Does it not occur that some people do not worry about such things as pet
furr unless you are out and about among people to whom such a vestige of
barnyard appearance is a problem? Even in this modern age one will know
or remember that when going here or there may make a difference as to what
one
I returned from New England with a cute doll belonging to my granddaughter. It
had failed an ariel test by her big brother. The missing leg was smashed to
smithereens. I ordered some molding compound and the results was less than
hoped for. Then I remembered all the many threads of this
Dawn, that is what I have...waiting to cover and embroider. Some times you
will find these in those in jars or boxes of buttons that you see at
auctions or flea markets. I even have two sizes. There are no shanks.
Kathleen
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From: Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
And I have seen antique buttons utilize the hole in attaching the button to
the garment! The attaching threads on top are covered by the embroidery.
Kathleen
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From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, January
I have a friend who does 18th Century. She is currently knitting
stockings on a wooden frame about 8 diameter. This is set with wooden pegs
and the fiber is worked in much the same manner as the Knitty-knobby one
might use to make cording. She says that one can even turn a heel!!
Kathleen
Re the long fur and washability, any of the types that I have used (in the
affordable price range) will matt if they come in contact with heat from
either the water or dryer tempts. In my business of more than 20 years, I
have had more animal costumes ruined by well meaning customers who washed
I have a resale number and have never been asked for it. The bigger problem
is that the minimum order rate is high. (presently, about $75) It is not
hard to meet this since I have a business and keep a likely stock for
customers in shop..But occasionally I need only one thing and find it
annoying
Very curious! I have been ordering from them for years and have never had
the problem you speak of.
Kathleen
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From: Joan Jurancich [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, January 08, 2006 2:54 AM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Cheap Trims
Penny, another curious question re these pictures.. I cannot remember if
there has been any mention of just how these pics were colored originally.
I have come across volumes of the same date and publisher in which the
colors of the costumes for any given costume plate are entirely different.
And
I am sooo jealous of your collection. I got Kahlo, the fridge magnet for
Xmas last year and drool at all the other wonderful possibilities. Have not
had such fun with this wearable/usable/own it yourself art since I
discovered an artist's rendering of many famous paintings in which the human
And don't forget, this was a period when fringes were popular! You can use
cotton or chenille, 1-3 would be suitable. I have been using some of the
fancy yarns lately for color, texture, and economy to create my own trims.
They emulate antique items in my collection.
Kathleen
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And don't forget your local Senior Citizen center. They often have projects
going that use a wide variety of scraps. Or assisted senior care facilities.
Ours locally have a craft room that need to be fed on a regular basis. The
art teacher at a local elementary school is always asking for my
I finally had time to look at the progress journal on this Gorgeous dress!
Thank you for sharing it. I have friends and family who are not on the List
and they too wait for the updates!!
Not having the time to make the individual blooms as you are doing, I have
been developing heavy texture
Are you Sure that this dress was not altered some time? Of the dozens of
dresses I have from this time period, none of them is serged!
Kathleen
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From: Katy Bishop [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cc: h-costume h-costume@mail.indra.com
Sent:
I am a bit behind with this thread, but besides the ordinary press cloth,
there are some new tech stuff that helps to handle the pressing needs of
contemporary fibers. All of these I originally discovered in the Clotilde
catalogue.
1. A teflon pressing sheet about 14x24. This is wonderful if
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From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 6:42 AM
Subject: [h-cost] favourite fairy /christmass movie
Hi,
Have any of you seen the checkoslovakian movie with Cinderella and the 3
magic nuts?'
This is my
My problem with the Rowenta is that they 'spit' after a while. When
behaving Well, it is still my favorite for long distance ironing.
Presently, I am enjoying the Sunbeam...especially since I discovered how to
use the self -cleaning mode. I can even get the 'burst of steam' which was
also a best
I have had three R's and even experimented using distilled water
exclusively! and even that was not the ultimate solution. Don't try working
on a wedding dress !! Table linen is bad enough.
Kathleen
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From: Diana Habra [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL
Aint that the truth! I had your experience, too. Amazed at all the hidden
steel, I stopped thinking that I had all these needles lurking in the rug.
This, after I returned from an 8 day stay in the hospital when one of the
hidden buggers entered my foot unbeknownst.
Kathleen
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Deredere, One of the advantages of using cotton embroidery skeins is that
each skein is made up of 6 strands. These can be broken down to the strand
width that is more pleasing to your taste.
However, it has been my experience in doing white-on-white that three or
four strands will probably be
When we were in Greece in 1999, all the best fur shops were sporting these
colors, I think it is amazing that it has taken this long for this style to
become popular in our marketplace.
Kathleen
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From: Katie Lewis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL
The last time I did this sort of project, after cutting the first 10
leaves, I began to cut the rest free-hand. This made the chore more
interesting (as to repeating the shapes from a given piece of felt), The
assembly thereafter was Much more interesting.
Pick your best flick and enjoy the
re the waistcoat, the present one from McCall's is quite comparable. I have
two waistcoats that are of the First Q 19th C and this pattern follows the
correct line.
Kathleen
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From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
I will search out this pattern tomorrow and see if I can put together the
directions for you. This pattern company (for me at least) also assumes
that the sewer will already know the finer points of construction). If you
have ever done any tailoring, like for a suit or coat, you will have no
Don't know your period, but there are lots of patterns and ideas for making
bracers in the 19th C. They seem to be one of those needle work items to
gift the men on your 'list', along with caps and wallets. Seems probable to
me that the need for such an assessory was not a new thing at that time
Re this bodice that may (or not be 17th C...)
I just entered the picselect site that someone reports as a visual source
for look-see and also did not see a reference for the picture we are
interested in. Since this seems to be a film outlet, my suspicion is that
this bodice is someone's
Maybe I missed something, but for what era (and for what purpose)? The gown
shown is for the period of the 1930s and a very good likeness for two I have
in my collection. The bridesmaid's gowns just spill with the train which
adds interest to the bias cut in back.
Kathleen
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I have a set that includes the bridesmaids dresses made from the same
pattern...
Kathleen
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From: Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, November 05, 2005 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] 1920-1930-ish gowns
Lloyd Mitchell wrote
If you are looking at the 1920s, The first Vogue pattern conforms best for
the necessary hipline, which should touch but not necessarily bind or
reveal. The other two have some of the elements of the design but are too
retro and use far more fabric than the simplicity and economy of line that
is
Would it be possible to use one of the new fancy punches that are currently
the vogue for scrapbooking? I have tried a corrugated press for paper and
have found that if the fabric is crisp enough, it will pattern the
fabric.(This is another scrapbook item). I suspect that the foil sequins
will be
metal,
but the softer metal tools designed for leather do work, though they
probably won't last as long.
If there's interest, I have a longer article on bezants that I can post on
that web page as well.
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From: Lloyd Mitchell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Nov 3, 2005 1:23 PM
Do try e-bay for older parts! Had great luck finding pieces for my older
(and Beloved) Kenmore, recently
Kathleen
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From: jessica lynn potter [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 04, 2005 2:49 AM
Subject: [h-cost] older
Or Greenberg and Hammer
Kathleen
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 03, 2005 11:15 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] hoops for crinoline dresses
In a message dated 11/3/2005 6:34:18 P.M. Mountain Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have had occasion to tighten such construction of the back band and solved
the problem by cutting the back band at equal distance to the center,remove
about an inch from the slit areas and rejoin the band ends. Since there is
usually some ease already at this point, your re-adjust the gathers
Sorry, the last message attached re band adjustment was from
Kathleen
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From: Marc Carlson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 4:40 PM
Subject: [h-cost] Re: 18th century breeches question
From: Suzi Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Can
Not quite costume question, but can anyone point me to a source that documents
or refers to the social occasion of women leaving the dinnertable and retiring
elsewhere while the men continue their after dinner conversations, etc? I have
always understood this was a Victorian convention but am
Re cravats...
There is a volume by Doriece Colle Collars, Stocks and Cravats; White
Lions Pub, 1972 that might help.
The one she illustrates closest to your time period is as follows:
Ascot suspended from a string tie, c.1875-c.1875
Usually one wide strip of silk forms the whole ascot. A two
For a similar occasion, I set myself a pair of slipper tops of velvet
mounted on muslin. I worked popular 19thC motifs with a selection of various
threads. The finished tops were then later finished with lightweight
leather.
Kathleen
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From: Deredere Galbraith [EMAIL
I have her children's clothing book which I find a charming presentation,
especially the many photos of antique children's wear.
Kathleen
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From: Suzi Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, October 22, 2005 1:04 PM
Subject: Re:
Fran, I just googled Piecework rick-rack and found three volumes of
Weldons Needlework that might give you the resources for your project.
Kathleen
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From: Lavolta Press [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, October 21, 2005 4:25 PM
Subject: [h-cost]
The of the ones I have works on the principle of a removable box that
collects all the floor stuff so that all you have to do is snap it out for
emptying and clip it on again. The other one works like a typical Bissell.
You just raise the undersides and empty it directly in the wastebin; no pads
This is my best thread chaser, too!
Kathleen
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From: lindasterner [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: h-costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 17, 2005 8:42 PM
Subject: [h-cost] carpet sweeper
At the restaurant where I work we use Bissel carpet sweepers all the time.
We
This project looks like it will keep you out of mischief! In real size, how
big are these pieces to be; or are the pics real size? You speak of sleeves
and chemise: will this piece show outside or will it remain only for
interior beauty?
Kathleen
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From: Marie Stewart
This is one of my favorite renderings of Mid Summer... I think I remember
seeing it actually on TV when it was done.
Kathleen
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 05, 2005 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Henry James film
BTW
I have a wonderful pair put up as MJs in paisley. They have tiny heels. I
admit that it takes a bit of getting used to in the wearing and walking.
The long toe is apt to trip one up if one doesn't watch it! We are so used
to scuffing and clumping around in tennies and clogs that we forget the
Thank you for this list Fran. I will add it to mine.
Kathleen
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From: Lavolta Press [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Kitty Felton [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, September 23, 2005 10:31 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] the 20th century-influences
I don't know what
About being into modern fashion...
Having reached the chronological age of 67 (!), I am more noticing of what
women presumed to be in my age group are wearing, and am having a problem of
how to present myself that goes against the grain of the norm. I remember
back when I first started my fashion
Chanel, Dior,Bali, and Levi Strauss
Kathleen
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 5:07 PM
Subject: [h-cost] the 20th century
All this talk about like one century or another...
Now that the 20th century is over,
This is plainly 20thC American, from my point of view. As someone has
already pointed out, the vision of Santa differs from culture to culture.
The Nast version is the first that I am aware of, which is influenced by the
description given in the Night Before Christmas(as it is now known)
Are you
The purses are Loverly! Did you just gather the bottom, or are the gathers
set on a smaller circle?
Kathleen
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From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, September 17, 2005 11:43 AM
Subject: [h-cost] purse embroideries
Hi
Re too high temp and melt down,
When cotton/poly fabric first appeared, I made a very nice fullsleeved shirt
for the hero in Arms and the Man. At dress rehearsal, he climbed through
a window, coming in over a table that had a lighted candle on it. Voila,
instant melt down which adhered to his
On this subject of lacing corsets,there seems to be a myth out there that
you could identify a 'loose woman' by the way her corset or stays were tied.
It would seem to me that tying up or down might have indicated class,
maternity or economic status and not just sexual proclivity. Any thoughts
or
What you are describing sounds like old fashioned feather boning. it was
made by stripping the 'fronds' off the feather, the spine of which was then
encased with some fabric like cheesecloth or other light weight utility
fabric. It was something you could make at home if you had a feather source
Am I really off the wall to be remembering that most/ much of traditional
scrimshaw was done with whalebone? Especially the larger pieces? The
whaling museum in New Bedford, Ma. might be a good site to answer this
question.
Kathleen
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From: Cin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Do you use any dip-it also found in the hardware store to pad the ends?
I used this (latex?) product with some good effect in preparing hoop wire
before inserting it in the channels.
Kathleen
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From: michaela [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Seaport in Mystic, CT two weeks ago, but no
guarantees.
Ann in CT
--- Lloyd Mitchell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Am I really off the wall to be remembering that
most/ much of traditional
scrimshaw was done with whalebone? Especially the
larger pieces? The
whaling museum in New Bedford
Suzi, the product I use is Plasti Dip. They can be found at
www.plastidip.com. I found it at Home Depot, which by your location would
probably not be a source. The product advertises itself for auto,home and
garden,RV.and marine, and for other power sports. (Note, not for
costumers) But then, I
Of Lloyd Mitchell
Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2005 7:43 AM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] re: effigy corset whalebone
In the New Bedford museum, I am remembering in particular, a hinged yarn
winder that had some pieces that were at least a foot long. Were there
teeth
Ruth, how big is your wanted veil? I may have an extra one in my stash.
Kathleen
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From: RuthAnn Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: h-costume@mail.indra.com
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 4:04 PM
Subject: [h-cost] fabric source(s) wanted
Hi,
I am looking for a
Re the time period of store bought clothing etc., I think that the
availability of items will be better dated by the long history of mail-order
companies which begins in the last quarter of the 19th C, and some items
were available before this. The effect of the Industrial Revolution on
mainstream
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