[h-cost] Corset for a man
Hi there, I am asked to make experiments with a romantic era corset - for a man! So far I only found information in Waisted Efforts, but I am sure there are other sources somewhere else. Any recommendations or things to consider when lacing a man? Thank you so much, Hanna *clueless this time* ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Corset for a man
I am asked to make experiments with a romantic era corset - for a man! So far I only found information in Waisted Efforts, but I am sure there are other sources somewhere else. Any recommendations or things to consider when lacing a man? I have been called upon to make a few of these in my time, both for fetish clients (modified female and dressy male types) and for historical clients (mid- late 1800s) as well as male girdles for wear under modern clothing. Your question is pretty general for the moment: What do you mean by romantic era? Generally, you need to decide the waist height for the period you are looking at and ensure the tapering is suitable to get that look; I have made them 12 panels around and 16 panels around, high-chest to just below the waist, lacing to the back. I could not find any patterns but was lucky enough to see one in a private collection and have a few pics to go from...sorry to say, you are going to have to drape with trial and error then devise your pattern from that! If I can send you some of the pics offlist, let me know, -C. This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Corset for a man
Dark Garden in San Francisco, a corset making business, regularly makes men's corsets. You might want to contact them. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Hanna Zickermann Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 12:56 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Corset for a man Hi there, I am asked to make experiments with a romantic era corset - for a man! So far I only found information in Waisted Efforts, but I am sure there are other sources somewhere else. Any recommendations or things to consider when lacing a man? Thank you so much, Hanna *clueless this time* ___ 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] What is this called?
Some wrapping paper has a grid on the back, and it's generally inexpensive. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Penny Ladnier Sent: Monday, June 08, 2009 7:44 PM To: h-costume Subject: [h-cost] What is this called? I am making another costume and needed gridded pattern paper. When I was in college in the mid-1990s, the theater dept. used a gridded paper to make patterns. The paper was white, butcher grade paper and had dots to signify every square inch. Does anyone know what this paper is called and where I can purchase it? Can it be purchased at Joann's of Hancock? Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 11 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history ___ 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] Corset for a man
When I read this email, the scene of them lacing up the old drunk gunslinger (Lee Marvin) in the movie Cat Balue came to mind. That made me laugh. I might just have to find that movie to watch again. Nothing wrong with men wearing corsets. They do the same thing for men as they do women. Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine From: sha...@collierfam.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 03:09:19 -0700 Subject: Re: [h-cost] Corset for a man Dark Garden in San Francisco, a corset making business, regularly makes men's corsets. You might want to contact them. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Hanna Zickermann Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 12:56 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Corset for a man Hi there, I am asked to make experiments with a romantic era corset - for a man! So far I only found information in Waisted Efforts, but I am sure there are other sources somewhere else. Any recommendations or things to consider when lacing a man? Thank you so much, Hanna *clueless this time* ___ 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 _ Windows Live™ SkyDrive™: Get 25 GB of free online storage. http://windowslive.com/online/skydrive?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_SD_25GB_062009 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Corset for a man
Thanks a lot! I thought Romantic era was the English term for the German Biedermeier - sorry for the confusion. I am looking for 1830ies Superdandy-style, not the late 19th century officer-look. :-) This morning, I have been browsing German corsetry links - so far, I learned that men are more sensitive to lacing over the stomach, which is why corsets for men tend to be less curvy in the front seams; and the panels are less curved but have parallel sections between the flared out top and bottom. Can you second that? I´d be most interested in your photos, would you please send them to me? Hanna At 11:09 09.06.2009, you wrote: I am asked to make experiments with a romantic era corset - for a man! So far I only found information in Waisted Efforts, but I am sure there are other sources somewhere else. Any recommendations or things to consider when lacing a man? I have been called upon to make a few of these in my time, both for fetish clients (modified female and dressy male types) and for historical clients (mid- late 1800s) as well as male girdles for wear under modern clothing. Your question is pretty general for the moment: What do you mean by romantic era? Generally, you need to decide the waist height for the period you are looking at and ensure the tapering is suitable to get that look; I have made them 12 panels around and 16 panels around, high-chest to just below the waist, lacing to the back. I could not find any patterns but was lucky enough to see one in a private collection and have a few pics to go from...sorry to say, you are going to have to drape with trial and error then devise your pattern from that! If I can send you some of the pics offlist, let me know, -C. This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___ 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] Corset for a man
Andy Warhol wore a corset after he was shot. For the rest of his life, I think. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] When was the Romantic Era
I was taught in my college costume history class that the Romantic Period was the 1830-1840s. Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 11 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What is this called?
Penny, I buy a pad of large easel paper from Office Max which has a 1 grid on it. It works great for me! Rebecca Schmitt aka Agness Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence, Bristol Renn Faire * -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Penny Ladnier Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 3:21 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] What is this called? Many thanks to everyone for the advice. I didn't need the big roll. I could purchase by the foot at http://sewtrue.com/Store/60-Dotted-Marking-Paper-Per-Foot-P607.html . Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 11 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history ___ 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] Corset for a man
I thought a man's corset was called a Stomacher. A friend in Chicago found a pattern that might work. I'll send it round later. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010 www.CC28.org Questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Corset for a man
Andy Warhol wore a corset after he was shot. For the rest of his life, I think. Then Captain Kirk was shot, too? -C. This email was sent from Netspace Webmail: http://www.netspace.net.au ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Book Alert
I just got a notice that the VA is coming out with several new medieval titles in November (hopefully). Two that should be of interest to this list are: Fashion and Armour in Renaissance Europe : Proud Looks and Brave Attire http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=101502custno=12619 and Medieval Jewellery in Europe 1100-1500 http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=101500custno=12619 Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
