RE: [h-cost] material for Russian coat in England
At 01:52 13/03/2008, you wrote: If the lady lives near London the answer is BOROVIC Street and Borovic Fabrics. This is in the theater district or close to it. The shop is called Borovick's, and it is in Berwick street. It is just off Oxford Street, not in the theatre district. I is no longer quite as big as Wanda thinks, and really doesn't have a great selection of wool. There are many specialist fabric shops in Berwick Street, one which simply sells cotton and linen fabrics, (good for Regency), and one which sells fabric for men's wear in particular, suitings, coatings and so on, called something I cannot remember at this hour of the morning. Ha, remembered - Textile King. As I don't know what a Russian coat actually is, I cannot recommend specific fabric shops, but Abimelech Hainsworth http://www.abimelech.co.uk/ has the best selection of wools in England in my opinion. They are expensive, but many of them can be left with raw edges when making Regency coats for men, just as the originals were. Otherwise I suggest using my Links page for information on suppliers. http://www.suziclarke.co.uk/links.php Suzi ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] material for Russian coat in England
Regina wrote: Evidently the Beatles (there are people on this list that still remember the Beatles, aren't there? (whimper, feeling OLD today) got the silk that most of their wildest costumes were made from there as well. Well, clearly they are not entirely forgotten :-) American Idol had the competitors singing Beatles' songs the other night. Of course they were in a variety of styles, none like the originals. I don't watch that show, but was switching around during commercials and heard a few minutes. I don't have cable, so the only reality show i actually watch is America's Next Top Model (it's my guilty pleasure confession). Every once in a while there are some interesting garments or make-up. Last night, in one segment, they were wearing garments and accessories made of raw beef for a photo shoot in the huge refrigerator of a large commercial butcher. This part of the episode wasn't about the clothing but about modelling well in taxing situations. There was also a fashion show of incredibly boring stuff by some dull designer. Lilinah ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] material for Russian coat
Hi-- I have just discovered a local store geared toward the craft of hooked and needle-punched and braided rugs-- which uses wool cut into narrow strips. So in this age of polar fleece, there's a store chock-full of wools of all weights and colors, year-round! I suggest she look for something like that. No idea if that particular craft is big in England, but it's certainly worth looking into... Astrida *** Astrida Schaeffer, Assistant Director The Art Gallery, University of New Hampshire Paul Creative Arts Center 30 College Road Durham, NH 03824-3538 603-862-0310 FAX: 603-862-2191 www.unh.edu/art-gallery *** -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Cassandra Greer Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 10:07 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] material for Russian coat Yes it has been like years but a friend of mine needs help that only clothaholics can provide. She would like to make the following coat for a play and still actually be able to use afterwards. She lives in England and is relatively clueless about where to find winter fabrics now that it is almost spring. Could any of you knowledgeable people suggest a few online fabric stores either in the States or in Europe that would have the appropriate type of material even at this time of year? Thanks in advance! Cass (clothaholic and costumer on ice until the kids are in school and the hubby has a better job...) ___ 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] material for Russian coat
Cassandra Greer wrote: Could any of you knowledgeable people suggest a few online fabric stores either in the States or in Europe that would have the appropriate type of material even at this time of year? Fabric.com has a few wools in solid colors left. Fashionfabricsclub.com has a better variety, including blends, in various prices. Voguefabricsstore.com also has wools at reasonable prices. Much more expensive wools can be had from dozens of online shops by searching fabric store wool on google. Unless she is looking for something specific in color or weave, it ought to be fairly easy to find coat weight fabrics online. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] material for Russian coat in England
If the lady lives near London the answer is BOROVIC Street and Borovic Fabrics. This is in the theater district or close to it. I was there years ago (I know for a fact it is still there) and a new show was opening in a couple of months. I was behind the set and costume people. They were ordering in the 100's of yards of various fabrics. When I got served I felt strange asking for 3 yards of this gorgeous white and gold quilted brocade. The clerks didn't even blink. They also directed me towards the back where the Harris Tweed was kept (no, not what you are likely to want for a Russian coat). The storefront was about 15' wide but went all the way to the center of the block and up four floors. All filled with fabrics of every type. Most of the street, which is really an alley with delusions of grandeur - you can only walk down it during the day - is made up of shops with the same sort of merchandise. They cater to the theater, but will never pass up a pound note if it's to be had! From a Blog on wedding dresses: MrsHays2B, my fabric is from Borovic Fabrics (I think that's what they are called!) They are based in Berwick Street, Soho. (Just off Oxford Street) There are LOADS of fabric and silk shops on that street, also lots of accessories shops in the area too - we got the beads for my Tiara from a bead shop a couple of streets away. They are stunning! Well worth a day-trip into London, even if you are just after ideas. Evidently the Beatles (there are people on this list that still remember the Beatles, aren't there? (whimper, feeling OLD today) got the silk that most of their wildest costumes were made from there as well. Looking for Wool in England seems like coals to Newcastle, but there you are :-) Regina -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Dawn Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2008 12:17 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] material for Russian coat Cassandra Greer wrote: Could any of you knowledgeable people suggest a few online fabric stores either in the States or in Europe that would have the appropriate type of material even at this time of year? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] material for Russian coat
Has she looked online? One source for starters: http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catalog_items.aspx?TypID=5Viewby=TypesPa ge=1 http://tinyurl.com/kzdc6 Sorry, I don't know of any stores in England but I vaguely remember something about a store in Edinburgh (sp?) Scot. and that there is wool fabric sold in most Scottish fabric retailers year round. This is a vague memory, possibly flawed memory or dated. De -Original Message- Yes it has been like years but a friend of mine needs help that only clothaholics can provide. She would like to make the following coat for a play and still actually be able to use afterwards. She lives in England and is relatively clueless about where to find winter fabrics now that it is almost spring. Could any of you knowledgeable people suggest a few online fabric stores either in the States or in Europe that would have the appropriate type of material even at this time of year? Thanks in advance! Cass (clothaholic and costumer on ice until the kids are in school and the hubby has a better job...) ___ 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
