Re: [h-cost] 1919 hairstyle

Occasionally it's the other way around. I've seen a still from (I think Elizabeth and Essex) with Bette Davis with very Elizebethan hair while her ladies in waiting all have 1930's hairstyles. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes On Thu, Oct 3, 2013 at 6:10 AM, Susan Data-Samak

Re: [h-cost] Terms for men's pants

. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 10:48 AM, cc2010m...@cs.com wrote: Hello, Last Sunday, a friend came to a Steampunk St. Patty's Day party sporting knickers. I am in the habit of calling them knee-breeches from my Rev War days

Re: [h-cost] Looking for a Bicorne hat

I've never bought a bicorn from HatCrafters (http://hatcrafters.com/page5.htm), but I've bought other hats from them, and been satisfied. Regards, -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes On Wed, Aug 22, 2012 at 8:13 AM, C. Kinsey grnvi...@yahoo.com wrote: This is a first for me; I

Re: [h-cost] testing

I think everyone is at Costume Con -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes On Tue, May 15, 2012 at 9:09 AM, Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com wrote: Just testing; haven't gotten anything in days. Sharon C. ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] Pockets...

Speaking of pockets, does anyone know when the inside breast pockets seen on men's jackets/coats were first introduced? Regards, -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes On Mon, Sep 19, 2011 at 13:38, otsisto otsi...@socket.net wrote: I wonder if pockets were not earlier as you

Re: [h-cost] eek, quick opinion pls...

to draft patterns for linings, facings, undercollars, etc. yourself. Regards, -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 14:56, Patricia Dunham chim...@ravensgard.org wrote: Don't know if I actually have time to still get this by Xmas, BUT!  Himself re-iterated

Re: [h-cost] WW1-WW2 German military formalwear?

(which I haven't read), and I don't know if there were any others. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes On Fri, Aug 20, 2010 at 06:01, Tiberius Clausewitz l_clausew...@yahoo.com wrote: Can anybody recommend fairly comprehensive sources for the more formal kinds of uniforms worn

Re: [h-cost] Source for Hat Blanks

Jas. Townsend (http://jas-townsend.com/) also sells hat blanks. Their web site lists a Wool Felt Hat Blank HB-902 for $24. Regards, -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes On Sat, Aug 21, 2010 at 06:51, Kathy Hoover kath...@gmail.com wrote: I am in need of several black felt

Re: [h-cost] Secondary question - bride ?

hem is workable. The bride/bar tack is sewed just above this. I guess that does make it sort of a button hole, but I never though of it that way before. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes On Thu, Jul 1, 2010 at 07:58, Kathryn Pinner pinn...@mccc.edu wrote: That would

Re: [h-cost] Braddock uniform

://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Current Projects

know of a good source of midnight oil? Jane in No VA ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes

Re: [h-cost] Sharpe's Rifles

, the victorious British kept their army looking much like that of Waterloo until Wellington died and the Crimean War forced a lot of changes, but even then the silouette changed in line with civilian fashions. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes

Re: [h-cost] Sharp's Rifes Costumes

://home.comcast.net/~1812RoyalMarines/uniform.htm -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Number of machines.Was Sewing and Embroidery Machines

, but I really need to find a more modern solution before the ancient computer finally gives up the ghost. I'm looking at windows emulators for my Mac, and will probably get a USB card reader. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Number of machines.Was Sewing and Embroidery Machines

is used for most sewing to keep the mileage off the expensive one. Both are Husqvarnas, so they share feet, bobbins, etc. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman

Re: [h-cost] Regional accents, was Making history hip

as Cockney -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] nice hems

that will be horizontal when the garment is worn, so you can add or subtract from that to get the length you really want. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman

Re: [h-cost] seeking 15th-16th c. Portuguese Naval Officers uniforms

in the 15th-16th centuries? I believe that the naval officers of most European countries didn't get official uniforms until the 18th century. I suspect Naval Officers in the 15th-16th century wore clothes appropriate to their class and station in life. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes

Re: [h-cost] white wool stockings

to my 18th century outfit? These are not quite what you're asking for, but Smoke Fire Company sells natural white wool stockings (not bleached white): http://www.smoke-fire.com/hats-and-stockings-2.asp I own a pair and they're very nice. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes

Re: [h-cost] Re: wedding in historical costumes -1830s mens' patterns

-1830-1900-Pattern-Tailoring/dp/0887346480 It will show you how to draft a pattern for a tail coat or frock coat. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [h-cost] Re: Costume brag books online

/index.html Oh, and the one for the baby: http://goblinrevolution.org/costumes/miles/vorbaby/index.html -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Bayreuth pictures

/bayreuth2007/ Bjarne Very nice! You are very fortunate to have such wonderful venues for your events. Indeed! I am very jealous of all costumers in Europe. I particularly love the candle-lit dinner. -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes

Re: [h-cost] RE: Off Topic: What's your day job?

wife. I've been fascinated by history since I was a child, starting with the English Regency and spreading outwards. The need to build historical clothing sprang from this, though I've only been sewing properly for a few years now. I too find Bjarne a great inspiration. -- Chris Bertani http

Re: [h-cost] RE: Off Topic: What's your day job?

on the email list, but I've let my membership lapse in favor of Silicon Web to maintain ICG membership. Your livejournal name looks familar; we must know people in common. -- Chris www.kimiko1.com --- Chris Bertani [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I suppose this is as good a time as any to delurk... I

Re: [h-cost] 16th Century Hats

thee a lie, spit in my face, call me horse. Thou knowest my old ward; here I lay and thus I bore my point. Four rogues in buckram let drive at me-- -- Chris Bertani www.goblinrevolution.org/costumes ___ h-costume mailing list h