Re: [h-cost] help - velveteen colour running

Thanks for all the hints - I might try this one first. Any type of vinegar? I've got both white and apple cider. Cheers, Aylwen Diana Habra wrote: I need to fix a red cloak that keeps rubbing off its colour all over the linen shirt. It has red velveteen inside and black velveteen outside and

[h-cost] help - velveteen colour running

I need to fix a red cloak that keeps rubbing off its colour all over the linen shirt. It has red velveteen inside and black velveteen outside and is finished, ready to wear. It was pre-washed before being made. Any help would be appreciated, Aylwen

[h-cost] Elizabethan Dress Diary

I have started a diary/instructions at http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/renaissance3.htm for an Elizabethan low-necked gown and wondered if anyone could have a look and see if it makes sense? I have two students making their first bodice on the weekend and hope to send them to this page. They

Re: [h-cost] silk velvet!

Has anyone purchased from Anjorian silks? I like their colours. http://www.anjooriansilks.com/silk-velvet.html Aylwen E House wrote: I _think_ I have a sample of this somewhere already--If I do, and if I still have some bleach around, I'll do a bleach test. Although, even if what I've got is

[h-cost] Can you help me find a similar fabric?

My daughter loves this fabric at http://www.ninyamikhaila.com/images/C16th/Eliz2005.jpg . Does anyone know where I can find something similar and not too expensive? Thanks, Aylwen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] paned sleeves for Elizabethan - question

I've just cut out my paned sleeves and am planning to put a large gold bead at each join - but am wondering what is normally done with the underarm seam - do people join this seam or pane it as well? And if paned, do you sew a bed to match the rest of the sleeve or leave just plain? The dress

Re: [h-cost] linen question - counts?

I'm placing a large wholesale order - thought I'd ask here first before straining relations with the supplier. So you think that if I was asking about superfine linen - the 1400 count would be the one to go for? I think its Czech linen. Thanks, Aylwen E House wrote: - Original Message

[h-cost] linen question - counts?

I'm about to place an order for handkerchief linen, but instead of getting a weight I was given this: 1000,1200,1300,1400 count cambric linen. Can anyone enlighten me as to which one would be the really fine linen? Many thanks, Aylwen Garden ___

[h-cost] margo pattern question

Does anyone here have Margos Elizabethan gentlemens pattern? I've asked on Margos list but can't get an answer - I'm pretty sure there is a correction that needs to be done to the neck of the mens doublet but I haven't got that page - can anyone here enlighten me? Thanks in advance, Aylwen

[h-cost] Sewing Classes in Canberra, Australia

Hi, starting in February, Aylwen Garden be teaching some daytime sewing classes for women through the Brain Gym in Woden, Canberra. Cost per 8 week class is $150, with materials extra (ie, light linen). Benefit of this - you are taken through everything, and you work together in a social

[h-cost] Use of Fabrics?

I've often looked at the fabrics at http://stores.ebay.com/Renaissance-Fabrics and wondered if anyone here had used them for Renaissance (general term) or Elizabethan garb? If so, what are your thoughts? I realise they are not natural fibres, but what did you think of the patterns? Do you have

Re: [h-cost] book recommendations for beginner making an 18th century polonaise

If you want to drop around, I've got quite a few books on 18C costumes with patterns - have a look and you might then be able to recommend some to your friend - I've got Fitting and Proper and Costume in Detail and more but forgotten their names. As for patterns, I like Millfarm patterns, have

[h-cost] Elizabethan Gown question

I'm planning an Elizabethan gown to wear for dancing. It must allow for extremely hot weather, 4-hour long stretches of dancing and yet look grand for costume displays. I ned the bodice to be low-cut to allow me to cool down. I've seen a child's dress at

Re: [h-cost] Elizabethan Gown question

ooops - yes, they are Italian Renaissance. Its a hot day here and I've just had lunch and am almost dozing in front of the computer - such a silly mistake! The brocade is essentially cotton, but the design is woven in polyester. My fabric budget is completely blown as I've got at least half a

[h-cost] men's elizabethan doublet question

I have a man's doublet that is too tight for buttons and am looking for a period correct way of fastening down the front where the two sides just meet. I have not seen any lace up in any paintings. Can anyone help my poor tired brain with options? Mnay thanks, Aylwen

Re: [h-cost] men's elizabethan doublet question - frogs?

I've seen frogs at http://fingerloop.org/aglet.html - how far apart would these have been placed? Thanks, Aylwen otsisto wrote: Frogs? -Original Message- I have a man's doublet that is too tight for buttons and am looking for a period correct way of fastening down the front where

Re: [h-cost] Bustle dress question

I love fringes and use them on all of my bustle gowns - have you had a look at the dresses on the Truly Victorian website - they can give you lots of ideas. I added black trim to my purple gown. http://trulyvictorian.netfirms.com/picturepro/nfpicturepro/index.php

[h-cost] eBay Listing Removed: Keyword Spamming

Hi, just want to warn others - I got this message tonight - I did not realise I was spamming. What are your thoughts? I make Regency dresses for sale. Thanks, Aylwen Garden Original Message Subject:eBay Listing Removed: Keyword Spamming (=LS 7193 JM5023424) Date:

Re: [h-cost] Re: too short victorian busk

There is an Australian supplier - I'm now getting my stuff from them - contact me for details but you'll have to drive to Sydney to look at what you want. Aylwen http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Elizabeth Walpole wrote: - Original Message - From: Ann Catelli [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[h-cost] Jean Hunnisett book on ebay

I just discovered I had two copies of a Jean Hunnisett Book 1 so have just listed one on ebay. I also noticed that Amazon have listed it as out-of-print so will be very careful with my remaining copy! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=6990223141 Regards, Aylwen Garden

Re: [h-cost] bib-front regency dress

Hi, I copied this dress a few months ago and put up a few pictures on my webpage http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/regency4.htm - its the red-checked dress. I also referred to my copy of Costume in Detail. regards, Aylwen Garden --- http://www.aylwen.com

Re: [h-cost] Regency question

I am in the middle of making some Regency tailcoats - I have been scaling up patterns from RL Shep Federalist Regency Costume: 1790-1819. If you want to chat while you're putting it together I'm only an email away. Cheers, Aylwen Garden http://www.regencyreproductions.com

Re: [h-cost] Kick pleats on 17th century pirate coat

I drafted my kickpleats from Norah Waugh's book The Cut of Men's Clothes. Regards, Aylwen Garden http://www.regencyreproductions.com YVONNE SCHNYDER wrote: Does anyone know how to make kick pleats on the back of a pirate coat? Like the one Johnny Depp wore in Pirates of the Carribean? The

Re: [h-cost] Kick pleats on 17th century pirate coat

something like this, http://www.costumes.org/HISTORY/100pages/leloirX1.htm find the pattern about 1/3 the way down the page, Pattern for a Jutaucorps [sic] with pagoda sleeve Norah Waugh's book is a very good source. Expensive, but worth it. Dawn A J Garden wrote: I drafted my kickpleats

Re: [h-cost] puffed sleeves

There has been a lot of discussion of Anne of Green Gables outfits on this board: http://forums.sensibility.com/index.php Cheers, Aylwen - http://www.regencyreproductions.com - Jacqueline Johnson

[h-cost] Question about historical costuming terms

Hi, I'm trying to sort out the differences between the following costuming terms: Directoire, Empire, Regency, Romantic. Have I got them in the right order and are they the right terms - or is one simply another term coined in another country? And how do we avoid all the confusion I encounter

Re: [h-cost] plastic hoopskirt boning has anybody experimented?

Elizabeth - I have some steel boning I can sell you if you want some - reasonable price too. Cheers, Aylwen Elizabeth Walpole wrote: OK, as I've been informed (offlist) that most of the readymade hoopskirts have flimsy boning I was wondering if anybody else had used this triple flex plastic