[h-cost] New book from Oxbow Press: Dressing the Past

ilent Cinema to Hollywood Glamour (Annette Borrell); Timeline (Agnete Wisti Lassen). Here's the link to the book entry in the catalog: http://www.oxbowbooks.com/bookinfo.cfm?ID=80134&MID=25998 Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costum

[h-cost] Fwd: Joan, Limited time promotional sale on new super light weight fabric!

recut >pieces of fabric. Since they are precut, you get them at terrific >discount. After all, you'd cut them anyway. > >P.P.P.S If you know someone who will value this information, feel >free to forward them this email. > >Terms & Conditions >Offer can

Re: [h-cost] Clarification: Questionaire

#x27;s not QEWU :-P; that was only $135 or so). It's "Buckskin and Homespun" by David Holman and Billie Persons (1979), #88 of 450 (Regular Edition); published by Wind River Press. It's a survey of Frontier Texas fashions from 1820 to 1870. Since I don't have a spous

[h-cost] On-line sale on silk and wool fabrics!

I received an email from Denver Fabrics about a sale on silk and wool fabrics. Here's the direct link to the sale fabrics: http://www.denverfabrics.com/Cart/catalog_items.aspx?Query=silk%207.00 Your friendly fabric stash facilitator, Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROT

Re: [h-cost] Les Adieaux en miniature

m going on a small holliday to Berlin the day after tomorrow, it >wil be nice, but i cant waite to get home again and start another >one. > >Bjarne Very pretty, Bjarne. And it definitely is appropriate for h-costume. I can understand how you want to expand her wardrobe.

RE: [h-cost] Fwd: Joan, Enormous Sale - 20 yard bolts in different fabric weights!

nter > >here to go directly to the discounted bolts and save 10%!> Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Fwd: Joan, Enormous Sale - 20 yard bolts in different fabric weights!

A sale on linen in three weights. I thought that list members would like to have the opportunity to order. Joan (who already has a linen stash 8-)) To: "Joan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> From: "Fabrics-Store.com Chronicle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 19 Mar 2008 08:11:12 -0400 Subject: Joan, Enorm

[h-cost] Fwd: special offers on new and forthcoming titles in Medieval Studies from DBBC

Date: Mon, 17 Mar 2008 13:07:39 -0700 (GMT-07:00) From: Ian Stevens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: special offers on new and forthcoming titles in Medieval Studies from DBBC Dear Joan Jurancich, We are promoting a number of new and forthcoming titles in Medieval S

Re: [h-cost] maker's labels in clothing

arlier. Beth Chamberlain I have the book "Fabric of Society: A Century of People and their Clothes 1770-1870" by Jane Tozer & Sarah Levitt. On pages 111-112 there are pictures of labels in shoes and hats from the late 18th century. On page 116 there is an illustration of a label in a

Re: [h-cost] A little help, please.

on page 242 that gives the meanings of all these abbreviations. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Fwd: Fabric.com: Deal of the Day - Elegant Black Cotton Velveteen

I just had to forward this to the lists. I hope that all the links come through alright. Happy shopping! Joan Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 08:14:41 -0500 (EST) From: "Fabric.com" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fabric.com: Deal of the Day - Elegant Bla

RE: [h-cost] Re: Colored shirts in the 16th century?

lude that this is a shirt, i.e., worn next to the skin with nothing else under it. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Comments on The Tudors

ble symptoms; it was not tuberculosis, which does not kill in a few hours or days. From the descriptions, it sounds, to me, like it could have been a particularly virulent form of influenza or even malaria. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___

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

I'm afraid not. It's been far too long. Sorry I can't be any more helpful. Joan At 03:17 PM 1/6/2008, you wrote: 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 02:2

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

he pattern pieces (seam line to seam line) and compare them to your own measurements. As I recall (from many years ago), Period Patterns was not very good with sizing. I gave up using them for Elizabethan gowns. Until Margo developed her line of patterns, I had to have mine drafted by frien

Re: [h-cost] FW: Shrunken wool

At 12:17 AM 1/4/2008, you wrote: I accidentally washed a wool sweater and it shrank. Is there any cure to stretch it out again? Sharon Unfortunately, no. You now have a piece of knitted felt. :-( Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume

[h-cost] Embroidered velvet on sale at Fabric.com

I just received a Deal-of-the-Day notice from Fabric.com about embroidered velvet. Here's the link to the site: http://www.fabric.com/CategoryDetail.aspx?CategoryID=1c5af352-ea9c-424c-8b28-f459278d3af9 Some of the fabrics are cotton velvet, some are rayon/silk velvet. Joan Jurancich [

RE: [h-cost] Bjarne's Website

e in the correct direction.> Thanks,> LauraIf we continue to forget our past we will continue to repeat it over and over and over... Bjarne works primarily in later 18th century styles. Very beautiful and well worth looking at, but much earlie

[h-cost] Dupioni Silk on Sale at Fabric.com

20Day-_-Deal%20of%20the%20day-_-Friday Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Fwd: Fabric.com: Deal of the Day - Wool Gabardine Suiting

Yes, it's another forwarding by your on-line fabric-stash enabler. Joan Date: Wed, 7 Nov 2007 07:15:38 -0500 (EST) From: "Fabric.com" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fabric.com: Deal of the Day - Wool Gabardine Suiting This message contains graphics. If you do not see the gra

[h-cost] Fwd: Newsletter - 10/31/07 - Final Week - Sunday is the Last Day to Buy

Here's the last chance for purchases from denverfabrics.com Joan From: "Denver Fabrics " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Newsletter - 10/31/07 - Final Week - Sunday is the Last Day to Buy To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] []

[h-cost] Fwd: Small Leather Hides 75% Off

Gloves, anyone? Joan From: "Denver Fabrics " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Small Leather Hides 75% Off To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] []

[h-cost] Fwd: Newsletter - 10/24/07 - Final Markdowns - Last Chance

Here's this morning's newsletter. Joan Jurancich From: "Denver Fabrics " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Newsletter - 10/24/07 - Final Markdowns - Last Chance To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [] <http://www.denverfabrics.com/> [] <http://www.denverfabrics.com/

[h-cost] Fwd: new books on textiles and clothing from DBBC

Oh, for a bigger book budget! I saw this and just had to pass the information on to an appreciative audience. Joan Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2007 08:30:21 -0700 (GMT-07:00) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: new books on textiles and clothing from DBBC Dear Joan Jurancich, I

Re: [h-cost] cleaning problem

e lanolin out of raw wool. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Facsimile of Grimani Breviary, 1520

(there are only 2,000 numbered copies). Here's the link to the book on Levenger's on-line catalog http://www.levenger.com/PAGETEMPLATES/PRODUCT/Product.asp?Params=Category=14|Level=2|pageid=5917|Link=Txt . It sounds like a wonderful book. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL

[h-cost] Fwd: Denver Fabrics Newsletter - 10/16/07 - Great New Deals

Here's the latest from the Denver Fabrics liquidation sale. I hope this is intelligible when it arrives. Joan From: "Denver Fabrics " <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Newsletter - 10/16/07 - Great New Deals To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 18 Oct 2007 12:58:08 -0400 (EDT) []

Re: [h-cost] Bayreuth pictures

fortunate to have such wonderful venues for your events. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

RE: [h-cost] wool for fulling

d, and have a mix of wool fiber lengths; the wool fibers are prepared by carding. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Need lacemaking info for a novel

tted lace. You may develop problems with your sight, or general health problems from being in a hunched-over position for too many hours at a time. Your hands need to be smooth to avoid catching on the fine threads. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] __

Re: [h-cost] Laudonia de Medici

ay to look at pictures in the collection. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Fwd: Newsletter 09-05-07 Web Site Fabric Liquidation

/www.denverfabrics.com/contact-us.php>contact form coupon codes: <http://www.denverfabrics.com/pages/denverstore/HowToCoupons.htm>how to use coupon codes <http://www.denverfabrics.com/> [] I just received this notice from denverfabrics.com . I thought t

Re: [h-cost] fake fur in Sacramento, CA?

urces. You can always request samples before placing an order. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

RE: [h-cost] Looking for picture link

married to England, indicating her coronation ring. I'm not quite sure of the significance of the snake--but the fact that it curls around her arm--rather like the serpent around a physician's caudecus, might not be as sinister a symbol as we might interpret it to be. Cindy Abel

Re: [h-cost] Luttrell psalter in motion

milking scene. Thank you for sending this link. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] last embroidery

stunningly beautiful ensemble! I wish I could see it sparkle by candlelight. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] ironing washed linen.

i just steam iron it? Bjarne When I iron linen, I try to take it directly from the washer and iron it while still damp. In my experience, a steam iron does not do a very good job on dry linen. I would recommend getting it thoroughly damp before ironing. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [h-cost] join

sible" -Soren Kierkegaard ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume Evidently you managed to get on the list with your new email. Looks like everything is fine. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL

[h-cost] Paul Poiret exhibit

fe, Denise, and which have never before been photographed or been on public display. If anyone gets a chance to see it, a report would be appreciated. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http:/

[h-cost] Fwd: Special Festival at The Textile Museum Next Week!

I just received this announcement and thought that other members of h-costume who live in the Washington D.C. area might be interested. It's on the wrong coast for me. :'( Joan in Sacramento, CA Spinner and weaver who loves such events as this one Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 15:16:20 + (GMT)

Re: [h-cost] Civil War Era gown

esent) down, instead of having it roll up and look silly. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Sofie in the garden at Gammel Estrup.

piece! Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] volunteering

to do it in first person (and a lot of studying of all aspects of the period you are interpreting), but that is something I enjoy doing. Joan Jurancich At 08:36 AM 6/20/2007, you wrote: What does interpreting mean? On Jun 20, 2007, at 8:19 AM, Joan Jurancich wrote: At 08:54 PM 6/19/2007,

Re: [h-cost] volunteering

ou can do. Most places are in need of volunteers, so I am surprised that any place turns down people without giving them a chance to learn how to interpret to the public. Interpretation is something than one learns, primarily by doing (being a chatterbox is not a handicap ;-) ). Joan Jurancich [

Re: [h-cost] robe a la francaise grande panier.

Very beautiful! @> Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

RE: [h-cost] How to dye a sweater

used Kool-Aid to dye wool. You do not need to add anything to it; I use 2 packages of unsweetened Kool-Aid to 1-1/2 ounces of wool. I would suggest the cold water dye recommended earlier. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing l

Re: [h-cost] 16th Century Hats

t out of that stuff. -E House You boil it until it is flexible, then mold what you need out of it. When it cools, it hardens. Stinky process, though. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com ht

RE: [h-cost] 2,700-Year-Old Fabric Found in Greece

It will be very interesting to see the technical analysis of this fragment. I can hardly wait. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] The Jamestown Test

ike a guy in funny clothes made of upholstery fabrics to me. It's a cute video, tho'. --cin Cynthia Barnes [EMAIL PROTECTED] Without a hat, he looked only partly dressed to me. But it was a fun video. I wonder how well people would have answered out here in California. Joan J

Re: [h-cost] i cant deside.........

.htm Bjarne Leif og Bjarne Drews www.my-drewscostumes.dk http://home0.inet.tele.dk/drewscph/ I like the ruched trim. And the gold trim is a very nice addition. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] hand rolling hems

zy. Start at least a couple of inches from any corner and it will be much easier. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Questionable identification on exhibit item

ort cap sleeves, wide decolletage) to be worn with the skirt for evening, but high-necked, long-sleeved bodice looks like an afternoon visiting dress to me. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Books with these images in them.

arger than I have seen in any book. When the entire picture is shown, it's very small (maybe 1/2 page). I wish someone would do a calendar with it. Thanks, Sg Good luck on your searching. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-

Re: [h-cost] RE: 1850s Costume

Most assuredly. I prefer mine mid-calf length. Joan At 01:01 PM 3/28/2007, you wrote: Are you talking about a full length chemise, as opposed to a camisole? On Mar 28, 2007, at 1:40 PM, Elizabeth Clark wrote: Sylvia, you'll find a free split drawers pattern in the Compendium section of the

Re: [h-cost] urgent - children's clothing question

ht also try James Townsend (www.jastown.com); they also deal in 18th century style clothing. Here's the link-- http://jas-townsend.com/product_info.php?cPath=3&products_id=196&osCsid=1f43f64a205835752110bc0635fee1a2 Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [h-cost] Done! A few pics from the Golden Age dress.

___ And how many yards long is it? Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Fwd: Costume, clothing and images of life in the medieval and renaissance worlds - books from DBBC

I'm on the David Brown Book Company email list. This note just arrived in my mailbox. I know that there are several (at least) members of h-costume who are interested in at least two of these books. Joan Date: Thu, 22 Feb 2007 10:38:54 -0700 (GMT-07:00) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL P

Re: [h-cost] Robe anglaise 1780

At 07:10 AM 2/20/2007, you wrote: So its ready to be wieved now. I dont have more bandwidth at the other webpage where i started, but the finished pictures are here: http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/anglaise2.htm Bjarne Very beautiful (as usual)! Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [h-cost] Reference please

helpful; any suggestions of mags, books, etc? Any help would be appreciated. Audrey Chase in the high boonies of Central Texas If it were me, I'd look at recent issues of Vogue. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing l

Re: [h-cost] Silk thread - best knot to tie off?

-stitching: Holbein double-running stitching for the beginning and ending 1/2 inch or so. I don't trust knots. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Looking For Fabric Info

I would not be comfortable using it for, say, Elizabethan. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Aprons

Fort (c. 1846) has long historical roots. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

RE: [h-cost] movie costumes

overdress would be likely. A colored linen dress is not seen in any of the tomb paintings or in the tombs where linens (including clothing) were found. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail

Re: [h-cost] test

ils so far today. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Gack! Is she pregnant or is she not? Need your opinions!

ically round. Doesn't this seem much further out in the front than everywhere else? Do you think she is pregnant? Seems a little low for pregnancy. Thanks! Sg She does look pregnant. Not only the enlarged belly, but the posture reminds me of pregnant friends. Joan Jurancich [EMAI

Re: [h-cost] 1860 dress

here (click on galerij in the menu on the left) http://www.de_zwarte_zwaan.dds.nl/index2.html Greetings, Deredere Very nice job on your dress, Deredere! The gentlemen looked good, too. ;-) Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Questionable color

my guess is that the "Porpoise" skin refers to the texture of the silk, not the color. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Blue on Judith

in, do you have any input on this?). Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Fabric question

At 04:11 PM 11/13/2006, you wrote: Joan Jurancich wrote: At 01:46 PM 11/13/2006, you wrote: I'm sure someone on this list can answer this question for me: What the heck is silk gazar fabric? ... According to some of the links that came up on Google, it's sometimes used for br

Re: [h-cost] Fabric question

auze.] According to some of the links that came up on Google, it's sometimes used for bridal gowns. It sounds like it's a heavier weight than gauze, but of similar loose weave. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing lis

Re: [h-cost] help..I've been trying to get removed from this list for months

At 01:01 PM 11/13/2006, you wrote: Look in the email header. There is an "unsubscribe" instruction: List-Unsubscribe: <http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___

Re: [h-cost] World Record says 15??? was: Corset Training for 13"

/smallest_waist_on_a_living_person.aspx H Sg I must say I don't find her wasp-waist to be particularly attractive. She looks like she might break in two in a high wind. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] OT Fw:'quick change artists'

://au.geocities.com/amiperiodornot/ Absolutely amazing! Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Kyoto stays 1780

(I know that that was the technique in period, it makes a lot of sense). Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] OT - sources for plus size maternity clothes

g before my regular clothes no longer fit) Where are you located? Here in Sacramento I like to go to Irene's on Arden Way. I have not looked at any maternity clothes, though; I'm past that stage of my life. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [h-cost] Cut on bias??

on the bias??? Greetings, Deredere One reason for cutting ruffles on the bias is to reduce the amount of hemming you need to do. Fabrics cut on the bias fray much less than cuts on the grain (you need to hem these). Many of the 19th century gowns have bias-cut ruffles. Joan Jurancich

Re: [h-cost] discolored silk

name of the product. I do remember that it's a concentrated detergent where you need very little--1/4 to 3/8 cup does a large load beautifully. --lisa I would try washing with Orvus or Synthrapol. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-

Re: [h-cost] Kyoto Cotton Satin Corset 1780

will be my biggest challenge ever.. Bjarne Since you are using the linen to take the stress, I think it should work well (and be lovely, too). Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indr

Re: [h-cost] Washing Silk/Rayon blend

I'd wash it with Orvis or Synthrapol in warm water. Shampoo has too many additives for my taste. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Is this wool flannel appropriate for any costuming uses?

the nylon content. But they do have some 100% wool gabardine which might be nice, it's a bit lighter weight, though. http://www.fabric.com/apparel-fashion-fabric-wool-fabric-wool-gabardine.aspx Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Is this wool flannel appropriate for any costuming uses?

At 03:02 PM 8/29/2006, you wrote: http://www.fabric.com/apparel-fashion-fabric-wool-fabric-wool-flannel- fabric.aspx?cm_mmc=Email-_-8/29/06%20Labor%20day%20sale-_-Real%20Deal- _-Wool%20Flannel Susan Looks lovely to me. What sort of use do you have in mind? Joan Jurancich [EMAIL

Re: [h-cost] holliday

At 01:16 PM 8/28/2006, you wrote: Hello all, I am off tomorrow morning for 14 days holliday at Scicilly, i am unsubscribing in the period but will return. Bjarne Have a great trip! Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] little note.................

during the day and only cooling off to ~32C at night). I hope you get relief from the hot weather soon. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] fulling wool fabric

n't full well (whether it's been treated with something, or is just worsted-spun, or is a particularly unfullable variety of wool). Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] finally pictures from my costumer

websites again, on how i made the dress, its here: http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/chenillestumpwork.htm I must say she got a beautifull figure in the stays! Bjarne Very lovely! The dress looks like it fits just right, and your customer wears it well. =D> Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTEC

Re: [h-cost] Overdyeing with tan

s upon what look you are seeking. For any over-dyeing where all you want is a slight change in color or tone, I would use no more than 1/10 to 1/8 of the recommended amount for regular dyeing. One can always add more, but removing the excess would be hard, if not impossible. Joan Juranc

Re: [h-cost] 1844 Corset

lking wheels, woven blankets and rugs on our big two-harness looms, and managed the firing of the bake oven. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

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

___ Try washing it with Synthrapol; it's a detergent designed to remove unbound dye from fabric. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/ma

Re: [h-cost] Doublet closure

f there are any and clean them out again :-D (I don't think they carry more than 4 or 5 cards of them at any one time). That way I will always have a supply. You can think of decorative buttons as little jewels to be sewn on. Joan Juranc

Re: [h-cost] silver spangeled suit

ones, so they look more like petals, do you think that would work? Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Biblical weaving

iddle Ages, and longer in some more peripheral areas (like in Scandinavia). Unfortunately, the climate in Palestine as well as Europe is not very conducive to the survival of fabric over the centuries, unless it's a very special set of circumstances, so we h

Re: [h-cost] Interesting adaptation of Bronzino painting.

You've been warned. Althea Turner [EMAIL PROTECTED] You need to be more specific. I don't feel like looking at every entry. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/m

Re: [h-cost] Silk Velvet

elvet' from Distinctive Fabrics. I will try the bleach test on it and report back. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] 1740-50 stays and your new suit

-drewscostumes.dk/2006suit.htm It was nice to see that my client was happy with the result. Bjarne The stays look good on your client. And your new project is lovely (as usual). I like your idea of embroidering over the ribbon. I'm looking forward to seeing the entire suit.

Re: [h-cost] busks with clasps

Natalie ___ Apparently they were patented in the early-mid 19th century. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Alternatives To Elizabethan Epaulettes

construct). Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived!

At 08:23 PM 4/4/2006, you wrote: On Tuesday 04 April 2006 5:39 pm, Joan Jurancich wrote: > My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived in today's mail. Yippee! I've > only glanced through it, but I like the fact that the photographed > models look like real people, not skinny mo

[h-cost] My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived!

My copy of The Tudor Tailor arrived in today's mail. Yippee! I've only glanced through it, but I like the fact that the photographed models look like real people, not skinny models. This will be some nice reading (and re-reading) in the evenings. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL

Re: [h-cost] French site help dating

information, in English? and be willing to share that with me? Thank you, Kimiko The style of clothing seems to be early 16th century, say before 1530. Think young Henry VIII. Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] re: Spanish California Women's Costume

At 04:20 PM 3/29/2006, you wrote: >>Call your local state historical park. Most of the volunteer assns are >>very helpful to newcomers. ... Many will have reference lists. >Or you can call Sutter's Fort in Sacramento. (I'm a docent there.) >Joan Jurancich Why

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