Re: [h-cost] Thread- reluctant switcher needs suggestions
On a related note, I heard that using the wrong type of thread can damage the fabric. Anyone ever hear of this and/or have more info? Sharon C. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of annbw...@aol.com Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2012 7:11 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Thread- reluctant switcher needs suggestions I knew answers on thread preference would be all over the map--some like fancy pants European threads, some don't.Also interesting to note that some want to match thread to fabric exactly, others don't care. As to color, I veer towards the match exactly, but if I have a spool that is close, I will sometimes use it. And, as I've said, sometimes I can't find a good match with the European threads and had to fall back on Coats and Clark, but only for hand sewing, since my Bernina can't handle it. Guess I'll try the new formula, and see if I still have trouble. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Ann Catelli elvestoor...@yahoo.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, May 17, 2012 8:34 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Thread- reluctant switcher needs suggestions The fancy-pants polyester European threads always shredded in my machine, fwiw. My workhorse cast-iron Singer worked just Fine with cotton-covered polyester. Ann in CT From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com n cottons cotton poly, I like Meineke (whatever the spelling) and uterman best. I, too, sneer at the shreddy CC thread. n silks, I prefer Earth Bell, tho I've never seen it in the US. -cin ynthia Barnes __ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://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
[h-cost] Help - shredding silk :((
Any helpful hints appreciated - I have a commission to make a regency gown from a woven embroidered silk dupion. Looks gorgeous on the outside but the embroidery is shedding like mad on the underside. What would you do to it to save the day? It is supposed to be a wow gown and all I feel like doing is crying :( *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au * *Jane Austen Festival Australia* http://www.janeaustenfestival.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :((
Looks gorgeous on the outside but the mbroidery is shedding like mad on the underside. Could you back it with a lightweight fusible? Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 5:12 am Subject: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :(( Any helpful hints appreciated - I have a commission to make a regency gown rom a woven embroidered silk dupion. Looks gorgeous on the outside but the mbroidery is shedding like mad on the underside. What would you do to it o save the day? It is supposed to be a wow gown and all I feel like doing s crying :( Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Jane Austen Festival Australia* http://www.janeaustenfestival.com __ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://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] Help - shredding silk :((
I've tried that but it bubbled - because the thickness of the threads under the embroidered flowers prevents it from sticking at that point. *Aylwen * On 18 May 2012 20:39, annbw...@aol.com wrote: Looks gorgeous on the outside but the mbroidery is shedding like mad on the underside. Could you back it with a lightweight fusible? Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 5:12 am Subject: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :(( Any helpful hints appreciated - I have a commission to make a regency gown rom a woven embroidered silk dupion. Looks gorgeous on the outside but the mbroidery is shedding like mad on the underside. What would you do to it o save the day? It is supposed to be a wow gown and all I feel like doing s crying :( Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Jane Austen Festival Australia* http://www.janeaustenfestival.com __ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://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] Help - shredding silk :((
Would fray check work? How big are the motifs? Katy On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 6:46 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.comwrote: I've tried that but it bubbled - because the thickness of the threads under the embroidered flowers prevents it from sticking at that point. *Aylwen * On 18 May 2012 20:39, annbw...@aol.com wrote: Looks gorgeous on the outside but the mbroidery is shedding like mad on the underside. Could you back it with a lightweight fusible? Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 5:12 am Subject: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :(( Any helpful hints appreciated - I have a commission to make a regency gown rom a woven embroidered silk dupion. Looks gorgeous on the outside but the mbroidery is shedding like mad on the underside. What would you do to it o save the day? It is supposed to be a wow gown and all I feel like doing s crying :( Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Jane Austen Festival Australia* http://www.janeaustenfestival.com __ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://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 -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian katybisho...@gmail.comwww.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Thread- reluctant switcher needs suggestions
Well, having used silk thread on a cotton garment having had it pull its way through the fabric, I can attest to at least one misuse. (the silk matched better, that's all I can say) Patty -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Collier Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 2:59 AM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Thread- reluctant switcher needs suggestions On a related note, I heard that using the wrong type of thread can damage the fabric. Anyone ever hear of this and/or have more info? Sharon C. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :((
If fray check doesn't work, drop a dot of glue right on the back of the embroidery to hold it. When it dries, it shouldn't have more problems. Magge/Genie On May 18, 2012, at 4:10 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com wrote: Any helpful hints appreciated - I have a commission to make a regency gown from a woven embroidered silk dupion. Looks gorgeous on the outside but the embroidery is shedding like mad on the underside. What would you do to it to save the day? It is supposed to be a wow gown and all I feel like doing is crying :( *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au * *Jane Austen Festival Australia* http://www.janeaustenfestival.com ___ 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] Help - shredding silk :((
Hi Aylwen, Is the embroidery separating from the fabric? Can you catch the threads on the underside with a catch stitch and sew them in a bunch to each motif? Then flat line the fabric in a really lightweight fabric. I could be more helpful if I saw a picture. Can you send it privately? Best Regards, Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Katy Bishop Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 8:55 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :(( Would fray check work? How big are the motifs? Katy On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 6:46 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.comwrote: I've tried that but it bubbled - because the thickness of the threads under the embroidered flowers prevents it from sticking at that point. *Aylwen * On 18 May 2012 20:39, annbw...@aol.com wrote: Looks gorgeous on the outside but the mbroidery is shedding like mad on the underside. Could you back it with a lightweight fusible? Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 5:12 am Subject: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :(( Any helpful hints appreciated - I have a commission to make a regency gown rom a woven embroidered silk dupion. Looks gorgeous on the outside but the mbroidery is shedding like mad on the underside. What would you do to it o save the day? It is supposed to be a wow gown and all I feel like doing s crying :( Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Jane Austen Festival Australia* http://www.janeaustenfestival.com __ -costume mailing list -cost...@mail.indra.com ttp://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 -- Katy Bishop, Vintage Victorian katybisho...@gmail.comwww.VintageVictorian.com Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era. Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books. ___ 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] Help - shredding silk :((
Do you mean where you cut the fabric it's fraying? Dupioni does that. In actual period gowns, the bodice (at least) is usually flat lined in glazed cotton. The seams are bound in seam binding. Often in a contrasting color. Curved seams are not just clipped to lay flat, they are scalloped (the clipped sections are rounded off) which makes it easier to bind. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :((
I've tried that but it bubbled - because the thickness of the threads under the embroidered flowers prevents it from sticking at that point. Since the fusible I/F was too stiff gluey, can you whip stiitch a organza protective layer over the interior to protect it? I've just done this for a brocade with long throws on the back. The silk organza basted over the long throws prevents snags pulls. It's working just great. --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Where to get cleaning and tune-up for Husqvarna in SF
It's been years since my Husqvarna had a cleaning and tune-up. I live in the Sunset District of San Francisco. I used to go to a place called The Place That Sells Sewing Machines just south of here in Daly City, but they went out of business. Where can I go in this area for a really good cleaning and tune-up? I am a little wary as some years ago, I took a former machine to a place that permanently put several things off-kilter. Thanks for any leads. Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic sewing patterns www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
It's that time of year: spring parties, summer balls, summer theater season, LARPs, historic recreation events, costume conventions fandom. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale or a historic site. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com PS. It's ok to run into the sewing room, toss something marvelous on the dummy and *then* tell us about it. It's also ok to tell what's in your design sketchbook, on the worktable, at the sewing machine or in the embroidery hoop. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Current sewing: bag to keep 2 sleeping bag pads together! Dummy can't wear them, but they will make my (camping) nights much easier! I think I'll come home finish the Shinrone Gown, which has been threatening completion for some time now. It's not complete enough even for a dummy to wear. I've finally found a fitting friend (hands!! all-important pinning hands!). She's not a costumer but she can pin up a storm. ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On May 18, 2012, at 2:25 PM, Cin wrote: It's that time of year: spring parties, summer balls, summer theater season, LARPs, historic recreation events, costume conventions fandom. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale or a historic site. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Alas, my one at home is just a clothes rack right now. But I have two at the museum where I work modeling early 19th century African American dress. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com To: H-costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 5:26 pm Subject: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? It's that time of year: spring parties, summer balls, summer theater season, LARPs, historic recreation events, costume conventions fandom. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale or a historic site. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com PS. It's ok to run into the sewing room, toss something marvelous on the dummy and *then* tell us about it. It's also ok to tell what's in your design sketchbook, on the worktable, at the sewing machine or in the embroidery hoop. ___ 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's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
I'm working on finishing two UFO GFDs. All that is left is hems and about a zillion button holes. Teena From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com To: H-costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 5:25 PM Subject: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? It's that time of year: spring parties, summer balls, summer theater season, LARPs, historic recreation events, costume conventions fandom. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale or a historic site. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com PS. It's ok to run into the sewing room, toss something marvelous on the dummy and *then* tell us about it. It's also ok to tell what's in your design sketchbook, on the worktable, at the sewing machine or in the embroidery hoop. ___ 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's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
I'm following firm resolutions to do umpteen things I have been putting off forever. There are few things I hate more than cleaning and organizing stuff, but it had to be done. So far I have organized and in many cases, first cleaned and ironed bags of vintage lace yardage, pieces of lace, ribbon, appliques, lace collars, vintage handkerchiefs, commercial bias binding both packaged and in pieces, rolls and pieces of elastic, and long shoelaces for drawstrings. I sorted a lot of loose buttons and put them into little baggies. Then I put everything into used printer-paper boxes. I replaced my ironing board cover, and last night I ordered a sunlight craft lamp, so I can have natural light while sewing in the evening. In the process I have also been cleaning my desk, which aside from heaps of paper has yielded a number of lace appliques. I have been trying to replace my iron and have returned four already. What idiot designed huge irons with a wide handle too far back, the temperature dial located right under the handle where it's hard to reach or even see, and an automatic cutoff after 3 seconds of immobility? Not to mention the ones that additionally imitate a volcano, spewing and leaking hot water all over the place? My latest try is a vintage GE off Etsy, not yet arrived. Next project: Take my sewing machine in for a long overdue cleaning and tune-up. Yesterday I had more fun, dyeing several garments in a very limited-run Dharma Trading jar of Wet Sand. I had no idea wet sand was green, but it's a great shade of green. Today I am washing (currently soaking in the sink) a lovely but totally filthy (straight from the attic, apparently) Victorian petticoat with lots of hand bobbin lace on it. Which petticoat, however, may still end up being dyed, as I am not sure I can get all the gray tones out. Then it's back to attacking my much too large collection of boho skirts and other clothes that need hand hemming. THEN, maybe I can finally get back to actually making something. Fran Lavolta Press Books of Victorian and Edwardian clothing patterns www.lavoltapress.com www.facebook.com/LavoltaPress ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
As soon as I get one more research project finished and emailed I'll be tackling a 1918 dress based on Folkwear's Armistice blouse, only with 3/4 sleeves. Probably three wide tucks in the skirt. Draped across my dressmaker's dummy is a piece of green lawn with ecru and dark brown stylized vines running lengthwise, a modern white linen table runner with drawn thread design that I'll be cutting up for the collar, a wonderful vintage faux mother of pearl pass through oval buckle about four inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide for which I'll make a self-fabric belt, a piece of ecru silk georgette to cover a broad brimmed hat), and various trims to try once the hat is made. I can't decide on feathers or flowers. Ecru shoes with double faux buttoned straps are on order. Not sure of proper stockings. Vicki Betts ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Aren't vintage embroidered linens great? I've uncovered heaps I had forgotten about and am planning to put them to use. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic sewing www.lavoltapress.com On 5/18/2012 4:06 PM, Vicki Betts wrote: a modern white linen table runner with drawn thread design that I'll be cutting up for the collar, ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Thread- reluctant switcher needs suggestions
Message: 2 Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 09:08:00 -0400 From: Rickard, Patty ricka...@mountunion.edu To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Thread- reluctant switcher needs suggestions Message-ID: 9303a5f18320a641acbabbce4dab25ca4a72796...@orion.campus.muc.prv Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Well, having used silk thread on a cotton garment having had it pull its way through the fabric, I can attest to at least one misuse. (the silk matched better, that's all I can say) Patty -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sharon Collier Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 2:59 AM To: 'Historical Costume' Subject: Re: [h-cost] Thread- reluctant switcher needs suggestions On a related note, I heard that using the wrong type of thread can damage the fabric. Anyone ever hear of this and/or have more info? Sharon C. Yes, if the thread is made from a fibre that is stronger than the fibres from which the fabric is made then it can tear, as Patty has experienced. Although it's more likely to happen in seams that are under stress. Embroidering silk on linen is unlikely to cause a problem, for instance, because it is not under tension. But using silk thread to sew a tight-fitting cotton bodice could be a problem. Strong fibres are linen, silk, polyester and nylon. Weak fibres are cotton and wool. But there's no mathematical equation here. A heavy or densely woven cotton fabric like denim or coutil might not be such a problem to sew with silk thread. Claire ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Euphrosnia is wearing a 1913 evening gown in burgundy silks with brocaded borders velvet trim. Aglaia, the newest member of the household, has been wearing her very first costume. At the moment it's just a few parts of a Regency era ball gown as the bodice skirt are being gathered pinned on the sewing table. Adonis, the male dummy is, as all Adonis' should be, rather nude. Anne Catherine, the disembodied heads, are in a suitcase waiting to go into a display of vintage 20s hats tomorrow. They'll be showing items in a delightful collection of vintage clothes owned by neighbors friends at a Speakeasy Open House in my historic neighborhood. http://www.hanchettpark.org/index_files/Page332.htm Charles, the 3rd head seems to have disappeared. If found he'll go, too. You are all welcome in 20s costume or otherwise. --cin On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 4:06 PM, Vicki Betts vbe...@gower.net wrote: As soon as I get one more research project finished and emailed I'll be tackling a 1918 dress based on Folkwear's Armistice blouse, only with 3/4 sleeves. Probably three wide tucks in the skirt. Draped across my dressmaker's dummy is a piece of green lawn with ecru and dark brown stylized vines running lengthwise, a modern white linen table runner with drawn thread design that I'll be cutting up for the collar, a wonderful vintage faux mother of pearl pass through oval buckle about four inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide for which I'll make a self-fabric belt, a piece of ecru silk georgette to cover a broad brimmed hat), and various trims to try once the hat is made. I can't decide on feathers or flowers. Ecru shoes with double faux buttoned straps are on order. Not sure of proper stockings. Vicki Betts ___ 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's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
I returned from Costume Con 30 with some interesting things to play with. At the Grand Canyon Visitor Center, I found a set of 4 vintage post cards printed on fabric squares and plan to make an itneresting wall quilt. I also found fabric at a store with all the Arizona cactuses pictured on a black background, PLUS I am just learning to print my own photo fabric, so Ill print up some of my own photos for the border. Got other costume ideas, but they have stay quiet for now. Yours in costumign, Lisa A On May 18, 2012, at 2:25 PM, Cin wrote: It's that time of year: spring parties, summer balls, summer theater season, LARPs, historic recreation events, costume conventions fandom. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale or a historic site. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? ___ 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's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
GFDs ??? Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Beteena Paradise bete...@mostlymedieval.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 6:29 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? I'm working on finishing two UFO GFDs. All that is left is hems and about a zillion button holes. Teena From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com To: H-costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 5:25 PM Subject: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? It's that time of year: spring parties, summer balls, summer theater season, LARPs, historic recreation events, costume conventions fandom. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale or a historic site. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com PS. It's ok to run into the sewing room, toss something marvelous on the dummy and *then* tell us about it. It's also ok to tell what's in your design sketchbook, on the worktable, at the sewing machine or in the embroidery hoop. ___ 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] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
I can't decide on feathers or flowers. You can do both! Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 7:59 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? Euphrosnia is wearing a 1913 evening gown in burgundy silks with brocaded borders velvet trim. Aglaia, the newest member of the household, has been wearing her very first costume. At the moment it's just a few parts of a Regency era ball gown as the bodice skirt are being gathered pinned on the sewing table. Adonis, the male dummy is, as all Adonis' should be, rather nude. Anne Catherine, the disembodied heads, are in a suitcase waiting to go into a display of vintage 20s hats tomorrow. They'll be showing items in a delightful collection of vintage clothes owned by neighbors friends at a Speakeasy Open House in my historic neighborhood. http://www.hanchettpark.org/index_files/Page332.htm Charles, the 3rd head seems to have disappeared. If found he'll go, too. You are all welcome in 20s costume or otherwise. --cin On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 4:06 PM, Vicki Betts vbe...@gower.net wrote: As soon as I get one more research project finished and emailed I'll be tackling a 1918 dress based on Folkwear's Armistice blouse, only with 3/4 sleeves. Probably three wide tucks in the skirt. Draped across my dressmaker's dummy is a piece of green lawn with ecru and dark brown stylized vines running lengthwise, a modern white linen table runner with drawn thread design that I'll be cutting up for the collar, a wonderful vintage faux mother of pearl pass through oval buckle about four inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide for which I'll make a self-fabric belt, a piece of ecru silk georgette to cover a broad brimmed hat), and various trims to try once the hat is made. I can't decide on feathers or flowers. Ecru shoes with double faux buttoned straps are on order. Not sure of proper stockings. Vicki Betts ___ 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
[h-cost] More on hard to find items at grocery stores
Visited our local Wegman's tonight--hadn't been there in a while. They are a tad far away to be my regular go-to store. But I decided to look for tarragon vinegar, superfine sugar, and starch. Found and bought the first two--don't need them right now, but I'll have them for next time, plus I hope that showed them they should keep them in stock! For starch, they have Faultless liquid, but no powdered. I, personally, don't mind spray starch, but thought you all would like to know you can get it there. I find that spray starch works great for period cravats and shirts. When we were in Florida a couple of years ago, I found pump spray starch, not aerosol--like that, too. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: annbwass annbw...@aol.com To: h-costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 8:27 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? I can't decide on feathers or flowers. You can do both! Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 7:59 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? Euphrosnia is wearing a 1913 evening gown in burgundy silks with brocaded borders velvet trim. Aglaia, the newest member of the household, has been wearing her very first costume. At the moment it's just a few parts of a Regency era ball gown as the bodice skirt are being gathered pinned on the sewing table. Adonis, the male dummy is, as all Adonis' should be, rather nude. Anne Catherine, the disembodied heads, are in a suitcase waiting to go into a display of vintage 20s hats tomorrow. They'll be showing items in a delightful collection of vintage clothes owned by neighbors friends at a Speakeasy Open House in my historic neighborhood. http://www.hanchettpark.org/index_files/Page332.htm Charles, the 3rd head seems to have disappeared. If found he'll go, too. You are all welcome in 20s costume or otherwise. --cin On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 4:06 PM, Vicki Betts vbe...@gower.net wrote: As soon as I get one more research project finished and emailed I'll be tackling a 1918 dress based on Folkwear's Armistice blouse, only with 3/4 sleeves. Probably three wide tucks in the skirt. Draped across my dressmaker's dummy is a piece of green lawn with ecru and dark brown stylized vines running lengthwise, a modern white linen table runner with drawn thread design that I'll be cutting up for the collar, a wonderful vintage faux mother of pearl pass through oval buckle about four inches tall and 1 1/2 inches wide for which I'll make a self-fabric belt, a piece of ecru silk georgette to cover a broad brimmed hat), and various trims to try once the hat is made. I can't decide on feathers or flowers. Ecru shoes with double faux buttoned straps are on order. Not sure of proper stockings. Vicki Betts ___ 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 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
GFD= gothic fitted dress (sometimes referred to as cotehardie or kirtle). I believe Robin Netherton came up with the term. Teena From: annbw...@aol.com annbw...@aol.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 8:23 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? GFDs ??? Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Beteena Paradise bete...@mostlymedieval.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 6:29 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? I'm working on finishing two UFO GFDs. All that is left is hems and about a zillion button holes. Teena From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com To: H-costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 5:25 PM Subject: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? It's that time of year: spring parties, summer balls, summer theater season, LARPs, historic recreation events, costume conventions fandom. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale or a historic site. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com PS. It's ok to run into the sewing room, toss something marvelous on the dummy and *then* tell us about it. It's also ok to tell what's in your design sketchbook, on the worktable, at the sewing machine or in the embroidery hoop. ___ 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 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
-- Message: 2 Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 14:25:48 -0700 From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com To: H-costume h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? Message-ID: cam1w8k4amluze+ddpvltkjry4cdq29gfdnb3v8p78xfgttj...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 It's that time of year: spring parties, summer balls, summer theater season, LARPs, historic recreation events, costume conventions fandom. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale or a historic site. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com ** It's might be that time of year for you. :-) My dummy has a big heap of summer clothes that I haven't gotten around to putting away for the winter yet. I haven't done much sewing at all lately. I have been too busy with study and organising a big event in July. Because, you know, work and kids is not enough :-) I do have early stage plans for a late 16th century French gown (and some nice red and blue shot silk to make it), so in my imagination, she is wearing that. Claire ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Well to be truthful, my dummy isn't wearing it, but I am making a chiton! Sg On Fri, May 18, 2012 at 5:35 PM, Claire Clarke angha...@adam.com.au wrote: -- Message: 2 Date: Fri, 18 May 2012 14:25:48 -0700 From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com To: H-costume h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? Message-ID: cam1w8k4amluze+ddpvltkjry4cdq29gfdnb3v8p78xfgttj...@mail.gmail.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] More on hard to find items at grocery stores
At 05:32 PM 5/18/2012, you wrote: Visited our local Wegman's tonight--hadn't been there in a while. They are a tad far away to be my regular go-to store. But I decided to look for tarragon vinegar, superfine sugar, and starch. Found and bought the first two--don't need them right now, but I'll have them for next time, plus I hope that showed them they should keep them in stock! For starch, they have Faultless liquid, but no powdered. I, personally, don't mind spray starch, but thought you all would like to know you can get it there. I find that spray starch works great for period cravats and shirts. When we were in Florida a couple of years ago, I found pump spray starch, not aerosol--like that, too. Ann Wass Just noticed today that my SaveMart has Manischewitz Potato Starch in a 1-lb can for $4.99 (look in the ethnic foods section). There is no reason to prepare your own (unless you like to make lots and lots of potato kugels or latkes); it's very labor-intensive and uses pounds of potatoes to get a cup of starch. Joan Jurancich joa...@surewest.net ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
Rebecca Burch Center Valley Farm Duncan Falls, Ohio, USA The only twelve steps I'm interested in are the ones between the flat folds and the brocades. --Anonymous Costumer-- Ansel Jr is currently wearing the mock up of the new doublet I will be making for Frobisher this year. Ansel has been on a diet and lost many inches since the last Frobie suit I made him, so the old pattern won't fit any more. I am going to take the opportunity of our visit next week to fit him in person. I'm also going to bring the old suit home and hopefully remake it. Tropical weight wool is hard to find anymore. Slightly off topic - my husband and I will be in Chicago next week. We will have Tuesday and Wednesday available to sight see. Anybody have any must see things to suggest? We will be in intensive rehearsals for a concert at the Baha'i House of Worship in Wilmette the rest of the week. If anybody is interested, there will be two free concerts on Sunday, May 27 at 9:30a and 12:30p. -Original Message- From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com To: H-costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 5:26 pm Subject: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? It's that time of year: spring parties, summer balls, summer theater season, LARPs, historic recreation events, costume conventions fandom. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale or a historic site. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com PS. It's ok to run into the sewing room, toss something marvelous on the dummy and *then* tell us about it. It's also ok to tell what's in your design sketchbook, on the worktable, at the sewing machine or in the embroidery hoop. ___ 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] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?
The ladies on this list are all so talented. I feel honored just to be able to say I belong! Penny is currently wearing a mock up of a Victorian bodice that has been altered to show off the lady's charms. Petula is doubling as a photo prop for various men's vests and Pricilla is draped in my daughter's Fall coat that needs to be repaired. Petula is cranky and says I need an Adonis. I live near Los Angeles- with out it costing me too much money are there any suggestions where I can look? I've had to make several men's frock coats lately and they just don't fit right on my ladies. Paula Sent from my iPad On May 18, 2012, at 5:35 PM, Beteena Paradise bete...@mostlymedieval.com wrote: GFD= gothic fitted dress (sometimes referred to as cotehardie or kirtle). I believe Robin Netherton came up with the term. Teena From: annbw...@aol.com annbw...@aol.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 8:23 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? GFDs ??? Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Beteena Paradise bete...@mostlymedieval.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 6:29 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? I'm working on finishing two UFO GFDs. All that is left is hems and about a zillion button holes. Teena From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com To: H-costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Friday, May 18, 2012 5:25 PM Subject: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? It's that time of year: spring parties, summer balls, summer theater season, LARPs, historic recreation events, costume conventions fandom. You might even be planning a sojourn to a balmy tropical locale or a historic site. Whatever the reason, h-costumers are probably making something. So, what's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today? --cin Cynthia Barnes cinbar...@gmail.com PS. It's ok to run into the sewing room, toss something marvelous on the dummy and *then* tell us about it. It's also ok to tell what's in your design sketchbook, on the worktable, at the sewing machine or in the embroidery hoop. ___ 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 ___ 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
