Re: [h-cost] a cheat's late Victorian hat

In a message dated 5/15/2007 5:48:40 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've also got Butterick 4210 *** Hat D looks very "Merry Widow" deep mourning bonnet to me. Imagine it all black with a veil all the way round. I'd go super Edward Gorey just fo

Re: [h-cost] Looking for wide velcro

Thanks so much, folks! I found what I needed. Michelle ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Looking for wide velcro

Michelle Plumb wrote: Does anyone have any idea where I can get my hands on some large velcro? I need a piece about 4"x12", and so far I've only found stores that sell it by the 25 yard roll. Sold by the foot: http://www.beaconfabric.com/vindex.html?cat126.htm By the yard on ebay: http:

RE: [h-cost] K'zoo catch up

The back of that robe is shown on page 50. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kathy Page Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 9:43 PM To: Historical Costume List Subject: [h-cost] K'zoo catch up I'll blame this on post-session geekery. ;-) Give us fr

RE: [h-cost] Looking for wide velcro

Can you make it yourself by sewing 1" strips together side by side? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Michelle Plumb Sent: Monday, May 14, 2007 7:34 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Looking for wide velcro Does anyone have any id

RE: [h-cost] a cheat's late Victorian hat

If you want/are willing to wear a bonnet, I have a VERY inexpensive solution. Find a straw hat blank, (I got mine at Michael's Craft Store for about $2.) Cut a "U" shaped piece out of the back so your head fits comfortably. Paint black using spray paint or craft paint. Sew some black bias trim over

[h-cost] Perpignan cloth

I have just been flipping through Dressing Renaissance Florence, and they mention "hosiery itself was made of perpignan cloth (perpignano), a washable and stretchy woolen jersey fabric, originally developed by weavers in Perpignan, France." Has anyone ever heard of this stuff before, and if so,

Re: [h-cost] Split drawer's expert?

At 17:51 15/05/2007, you wrote: I have a couple of questions regarding construction, fabric selection etc. The major problem I have with my pattern for split drawers, is they tend to creep and bunch up in "you know where." Is there some relationship to crotch depth, amount of overlap, fabric

[h-cost] Split drawer's expert?

I have a couple of questions regarding construction, fabric selection etc. The major problem I have with my pattern for split drawers, is they tend to creep and bunch up in "you know where." Is there some relationship to crotch depth, amount of overlap, fabric types that you have experimented

[h-cost] Split drawer pattern online?

There used to be a split drawer's drafting pattern/instruction online, which I cannot, for the life of me, find again. As I recall, it was something like Mrs. Clarks pattern (it was a simple name, could have been Brown, Smith etc) Anyone know where it is or have a copy of it? Thanks, Sg _

Re: [h-cost] K'zoo catch up

On May 15, 2007, at 12:43 AM, Kathy Page wrote: I don't have the email address for the one specifically asking for these images, however I thought I'll post it here, chances are reay good you A) know who you are and B) are on this list in the first place, so why not share the boun