Re: [h-cost] Re: lego troubles and $100 purses
Quoting celtkin [EMAIL PROTECTED]: What a great group this is... So glad to have found you guys. (Quick intro: I'm Kat who has been looking at 15th/16th c. costume for a couple years now and needs to get down to business and actually sew something) LOL -- I *so* resemble that remark! I got a dressmakers dummy for Christmas, I'm on draft 2 of a bodice sloper for an Italian (Medieval Miscellanea), and I have fabric. Now all I have to do is find some time to sew! Jerusha - Susan Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] University of Tennessee Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Here's my show and tell...
I just joined the list in December... I was so excited to find a list with others interested in making costumes / reproduction clothing! I've always wanted to make something, feeling like I was born in the wrong century since I was a little girl. Now, I've finally begun working on a late 1700's style outfit. I say style, because it's cotton, and I'm sure the colors and prints are not exactly period either. It's still very much a work in progress, and keep in mind that it's my first attempt at a historically based outfit. I haven't figured out an easy way to create a link to the album, so I'm forwarding the link I sent to myself. Kristin -- Forwarded message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Jan 27, 2006 8:53 PM Subject: View my photos To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Kristin has shared photos with you.* http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q *Late 1700's Polonaise Gown* (1 album) You're invited to view my online photos at the Gallery. Enjoy! - Kristin http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q *Do more with these photos! *Buy Kodak printshttp://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?t=PrintsOverview.jspc=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q Create a collagehttp://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?t=CollageOverview.jspc=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q Create a mini photo bookhttp://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?t=MiniBookOverview.jspc=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q Create mugshttp://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?t=GiftStoreOverview.jspc=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q If you can't see the link, copy and paste the following directly into your browser: http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q Questions? Visit http://help.kodakgallery.comhttp://www.kodakgallery.com/Help.jsp . ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] RE: Hogwarts
I was struck at my husband's Postgrad graduation ceremony recently how, in a post-Harry Potter world, academic robes now look faintly ridiculous. Everyone just looks like a Hufflepuff etc. Kate Obligatory costume content: Do you know that Lego people now have little fabric capes? They are for knights, Hogwarts students, etc. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Here's my show and tell...
Kristin, Your outfit looks great. Take your time and I'm sure it will be a beautiful finished garment. I just joined a few days ago. This group is full of excellent information. Susan Slow down. The trail is the thing, not the end of the trail. Travel too fast and you miss all you are traveling for. - Ride the Dark Trail by Louis L'Amour On Jan 27, 2006, at 8:58 PM, Kristin wrote: I just joined the list in December... I was so excited to find a list with others interested in making costumes / reproduction clothing! I've always wanted to make something, feeling like I was born in the wrong century since I was a little girl. Now, I've finally begun working on a late 1700's style outfit. I say style, because it's cotton, and I'm sure the colors and prints are not exactly period either. It's still very much a work in progress, and keep in mind that it's my first attempt at a historically based outfit. I haven't figured out an easy way to create a link to the album, so I'm forwarding the link I sent to myself. Kristin -- Forwarded message -- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Jan 27, 2006 8:53 PM Subject: View my photos To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] *Kristin has shared photos with you.* http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q *Late 1700's Polonaise Gown* (1 album) You're invited to view my online photos at the Gallery. Enjoy! - Kristin http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q *Do more with these photos! *Buy Kodak printshttp://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp? t=PrintsOverview.jspc=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q Create a collagehttp://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp? t=CollageOverview.jspc=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q Create a mini photo bookhttp://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp? t=MiniBookOverview.jspc=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q Create mugshttp://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp? t=GiftStoreOverview.jspc=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q If you can't see the link, copy and paste the following directly into your browser: http://www.kodakgallery.com/I.jsp?c=jq8t100.nqqmx58x=0y=-tik0q Questions? Visit http://help.kodakgallery.comhttp://www.kodakgallery.com/Help.jsp . ___ 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
Re: [h-cost] RE: Hogwarts
Funny how that works, isn't it? Something similar happened to my jewelry/personal embellishment tastes when I joined the SCA...a lot of modern stuff just didn't *look* right! --Sue, Ravenclaw '78 ;o) - Original Message - From: Kate Cole [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2006 6:16 AM Subject: [h-cost] RE: Hogwarts I was struck at my husband's Postgrad graduation ceremony recently how, in a post-Harry Potter world, academic robes now look faintly ridiculous. Everyone just looks like a Hufflepuff etc. Kate Obligatory costume content: Do you know that Lego people now have little fabric capes? They are for knights, Hogwarts students, etc. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Compression differentials, was Re: Elizabethan Corset habits.
Perhaps it is a personal perception thing, but as a size 8 corset-wearing woman who worked for years corsetting larger opera singers, I can tell you that in my experience, the larger the woman, the more a corset can compress without discomfort. You can't cinch me more than one or two inches smaller than my actual measurements without it really starting to cramp my style. On ladies of size 18, though, I've pulled in four inches and been told, Oh, just keep going--that feels fine. I have occasionally come across a larger woman who was more firmly packed, if you will, and whose corset compression was more similar to mine. It's not just a comfort thing--you can tell when you're lacing someone in when the compression should stop. Up to that point, it's about the corset fitting properly, not shifting around, and providing support. After that point, it's about the comfort of the wearer and their ability to do whatever they need to do while wearing it. Melanie Schuessler At 10:47 AM 1/27/2006, you wrote: Perhaps a personal perception thing. I find that when a larger woman wears a corset, there really isn't a major change in her shape- it's just smoother. A smaller woman, because she does have less stuff to squish, will see more dramatic response to the compression. Add to that a bumroll on a small woman and the difference becomes even more pronounced, whereas a larger woman likely won't need one at all; the corset will have pinched just enough that her hips will have popped out all by themselves. Kathy [snip] I am one of those larger women and my tailor has remarked that I am fairly squishy in the torso when being fitted for a corset. Turns out that I have a fairly small backside and not much in the hips, so I don't have anything to pop out for a bumroll shape. I would guess that the way you are shaped by a corset is very individual and depends upon your natural shape (and how the corset is designed and fitted). But we can all look great in our gowns. Aren't optical illusions wonderful? :-D Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ 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
Re: [h-cost] stumpwork bag
Barjne, I o recreation of the early 100's with the SCA, so our time periods are different but if I had a cance to buy one of your pieces would expect to pay well above $200 for such a prize. I have been looking at your work for a couple of years now and trying to do better because yours is so fantastic. Thank you for sharing such wonderful pictures, sewing tips, and encouragement for those of us who are still very much beginners. Sincerely, Theresa ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Picture Trail for H-costume was: Pictures - Show and Tell
Me too, I was hoping that others would take advantage of the Picture Trail album I set up for H-costume for the gift exchange...but now that they have these free photo albums which everyone can use, I guess it maybe it isn't necessary?No one is really using it...boo hoo. Sg Susan Data-Samtak wrote: I love seeing other people's work, anything from simple how to's to the finish items. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] prices
I think that is a very reasonable price. Just as a guideline, I have a friend who is a wonderful fiber artist (amongst many other things) she marks her wares up 200%. Not sure what this would make your bags cost, but thought it might be an idea to consider. Meanwhile, I am putting on my thinking cap to dream up a commission from you.. Saragrace Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: Hi Just curious, I know that things are cheap in america, but also wages are cheap Here in Eurpe, we pay 25% for all goods and pay almost 45% from our income. This makes everything expenive Do you consider my bag for 100 dollars cheap or expensive? Globalisations is catching up on us. God or bad? Bjarne Leif og Bjarne Drews www.my-drewscostumes.dk http://home0.inet.tele.dk/drewscph/ ___ 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] RE: h-costume Digest, Vol 5, Issue 80
Do you consider my bag for 100 dollars cheap or expensive? Globalisations is catching up on us. God or bad? Bjarne -Original Message- Having done stumpwork, I consider $100 a reasonable price for the bag. That's the type of unique item that my husband tries to buy me for birthdays, etc. G Julie in San Diego ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] RE: Gifts for Brits
Wasn't there a poster of Cher all done up in Saran Wrap around 1976-76? It raised eyebrows at the time even thought her bits were covered in enough wrap that it became opague. LynnD On 1/26/06, Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 26 Jan 2006, Lloyd Mitchell wrote: Makes me think of one of my favorite scenes in Fried Green Tomatoes when the would be woman's libber opens the door to greet her husband at night all done up in just plastic... Actually, the saran-wrap thing was originally suggested by Marabel Morgan in The Total Woman, a handbook for being a submissive loving wife, widely regarded as about as anti-women's lib as you can get. I think that one actually qualifies as historic costume -- 1973. --Robin ___ 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
Re: [h-cost] RE: h-costume Digest, Vol 5, Issue 80
Bjarne asked: Do you consider my bag for 100 dollars cheap or expensive? Globalisations is catching up on us. God or bad? Bjarne Based on my income (Im a student), they're expensive. If I had a Real Job (tm), I'd consider the price to be a *real* bargain! Susan - Susan Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] University of Tennessee Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Picture Trail for H-costume
Picture trail? First time I heard of this. Though I don't have a way to get a picture on line. De -Original Message- Me too, I was hoping that others would take advantage of the Picture Trail album I set up for H-costume for the gift exchange...but now that they have these free photo albums which everyone can use, I guess it maybe it isn't necessary?No one is really using it...boo hoo. Sg Susan Data-Samtak wrote: I love seeing other people's work, anything from simple how to's to the finish items. ___ 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] Fabric question SOT
I am looking for a light weight material to make a banner. I have been recommended Silk Noil as a possible fabric. How sturdy is silk noil as I have never worked with this material. What would you recommend? Needs to not look modern. I have some idea what I am looking for but I am covering all bases. Basically, there is a 6' x 2 1/2'(tapering) embroidered and appliqued banner. It is made of silk and wool. The creator of the banner added an upholstery fringe (allegedly silk) around the edge. This banner is usually carried into battle, so what I am looking into is making a copy so that this beautiful banner won't get trashed. Also because of the fringe and it being top heavy it makes things difficult for the carrier. During a good wind the banner could easily take out someone (either army's personnel, it doesn't discriminate) or wrap itself around the carrier (On the bright side it does make it harder for the opposition army to take it when they have to deal with a body). If I take on the project, I have two weeks to complete it. Thank you, De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
