Re: [h-cost] Need lacemaking info for a novel
At 07:59 PM 9/11/2007, you wrote: Hi All--- Sorry for the cross-posting, but here is an interesting question from an author friend of mine. Can someone help her out? Send me an email and I'll send it to her and you can come up with the conversation from there. Tricia writes: ..."Does anybody know anything about making lace by hand? Specifically, would it cause calluses or such if you do it as your livelihood? Any info would be appreciated..." Thanks for the help! Catriona/ Monica No, you do not get calluses from lace-making, whether bobbin lace, needle lace, or netted lace. You may develop problems with your sight, or general health problems from being in a hunched-over position for too many hours at a time. Your hands need to be smooth to avoid catching on the fine threads. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Need lacemaking info for a novel
Hi All--- Sorry for the cross-posting, but here is an interesting question from an author friend of mine. Can someone help her out? Send me an email and I'll send it to her and you can come up with the conversation from there. Tricia writes: ..."Does anybody know anything about making lace by hand? Specifically, would it cause calluses or such if you do it as your livelihood? Any info would be appreciated..." Thanks for the help! Catriona/ Monica ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Buttons & things colonial
Greetings Earthlings, I'm making a 1770's colonial rural town crier. Obviously, the client wants it to look Paul Revere-ish and sorta Norman Rockwell nothing unusual and something kids [his audience] will get right away. It's hot down here and everything will be linenin fact linen I ALREADY HAD in a box in a closet...Yay! So I want to evoke a colonial military uniform but not have it actually be a uniform. The shirt is made...and is white handkerchief linen with buttons made of shell. The waistcoat will be unbleached linen that has a pale bone/ taupe look and that typical linen weave. I think I'll line it in some medium brown cotton I have. The breeches will be a linen that looks like kettle cloth, y'know where the yarns are unevenly dyed. It has a medium indigo blue mixed with the bone color of the waistcoat. The coat will be a typical civilian coat without revers in a blue that almost looks like denim but with more of a cobalt blue hue to it. I thought I would line it in white but cannot find any light weight cotton chintz or slick poplin or sateen. I was thinking about buying some cotton sateen sheets to line it with. I had to talk him into the coat so I want to keep it linen/cotton and light. Should I do a mariner's cuff? Too military? I want it to really have the feel of just a piece of cloth, y'know. I may not put any inner-facing in it. I plan to wet it and crumple it a bit so it's not crisp and fashionable. That sagging rumpled linen look. And maybe some gaiters. I like the look of all those buttons up the outside calf. But I do also have riding boots... but I'd have to put a cuff on them and I don't know if he wants to fool with boots. Of course all the buttons on the gaiters! Talk about fooling with something. Which brings me to buttons. Gaiters, breeches, coat, waistcoat I need a million of them. Anyone have a fave source? I like the idea of bone or horn on the breeches and waistcoat and some metal on the coat and gaiters. Haven't check anywhere like Greenburg & Hammer yet but I found some good choices here: _http://www.mjtrim.com/Catalog/Category/423.aspx?gclid=CPH37_vt-40CFQMYFQodikA rKw_ (http://www.mjtrim.com/Catalog/Category/423.aspx?gclid=CPH37_vt-40CFQMYFQodikArKw) But how about those typical plain ol' pewter buttons. I haven't even looked...but where would you go for those? Certainly right for the gaiters. How about a leather tricorn? Too "Pirates of the Caribbean?" The only other thing I think he needs is a satchel. That could fulfill my leather accessory need! Does any reenactor vendor make a military leather satchel? It doesn't look like a difficult thing to make though. Or I wonder in a tack shop would have something like saddle bags that might work. Hm Any input from you learnéd colleagues will be most welcome. ** See what's new at http://www.aol.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: Costume brag books online
I suppose the gallery section of my website would count as one (brag book that is). there's a ton of stuff that I have yet to get around to adding, but there's a bit. _http://www.deborahloughcostumes.com/gallery.html_ (http://www.deborahloughcostumes.com/gallery.html) debs ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Laudonia de Medici/Laudomia
My color screen displays the color illustration of the gown as a dark, dark plum rather than black. If you're going for color, I can recommend dark, dark plum--just gorgeous! --Ruth Anne Baumgartner scholar gypsy and amateur costumer On Sep 11, 2007, at 2:17 PM, <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Thank you so much, Kind Ladies for the links. I do not have Moda Frieze (sp) too broke right now for it, but it is on my wish list. I do have "2000 Years of Fashion" but in my copy, tis black and white. Beautiful gown and I am not having much luck at resisting the temptation of making it up in a jewel tone. Thanks again for the links. Lyonet ___ 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] Laudonia de Medici/Laudomia
I put a couple of versions of the image on my website http://www.audreybmorin.ca/costumes/laudomia/research.php It was a long time ago. One day I might finish the dress. Right now, some other projects have taken the lead... On 9/11/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Thank you so much, Kind Ladies for the links. > I do not have Moda Frieze (sp) too broke right now for it, but it is on my > wish list. > I do have "2000 Years of Fashion" but in my copy, tis black and white. > Beautiful gown and I am not having much luck at resisting the temptation of > making it up in a jewel tone. > Thanks again for the links. > Lyonet > > ___ > 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] Laudonia de Medici/Laudomia
Thank you so much, Kind Ladies for the links. I do not have Moda Frieze (sp) too broke right now for it, but it is on my wish list. I do have "2000 Years of Fashion" but in my copy, tis black and white. Beautiful gown and I am not having much luck at resisting the temptation of making it up in a jewel tone. Thanks again for the links. Lyonet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Costume Classes
Saturday our fall semester starts at the Costume Classroom, www.costumeclassroom.com . We have a new class this semester taught by Joy Hobbs. Her class is titled "19th Century Parasols: Their History, Construction, and Restoration." The classes are self-paced and need to be completed by Dec. 31. The last day to enroll in classes is Nov. 30. Part of the class fees include a subscription to our online Library for the duration of the semester. Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
