When you are setting the hooks, do you recess them about 1/2 from the edge?
Also do you sew the bar part of the hook up to the curve of said hook?? This
helps to keep the hook from moving forward under stress. I set the opposite
catch piece (bar, or thread) about 1/4 in top of the edge for a
The DEVA co., (W) uses a contemporary version of 100% cotton?feed-sack for some
of their shirts. There are at least 3 styles that are usable for re-inactors
of the 18th and 19th time periods...especially if one has to wear such for
every day events. I have used them for years...especially for
If the fit is tight, this works especially well: again, dealing with the
tension problem.
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From: annbw...@aol.com
Sent 10/18/2010 9:54:04 AM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Hooks bars problemDon't know if it would help for this
particular problem, but how
[mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of R Lloyd Mitchell
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 8:08 AM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Fabric - was: Shirt pattern - SCA period - pre-1600
The DEVA co., (W) uses a contemporary version of 100% cotton?feed-sack for
some of their shirts
, but the descriptions sounded interesting and they
are sending me a swatch set. Got my fingers crossed!
Laurie
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From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of R Lloyd Mitchell
Sent: Monday, October 18, 2010 10:57 AM
To: Historical Costume
love their fabrics and service.? The 'burnouts' are fab.?
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From: Laurie Taylor costume...@mazarineblue.com
Sent 10/18/2010 4:43:26 PM
To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Fabric - was: Shirt pattern - SCA period - pre-1600Hey,
thanks for the
May I suggest that you might start with the OED (Oxford English Dictionary) for
the costume nomen. This presentation makes great clarity at least to me as the
major explanation of the difference between historical garmentents and context
with the history that they are trying to represent.
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bete...@mostlymedieval.comSent 8/19/2010 10:39:33 AMTo: Historical Costume
h-cost...@indra.comSubject: Re: [h-cost] finding bolo tipsjewelrysupply.com
has smaller ones (28mm - a bit over an inch) for $2.26 fo
r a
pack of 10 (silver only). They
One thing about period hoops is that they fold gracefully when you sit; no
pop-up or sticking out.? I have my great-grandmother's set and people have been
amazed at how flexible they actually are. The shape is elipticle and length
about 36 from the waist.
kathleen
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or different?
And do you have a link or a photo or diagram of your hoops from that
period, so I could see what the configuration is, that they would fold up
so easily to sit down?
Yours in costuming, Lis aA
On Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:21:38 GMT R Lloyd Mitchell
rmitch...@staff.washjeff.edu writes:
One
or diagram of your hoops from that
period, so I could see what the configuration is, that they would fold up
so easily to sit down?
Yours in costuming, Lis aA
On Tue, 08 Jun 2010 13:21:38 GMT R Lloyd Mitchell
rmitch...@staff.washjeff.edu writes:
One thing about period hoops is that they fold gracefully
My nineteenth dC dresses have buttons or hooks and eyes, center front.? One has
a left side closure with HandE.? Middle class women of the ordinary sort?often
could not count on help getting dressed and so front closures were independence.
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From: Lisa A Ashton
I know there is a fashion idea of Cheap chic, but I think this particulaly is
more akin to the bordello or boudoir...even if they show the portential of a
Sport line. The last time around (70's/80's) the theme seemed to be in to the
re-use or reclaimed clothing mode.
Found myself wondering what
WOW! Doilies indeed...how ever did you find 'this'?
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From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com
Sent 5/21/2010 8:24:26 PM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose
Coming late into this discussion, I have found myself wondering about how
commercial companies (say Waverly) go about reproducing fabrics from the
historical perspective (say Winterthur or Williamsburg). Permission to copy??
Permission to sell? Historical houses seem to go the reproduction
Williamsburg
and Mount Vernon, and, I think, Historic Charleston lines, as well.) They may
be exact copies, or modifications, and are often produced in several colorways.
This is probably all spelled out in said licensing agreement.
Ann Wass
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From: R Lloyd Mitchell rmitch
Such clarity. Your thoughtful explanation is of great interest to me...one of
those independents who strives to do Art with originality as well as craft. The
laws that have been developed are suppose to be safe=guards...
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From: Elena House exst...@gmail.com
Sent
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Brocade and Fair Usegalities
On 5/13/2010 8:08 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote:
Coming late into this discussion, I have found myself wondering about how
commercial companies
(say Waverly) go about reproducing fabrics from the historical perspective
(say Winterthur or Williamsburg
How Lovely!
Kathleen, who is always shopping for Queen Maud
-Original Message-
From: Melanie Schuessler mela...@faucet.net
Sent 5/8/2010 9:36:37 AM
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: [h-cost] printed reproduction of early 15th-century fabricA textile
company in Sweden has
I assume that you mean Bibliography and not a bib garment piece. it will come
later...Kathleen
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From: Sharon Doig po_box_...@yahoo.com.au
Sent 4/21/2010 7:15:22 PM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: [h-cost] References to silk ribbon embroidery for clothing in regency
I use a ziz-zag (two rows) and cut the line between for sweaters or other
knitted items. I have become somewhat adept in unpicking high neck/cowls from
necklines or other areas where the seam is sewn or applied.? Tedious to be
sure, but doable,
Kathleen
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From: Lavolta
The Kyoto book does show a gown (pp42/3) that I think comes close.? It
certainly has raised embroidery, some of which could be ribbon.? Some of you
might remember that Bjarne was working on this gown, the last time we heard
from him. In the same volume (pp180/1) there is a reticule that also
I do a fair ammount of embroidery-mending all the time.? Last fall I re cut and
designed a long sweater vest, starting out at the goodwill with an oversized
sweater (dress?).? I have been perusing the Art to Wear (Ausralia) again, and
my mind is working on something that will include 'found'
I love the cabbage gown!!
Kathleen
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From: Kim Baird kba...@cableone.net
Sent 4/19/2010 10:13:14 PM
To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: [h-cost] lovely costume photos
Check out these costumes by Nicole Dextras-made of some unusual materials!
I cruised several books and museum catalogues this Am for trimming a spencer;
found no exact match but Nora Waugh makes mention of fabrics and trims for the
1810/28 period.? These include the continued use of raised and flat
embroideries coming into this time frame.? Whereas they had been
can't
see how the second object might be
used. A pic would help.
== Marjorie Wilser
=:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:
Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement. --MW
http://3toad.blogspot.com/
On Apr 14, 2010, at 6:33 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote:
I have the piece you describe above
of something from that time. You were supposed
to catch the ends of your hair between the two halves and then roll it
up. I never could make it work properly.
Margo
On Apr 5, 2010, at 6:32 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote:
Wow!? This would answer for mine.? Could also be used to stabilize
crochet balls
Appologies to the list.? Do not know why most of my messages send up with not
so creative punctuation.? It is not in the original.
Ann, when are you attending the exhibit?
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From: annbw...@aol.com
Sent 4/7/2010 3:49:19 PM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost]
Can you describe the pants you are seeking? I have access to several types from
that clime.
kathleen
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From: Cascio Michael rosen...@yahoo.com
Sent 4/9/2010 8:26:55 PM
To: h-costume@mail.indra.com
Subject: [h-cost] Costume magazine article wantedHi Everyone,
??? As it
I just received my catalogues from the Shippensburg U 19th c. Exhibit.? Very
well done; hope?I can see the show while it is still up! Nice to see this
quality of fashion and provenance of Pa and borders.
Kathleen
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I have one of these, also.? Mine is white plastic; the shape varies slightly.?
The outer piece is shaped like a racketball/tennis racket (without handle) and
the inner piece is more triangular (heart?), split at the top with daggard
tips. The out rim is?3 1/2, inner: 2 1/2.? It is the only
Wow!? This would answer for mine.? Could also be used to stabilize crochet
balls.
kathleen?
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From: otsisto otsi...@socket.net
Sent 4/5/2010 9:15:23 AM
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified objectIt may not be the same thing but I
She is a beauty!?I love the corsarge detail.
kathleen
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From: Penny Ladnier penn...@costumegallery.com
Sent 4/2/2010 3:19:11 AM
To: h-costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: [h-cost] Look at this photoI came across a tinted ambrotype on ebay
today, auction #380218819142.
I used to have a couple of jodpurs and one set buttoned of the left side the
other buttoned of both sides, One had zippers at calf length and the other had
5 buttons (calf) All the ones I have seen were?wool, twill weave.?
-Original Message-
From: stils...@netspace.net.au
Sent 3/31/2010
How about four centuries of costume quotations...not likely Victorian!!
Kathleen
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From: stils...@netspace.net.au
Sent 3/9/2010 6:39:14 PM
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] victorian gown?
My 'guy' is AlCid His most recent outing was to do battle at the Heart Fund
Ball modeling the Andy Worhal Cambell Soup Tee!
Kathleen
-Original Message-
From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com
Sent 3/3/2010 2:29:04 PM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: [h-cost] What to name a dressmaker's dummyKathy,
The Dummy that is dressed is Maud's, (but we won't tell, because the gown isn't
hers).? I had a request from the Empress Carlota and? so the sewing basket is
filled with goodies of antique blue polished cotton, white dimity, tiny blue
fringe and wonderful black Chantilly lace. The patterns are
All four all seem to be engaged in the same activity and one has a frame. The
product reminds me of some of the present fancy chenilles.
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From: otsisto otsi...@socket.net
Sent 2/14/2010 6:12:07 PM
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] What is
One on, and one for the cleaners?
Kathleen
-Original Message-
From: Deredere Galbraith tria...@kabelfoon.nl
Sent 2/13/2010 3:02:43 AM
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Dating a couple garmentsI can't help you with the dating
but I had a good laugh reading
I had a number of 'dolmans' from the 1930/40s in my vintage collection. Do we
assume the ones in hand were personal garments worn by you and come with
memories? I think there was a fad more recently, perhaps the '80s?
-Original Message-
From: Sheridan Alder sheridanal...@yahoo.ca
Sent
Well, we just got back into our house in WashPa after 6 days without power.? We
stuck it out until Monday past when we sat at the breakfast table in 33os. The
gas stove and fireplace were OK to start but the romance got to be old real
fast.? Hope you other folk out there a somewhat prepared. I
Thanks for this explanation, Fran.? Your info tells the story for the 19th/20th
Centuries which mirrors the evidence I have seen for myself. My larger question
was how these mending methods might have been used in earlier times than the
visable present.? Understanding that textiles were often
Sorry fora all the ?!!! my computer seems to have a mind of its own.
KSM
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From: R Lloyd Mitchell rmitch...@staff.washjeff.edu
Sent 1/27/2010 9:23:20 AM
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] mending by embroideryThanks for this explanation, Fran
This would be my take. too.? I manage to aquire a lot of 'linen' ready-mades;
most of which are labeled dry'clean only' and washing by hand in cold water
with woolite does just fine.? I also agree that it is the unknown content?of
the linings, facings, trim and etc that may alter the return to
Penny, I have the Lace book if this would be of use to you. In researching
images for dressing my Victoria doll, I found lots of photos at webshots and
elsewhere.? I of course do not know what the copy wright issues are.
Looking forward to the film..
Kathleen
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From:
For some time now, I have been repairing wearable textiles which have been
damaged by moth or bleach using a variety of embroidery to make the damage
decorative. I am aware that some of the hippy style used this same technique
and that there was an elaborate mending process in the 19th century
Penny, I am not sure of the neckline but it may mean a slight 'V with attached
fabric collar (recollection of F?tennis players of that time period.)? The d-b
reffers to Double breasted jacket.
Kathleen? ___
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I guess what we remember of these machines is that they were not Toys.??Many
modern day kids seem to think that any thing that has moving parts invite an
interactive response and it is Their turn.
As a pre-schooler, I actually got to try ironing with a flatiron..fresh from
the big black stove.
Mangle is a rotary iron usually used for table linens and other 'flat' items.?
A Wringer
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From: julian wilson smnc...@yahoo.co.uk
Sent 1/17/2010 6:26:32 AM
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Washing, irioning, and running repairs - was an
Opps in sending the former statement.
A mangle is a rotaty iron usually used for household linens; ?a wringer? ?was
part of the washing machine.? It was mounted on the tub frame for laundry (19th
century).? When electricity came into practicle use, the machine for washing
clothes was motorized
And then there was Bailey's Beach at Newport, RI where men 'bathed' in the
Buff!? Women, of course had another section of the beach where they changed
from street ensembles to bathing attire in bathing wagons (think gypsey) which
hauled them into waist high water.
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For a family picture two years ago, I found 'bike' style knit?underwear for the
men(striped) in Penny's catalogue.? To these, we used black knit muscle shirts
for the top.?This worked really well.
? The antique onsie is usually black wool knit with a buttcover length top that
is attached to the
I made one like this using a highend lace piece for the cap.? it came out
looking like a real antique.
ksm
-Original Message-
From: Nordtorp-Madson, Michelle A. manordto...@stthomas.edu
Sent 11/9/2009 7:51:40 AM
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Have you
I concur re late 20s for date.? I believe you can see one like this in the
Dover SR reprint catalogue for the Twenties.
-Original Message-
From: SPaterson sjpater...@eastlink.ca
Sent 11/9/2009 7:49:59 AM
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Have you seen this
Penny, my date take on the gown would be late 50's early 60's.? Someone has
already identified the sleeve as typical traditional Phillipines style.? It is
a style that shows up even today for formal ethnic wear.? The beading pattern
is also right for this period.? In my past Collection, there
Is there a pillbox form underneath? This looks to be of a similar time as the
Phillipine gown.? If you check it against some os the add photos in the
magazines I gave you, you will see its sisters being shown with suits or
cocktail dresses.
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From: Penny Ladnier
A trick I learned from my home-service Sears man was to get a sample carpet
piece to go under the machine; it helps a lot with the 'travel bounce'. My
Beloved Kenmore of 22 years was all steel... and heavy to boot ... and
sometimes would shift under the stress of the project in hand.
I love my
If you are doing historical costume in the time period of this book, it is
interesting to see ancient dress from the vintage point of view of History.
Recreating h-costume? for theater productions such as You Can't take it with
You or maybe One Touch of Venus may require designs that are more
Audrey, I have had good luck in the past using Denverfabrics.com.? However they
do not always have the same furs. The last time I needed some I googled faux
fur/fake fur/long hair fur. One can find some of the highend stuff in a random
search.
Kathleen
-Original Message-
From: Audrey
Wow, what a beauty.? Thanks for the heads up
Kathleen
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From: Ruth Anne Baumgartner ruthan...@mindspring.com
Sent 9/23/2009 10:00:36 AM
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: [h-cost] Amazing textile in today's New York TimesFascinating article,
stunning
My husband's favorite tale is one of showing up at the stated bookstore to sing
up for the rental gown at xxxfee and the salesman took him aside and said I
don't want to disuade you from getting a new one, but if you step over here,
you might change your mind. (The old bate and switch) The
honorific statement.
Kathleen
-Original Message-
From: Susan Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com
Sent 4/15/2009 8:45:48 PM
To: h-costume@mail.indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] possibly OT -- Academic HoodsQuoting R Lloyd Mitchell
rmitch...@staff.washjeff.edu:
I used my husband's hood to make one for my
I used my husband's hood to make one for my soninlaw. Is yours to be for the
MA or Phd. I would be happy to make up a pattern for you. First, research the
general style (any of Academic garb sites and find out the proper colors for
School and discipline to be featured. I can also send you my
Fantastic!
I had no idea that there was this development in Fashion softwear. What fun to
see how the garment will move before it is even cut.
Yesterday I received a copy of Textiles in America 1650-1870 (published 2007)
Florence Montgomery. Did I miss a h-costume discussion of this volume?
You might start with the Jackie Kennedy volume on Russian costume. It includes
many photos of folk costume from Russian regions. I would also check Tilke for
Russian regional dress.
Kathleen
-Original Message-
From: K?the Barrows kay...@gmail.com
Sent 3/31/2009 5:43:12 AM
To:
Another thought re research of paintings, I suppose the art work you need would
be in the religious devotional work?
Kathleen
-Original Message-
From: Saragrace Knauf wickedf...@msn.com
Sent 3/31/2009 10:14:02 AM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Russian Peasant dress prior to
Sara, have you seen any of Alessandra Thor's original work? She is a Russian
dollmaker originally connected with the Seeley clan. I find her folk dolls to
be awesome...and she often dresses them in Old Time garb.
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From: Saragrace Knauf wickedf...@msn.com
Sent 3/31/2009
I have a pair of antique down puffs like the ones shown in the Kyoto book.
They each have three ties about 8 long that are mated with matching ones in
the sleeve head. they work wonderfully well.
kathleen
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From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com
Sent 3/22/2009
I believe that Greenberg and Hammer still carry this item.
Kathleen
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From: stils...@netspace.net.au
Sent 1/24/2009 2:01:22 AM
To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] help needed to find a notion tux. The notions list one
cummerbund assembly (two
making a midcentury dress for this year's Christmas choir concert. Using one of
the McCann patterns, I have chosen a Civil War quilt print fabric. While of
cotton, the hand is very silky...purple nosegay of small roses on a tan
background that also has a watermark streak through out. I have
Have you looked at the Dangerous Liaisons collections/exhibit at the
Metropolitan, 2004? Not much in the way of lingerie but many extant costumes
used for that display...for both men and women; very nice bibliography.
kathleen
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From: Sharon Henderson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Pricey indeed, but what fun!
Kathleen (who has more interesting china and glassware than she should!)
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From: Frank A Thallas Jr [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent 5/19/2008 4:29:14 PM
To: 'Historical Costume' [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costumed tableware Well, I kinda
I too think this is an illusion; an artist's attempt at painting a realistic
pose that shows what happens to the clothing when a child is being held. Most
other paintings from earlier times are more concerned with content and meaning
and not with pictoral renderings that try to duplicate the
OK you H-Costume folk, if you will take one more reflection on Books/Resources
from a recently retired costumer,..
When I began my craft nearly 50 years ago, I soon found that there were few
books or resources for period costuming available from my local library or
even the college library
Been there and done that.
A worse scean is when the costumes get voted on by the Mother's Aux. for the
production...and the Director accepts their critique as the standard. Or the
whole cast gets to decide which costumes make the cut.
Between the movies and the major two Costume companies, the
I'm not sure of the gown you will be trying to interpret; most dresses I
have seen first hand have the pleating around the underskirt; usually 8/12
. There is a pleater board that Clotilda carries that does the pleating so
quicklyfor this width. .It is a square with pockets that you stuff and
well, the Yunzers of Pittsburg probably would!
Kathleen
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From: Candace Perry [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: 'Historical Costume' [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2008 9:26 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] [ h-cost]Making history hip
Well, if someone is PA Dutch or from
Bummer!! Next to the Brimfield summer session, my annual shopping in
northern Ma has been a longtime haunt for costume trim. Always great
bargains for trims and notions and the unusual find. And wo could beat the
automatic markdowns.
SIGH
Kathleen
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From:
Thank you so much; the Sofi Magdalenas gown should fit the bill. I couldn't
find the Arnold last eve but will ferret it out today. The Waugh diagrams
are before me for a gown of this period; I will compare the two and see what
will work best for a 16 doll. Unfortunately I haven't time to do
The 2006/07 issue of Dolls and Teddy Bears featured the master crafter
Peter Wolf's 18C dolls, 12 in all. They range frpm $3200 plus to $650s.
Impressive lot. dollmasters.com will put them before your eye!
For myself, I made a 10 cloth lady doll and gave it the Crackle treatment.
On more
Questions re my ongoing project of H-costume in minature: I have a quest to
interpret Maria Teresa coronation gown;.Time: 1740
Books before me: Imperial Style: fashions of the Hapsburg era, #91
Is this gown a velvet 'robe Anglaise' with mantua of silk or is the silk
piece a shawl/wrap?
or (2)
I'm happy to see that you will be sharing this next exciting project with
us. You are such an inspiritation to the rest of us, juggling a day job
with your heartoccupation! May our goodwishes energize you toward another
spectacular presentation.
Kathleen (still spending joy time on the
What fun! And you look grande as usual.
Kathleen
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From: Leif og Bjarne Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2008 3:10 PM
Subject: [h-cost] Lövsta Gård in Sweden
Gustafs Skål invited to a small winter party at
Ours got to keep the flyspace but the garage door between the shop and
stage is only 10x10 so we still have to build everything On stage..just as
we always had to in the little theater.. When a show is up for performance,
the costumes are hanging out there in the shop and it is a trial to keep
was for washing out paint brushes, of course, and the
other
part was for making food for use onstage. (white bread with an apricot
half
for eggs, etc.), and for heating the dye water.
Tee-hee :-)
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On
Behalf Of LLOYD MITCHELL
Sent
And how about the Greenroom...located in the main lobby; but painted
green...with a little kitchenette for ?
Kathleen
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2008 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costume shop
In a message dated
You mean they might get situated elsewhere?
My campus shop was in a U-shaped building at the opposite end from the
theater...right next to the dressing rooms...in the basement of course! In
our old theater one usually had to change costumes in the wings; in the new
one they do the same because
The pictures are somewhat the same as for Capitol Laces of which I have
samples; I have not seen many of these patterns reproduced in poly. They
sure look like antique Val lace.
Kathleen
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From: Ann Catelli [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL
What a concept! I've uses mud for a lot of things...never thought of using
it to iron with. Will have to pass this one on to my grandchild. My-oh-my!!
Kathleen
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From: zelda crusher [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday,
I have had something like this in my collection. A note with mine said that
it was a garment worn in 1936 for a GWA celebration ball. The fabric was
'screaming gunnysack' as might have been appropriate for the Great
Depression. Also have a red sateen gents jacket with lovely lace cuffs and
I have had Rowentas in the past and loved them. Spitting was always a
problem, eventually. As a shop appliance, I presume that It got more use
than the usual iron. My present is a Sunbeam with automatic shut off. Not
a good choice. It shuts off in about 45 seconds because it is in prone
sounds spiffy. A friend of mine has an 18th century
style gents jacket done in arts and crafts print fabric, seems to be
from the turn of the century.
Katy
On Feb 6, 2008 10:14 AM, LLOYD MITCHELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have had something like this in my collection. A note with mine said
, 2008 10:25 AM, LLOYD MITCHELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have had Rowentas in the past and loved them. Spitting was always a
problem, eventually. As a shop appliance, I presume that It got more use
than the usual iron. My present is a Sunbeam with automatic shut off.
Not
a good choice
Well, my 'evil' site/source of the week was pushing the e-Bay buttons for
embroidered/beaded lace! I have garnered some beautiful borders from
antique or vintage saris. And one of the connected stores has saris of the
same description. Yardages of both are upwards or over 6-7. Starting
I assume that you mean candles; the contents of which was readily available
from the kitchens and other living quarters heated by fireplaces. The number
of 10,000 is astounding, however. Courtiers were often responsible for their
own furnishings. The Invitation to live at Versailles came with
Not shure about the large flat one; but the others are for rolled hems like
hankies, scarves, and promgowns. A most useful attachment! My old White had
a picot attachment that would draw threads and pierce them, for insertions
or other design elements . This was very useful for working on
Fran, I received some tea towels for Christmas listing bamboo content. Re
hand, they feel somewhat like a heavy rayon suiting. I haven't used them
yet so I don't have proof of their absorbancy. But they feel good.
Kathleen
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I have the book but will have to search it out later. The volume is more a
history about Godey's Lady book, one of the leading fashion journals of
the 19th Century.
What is the approximate year of the hood you are trying to make?I am aware
that this small history book also has illustrations
found the book and page: to me the curtaain seems to be fan-pleated with
the fanchon (cuff) laid on from ear to ear. The pleating in the crown seems
slightly rouched to cap the head. As you have suggested, there might be a
lining in the head portion. In another similar hood in my collection,
Deredere, what period of bustle do you have in mind? Sheer cotton dresses
for the late 19th dresses with bustle would be rather unusual. Satin,
faille, medium weight cotton (think eyelet), or light weght wool or other
linen are more the fabrics found in historical costumes of the period.
You
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