Re: [h-cost] Piece of vintage baleen stay

Victorian bodices often have baleen stays. You can probably buy a really damaged one off eBay and take out the bones. The bones I have, have all become brittle with age, but if you want baleen, it's pretty easy to find that way. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Clothing http

Re: [h-cost] Edwardian pattern question

Thompson's is an apportioning scale system (not an inch measure system). I have a set of their scales and a stack of their publications. Their strategy was to give you some fashion plates and some diagrams of basic components, and let you decide how to put the outfit together. Fran Lavolta

[h-cost] Anyone familiar with these books on 15th-century braiding?

http://www.et-tu.com/whp/nonfiction.htm Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] mending by embroidery

and Edwardians used trimming to cover bad material, they made sure to arrange the material where trimming could logically be located. The hippies put the trimming anywhere. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing http://www.lavoltapress ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] The term hennin

? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com What's bothering me here is, why should these headdresses be associated with roosters? Roosters are male, and these are female fashions. Yes, I know a cock has a comb on its head but still, this seems to be a stretch. Even if it's an insult, it seems

[h-cost] More cotton velvet sources

http://www.srfabrics.com/cottons/velvet.htm http://www.ginnysfinefabrics.com/Fabrics/CordandCotton/CottonVelvet.html You could also ask for swatches from http://www.britexfabrics.com Britex used to have a good selection of 100% cotton velvet, though I have not been there in a awhile. The

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

I'm quite taken with the olive green embossed velveteen. Anyone know how heavy it is? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:25 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Renaissance Fabrics (online only) regularly carries cotton velveteen: http://www.renaissancefabrics.net

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 12:41 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: I've handled that fabric. It's medium-ish, not super heavy. I don't think it was meant for, say, drapes, at least not without a backing. Claudine - Original Message From: Lavolta

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

I'd suggest a net search for linen velvet. You will find it. But it is incredibly expensive. It makes 100% silk velvet look cheap. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/19/2010 1:18 PM, cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com wrote: Ditto. I've never heard of such a thing. Even if it's couch

Re: [h-cost] Silk velvet

You mean these guys? http://www.goldendor.com/retail_store.html Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/17/2010 5:11 PM, Chiara Francesca wrote: Silk d'Or has a private bridal shop that they put out the overflow into that little back room that has minimal lighting sometimes

Re: [h-cost] 100 percent silk velvet

it for, and it wouldn't require tons of yardage. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] recreating a regency bonnet cap.

but not nails. For a really neat site on historic and other measurements, check out mathematician Russ Rowlett's Dictionary of Units of Measurement: http://www.unc.edu/~rowlett/units/ which even defines things like gnat's eye. Fran Books on historic clothing Including _The Lady's

[h-cost] 100 percent silk velvet

I ran across this page when looking for embroidered silks (which these are not). http://www.anjooriansilks.com/gallery/detail.asp?iCat=154iPic=5313 If you have any questions about the fiber, etc., please contact the website owners (not me). Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing

Re: [h-cost] Silk velvet

If they will sell it to you white so you can dye it yourself, I have no problem with doing that. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Trade Journals

you need to research the names of organizations. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Silk velvet

this in a contract both of you sign before you pay them anything. Otherwise, you will probably not get exactly what you want, they'll refuse you a refund, you'll think they're rude, and everyone will be dissatisfied. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing http://www.lavoltapress.com

[h-cost] Silk source

Right now I am looking at this one: http://www.decorativesilk.com/scripts/prodList.asp?idCategory=45 Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Silk source

fabrics are ugly, though. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing http://www.lavoltapress.com What lovely fabrics! What are you planning to make? Joan Jurancich joa...@surewest.net ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

[h-cost] Invisible stripes

I think I know what this means, but can anyone point me to an official definition? I've already been through umpteen textile dictionaries, including ones produced by various mills. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] Online dictionary of colors with color swatches

, I'm not in the mood to play one-upmanship games. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Online dictionary of colors with color swatches

Fine with me. I have two books to lay out and proof. I was just throwing out a URL I ran across when I was researching something. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On 1/2/2010 11:05 AM, Kimiko Small wrote: Then may I suggest we drop this topic asap? Please? Kimiko

Re: [h-cost] Online dictionary of colors with color swatches

Sounds like a fine resolution for the new year. You're the one who said my comments were erroneous and that people should go elsewhere for information. Maybe it's Mercury Retrograde having a go at us, because I thought it was possible to have a discussion on the topic. I merely posted a

[h-cost] Online dictionary of colors with color swatches

List members may find this interesting: http://www.anthus.com/Colors/NBS.html It doesn't have every historical color, and the swatches of course depend to some extent on your monitor. Still, it contains some useful information. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing http

Re: [h-cost] Online dictionary of colors with color swatches

the edition of the Pantone book or fan. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Online dictionary of colors with color swatches

of their site. If you want a website specifically oriented toward colors for fabric printing, or historic costume, I'd advise you to search the web for it and post a link. I'm sure we'll all be glad to see it. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing http://www.lavoltapress.com

Re: [h-cost] Movie Recommendation from a Spy

I think that honor belongs to Mark Twain (A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court). Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com On 12/27/2009 6:03 PM, Chiara Francesca wrote: Having read SH books I still firmly believe that Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one

Re: [h-cost] Cristmas squee!

). Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic clothing http://www.lavoltapress.com susan...@juno.com wrote: That is wonderful! I have Costume in Detail checked out from the library right now and it is definitely on my want list. My hubby gave me the Madeleine Vionnet book by Betty Kirke. I, too, am

Re: [h-cost] stiffen agent

I get emails with subjects like that every day . . . only it's not interfacings they want to sell me. The spammers have figured out that certain words are triggers so they try for the obscurely worded but identifiable meaning. Fran Lavolta Press Books on making historic clothing http

Re: [h-cost] Speaking of Christmas gifts...

Is the pattern available on paper? I like the shoe bag. It's nice to see products manufactured in the US for a change. The economy could use it. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic costume--suitable for Christmas gifts! http://www.lavoltapress.com Martha Kelly wrote: The Shippensburg

Re: [h-cost] Shippensburg tote bag

When we have some of these patterns ready to put on the website, you KNOW I'll be telling you about it! Great, I look forward to it! Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] Mysterious spots on cotton

Why bother with dye remover? Personally, I'd just dye the fabric some color darker than the spots. Burgundy or purple sounds ideal. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic costuming http://www.lavoltapress.com Elena House wrote: Well, this is a first for me... I washed some brand new natural

Re: [h-cost] Mysterious spots on cotton

the flawed fabric with one guaranteed not break out in spots? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] gift suggestion

Lorina, Didn't you have a new book on textile definitions coming out? Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing patterns http://www.lavoltapress.com Five Rivers Chapmanry wrote: While you're looking for gifts for the costumer, researcher or lover of trivia on your list, snip

Re: [h-cost] Advice on Web Presence

I think the first questions are, what is your specific purpose/goal in setting up this website, blog, whatever? How big do you want it to be? How often do you plan to revise it? Do you want participation from other people, and if so what kind? Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing

Re: [h-cost] Steampunk ideas

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Re: [h-cost] OT: Victorian style lamp shades

Thanks for all your help! This looks like a good way to use up remnants from projects. I have some devore velvet around that I am currently thinking of using, with beaded fringe. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] OT: Victorian style lamp shades

have considered is a deep household-linens type crocheted edging, dyed to coordinate with the shade and put on fairly flat, not ruffled to death. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] OT: Victorian style lamp shades

of the frame curve in and out (are concave and convex, tulip petal shape). I think the person who made this shade glued the layers of material together in places to keep the layers together at the concave indents. Am I right, and was this necessary? Thanks a lot, Fran Lavolta Press http

[h-cost] OT: Victorian style lamp shades

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Re: [h-cost] OT: Victorian style lamp shades

Sharon Collier wrote: If you use something like silk chiffon, it stretches enough to give some leeway. Can you remove what's left of your shade to use as a pattern? One of the panels is more or less intact, so yes. The pattern is not really the issue, but getting the material onto the

Re: [h-cost] OT: Victorian style lamp shades

chiffon. I think they glued the layers together before sewing them on, because they're still stuck together even at the silk splits. For all I know, the glue is what is making the silk shatter, though it could well be 20 years of exposure to heat. Thanks, Fran Lavolta Press Books on making

Re: [h-cost] PhD programs in costume history

is fun and personal learning rather than a paying career. I am not, by any means, saying it is wrong to get a degree merely for personal learning and enjoyment. I'm just saying that it is a luxury the student should carefully consider from a career standpoint. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s

Re: [h-cost] PhD programs in costume history

is it to the historian? My sister-in-law got a PhD in textile technology and then spent years as a successful manager in modern factories. She knows absolutely zip about period processes. She doesn't even understand how home sewers do things, just how factories do them. Fran Lavolta Press New

Re: [h-cost] PhD programs in costume history

for a job after graduation; and that the courses they take should be chosen with that goal in mind. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman

Re: [h-cost] Bowing to the inevitable

, but this kind of thing is not for me. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Bowing to the inevitable

. There's a lot of stuff, but it's unedited, unorganized stuff of all levels of quality. People seem to feel the need to just say _something_, anything, all the time. And to post pictures of it. Best, Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltpress.com ___ h

Re: [h-cost] The Peterson's magazines

of copyrighted works is currently being investigated by the Justice Department, hopefully they will not get away with it. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] The Peterson's magazines

for a tasteful list of the modern publisher's other books in the back) but apparently a lot of people don't object, or Google thinks they won't. The breathtakingly massive scanning of copyrighted works is another issue altogether. I'm rooting for the Justice Department. Lavolta Press New book on 1820s

Re: [h-cost] The Peterson's magazines

applies to _every copyright holder in every country that signed the Berne agreement_. Not just those in the US. I gather there have been some protests from countries in the EU but I don't know a lot about that. Again, I'm rooting for the Justice Department. Fran Lavolta Press New book

[h-cost] The Peterson's magazines

them), I've contemplated just throwing these onto the recycle pile. I almost never throw anything away, but probably I should do it once in awhile. 5. Your mileage may vary, do whatever is most convenient for you. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com

Re: [h-cost] Bowing to the inevitable

Where does anyone find the time to do all this? I'm exhausted just trying to keep up with h-costume, and dropping in to read the archives of a handful of Yahoo groups on the web every couple of months. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com Kimiko Small

Re: [h-cost] Bowing to the inevitable

also learn to skim and only read the posts that interest you, and skip the rest. Kimiko - Original Message From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com Where does anyone find the time to do all this? I'm exhausted just trying to keep up with h-costume, and dropping in to read

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

, and various put-them-on-by-yourself stays. Every single one of them has shoulder straps. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman

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

I didn't find any references to making corded stays from the 1820s, which I found curious; only bones and wire elastics. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com Aylwen Garden wrote: Although can I add the stays are for 1830 and 1840, but are just as suitable

[h-cost] was lacing now 1820s underwear

with buckram, and some to boning them here and there, but not to a special support undergarment. Hope this helps. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] I have a request for info about a wooden loom

, have your acquaintance's daughter-in-law do her own web search and contact the maker, to prevent distorting any technical instructions as they go through all those channels--h-costume, your friend, then her daughter-in-law . . . Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http

Re: [h-cost] Lacing question

I use corset laces or really long boot laces. I've used narrow silk ribbon, the kind sold for ribbon embroidery, for lacing evening bodices. But not for corsets. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Clothing http://www.lavoltapress.com Laurie Taylor wrote: What do you use for lacing

[h-cost] Just discovered a great costume drama

such as Offenbach's can-can (for a galloping horse scene). What the heck. I was laughing the entire time. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Clothing http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman

[h-cost] Electric Edwardians

on workers streaming into factories, which has a definite ethic look. There are also some films where someone put the camera on the street, or on a horse-drawn tram (I think all the vehicles I saw were horse-drawn), and watched the world go by. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costume http

Re: [h-cost] visiting eastern USA - recommendations of things to see?

be interested in buying from them that way. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costume New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com Sandy Our friend Sophia Kelly Shultz sends this information: Gombar's Fabrics is located in St. Clair, PA (home of the famous St. Clair fern fossils

Re: [h-cost] Plimoth embroidered jacket project

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Re: [h-cost] Edwardian maternity dresses

suitable for wear outside the home. I did not even realize it was a nursing dress till after I bought it. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com albert...@aol.com wrote: In a message dated 4/5/2009 11:47:39 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, katybisho...@gmail.com writes: a 1911 day dress

Re: [h-cost] Regency sleeve puffs

I recall the photo from memory but don't have time to dig it out. The original mid and late 1820s sources I used for _The Lady's Stratagem_ describe supporting large sleeves with buckram or in one case, stiffened gauze. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http

[h-cost] Another duplicate museum catalog

of surviving clothes, paintings, and old photos. Men's clothes. German text. About 9 3/4 by 11 1/4, paperback, very heavy clay-coated text paper, 279 pates. Duplicate from my personal library, I haven't used this copy. Inquire if interested. It's a rather rare book and not cheap. Fran Lavolta Press

[h-cost] Sous l'empire des crinolines

that is unreasonable, check out the prices on www.addall.com/used (which also lists many new books, like this one), and consider I paid for shipping from France—I’m charging what I paid. Also, this book is not carried by US booksellers as far as I know. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing

Re: [h-cost] Browned lace Edwardian? Collars

can make a modern item and use vintage collars, cuffs, appliques, and trim. You can sew doilies and scraps to your modern T-shirts. You can make arty collages. Whatever you like. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com

Re: [h-cost] Browned lace Edwardian? Collars

for lace. If you hand wash the lace in a gentle soap solution, what comes off is probably dirt and what remains is probably dye of some sort (coffee was sometimes used, among other things). Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com

[h-cost] Book review in PieceWork magazine

are likely to be sent to subscribers earlier. So if anyone sees the review, please let me know! Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo

Re: [h-cost] OT: Does anyone know of an Indian grocery in Palo Alto CA or thereabouts?

Sharon Collier wrote: There is a place called Namaste Grocery (I think that's the name) in the little strip mall on the corner of El Camino and Ralston Ave. in Belmont. snip Thanks for the data. Middle Eastern is always good too. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http

[h-cost] OT: Does anyone know of an Indian grocery in Palo Alto CA or thereabouts?

appreciated. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Plaid taffeta:

I am sure it is lovely--what is the fiber content, BTW?--but either h-costume's server or my ISP is stripping out all the pictures. Can you post them all on a website and submit the link? Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s dressmaking, corset making, needlework, and millinery! http

Re: [h-cost] new book 1650-1800

Thanks for pointing it out, I just bought it! Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com JAMES OGILVIE wrote: For those who still have money in these economic times, a catalog of an exhibition at Versailles on court dress in Europe, 1650-1800, that sounds most

[h-cost] Absolutely riveting costume drama

on this film! In French with English subtitles. Available on DVD on Amazon. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] OT: Book for sale -- Medieval European Jewellery byLightbown

Betsy Marshall wrote: Don't think I can go to 1500$ how much were you hoping to get? It would be nice to know what the starting bid/lower limit is. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] Silk Velvet seller in U.S.?

The Silk Trading Company store in San Francisco at least used to have a 100% silk velvet, which I've seen and I believe their label. However, it was a heavy upholstery weight--if you used it for clothes, it would weigh like a brick. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1920s dressmaking, stay

Re: [h-cost] The Danish books with patterns

The captions are already translated into English. There are no assembly instructions in either language as I recall. Fran Tania Gruning wrote: If anyone need translations, I would be more than happy to help. Don't have the books, so you would have to scan and send me the relevant pages

[h-cost] Australia--movie

Has anyone on this list seen Australia? The San Francisco Chronicle panned it thoroughly as overly long, boring, and as not coming together well. I'm hoping it's not that bad--any reviews? Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming New book on 1820s dressmaking, corset making

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

, but it was publicly presentable. Note that I am not saying that reenactors who prefer to wear half-stays in public are inauthentic, and that they shouldn't do it, etc. I'm just saying that half-stays seem to have had specific uses in the 1820s. Fran Lavolta Press New book on making 1820s clothing! http

[h-cost] The Danish books with patterns

instructions for the patterns. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s dressmaking and corset making! http://www.lavoltapress.om ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Jewelry seller on eBay

, but they are simple and classic. The service and prices are fantastic. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing and needlework! http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Edwardian films

Thanks, I just bought it. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing and needlework! http://www.lavoltapress.com Charlene Charette wrote: Netflix has a DVD entitled Electric Edwardians. It's a collection of Edison films shot c. 1900-1906 in the UK. You need to go into the set-up menu

[h-cost] Need costume calendar

I'm getting kind of desperate for a 2009 historic or vintage costume-related wall calendar. Any recommendations? Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing and needlework! http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

Re: [h-cost] dying question

In my experience, dyeing over with a similar but deeper color is usually very successful. Your new color is likely to entirely cover the old color and not conflict with it. Therefore, just pick the shade of red you want off the manufacturer's dye chart. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s

Re: [h-cost] New book on 1820s clothing, needlework, the toilet, and other topics

Zuzana Kraemerova wrote: Ha, I knew you would post it here as well as in other groups (where advertising is forbidden:-). My questions about this book are: - are you planning to sell it through Amazon as well? I don't know. I don't sell direct to Amazon. Almost all of my bookstore sales

[h-cost] New book on 1820s clothing, needlework, the toilet, and other topics

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Re: [h-cost] Has Amazon.com gone insane?

publisher rushed out a pop biography/fan picture book only a few weeks later. For several days, no matter what I searched for, that book appeared at the top of my recommended items. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Onaree Berard wrote: I've received a gift certificate so I was looking

Re: [h-cost] 16th century maternity clothes

an Elizabethan noblewoman (1595) in maternity. (Why would you have your picture painted at this stage!?) To record that you were fulfilling one of your most important duties, that of creating heirs for the family. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com

[h-cost] Link to list of sewing blogs

I just ran across this huge list of sewing blogs. I have no idea whether any of them will be useful to h-costume members, but thought I might as well post the link: http://www.suzical.co.uk/sewing-blogs.html Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com

Re: [h-cost] the name of an embroidery technique

Trapunto? Technically more of a quilting technique. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltapress.com J A Urbik wrote: This name is just not coming to mind, i want to do some, but i can't think of the name, and i wanted to look at some examples before i get started

Re: [h-cost] Nancy's in Seattle-La Mode Bagatelle

They carry our books, and they just placed an e-mail order with us. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Carol Mitchell wrote: You mentioned that they only had two patterns in their line. I only know of one-the Regency wardrobe. What was the other? Thanks Carol

Re: [h-cost] Nancy's in Seattle-La Mode Bagatelle

Mode Bagatelle that quit making patterns, their 2 patterns were the Regency Wardrobe and the Artistic Reform Tea Gown - the stock that was printed is still being sold by Ravenrook. http://www.ravenrook.com/bagatelle/ Agnes Message: 13 Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2008 15:38:04 -0700 From: Lavolta Press

Re: [h-cost] Walmart fabrics

(in San Francisco's most congested restaurant district) is a parking nightmare. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com I can only get to NY once a year, at most, and I don't want to shop for everything on line--I'm too tactile for that, so I'll miss the local outlets if they all go

Re: [h-cost] wrapping turbans [was:Curious about headdress - Arabic?

Did she figure out how to wrap the turbans by experiment, by examining originals, or by using some period millinery manual? When will the articles be published, I'd like to read them? Thanks, Fran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Lynn McMasters is working on a series of articles for the online

Re: [h-cost] fabric use brainstorming

into a couple of big boxes and gave them to an acquaintance who quilts. She said she could use the cottons for patchwork quilts and the brocades, velvets, etc. for crazy quilts. The next time I saw her, she was hand-sewing together some of my cotton bits into a quilt block. Fran Lavolta Press http

Re: [h-cost] fabric use brainstorming

Or turn them into rag rugs. Fran Audrey Bergeron-Morin wrote: I unloaded tons of short ends and substantial scraps by freecycling. You can also cut them in strips (or a very long spiral) and knit or crochet with them. ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

machine. Thanks, Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

The computer control sounds cool. Earlier I was looking at some bottom of the line machines where you had to get a machine for either fine, medium, or thick yarn--but you could not use all three on the same machine. Are there any machines that you can just adjust to your yarn thickness? BTW,

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

Pity, I thought the miracles of computerization might now allow sliding in a new unit. Still, the computer controls instead of punch cards are good to know about. Fran Andrew T Trembley wrote: On May 14, 2008, at 12:23 PM, Lavolta Press wrote: The computer control sounds cool. Earlier I

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

And here I thought precision machining had improved over the years too. Fran Andrew T Trembley wrote: On May 14, 2008, at 1:14 PM, Lavolta Press wrote: Pity, I thought the miracles of computerization might now allow sliding in a new unit. Still, the computer controls instead of punch

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

It's been over 25 years since I looked at knitting machines, so I can hardly be expected to know everything about modern ones. I have seen that the comparatively simple knitting looms that were around when I looked 25 years ago are still available. And actually, the prices are so low, it's not

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