Re: [h-cost] Re: black linen costume
(I have to stop buying material for which I have no immediate use, I keep telling myself but I always give in!)>> Many of us do that--I bought twenty-seven yards of wool in the last couple of weeks. I know where about eight of it will be used, the rest I bought because it was on sale and really really cheap. (10 yards of a lightweight wool blend for $2.99 a yard!) Dianne ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Re: black linen costume
I just saw "Becoming Jane" last night (thanks Netflix!) and she had some very nice dresses made of linen.A dark blue walking dress, especially. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 21, 2008 12:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Re: black linen costume I want to thank everyone who gave me some ideas of what to do with my 5+ yards of black linen. It may go for bodice lining primarily, but some of the other non-monochromatic images were intriguing. (I have to stop buying material for which I have no immediate use, I keep telling myself but I always give in!) Donna Scarfe Fyne Hats By Felicity **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-du ffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598) ___ 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] Re: black linen costume
I want to thank everyone who gave me some ideas of what to do with my 5+ yards of black linen. It may go for bodice lining primarily, but some of the other non-monochromatic images were intriguing. (I have to stop buying material for which I have no immediate use, I keep telling myself but I always give in!) Donna Scarfe Fyne Hats By Felicity **Ideas to please picky eaters. Watch video on AOL Living. (http://living.aol.com/video/how-to-please-your-picky-eater/rachel-campos-duffy/ 2050827?NCID=aolcmp0030002598) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Re: Black Linen
Where are you located? I ask because there are some Victorian costume classes about to start around here (San Francisco bay area). It is a series of classes, starting with underwear and moving on to the outer garments, meant for folks who wish to make their own costume for the Dickens Fair (1840-1860-ish). If you are interested, I'll send you the info. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2008 12:42 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Re: Black Linen Hello all, I am new to the list and this is my first post! :) In regards to the dilemma with what to do with the 5 plus yards of black linen, I know from experience that when something good like that lands on your lap it's very hard to chose a project with it later, my bins are full of about 5 yd cuts of absolutely gorgeous satins and laces that I am afraid to use because there is only enough for one dainty outfit and then it's gone. When the black linen comes to mind, the late Victorian or Edwardian period definitely is a good era to use it on, so many suits and things were made with black linen. In fact, the dress Rose's mother is wearing in the scene when they are touring the ship comes to mind also. You can make a slim walking suit with that and use a white silk and light coloured or even brightly coloured lace in addition to that. I need some advice on accessory making, particularly hats. I have only made one hat and it was entirely without the assistance of a purchased pattern. I would like to start making more Victorian and Edwardian era small accessories as well, not just garments though I am not sure where to start or what formal techniques other costumers use! Do the majority who have made them use both patterns and techniques acquired from a hat making class? Justine:) More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.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] Re: Black Linen
In a message dated 2/13/2008 5:21:20 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I am not familiar with historical Victorian millinery techniques, but a great book with clear instructions for theatrical techniques is _From the Neck Up_ by Denise Dreher. It's not too expensive, and it's fairly easy to use. *** Hats are hats. The "theatrical" methods are often the REAL methods because many hats, especially big elaborate ones, are a "make it work" affair. I have a bunch of period bonnets from the 1840's and 50's that my long ago roommate collected and we just couldn't throw out they are all rotting and falling apart. No you cannot wear them or fix them, BUT you can see their innards and see how they were made. Lots of cardboard and wire. And some of the most amazing and clever decoration you've ever seen [why my roommate wouldn't throw them out] There's one simple oyster colored silk bonnet [covering a cardboard and wire frame] decorated with the most realistic wild morning glories, made of paper, you've ever seem Very fine and delicate. My fave is a bonnet that is formed from a wire frame that is like an open mesh. Woven into the frame in geometric patterns are long bias strips of blue-grey silk organdy which curl up into tubes. On one side is a cluster of loops of the tubular organdy strips. It's light as a feather and translucent. I've never seen anything like it! **The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy Awards. Go to AOL Music. (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp0030002565) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Black Linen
On Feb 13, 2008, at 3:42 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: h I am not sure where to start or what formal techniques other costumers use! Do the majority who have made them use both patterns and techniques acquired from a hat making class? I am not familiar with historical Victorian millinery techniques, but a great book with clear instructions for theatrical techniques is _From the Neck Up_ by Denise Dreher. It's not too expensive, and it's fairly easy to use. Good luck, Melanie Schuessler ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Re: Black Linen
Hello all, I am new to the list and this is my first post! :) In regards to the dilemma with what to do with the 5 plus yards of black linen, I know from experience that when something good like that lands on your lap it's very hard to chose a project with it later, my bins are full of about 5 yd cuts of absolutely gorgeous satins and laces that I am afraid to use because there is only enough for one dainty outfit and then it's gone. When the black linen comes to mind, the late Victorian or Edwardian period definitely is a good era to use it on, so many suits and things were made with black linen. In fact, the dress Rose's mother is wearing in the scene when they are touring the ship comes to mind also. You can make a slim walking suit with that and use a white silk and light coloured or even brightly coloured lace in addition to that. I need some advice on accessory making, particularly hats. I have only made one hat and it was entirely without the assistance of a purchased pattern. I would like to start making more Victorian and Edwardian era small accessories as well, not just garments though I am not sure where to start or what formal techniques other costumers use! Do the majority who have made them use both patterns and techniques acquired from a hat making class? Justine:) More new features than ever. Check out the new AOL Mail ! - http://webmail.aol.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
