to wrinkles. Comfort is largely dependent on how well the fibers absorb moisture, and rayon is more absorbent than linen. Ann Wass ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Re: Flour Sack
I'm not Sylvia, but the drill will probably be in the utility fabrics with pillow ticking and osnaburg, etc. *** Rebecca Schmitt aka Agness Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence Bristol Renaissance Faire My arms are too short to box with God. --Johnny Cash *** -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 1:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Re: Flour Sack Sylvia, Where in the store would the drill be located? Is it in with the fashion fabrics or the quilting/craft fabrics? I don't remember seeing a sign for Drill. Thanks, Wendi Sylvia wrote: If you've been looking at Joanns, ours is carrying a white or off-white drill, which is good for corsets. Sylrog ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] 1540s French Hood Images
Hi all, I guess I like to research costumes, even what some would consider minor parts like the hats and other accessories. To me, they are just as important in getting right (or close to it as we can sometimes) as getting the gown right. I've seen a number of French hoods worn over the years, and part of why I am so keen in researching this accessory is that most that I have seen at various renaissance faires (although, not all, thankfully) usually have that upper crescent shaped way too large, and standing up way too high. For those who watched Babylon 5, a badly made French hood can sometimes remind me of the Centauri's fashion for a standing crest of hair. And yes, I have worn such a standing crest myself, so I am not pointing fingers at anyone. As we learn better, we do better. As a standing crest is something I want to avoid in making my next French hood, I decided that the best way to determine what a proper one should look like, is to look at as many examples in surviving portraits and sketches that I could find. Unfortunately, there are no surviving French hoods that I have heard of, so portraits and sketches have to suffice. However, the biggest problem in determining what they really look like, is that there are no back images of any that I could find, or really good side views either. But what images I have found in my many books, I have scanned and made available for everyone to view for research purposes only. I am sure there are more images available in other books and even online, but I didn't find them... yet. I know there is one book that I would love to get from our local college, Strong's _Tudor Jacobean Portraits_, but they are expanding the library, and all those kind of research books are being moved into storage for awhile. When I get that book, or any other images of interest, I will update the page. The images I have scanned are only French hoods, and they date from the late 1530s to the 1550s, but all are of similar fashion style. For now, you can find all 10 images I have, in full and in close-up detail, at my dress diary section: 1540s French Hood Images http://www.kimiko1.com/dressdiaries/1545FrenchHood/Fhood_images.html If you know of any images that should be on this page but are not, please let me know. Kimiko Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Fresno, CA, USA Lady of the Wardrobe for Isle of Mann Guild Portraying at California's Central Valley Renaissance Faires Lady Clifford, Countess of Cumberland (Margaret Percy, Eleanor Brandon, or Margaret Russell) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
