Re: [h-cost] Can anyone help with links?

-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Aylwen Garden Sent: Friday, 19 March 2010 11:30 AM To: Historical Costume; gbacgcostum...@yahoogroups.com Subject: [h-cost] Can anyone help with links? Dear List I am putting on a display of historical costumes in our local library. I have at my disposal: - one

[h-cost] Can anyone help with links?

Dear List I am putting on a display of historical costumes in our local library. I have at my disposal: - one tall glass case big enough for a mannequin - another tall case that has an adjustable shelf, presently fixed half-way - three rectangular glass cases lying flat suitable for books, gloves

[h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US?

I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be on the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time? Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director,

Re: [h-cost] Costume Workshops in US

What are the exact dates? August begins on a Sunday - so is it the 1st or 2nd weekend of August? Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au Member, Jane Austen Society

Re: [h-cost] Kero smell in Indian muslin

Thanks for this. I washed two pieces of fabric from the same supplier but it was just one that after being washed started to stink the whole house out. Maybe a reaction with one of the colours? Its outside in the sun over my box hedges - still stinks though. Bye for now, Aylwen (International)

[h-cost] How to do a regency-era neckline

I'm trying to reproduce the neckline at http://www.sensibility.com/vintageimages/1800s/images/1820sdress.jpg . The trim has piping on each side before it is rolled and tacked onto the dress. Can anyone show/tell me how this is done, so that it doesn't show any raw edges? Bye for now, Aylwen Bye

Re: [h-cost] Victorian Costume Exhibition in Canberra, Australia 2-5 October 2009

Dear List Can I also add that there will be three special costuming workshops running as part of this festival: Saturday - make an 1840s bonnet with Lynne Cook, President of the Australian Costumers Guild Sunday - make an embroidered housewife with Aylwen Gardiner-Garden, historical costumer and

[h-cost] Victorian Costume Exhibition in Canberra, Australia 2-5 October 2009

There will be an exhibition of Romantic and Victorian Era Antique Costumes as part of the Victorian Era Costume and Dance Weekend in Canberra from 2-5 October 2009. For more information please see http://tinyurl.com/victorianfestival Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden

Re: [h-cost] Regency Low stomacher

Dear Melanie There are some lovely regency gowns at http://tidenstoej.natmus.dk/periode1/dragt.asp?ID=6 that might interest you. Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden On Mon, Aug 3, 2009 at 7:20 AM, Melanie Wilsonmelaniewil...@dragonflight.co.uk wrote: Nancy Bradfields Costume in Detail Yes I

Re: [h-cost] was lacing now 1820s underwear

Although can I add the stays are for 1830 and 1840, but are just as suitable for late 1820. Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 6:07 PM, Aylwen Gardiner-Gardenaylwe...@gmail.com wrote: There's an excellent corded stays pattern put out by Past Patterns for this period.

Re: [h-cost] Trying to get ticket for Gala Ball

On Fri, Jul 3, 2009 at 6:32 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.comwrote: Does anyone know how I can obtain a ticket for the Gala Ball at Costume College? Many thanks Aylwen Garden Earthly Delights, Australia Sent from my iPhone ___ h

[h-cost] Historic sewing conferences in the US?

I'm thinking about travelling to the US to attend a historic sewing conference some time in 2010 when I'm not organising any here grin. Can you send me names and weblinks to any you know of? So far I only know about the Genteel Academy one in March. As I'm running the Jane Austen Festival in April

[h-cost] Looking for teachers and presenters for historic sewing conference

Dear friends We are organising a 19th century historical sewing conference to be held over the 2010 June long-weekend in New South Wales, Australia. We are looking for teachers/presenters for workshops, classes and demonstrations. Do you know of anyone who might be interested, or who we can invite

[h-cost] measuring question for pleats

Dear list Is there a simple way of measuring/marking fabric that is 94cm wide and need to have a piece of fabric 194cm wide pleated onto it, where the pleats are inverted and all need to be the same size? Bye for now, Aylwen ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] measuring question for pleats

Sorry, my measurements were wrong - it should read as: fabric 94cm fabric to pleat to fit above 284cm Image: http://www.simplicity.com/section/sewtips/graphics/invertedPleat.gif Bye for now, Aylwen On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Aylwen Garden aylwe...@gmail.com wrote: Dear list

Re: [h-cost] measuring question for pleats

I guess this is another good reason why all girls should do math at school! Bye for now, toddling off now to do the math.. Aylwen On Thu, Mar 12, 2009 at 2:37 PM, e...@huskers.unl.edu e...@huskers.unl.edu wrote: Yes.   Don't worry about measurements. *** I was gonna

[h-cost] Period Impressions 411 Lucy

Has anyone here made this dress?I am looking for finished examples, and it is NOT reviewed at http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/period-impressions.html Any comments to share before I cut the fabric? Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy music ~

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing?

Mine is wearing this dress http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=1276372l=1b91eid=59547 while I wait for ideas to trim! Any ideas out there? I need to do something to jazz it up for a dance display coming up. At the moment I feel like a curtain! Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Earthly

Re: [h-cost] Sorting out a confused gown

something to your liking. Check out sites like http://www.wga.hu to help. -Isabella Message: 4 Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:14:42 +1100 From: Aylwen Garden aylwe...@gmail.com Subject: [h-cost] Sorting out a confused gown To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Message-ID

Re: [h-cost] Sorting out a confused gown

Hi De Thanks for those leads. I'm thinking off taking off the tabs at the waist as they were an afterthought as the rest of my dance group wears English elizabethan. Then make a partlet (?) like in the Bronzino paintings. Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Earthly Delights Historic Dance

[h-cost] Sorting out a confused gown

Some years ago I copied a renaissance gown I saw on the internet. It has been added to over the years and is no longer identifiable as belonging to any certain period. I would like to sort it out, and probably move more to Italian with a sheer partlet etc. I'd love to find some portraits to work

[h-cost] Fabric question

I'm admiring some silk brocade at http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/silk_brocade.jpg and wondered what others would use it for? And for which era? Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy music ~ dancing ~ sewing ~ patterns ~ books 1480s - 1890s : Renaissance

Re: [h-cost] Movie costumes

I have the pattern for it here - its an out of date one I used to make a wedding dress from some years ago - McCalls 3861.. Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy music ~ dancing ~ sewing ~ patterns ~ books 1480s - 1890s : Renaissance to Victorian Jane Austen

[h-cost] Missing pattern instructions PP #031

Dear All I have lost my instructions for the Past Patterns 1796-1806 gown. Can anyone share with me the important bits I need to know to complete the gown? I still have all the pattern pieces. Many thanks, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy music ~ dancing ~ sewing ~

Re: [h-cost] Drafting from antique garment - question

Hi there, I've started posting a few photos from my collection in an old blog I found unused today at http://www.reproductions.blogspot.com Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy music ~ dancing ~ sewing ~ patterns ~ books 1480s - 1890s : Renaissance to

[h-cost] Translating Danish pattern instructions

Dear h-costume Is there anyone here who has translated the pattern instructions for this regency gown at http://tidenstoej.natmus.dk/periode1/dragt.asp?ID=8 or is able to help me with translation? Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy music ~ dancing ~

Re: [h-cost] Translating Danish pattern instructions

Hi Suzi I'm keen to translate the text on the pdf pattern. Most of it seems pretty self-explanatory, but it is the unknown that frustrates me. I'm learning tambour embroidery and hope to replicate the design on the skirt. Does the book have any English translations? I have it on order but won't

Re: [h-cost] Translating Danish pattern instructions

I found my book on an obscure site, it was the last one. I've not been able to find it anywhere else, and will believe it when I see it. Paid by credit card so can query it if it doesn't turn up. Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy music ~ dancing ~ sewing

Re: [h-cost] Drafting from antique garment - question

Another thought went through my mind - I could develop this pattern to fit modern sizing charts, but it was designed for a different figure that may have had regency stays on! This raises the question, if I'm drafting from an extant garment should I make it for a person wearing a corset? Will this

[h-cost] Drafting from antique garment - question

Dear List I have finally traced off all the pattern pieces to one of my regency gowns. I can copy it, but am looking for an easy way to draft it into other sizes as it is very small. Is there a simple method to do this? And is there a set of measurements I should be using as a standard? When I

[h-cost] Need help finding pictures of regency weddings

Dear fellow costumers I am looking for pictures of regency weddings to share with a friend who is planning her wedding, regency style and is looking for ideas. Does anyone on this list have pictures or links they can share with me? Many thanks, Aylwen [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[h-cost] Doublet versus Court Gown

Dear All My daughter needs a new Elizabethan gown for our Shakespeare Ball in mid-July. I have made the 'most scrumptious' sleeves but with other commitments don't think I have enough time to make a full court gown at this stage and should think about a doublet. When web browsing last night I

Re: [h-cost] Doublet versus Court Gown

Thanks for this idea, it could be the best thing. She has an older green dress that is too tight that I need to alter some stage, she is in this photo at http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/renaissance.jpg with the violin. If I make a lose gown in purple it can be worn over the green when I make it

Re: [h-cost] Can you help me with this costume?

Hi, I'm the ball organiser and probably the one with the reputation for historical accuracy. I don't push this line too much at these events so thats not a problem. The dress has a straight waistband, not on the waist. Elizabeth, you are horrible! You should never have shown me that picture at

[h-cost] Can you help me with this costume?

I am attending a Restoration Ball and do not have a costume. However, I do have one I made a few weeks ago, an 1830 daydress. I know these are completely different eras, but I'm desperate. I was wondering if anyone thought I might be able to add something/do something to this gown (without ruining

Re: [h-cost] FROCK COAT PATTERNS

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

[h-cost] V-neck regency gown?

A dancer in my group is making a v-neck regency gown and is using the La Mode Bagetelle pattern. Has anyone here seen this version made up? She has told me there is a huge overlap. Without being able to see it, I can't see if this is designed to come out like the half robe in Janet Arnold or not.

[h-cost] Trying to fix botched sleeves

I am trying to finish off some regency gowns that someone else started for me and never finished. I've just realised they put all the short puffed sleeves in back the front - the outer edge that should have a sleeve band on it is gathered to the armhole! Oh why people can't read patterns when they

Re: [h-cost] Trying to fix botched sleeves

I'm thinking about putting in an elastic casing - being upside down, I don't know if the wearer will be able to move their arm or not with ease. Aylwen On Tue, Apr 15, 2008 at 12:45 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not familliar with the pattern you're using, but since you have a limited

[h-cost] La Mode Bagetelle Pattern help needed

Does anyone have a copy of the yardage for the La Mode Bagetelle Regency Wardrobe pattern they can scan and email to me? I believe it is on the back of the envelope, I can't find it in the instruction booklet. Many thanks, Aylwen ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] folkwear was: A plea for help

Yes, although the sources page is missing. I will get it back up later. It all starts at http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/bordonia2.htm Its been amazing how many dancers here have adopted the Bordonian identity. Cheers, Aylwen On Sat, Mar 29, 2008 at 3:44 AM, otsisto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is

Re: [h-cost] A plea for help

Also, we've just thought to save time/costs we can use our cancan skirts as the skirts. The girls love their weight and swoosh. Aylwen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] folkwear was: A plea for help

Our group is not completely historical, its a long story... but elements of our history are actually Wend/Sorb. We have the pleasure of making the Bordonian National Costume for the first time. If you want to hear the whole story, I am happy to discuss it offline, but its all documented in

[h-cost] A plea for help

I am busy making another renaissance dress for my daughter, so am asking if anyone might be able to help me with some sewing. Our dance group needs 15 white cotton blouses with full/puffed sleeves to the elbow, elastic and then some lace that extends past the elbow. It is a blouse similar to what

[h-cost] Tea Bodice question

I've just purchased the Period Impression Tea Bodice Pattern #403 and am looking for examples in portraits etc. I've seen a few modern examples, but nothing historical, and want to make sure that I make it to the correct period. I can't find any examples in my godeys picture collection either, but

[h-cost] Researching Folk Costumes

I am currently researching costumes/clothing that would have been worn by the Vendish people. Does anyone here know what they might have worn as a special outfit that might now have been considered a folk costume, considering they have now been assimilated into German society. Thanks, Aylwen

Re: [h-cost] new waistcoat

It is beautiful! A friend just embroidered an 18th C Frockcoat I am sewing - I will take photos soon to share, but we are both very inspired by your work! Regards, Aylwen http://www.bordonia.org On Fri, Feb 15, 2008 at 6:13 AM, Frank A Thallas Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: O, Bjarne, just

Re: [h-cost] Re: hem marking

You can also put your hoop or farthingale on the hoop, and place the gown over the top. Aylwen On Feb 2, 2008 4:24 PM, Pierre Sandy Pettinger [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: We use the chalk-skirt-marker-and-box method also. Our box is one of those Rubbermaid plastic steps - cheap, sturdy,

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

As an update, we used the MM kirtle pattern, but trimmed the sides of the gore that were designed to flare out over a hoop. Amy is a size 6 adult, and the petit size is very tight on her. Looks good. Today we'll cut out the tabard from the PP #41. Cheers, Aylwen On Jan 28, 2008 8:30 AM, Aylwen

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

Yes, we're trying to make do with the patterns we've already got and the underdress was not included in this pattern. Cheers, Aylwen On Jan 28, 2008 4:33 AM, Catherine Olanich Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sunday 27 January 2008, Saragrace Knauf wrote: Why wouldn't she use the other

[h-cost] Searching for supplier of baroque shirts

Does anyone know here of a supplier of lace cuffed baroque shirts for men? I've seen some gorgeous ones in the film 'Triumph of Love'. Thanks, Aylwen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

?) And for that matter, how do you figure out what size you are? I'm not seeing it in the instructions. I hesitate to assume what they say is a 10 will fit me. Dawn Aylwen Garden wrote: Thanks Susan. I was tired when I started tracing but now realise they put three different styles in one. Took

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

Hi Joan Can you remember if the patterns ran large or small? Thanks, Aylwen On Jan 7, 2008 9:35 AM, Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 02:20 PM 1/6/2008, you wrote: I've just found a sizing chart for this pattern online, but am still to test it out.

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

Are there any modern patterns that can be recommended for Italian Renaissance, with a few minor tweaks? I am organising an Italian Renaissance Ball, and am advising others on what patterns to use. Not all are prepared to order patterns from overseas. I have this old copy of #41 and will be making

Re: [h-cost] Period Patterns #41 Italian Renaissance Gowns

Thanks Susan. I was tired when I started tracing but now realise they put three different styles in one. Took a while for my brain to sort it out. Have you made this style? Thanks, Aylwen On 1/6/08, Susan Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting A Gardiner-Garden [EMAIL PROTECTED]: I am making