[h-cost] Bone buttons, was Dorset buttons

At 13:23 23/08/2005, you wrote: Suzi - Wooded Hamlet Designs carries very nice Dorset buttons at a very reasonable price. http://www.woodedhamlet.com/buttons_clasps/dorset_thread_buttons.html Carolann Schmitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.genteelarts.com Ladies Gentlemen of the 1860s Conference,

Re: [h-cost] Late 17th century brocades (take 2)

Oops, forgive my typo - that should read ___late 1690s___ Kerrie, Once you find the types of patterns you need, take a look at www.discountfabricsusa.com and let me know if you see any patterns that might work for you. I can offer you the fabric for *at least* half of what they list on their

Re: [h-cost] Late 17th century brocades (take 2)

Hi, You might try http://www.reproductionfabrics.com/ . They say just cotton, but you can ask. Also try http://www.ghostforge.com/. SUPER nice people and great fabrics... Chris G. Kerrie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oops, forgive my typo - that should read ___late 1690s___ ! Would anyone

[h-cost] have you read this costume book?

**Caution. This link may contain material that is not suitable for viewing from your employer's internet connection.** FASHION: A History from the 18th to the 20th Century Edited by the Kyoto Costume Institute. Two thick volumes in a slipcase. Originally published at $39.99. Taschen, 2005

[h-cost] CCA - $100 Hides?

Greetings, everyone! Please, I beg you, forgive this mass posting. After looking at the items at this URL http://store.yahoo.com/discountfabricsusa/1dolehi.html , I felt it would be a good thing to let folks know about the sale of hides going on, as they are in limited supply. I am not

RE: [h-cost] have you read this costume book?

This is a two-volume reprint of the original Fashion which was about 720 pages. I have it. 20th century fashions, if I recall correctly, make up over 1/3 of the book as there are more 20th century fashions in existence than 18th and 19th. Cindy Abel. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL

RE: [h-cost] have you read this costume book?

This is a two-volume reprint of the original Fashion which was about 720 pages. I have it. 20th century fashions, if I recall correctly, make up over 1/3 of the book as there are more 20th century fashions in existence than 18th and 19th. And there ought to be one from the 16thC too. In the

Re: [h-cost] Album Amicorum: separate sleeves?

Many thanks for all your help - Michaela, your research is awesome and I /love/ your Spanish gown. Wow. I forgot, also, that Bella had made a gown similar to this one! What can I say, brain addled by DIY and not enough sewing :-) I think on balance I'll go on your recommendation to make an 'under

RE: [h-cost] IDing vintage buttons

Thanks so much, I'll pass it on! Kerrie |-Original Message- |I don't know of any website, but you could try writing to |Williamsburg. They know a lot about early American garments, and probably |buttons too. | CarolynKayta Barrows | ___

RE: [h-cost] Late 17th century brocades (take 2)

Wow Diana! Thank you, I will definitely save your contact info. :) Kerrie |-Original Message- |Once you find the types of patterns you need, take a look at |www.discountfabricsusa.com and let me know if you see any patterns that |might work for you. |snip |Diana

Re: [h-cost] have you read this costume book?

I consider this book a must have to any costume designer's library (for that is what I do). Eye candy. The close up details are extremely useful and the later costumes are largely ones influenced by Asian design. Ie. the Poiret fascination with kimonos and parasols, Fortuny, etc. The

Re: [h-cost] have you read this costume book?

But still much worth the purchase for the AMAZING colour pictures of actual garments. I have the original book (saw the two-volume one in Paris this summer and it looks exactly the same book). - Original Message - From: Abel, Cynthia [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL

RE: [h-cost] Bone buttons, was Dorset buttons

I think Smoke and Fire company has bone buttons. Their contact is: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (they were at Pennsic) Anne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Suzi Clarke Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005 6:16 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re:

RE: [h-cost] Buttons queries - no further need.

Well, don't that just put yer panties in a bunch? Sorry about having to slog around in the rain. I do hope we get to see pictures of the bridal dress:) Anne -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Suzi Clarke Sent: Wednesday, August 24, 2005

Re: [h-cost] Train for 1890s dress

a train to hold at my wrist. Is there a certain length I should make the train And what is the best way to attach it to my wrist for dancing? Length depends upon the style of the year and what looks right to you -- try it out in a rough calico version until it looks right. As to attachment,

[h-cost] Re: Kyoto book

IIRC, the reason the photos are so crisp and the colors clear is that they used an 8-color separation printing process, rather than the usual 4-color. One wonders if the 2-volume edition only used 4-color, since it is so much cheaper than the 1-volume was. Just my opinion, and hopefully

Re: [h-cost] Train for 1890s dress

In a message dated 8/24/2005 11:33:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Length depends upon the style of the year and what looks right to you -- try it out in a rough calico version until it looks right. Yes. Or if you're in a hurry, take a length of cloth, tuck it