Why do you people have to have a discussion that I'm really interested
in and would love to jump feet first into with a ridiculously long
illustrated post, at a time when I have so much work I have to do
instead that at 1 am, I still have many hours worth of work to do
before I can sleep?
What era frock coats are you wanting to make? I can advise on regency
and 18C, but have yet to try 1830s +.
Cheers, Aylwen
On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 2:54 PM, Sharon Collier [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At Costume Con this last weekend, we were talking and someone said the
pattern from Laughing Moon
I'm terribly biased, but I think Reconstructing History patterns are the
best. And here's why:
1) They're on bond paper, not tissue, so you can use them again and again.
2) They have all sizes in the same envelope, so you can make multiple
garments from one pattern.
3) Our sizes run from the
The yellowing is more of an issue with the clothing than the books or
patterns, I'd say.
The value of any books and patterns will be reduced a little, but less than
if the clothing is yellowed.
Not necessarily rendering the clothing worthless, as there are more ways to
get marks and
Hi,
I'm wondering about buying a book from these series, I'll be most interested in
the 17th century and the 14th and 15th. Other periods are ok, but these three
are my main interest right now.
I'm not looking for a fashion theory itself, but for something practical, like
advice on making,
At 16:45 29/04/2008, you wrote:
Hi,
I'm wondering about buying a book from these series, I'll be most
interested in the 17th century and the 14th and 15th. Other periods
are ok, but these three are my main interest right now.
Is this a particular series, or are you just looking for general
I didn't know that there were new ones out, or I would have been at Joann's
too. Guess I'll have to wait until the next pattern sale as I love the green
one. I'm starting on my first civil war era dress today, Simplicity 3727. Wish
me luck.
Vicky
Cynthia [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It is a particular series. If you, however, knew of something better, I'd be
glad to hear about it.
Suzi Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 16:45 29/04/2008, you wrote:
Hi,
I'm wondering about buying a book from these series, I'll be most
interested in the 17th century and the 14th and 15th.
Cynthia,
Which two patterns are you talking about as the new ones? I was on the
Simplicity website and didn't see anything new, even under the New Items
that I hadn't seen before. Help please!
Thanks,
Lynn
On Tue, Apr 29, 2008 at 10:08 AM, Vicky Simpson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
I didn't know
If someone's ever going to try the new corset, drawers and chemise pattern
2890, let me know the results! I was very satisfied with the 7215 corset
pattern, so I'd like to try this one.
Zuzana
Lynn Downward [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cynthia,
Which two patterns are you talking about as the
The Simplicity website may not have been updated yet. The dress patterns
are 2881 and 2887. The chemise, corset and drawers pattern is 2890. Very
often, McCalls, Butterick, Vogue, and Simplicity new pattern books and
patterns are available at major fabric stores before the websites get
updated.
At 18:30 29/04/2008, you wrote:
It is a particular series. If you, however, knew of something
better, I'd be glad to hear about it.
My point is that I don't know it - can you give me more details?
Suzi
Suzi Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 16:45 29/04/2008, you wrote:
Hi,
I'm wondering
I know very little about it either, that's why I'm asking here. Amazon.uk has
some copies:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_/202-2517721-5491063?url=search-alias%3Dapsfield-keywords=clothes+of+the+commonx=0y=0
I think someone here suggested these books to me, but I thought I'd need more
At 19:14 29/04/2008, you wrote:
I know very little about it either, that's why I'm asking here.
Amazon.uk has some copies:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_/202-2517721-5491063?url=search-alias%3Dapsfield-keywords=clothes+of+the+commonx=0y=0
I think someone here suggested these books to
Zuzana Kraemerova wrote:
I know very little about it either, that's why I'm asking here. Amazon.uk has
some copies:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/ref=nb_ss_w_h_/202-2517721-5491063?url=search-alias%3Dapsfield-keywords=clothes+of+the+commonx=0y=0
I'd never heard of them myself, but they do appear
Of interest is the note at the bottom: Historical Management Associates
Ltd.
makes a range of historically-correct fabrics such as frieze, kersey,
russet,
cotton and say.
--Robin
I saw their offerings the last time I was in the UK. Awesome stuff.
Limited in colour and availability, but the real
Oh! You're talking about the Stuart Press Books. Paul Meekins Books in the
UK carries them all:
http://www.paulmeekins.co.uk/pamphlets/pamphletindex.htm
They're not bad. They use a lot of wills and probate inventories as
sources. But they often don't give enough information to be really
At 19:52 29/04/2008, you wrote:
Of interest is the note at the bottom: Historical Management Associates
Ltd.
makes a range of historically-correct fabrics such as frieze, kersey,
russet,
cotton and say.
--Robin
I saw their offerings the last time I was in the UK. Awesome stuff.
Limited in
Just this minute I got my editor's copy of Medieval Clothing and Textiles vol.
4, so for those of you who have been asking me, I can now verify it exists and
is making its way over the water.
Of particular interest to costumers and re-enactors will be the articles on an
extant 14th-century
Uh-oh. A challenge! *grin*
Lauren Walker
aka [EMAIL PROTECTED]
-- Original message --
From: Kass McGann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Of interest is the note at the bottom: Historical Management Associates
Ltd.
makes a range of historically-correct fabrics such as frieze,
Has anyone heard anymore about the publication below? Such as
publisher and a real date?
Jenny Tiramani is currently preparing Janet Arnold's book, Patterns
of Fashion Volume 4 ; The cut and construction of linen shirts,
smocks, neckwear, headwear accessories for men and women
c.1540-1660
Has anyone heard anymore about the publication below? Such as
publisher and a real date?
Jenny Tiramani is currently preparing Janet Arnold's book, Patterns
of Fashion Volume 4 ; The cut and construction of linen shirts,
smocks, neckwear, headwear accessories for men and women
c.1540-1660
At 22:20 29/04/2008, you wrote:
Has anyone heard anymore about the publication below? Such as
publisher and a real date?
Jenny Tiramani is currently preparing Janet Arnold's book, Patterns
of Fashion Volume 4 ; The cut and construction of linen shirts,
smocks, neckwear, headwear accessories for
All these patterns pop up on eBay from time to time, so you can usually find
them. I did a quick search and:
http://www.farthingales.on.ca/simplicity_patterns.php
Has a few of the patterns scanned with some details... I quite like
Simplicity 5724 Civil War Ball Dress pattern
The simplicity web
From: Fabrics-Store.com Chronicle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dear Joan,
What a better way to start your projects than with huge savings on
an incredibly popular fabric!
You have heard of the very light weight fabric. Delicate and very
exclusive, this fabric is on the crafters most wanted list any
I swear these new patterns weren't there last night when I checked. They're
certainly there now, though. I think I prefer Laughing Moon's Man's Frock
Coat, although the shirt in that pattern looks ok.
The two dresses are really pretty. Again, I think I prefer Laughing Moon's
underwear pattern to
In popular opinion, do they have the correct period look?
Vicky
Lynn Downward [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I swear these new patterns weren't there last night when I checked. They're
certainly there now, though. I think I prefer Laughing Moon's Man's Frock
Coat, although the shirt in that
Hi, All,
Thanks so much for the references to good patterns. As was pointed out, I
failed to say what era I am interested in at this time. I want 19c; 1820's -
1920's approximately. Audy
in the high boonies of Central Texas
PeoplePC Online
A better way
And do you have the sales figures on (a) what gangbusters consists of
in terms of both units sold and profits realized, and (b) how many of
these copies were actually sold to SCA members?
Do you? I can ask Ian Stevens when I see him tomorrow. Although I
doubt
that he has such
On Tuesday 29 April 2008, Robin Netherton wrote:
Just this minute I got my editor's copy of Medieval Clothing and Textiles
vol. 4, so for those of you who have been asking me, I can now verify it
exists and is making its way over the water.
Of particular interest to costumers and re-enactors
Well, there went my vow of poverty for the month.
Wanda
On Tuesday 29 April 2008, Robin Netherton wrote:
Just this minute I got my editor's copy of Medieval Clothing
and Textiles
vol. 4, so for those of you who have been asking me, I can now verify it
exists and is making its way over
Wanda Pease wrote:
And do you have the sales figures on (a) what gangbusters consists of
in terms of both units sold and profits realized, and (b) how many of
these copies were actually sold to SCA members?
Do you?
I know exactly how many copies of each book I've sold, and how much
- Original Message
From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [h-cost] Update on Medieval Clothing Textiles
snip
Now, more news: The promised three-volume discounted set of MCT 1-3 is now
available:
http://www.boydell.co.uk/43834200.HTM
Price is £50 (UK) or $95 (US).
I completely second that!! I can't wait
Anniecat From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 29 Apr
2008 14:20:24 -0700 Subject: Re: [h-cost] Patterns of Fashion Volume 4: linen
Has anyone heard anymore about the publication below? Such as publisher
and a real date? Jenny
Bella wrote:
- Original Message
From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: [h-cost] Update on Medieval Clothing Textiles
snip
Now, more news: The promised three-volume discounted set of MCT 1-3 is now
available:
http://www.boydell.co.uk/43834200.HTM
Price is £50
In a message dated 4/29/2008 9:09:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
You cannot generalize and say all books in a genre are the same. My
books are my books, and other publishers' are theirs. I am not
responsible for the contents of anyone else's books.
But isn't
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