Re: [h-cost] Re: Kyoto book

On Wed, 24 Aug 2005, Pierre Sandy Pettinger wrote: 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

Re: [h-cost] Re: Kyoto book

The two-volume version has been published for the 25th Anniversary of the publisher Taschen. I have roughly compared both versions and there are only a few differences, mostly in the 20th century section. The quality of the pictures is the same. A must have! (Either version) Michaela -

[h-cost] Mystery Designer

First off, I will be getting back to you all about your questions about the Color Database. I am really sorry about my delay. After being sick last week, I am pushing to wrap up the 1896 designers set, before this weekend. Then I have to move on to the Costume Encyclopedia. I will catch up

Re: [h-cost] Where to buy kebayas and crochet

I agree. I just got a hand-crocheted Edwardian style duster for $33. One comment for people who have never bought from china-usa--they give both measurements and sizes for their garments. Stick with the measurements, as what gets labled Small, Medium, or Large seems pretty random. Fran

[h-cost] Cheap? wool and linen

Two ccheap? fabric mentions. http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/wool_gabardine.htm $5 a yard wool gabardines, but the colors are ...BRIGHT also, this is a bit of a boast, and I will not be able to give the name of the store (i am going to go back on sat, and i just know where it is) but

Re: [h-cost] Cheap? wool and linen

Two ccheap? fabric mentions. http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/wool_gabardine.htm $5 a yard wool gabardines, but the colors are ...BRIGHT Remember, though, that wool takes dye very well and all you would have to do is buy some RIT dye and use your washer to create a better or different

[h-cost] RE: 1898-1900 fashion

My niece just announced her impending marriage and I am in charge of the wedding ensemble. She is interested in modeling it on the John singer Sargent painting of Pauline Astor at the Huntington Library. Can any of you recommend any sites on the net for research? Hair, shoes, both sex fashion,

Re: [h-cost] RE: 1898-1900 fashion

In a message dated 8/25/2005 3:47:22 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can any of you recommend any sites on the net for research? Hair, shoes, both sex fashion, customs etc? The painting is beautiful! It's hard to tell what the gown is up to because of that

[h-cost] Silk Lutestring???

Hey everyone, I was reading a trashy bodice ripper the other day and silk lutestring was referenced as fabric for one of the dresses. I have never heard of it. Can anyone tell me what it is. The time period is circa 1705-1710. Thanks, Jodi -

Re: [h-cost] Silk Lutestring???

http://www.brainydictionary.com/words/lu/lutestring186399.html On 8/25/05, Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 01:59 PM 8/25/2005, you wrote: Hey everyone, I was reading a trashy bodice ripper the other day and silk lutestring was referenced as fabric for one of the dresses. I have

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

Kyoto Costume Museum... Fashion I consider this book a must have to any costume designer's library (for that is what I do). Eye candy I have considered a trip to Japan to study this connection up close and personal. I wonder, have any of you had that experience? Is part of it available to

Re: [h-cost] Cheap? wool and linen

Diana Habra wrote: Two ccheap? fabric mentions. http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/wool_gabardine.htm $5 a yard wool gabardines, but the colors are ...BRIGHT Remember, though, that wool takes dye very well and all you would have to do is buy some RIT dye and use your washer to create

Re: [h-cost] Cheap? wool and linen

- Original Message - From: J Schueller [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, August 25, 2005 7:39 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Cheap? wool and linen Good point, I might buy enough for another flemish working women's outfit. I had forgoten about it,

Re: [h-cost] Mystery Designer

Thank you Katy. I have asked one of my intern to translate it. Penny E. Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery, www.costumegallery.com Costume Classroom, www.costumeclassroom.com Costume Research Library, www.costumelibrary.com ___ h-costume mailing

[h-cost] S-shaped needles?? (was Dorset buttons)

At 05:23 AM 8/23/2005, 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 Thanks Carolann for sharing that link. I hadn't seen this site before, and

Re: [h-cost] Mystery Designer

Thank you Katy for the offer. The more I work on these designers, the more I realize that this project really needed to be done. This set of designers that I am working are from a 1896 source. I am finding very little information in my designer books and on the web. These designers were the

[h-cost] Civil War fabrics and books

Hi all, While waiting for the crimping doohicky, I had to put the French hood on hold, and with my arm and back really cranky lately, my scanning time had to be stopped (can't improve where the scanner sits). So, I had a few Simplicity American Civil War patterns sitting in front of me, and

Re: [h-cost] Silk Lutestring???

At 07:58 PM 8/25/2005, you wrote: In a message dated 8/25/2005 6:13:36 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: A taffeta which had been stretched and, while under tension, smeared with a syrupy gum. This dressing was dried with the aid of a small brazier and gave the material

Re: [h-cost] Civil War fabrics and books

_Dating Fabrics, A Color Guide 1800-1960_, by Eileen Trestain This book is all images of swatches, sorted by color. Not too bad, and not too expensive either. There isn't much text, mostly images and captions. I have one and I even use it occasionally. I don't quilt.