Re: [h-cost] A question on sewing fur
No, fabric has more give than skins. Direct skin to skin would wear holes and make the seam give. This way you can remove it for washing too. On 3/13/10, AVCHASE achasedes...@peoplepc.com wrote: What I was taught as a child: use a fine leather needle and a waxed thread when sewing fur by hand. I lay fake fur in the carport and chalk the pattern on the reverse then cut only the fabric, being careful to cut as little fur as possible. Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- Aspasia Moonwind ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Can anyone help with links?
Thanks Deb, they are certainly some good links for me to consider long term. In the short run I'm more looking for display ideas of other exhibitions that people may have photographed and put online to get layout ideas. I've got some mannequins and heads but I'm the sort of person who puts some flowers in a vase and thats what they look like - someone else might do the same but it looks like a gorgeous display. Like also wearing a scarf or doing the hair - some have the 'knack'. I seem to have lost out in that department. Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au Member, Jane Austen Society of Australia Member, Australian Costumers Guild On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Deborah Lane oonag...@bigpond.net.au wrote: Maybe you should consider contacting the University of Canberra. They have a cultural heritage unit that deals with museum studies and has conservators. They might be in a position to advise you. You are in the Nations Capital, with so many cultural institutions such as the National Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia, National Library of Australia, Australian War Memorial, all with full time curatorial and conservation staff. They do this all the time and are best qualified to advise you on best practices. Cheers Deb -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Aylwen Garden Sent: Friday, 19 March 2010 11:30 AM To: Historical Costume; gbacgcostum...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [h-cost] Can anyone help with links? Dear List I am putting on a display of historical costumes in our local library. I have at my disposal: - one tall glass case big enough for a mannequin - another tall case that has an adjustable shelf, presently fixed half-way - three rectangular glass cases lying flat suitable for books, gloves etc on display at table height. Does anyone know of any websites with pictures of costume displays in similar setups? I sew costumes but am not great at displaying and need to look at other sites for ideas on what/how to display. Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au Member, Jane Austen Society of Australia Member, Australian Costumers Guild ___ 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-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Can anyone help with links?
I also understand that CIT at Reid run a course for would be curators. I am sure they have a library with suitable texts for their students. ANU run a curatorship subject through their art history unit. Your husband works at the ANU, dose he not? Check their library. Or, as you say this is for your local library, I am sure they have the odd book about, have a look their. Be aware that previous exhibitions are subject to copyright, for content and layout. If you do indeed access information from any texts either in print or online, these are also subject to copyright. Full acknowledgement of their uses should be made. Regards Deb -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Aylwen Garden Sent: Saturday, 20 March 2010 9:17 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Can anyone help with links? Thanks Deb, they are certainly some good links for me to consider long term. In the short run I'm more looking for display ideas of other exhibitions that people may have photographed and put online to get layout ideas. I've got some mannequins and heads but I'm the sort of person who puts some flowers in a vase and thats what they look like - someone else might do the same but it looks like a gorgeous display. Like also wearing a scarf or doing the hair - some have the 'knack'. I seem to have lost out in that department. Bye for now, Aylwen On Fri, Mar 19, 2010 at 2:41 PM, Deborah Lane Maybe you should consider contacting the University of Canberra. They have a cultural heritage unit that deals with museum studies and has conservators. They might be in a position to advise you. You are in the Nations Capital, with so many cultural institutions such as the National Gallery of Australia, National Museum of Australia, National Library of Australia, Australian War Memorial, all with full time curatorial and conservation staff. They do this all the time and are best qualified to advise you on best practices. Cheers Deb -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Aylwen Garden Sent: Friday, 19 March 2010 11:30 AM To: Historical Costume; gbacgcostum...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [h-cost] Can anyone help with links? Dear List I am putting on a display of historical costumes in our local library. I have at my disposal: - one tall glass case big enough for a mannequin - another tall case that has an adjustable shelf, presently fixed half-way - three rectangular glass cases lying flat suitable for books, gloves etc on display at table height. Does anyone know of any websites with pictures of costume displays in similar setups? I sew costumes but am not great at displaying and need to look at other sites for ideas on what/how to display. Bye for now, Aylwen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Wigs for the gray :)
Hi there, My long hair has been working on going gray for the last 20 years, and has been phenomenally successful at it. Now, I'm interested in hairpieces to add to my historical illusion. Trouble is, affordable hairpieces don't seem to come in gray. Why should the dark-haired get all the fun? So, I need a referral to an online source that has affordable, gray hair extras like perhaps a blob of curls, an 1880s curlybang, or long hair which can be styled into an Apollo knot for Regency. Please? With my thanks! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW http://3toad.blogspot.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Wigs for the gray :)
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Re: [h-cost] Wigs for the gray :)
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