[h-cost] Linen Bias Tape
Anyone have a source for linen bias tape? I have absolutely no patience for making my own bias tape and I'd like some for a linen shirt I plan to make for my husband. I found a 50/50 linen/cotton blend tape here: http://www.superbuzzy.com/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=83_85produ cts_id=3158 Anyone used it? Should I pre-wash it as I pre-wash the fabric so that it's pre-shrunk? Many thanks! -Helena ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Farthingale thoughts
Did y'all notice the servant in the left corner with the horizontal lines on her skirt, but no hoops? You know, when this discussion started, I looked at the pictures and thought to myself, What if that isn't hoops on the outside but a tiered skirt with banding at the hem of each tier? In that case, might not a servant be wearing a fashion similar to the upper class folks, but without the added luxury of the hoops? Perhaps a castoff dress from her mistress? -Helena ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: middle ages: braies for women?
Another question that has something in common with the first one is: Would women wear chausses under the skirt when it was winter? If yes, it would be logic that they needed braies to tie the chausses to something. Do you know anything about this? I really am confused but this topic interests me quite a lot, so I'd like to get to know something more about it:-) Many thanks, Zuzana I think we have to imagine that women wore some type of undergarment. You may like going commando, but I definitely feel more comfy with something down there. I've become a great wearer of braies not for warmth, but for comfort at sweaty, sticky summer events to keep my inner thighs safe from chafing. I've actually adopted a few of my husband's pairs that are too small for him. As for hose, as others have said we typically see women in knee-high hose, but if you've ever worn a skirt in the winter, you know how the wind can whistle around up underneath. I see no reason why women wouldn't have worn nice tall, wooly chausses in the wintertime. Evidence for this is another matter, of course, but I can't help but think practically about these things. -Helena ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: King Tut Exhibit
On Aug 21, 2007, at 9:08 PM, Penny Ladnier wrote: The King Tut exhibit in Philadelphia in mid Sept. Has anyone been to it? I would like to know if it is worth the trip. I was going to see the exhibit in Florida when it was there. A friend told my sister that this tour was not that good. I would like some feedback from someone who has seen it in PA, CA, or FL. Co-workers of mine who went to see it were disappointed, mostly (I gathered) because they hadn't realized beforehand that some of the most spectacular artifacts stayed home this time, such as the famous gold mask. Reading between the lines, though, it sounded pretty interesting to me as long as you go with an open mind and don't assume it's necessarily designed for maximum splash like previous Tut exhibits. (Old armchair Egyptophile speaking here.) I saw it in Chicago last year, and I agree - a lot of the best stuff is still in Egypt, including Tut's death mask. However, they had a ton of cool things from a wide variety of tombs. The exhibit wasn't all just King Tut - it actually covered more of the family situation leading up to the reign of King Tut, as well as his own time. Do keep an open mind, though, particularly in regards to the parts about how Tut restored the old religion after he gained the throne. Remember that he was only 9 or 10 years old at the time, so to my mind it's rather unlikely that he was doing anything without the guidance/influence/control of his advisors! -Martha ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Inner Stiffening
Greetings unto the List, I'm looking for advice on a lining material to stiffen the stand-up collars of my husband's cotehardies. I've got some lightweight linen that I'm planning on using for him this summer, and it will definitely need some help to keep the collar in an upright position. Is buckram washable? If not, what do you recommend I use to add some stiffness to the collar? Thanks, Martha ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: Peau d'Ange
By the way... does anyone know what peau dÂ’ange is exactly? So far I've gotten that it's a crepe or satin material also known as angelskin. And one reference mentioned polyester (though is it all of the time?). Inquiring minds want to know... especially after looking at that Kennedy dress so much :-) -Elisabeth If you do a Google search for peau d'ange fabric you'll get some hits. Apparently from the few I glanced at, it's a type of lace with a soft texture. Best, -Helena ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
