Is buckram dry cleanable?
Silvara
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From: Melanie Schuessler [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 6/4/2007 2:49:44 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Inner Stiffening
On Jun 4, 2007, at 5:30 PM, Martha Oser wrote:
Greetings unto the List,
I'm
I just made a stand up collar for a ruff. I tried one layer of canvas, but
that was not enough. I tried two layers and it was perfect. If the material
is heavy, you might need 3 layers.
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My Ren Dress is cotton velvet, and silk. I got both at a bargain store in
San Jose, Fabrics R Us. I got real pearls from a bead catalogue for less
than I could get fake ones. I had some trim that a friend gave me and bought
the rest. The whole thing was under $150, because I made it myself.
To those of you going, be sure not to miss a small store that has loads of
trim (2 rooms, floor to ceiling)
Passamaneria Toscana
Piazza San Lorenzo, 12r
The branch store at Viale Strozzi, 8r is smaller, with less inventory.(At
least it was when I saw it in 2002)
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I had an expensive education, went to be a costume designer, four years
study at an artschool in Copenhagen.
But couldnt find a job, so i made another education to a kind of nurse,
where i take care of elderly people living in their own home. This is a
full time job 38 hours a week, with work
Is this in Florense?
I am going there soon.
Bjarne
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From: Sharon Collier [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Historical Costume' [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 9:49 AM
Subject: RE: [h-cost] Florence in 2008?
To those of you going, be sure not to miss a small
I work for an optometrist. As far as funding my costuming...I have to
budget just a small bit out of each paycheck. My bigger undertakings
sometimes will take months to save for. Right now I've been savining for
about six months to start a 15th century italian.
Arnora
On 6/4/07, Kimiko
In a message dated 05/06/2007 03:10:39 GMT Standard Time,
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Greetings unto the List,
I'm looking for advice on a lining material to stiffen the stand-up collars
of my husband's cotehardies. I've got some lightweight linen that I'm
planning on using for him this
I make costume for a living too...
historical stuff for museums and re-enactors mostly - odd bit of tv chucked
in - I also make bridal and evening wear, etc. oh, and have my first british
army commision as a tailor now, so most definitely full time :o)
debbie
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At 13:00 05/06/2007, you wrote:
I make costume for a living too...
historical stuff for museums and re-enactors mostly - odd bit of tv chucked
in - I also make bridal and evening wear, etc. oh, and have my
first british
army commision as a tailor now, so most definitely full time :o)
I'm a librarian (one of several on this list). I only make costumes to
support my hobby of reenactment, and haven't in fact made a garment for
some time. I'm just coming to the end of a long period when life has
been getting in the way; I hope to move house later this summer, and
when that's over
Costume is what I can't help going on ad nauseam about with anyone who
makes the mistake of asking about my passions. During the day, I work in
a small university art museum, handling shipping, insurance, etc.
details for exhibitions, doing the physical shoving about of walls and
painting and
I repair computers for HR Block. Yep, if you used HR Block this year,
I probably repaired and/or configured the computer that was used to do
your tax returns.
Talia
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From: Kate M Bunting [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Tuesday, June 5, 2007 7:34 am
Subject: [h-cost] RE: Off
I'm not certain, but I would guess not. I imagine the dry-cleaning
solvent would remove the sizing even more effectively than water!
I'm happy to be corrected, though, if anyone has experience to the
contrary.
Melanie
On Jun 5, 2007, at 3:33 AM, Silvara wrote:
Is buckram dry
*tries to remember how to breathe!*
I wonder if they'll take my soul as payment to attend???
Thank you Robin!
Kathy
For the Italian costuming enthusiasts:
http://www.costume-textiles.com/index.htm
Ermine, a lion rampant tail nowed gules charged on the shoulder with a rose Or
barbed,
At 01:59 05/06/2007, you wrote:
For the Italian costuming enthusiasts:
http://www.costume-textiles.com/index.htm
--Robin
The promo on the site shows costumes I made, and Janet approved!! I
would love to go, but hate to think what the cost will be.
Suzi
Is buckram washable? If not, what do you recommend I use to add some
stiffness to the collar?
Buckram; never get it wet! I just recently managed to reshape my
Stickelchen (headdress like Anne of Cleves wore) after it was deformed
from water from the hoses putting out our housefire. It has
At 08:47 AM 6/3/2007, you wrote:
Hi,
Just wanted to share, i happily got to make the dress before she
comes and pick it up friday next week.
I dont think i have ever worked so hard in my life before, sewing
wise, never a moments piece.
http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/sofie3.htm
Bjarne
I am a writer and editor for a living. I started out in costume because I am
interested in the history of weaving, and became fascinated with the way
weaving technology and trade influenced fashion throughout history -- the huge
expansion of gowns in periods where new technology makes fabric
Bjarne - I couldn't get all that done in 2 months with NO other job. You
are phenomenal!
Patty
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
On Behalf Of Bjarne og Leif Drews
Sent: Sunday, June 03, 2007 3:04 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] robe a la
In a message dated 6/5/2007 7:00:46 A.M. Mountain Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm not certain, but I would guess not. I imagine the dry-cleaning
solvent would remove the sizing even more effectively than water!
I'm happy to be corrected, though, if anyone has experience
I am an applications developer for a school district. The city had to vote
for my position to be created and paid for. It is a half of my normal pay as
an applications developer but it is 10 minutes from my house and my kids (3)
go to school here. I know I am making a difference not only in my
At 08:00 AM 6/5/2007, you wrote:
I make costume for a living too...
historical stuff for museums and re-enactors mostly - odd bit of tv chucked
in - I also make bridal and evening wear, etc. oh, and have my
first british
army commision as a tailor now, so most definitely full time :o)
Hi there,
I am new to the list and my day job is a bookkeeper. In fact I just started my
own business. I like because it will allow me flexibility to enjoy my family.
My son starts middle school next year so I am looking forward to being able to
volunteer there. I am really looking forward
Hi,
Yes when she comes we are arranging to go to the roof terrace where there is
plenty of room, and ill dress up two for the photographs.
Bjarne
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From: Dianne Greg Stucki [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
My bread-and-butter work is freelance editing; I have been a journalist
and editor for more than 25 years and went freelance when I had my first
child, in 1993. Most of my freelance work is consumer medical editing, but
I work in other areas as well.
Editing the journal Medieval Clothing
I'm a part-time multi-discipline writing tutor for a local community
college. About 80-90% of my clients are second language students. It's a
very enjoyable way to pay of Grad School.
My husband's grateful I'm an embroiderer, not a costumer. ;)
Arlys
On Tue, 5 Jun 2007 07:52:17 -0400 lauren
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From: Rickard, Patty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 4:00 PM
Subject: RE: [h-cost] robe a la francaise grande panier.
Bjarne - I couldn't get all that done in 2 months with NO other job. You
are phenomenal!
I now know what I want for my 40th b-day.
Thanks Robin.
: Mari
On 6/4/07, Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
For the Italian costuming enthusiasts:
http://www.costume-textiles.com/index.htm
--Robin
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Robin idea
If this does go forward how about we start a yahoo group or something for
those that want to go. This way we can get a group rate to fly over, get
rooms, tours, etc.
Anyone on the list in the travel industry that can give us a leg up on how
to get this going?
Chiara
Hi there,
I would be interested in going. I have already joined up for their mailing
list and am counting how to save for it :)
I would be interesting to know costs and such, if anyone has some incite.
Etiennette
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From: Chiara Francesca
On Tue, 5 Jun 2007, Chiara Francesca wrote:
Robin idea
...Well, I'm not going, but I'll enjoy it vicariously from the reports
from those of you who do!
If this does go forward how about we start a yahoo group or something
for those that want to go. This way we can get a group rate to
I want to go.Yesterday I finished my manuscript on book 1 on my Cosimo and
Eleonora series. Book 2 is in the second draft and needs very few revisions.
Wish me luck publishing it.. Maybe they could sell copies in the shop at the
Pitti Palace :-).
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From: Chiara
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi there,
I would be interested in going. I have already joined up for their mailing
list and am counting how to save for it :)
I would be interesting to know costs and such, if anyone has some incite.
I would expect a week in Italy, plus airfare, hotel (with
Yes, Firenze, Italia
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of Bjarne og Leif Drews
Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2007 3:24 AM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Florence in 2008?
Is this in Florense?
I am going there soon.
Bjarne
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O...my husband promised me Italy for our 15th anniversary evil
grin Do you think he'd go for it?
***
Rebecca Schmitt
aka Agness Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence
Bristol Renaissance Faire
My arms are too short to box with God.
Mine said yes, as long as we throw in a bike tour. : Go for it!
Mari
On 6/5/07, Rebecca Schmitt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
O...my husband promised me Italy for our 15th anniversary evil
grin Do you think he'd go for it?
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I go to school part time, work at the Buckle altering part time, and do
alterations out of my home mostly part time. I sew my own costumes and my
husband's as well. We have lots of pioneer re-enactments here in Utah, and I
sew those sometimes as well. Then in my spare time I quilt.
Jodi
I second the hair canvas suggestion. I use it to stiffen all of my bodices
and sleeves (if they need it). It is lightweight, gives a natural-looking
stiffness, and breathes well.
Diana
P.S. I will be carrying it soon if you want to check back on my website in a
few weeks.
--
Deredere,
The BONE effects are AMAZING! How did you do that?
--Ruth Anne Baumgartner
scholar gypsy and amateur costumer
On Jun 5, 2007, at 11:08 AM, Deredere Galbraith wrote:
I am trying to make a living with selling hand made Fantasy, Ghotic,
Lolita, Japanese street wear inspired clothing
I am a mother of a toddler and part-time communications coordinator at my
church. Which means I, too, spend my husband's salary to make our costumes
:) Since it was my costuming which won the Costume Contest for two years at
our local Renn Faire and caught the attention of cast there; and that
Might as well join the queue!
Until I lost my full-time tenured position in the English department
of a university that decided to downsize its faculty by forcing a
strike and then hiring permanent replacements (70 tenured faculty
lost their jobs in this, the ONLY venture into using that
oh I know that feeling!!
Nige insisted I took last thursday evening off to go to the pictures - first
evening off in about a month :o)
In a message dated 05/06/2007 15:03:40 GMT Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Until I decided I'd had enough and started planning my
How modern are sueded or hammered silk charmeuse?
I need to get some silk for sleeve linings, and those are my options in
the color I want.
many thanks,
Jen/Pixel
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I have never heard if this. Where do you get it? Does it keep its
stiffness with washing (unlike buckram)?
Sylvia Rognstad
DIVINITY DESIGNS and EMERALDS
http://www.d-e-designs.com
On Jun 4, 2007, at 3:58 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I use a cotton product called shapewell. If you need a
This is how I made all the bone effects.
Take a a pair white of tights. Use one leg for the leg and make the
other in to a glove.
The bones on the arm and leg are painted on with black paint. Everywhere
there should be shadow you paint it with shades of black paint. To make
it a little more
Right. I applied about 18 months ago for a passport, and paid for the
expedited service. They got it to me in a week under three months,
despite assuring me that the expedited service would get it to me in
less than two weeks. I missed a free 2-month-long trip to Europe
because of it. Yes, I'm
I called a friend of mine who happens to own a travel company, and explained to
her the details. She will do some checking around for group rates, minimum of
10 travellers for accomodation and airfare and anything else we may need to
know about. When she gets back to me, I'll let you know. She
We applied for our passports at the post office this year (2 for adults that
had expired passports and a new one for a minor) in early February and received
them in May.
Wendy
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From: Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Jun 5, 2007 4:45 PM
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL
A. Thurman wrote:
I'm a web developer, computer usabilty/accessibilty person by day,
costumer/researcher by evening/weekend. I do enjoy my job but it's not
a passion, and it pays for the fabric :P
Snap! Web Developer at a university.
I am curious how those of you who do serious construction
Thanks very much for this information, Deredere~!
--Ruth Anne
On Jun 5, 2007, at 3:59 PM, Deredere Galbraith wrote:
This is how I made all the bone effects.
Take a a pair white of tights. Use one leg for the leg and make the
other in to a glove.
The bones on the arm and leg are painted on
I have heard that if you go to the Passport office itself, you can walk it
through. That was years ago, don't know if it works today.
My son applied for his first passport on May 3 of this year. It arrived in
the mail 8 days later.
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My husband went through an agency in Plano Texas that got it back to him in
a week. Yes, he paid extra for it but it was back in a _w e e k_.
My point is that there are services out there that are expediters, they are
independent of the US Postal Service. They can get it done faster, I do not
That's kinda amusing to me Rebecca... not only do we
both have similar current day jobs as mommies, but I
used to be a guildmistress myself, but my husband will
never let me become one again! (I got too stressed out
sometimes). But thank goodness they love our
costuming, yes?
Kimiko
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That's great, thank you for checking! If anyone's starting a list, please add
me to it-- luckily, it falls between exhibition installations at work so I can
go!!
Astrida Schaeffer
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] on behalf of Kathy Page
Sent: Tue 6/5/2007 4:46 PM
To:
Is anyone going from the South Bay area? Feel the urge to carpool?
--cin
Cynthia Barnes
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PS. to answer the day job question: I'm the Treasurer of a local
political campaign. Background is CS/Math MBA. The costumes are,
like vintage dance, my artistic outlet.
My background was theatrical costume (MA and BA in theatre. ) 25 years as a
fashion designer-- primarily swimwear (bathing suits), gowns, kids clothes
and mens pull-over jackets. Now I teach fashion: sewing, fashion history etc
in a college.
For fun-- when I'm not writing, I make 16th C clothes
I loved this topic when it came around years ago... then, if I remember
correctly, there were a lot of computer programmers on this list. It is fun
to see what everyone does.
Again, I am taking a few minutes from grading papers and tests for my
three-week fashion history class summer
You can still do this in the Houston Texas office. There's a phone
line you can call to get an appointment, but there's no guarantee
you'll get an appointment. I've had one co-worker who went to Houston
and got his done in one day. Another spent the money on a service and
couldn't get the
On Jun 5, 2007, at 2:47 PM, Sharon Collier wrote:
I have heard that if you go to the Passport office itself, you can
walk it
through. That was years ago, don't know if it works today.
My son applied for his first passport on May 3 of this year. It
arrived in
the mail 8 days later.
(WIth
On 04 Jun 2007, Jennifer Byrne wrote:
I get the sense from messages I have read that most folks on this list do
not make/study/write about historical clothing for a living. Is this true?
If so, what do you all do to fund your need to build historical clothing?
I suppose this is as good a time
I make theater costumes for our local high school and community theater.
True it would not support me if I had to live off the income but the small
amount I do make lets me buy better fabrics to make gowns for sale in other
places.
Welcome Chris! Glad you decided to delurk and
introduce yourself, and provide an interesting website
of photos. Very nice outfits you are wearing. Are you
a member of GBACG by any chance?
Kimiko
www.kimiko1.com
--- Chris Bertani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I suppose this is as good a time as any
Alexandria Doyle wrote:
another friend whose daughter travels regularly every summer said that
she was warned that if the passport is within six months of
expiration, you can't leave the country on it.
It's a little different than that, there are some countries that require
your passport to
An investigative reporter in Salt Lake City was asked by a viewer to check on
her passport woes. He found out there are several passport offices around the
country. If you set an appointment with them , go in personally, you can get
your passport in a couple of weeks. I'll have to check
On 05 Jun 2007, Kimiko Small wrote:
Welcome Chris! Glad you decided to delurk and
introduce yourself, and provide an interesting website
of photos. Very nice outfits you are wearing. Are you
a member of GBACG by any chance?
I have been a memeber of GBACG in the past, and am still on the
I'm a dinosaur computer programmer - assembler language on a giant
mainframe. Been doing that for 28 years. Yes, there are still some
things that mainframes do better and faster than anything
else. Hubby is a stockroom coordinator (aka Jack-of-all-trades) for
a retail store.
We do
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