RE: [h-cost] What periods for these fabrics?

-- linen dyed in strong colors, e.g. cranberry, deep green, bright red, black (I've been using the hot pink for mock-ups!) What is wrong with using these for medieval clothing? -- moire (the modern stuff that looks like wood-grain in texture, probably rayon), in light blue or ivory or yellowy-whi

[h-cost] What periods for these fabrics?

In going through my fabric stash, I find I have a number of things I've bought over the years that I no longer consider suitable for medieval clothing. They're good fabrics, and I am wondering what they might be useful for (other than modern clothing or home decor). I know almost nothing about per

[h-cost] need some input

I found some material that comes close in pattern but not in color to the Bianca Anguissola portrait in a yellow dress. The color is a shot(?) blue and dull mustard material. The lines of the plaid are blue and the background is a blend of the two colors http://www.nelepets.com/art/artists/a/Angui

Re: [h-cost] !5th Century coat

Sg, For some reason I am having problems with sending you any attachments with the picture. Let me find out what is wrong or if all else fails I will do up a quick and dirty website with the picture and then later add photos of the garb I have made in the past couple of years. Roscelin >

Re: [h-cost] Tailoring a man's shirt

In a message dated 12/1/2005 6:47:59 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: How on earth do you approach taking 8 inches out of the waist and 4 inches out of the chest? Are we talking a total deconstruction job? That is difficult, because altering the chest usually also m

[h-cost] Apologies - re-Duke's Leopards new website posting

Sincere apologies to everyone for mis-posting that last message. It was intended to go "offlist" to Suzi Clark . So, to quote Lazarus Long, I "plead youth and inexperience, and long-and-faithful Service ". [Robert Heinlein] I prey you Pardon; and - as I do hope for Heaven - do trust that God

[h-cost] Tailoring a man's shirt

Hi folks... I'm stumped and needing some help. My husband has a nice new dress shirt. But except for the neckline, which does fit, the rest of it resembles something ala Barnum and Bailey. This shirt is huge. How on earth do you approach taking 8 inches out of the waist and 4 inches out of th

[h-cost] Dukes Leopards - new ebsite is now "live"

Dear Suzi, you have I have exchanged occasional e-mails for a while, now; and I've learned a lot from your helpful comments to other questioners on the Lists to which we both subscribe. I thought you'd like to see some of what our Companie has managed to achieve since we had to reform hasti

Re: [h-cost] Regency embroidery question

Cotton embroidery thread would not have been mercerized in the early nineteenth century; a British patent was granted to John Mercer in 1851. So, the cotton for your regency gown would be unmercerized; duller and not so strong. This may be difficult to find; the only source I have is the weaving

RE: [h-cost] Regency embroidery question

DMC carries lacing/tatting thread. 100% cotton. It is a 4-6 strand thread. Not shiny. If you loosen the twist, this would give you a smoother piece of embroidery if that is what you are wanting to achieve. De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.

Re: [h-cost] mid 19th century lace what to look for

> US publishers are also required to give free copies of every book to the > Library of Congress, at least if they get any cataloging data off the > LOC. But the LOC, being short of storage space, simply discards a great > many books, I don't know by what means. > > It means they put them on a she

Re: [h-cost] mid 19th century lace what to look for

At 17:10 01/12/2005, you wrote: Hi again, I got a little confused, do you mean lace for cufs or lace for engageantes? For cufs i would use a guipure lace. Engageantes you can use tulle ground lace. Guipure lace has more body and are more sturdy to make cuffs out of . Many engageants I have

Re: [h-cost] Any other photo album site recommendations?

I like photobucket.com but I haven't tried the others. -Irmgart ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] regency embroidery

Hi Deredere, I would buy a stranded cotton thread, like DMC. Its stranded into 6 strands. Then you can experiment with how many threads your embroidery want. Bjarne Leif og Bjarne Drews www.my-drewscostumes.dk http://home0.inet.tele.dk/drewscph/

Re: [h-cost] Any other photo album site recommendations?

I use flickr.com Catrijn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] mid 19th century lace what to look for

Hi again, I got a little confused, do you mean lace for cufs or lace for engageantes? For cufs i would use a guipure lace. Engageantes you can use tulle ground lace. Guipure lace has more body and are more sturdy to make cuffs out of . Bjarne - Original Message - From: "Bjarne og Leif

Re: [h-cost] mid 19th century lace what to look for

Hi Elizabeth, Point ground lace. Bobbin lace made with a Tulle ground and motifs of flowers. Bjarne - Original Message - From: "Elizabeth Walpole" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historic Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 2:20 AM Subject: [h-cost] mid 19th cent

Re: [h-cost] Any other photo album site recommendations?

Smugmug.com An example of one of their albums is at ithaca.smugmug.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Any other photo album site recommendations?

Hi all, I have been trying to set us up with a photo album at myphotoalbum.com What a PAIN IN THE YOU KNOW WHAT! I even bought a membership for us so we wouldn't have to deal with pop adds. (I am in the process of getting my money back). Does anyone have any other suggestions for a similar t

Re: [h-cost] Regency embroidery question

Hi Deredere, Sorry if i posted this 2 times, but i have had problems with my emails. I would use a stranded cotton thread, DMC for instance wich is stranded into 6 strands. Then you could try to use as many strands at a time until you get the right "body" of your embroidery.. Bjar

RE: [h-cost] Dressing a doll as Pocahontas

Camilla Townsend points this out in her biography of Pocahontas. The English viewed her as a princess, abeit a "savage" one. John Rolfe met a lot of criticism on the trip to England for marrying above his station in life, especially from no less than James I, that epitome of Divine Right and birthr

RE: [h-cost] Re: speaking of Pocahontas

Mine in Omaha did the same-the little blurbs. Of course neither will be here well before Christmas. If you want a good preview of MOAG, try getting a look at Memoirs of a Geisha: Images from the Film. I got a used copy for $20 + ship and it is lovely eye candy. Using Chinese actresses for the femal

Iron recommendation Re: [h-cost] A Rant about commercial patterns

I've finally remembered to look at the brand of iron I got from Costco. It's Sunbeam. The linen and cotton settings are *awesome*. The iron has the auto off safety feature, but the warm up time to the high settings is super fast. And I really like the fact that I can choose to not have steam

Re: [h-cost] Re: working with velvet

Yep, I know who you mean and you're so right...Imposing is the correct word to describe Izzy :) Even my 6 yr. old, who is NOT intimidated by ANYONE, took a step back the first time she saw her in full regalia :) Audrey Bergeron-Morin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> 'Liz I preferred the big >>gow

Re: [h-cost] !5th Century coat

Any chance you could scan and post the picture (if you can scan it and send it to me, I can post it). I love construction challenges. Sg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I need help with a coat from a book. The book is "The Medieval Soldier" and the picture is on page 92; a pikeman is standing

Re: [h-cost] Regency embroidery question

I tried a bit of embroidery in knitting kotton no. 12 And I think I like it. Made a little sample http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~triade2/RegencyBall/embroiderytest2.jpg Enlarged http://home.kabelfoon.nl/~triade2/RegencyBall/embroiderytest3.jpg I find the DMC a bit to shiny But I will try it too. Gre

[h-cost] Re: working with velvet-beading pattern transfer

What a fab idea! Sg michaela wrote: This is also a really good way to transfer a beading pattern from one side to theother. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] re:ironing/pressing

Hello, I've had good results ironing wool using a square of damp lightweight cotton over the top. I keep pieces of old sheets for the purpose. Also stops the fabric going shiny. I love ironing, especially linen! regards Joy ___ h-costume mailing list h-

Re: [h-cost] A Rant about commercial patterns

In a message dated 11/30/2005 8:23:49 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can't you turn the seam allowance under for the elastic casing, and then leave that bit of the seam open when you sew the side seam? Lord, I hate people who just give negative reasons why such and su

Re: [h-cost] Working with velvet

Could you do the set-in sleeve *without* the epaulette, then make the epaulette separately and completely finish it, and then whip stitch it into place? That would certainly cut down on the layers within one seam. Joannah. snip --- Kimiko Small <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: At 08:46 PM 11/28/2005,

Re: [h-cost] Re: working with velvet

- Original Message - From: "Audrey Bergeron-Morin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 01, 2005 12:43 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: working with velvet Very tall, and imposing in "normal" clothing. Even when she's not playing SCA

RE: [h-cost] soulletz herigaudz definition

I have absolutely no backing for this other than lots of dealing with typos, (which might in some ways parallel the early English spelling variations) but "counterfeit courtepy" might be counterfeit courtesy- i.e. fake clothing to look like one belongs? Re-use of cast-off livery to boost apparent s