Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions

I haven't dealt with any of the patterns, but when I went to the website I was alarmed by the owner's comment I have done my best to include all pattern pieces. I would certainly hope so! Has she not made up these patterns herself to check that they work? Nancy Kiel nancy_k

Re: [h-cost] Patterns of time Ageless Patterns trim instructions

But I think I could expect to find all the pattern pieces. Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. Date: Tue, 15 Mar 2011 10:02:48 -0700 From: cw15147-hcos...@yahoo.com To: h-cost

Re: [h-cost] pseudo historic costume

If you mean the girl behind her in the photo, walking the green horse, then you wuz robbed! Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. From: lando...@netins.net To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Sun

Re: [h-cost] OT to Victorian re-enactors

. Mrs. Beeton (IMHO the ne plus ultra of Victorian cookbooks) has recipes for almond and for sugar icing, but her cake recipes don't mention anything like today's layer cakes, which is what would probably read best as cake for the modern audience. Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease

Re: [h-cost] What's on the horizon

But wouldn't it have been just as easy to actually make the clothes? Maybe they should try some Erte designsI believe quite a few of his designs were never made. Nancy Kiel nancy_k...@hotmail.com Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing

Re: [h-cost] Darnley portrait

Hello, I am writing to inquire if anyone can direct me to a close-up of the Darnley portrait of Queen Elizabeth. I am intrigued by the trim on the front but can't see it well enough to see how it's made. Nancy Kiel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice

Re: [h-cost] New Regency Patterns; Was free Regency bonnet patternfrom Simpl...

I have to disagree with this part of your statementI'm smaller at the bust than at the hips, and the Regency look is VERY unflattering for me! Nancy Kiel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. Well

RE: [h-cost] Update on silk chiffon and organza

How kind of you to do this! Nancy Kiel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [h-cost] Silk Tulle, Chiffon, Organza

OK, how expensive (she asks, fearing the answer)? Nancy Kiel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical

Re: [h-cost] my first glove!

A book I found on glove making says to measure around the hand just above the thumb. Nancy Kiel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. From: Chiara Francesca Arianna d'Onofrio [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply

Re: [h-cost] extant wardrobe inventories

How about approaching the fashion magazines, sewing magazines, or big design houses with a proposal? Or museums? Nancy Kiel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel will not like it And teasing isn't nice. From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [h-cost] New BBC Elizabethan drama - Virgin Queen

I was so annoyed at the poor acting, and their having cast and played Dudley as a sulky little boy, that I didn't even finish watching the first episode and remember very little about the costuming. Nancy Kiel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Never tease a weasel! This is very good advice. For the weasel

Re: [h-cost] Disposing of fabric

And if it's just too hideous to inflict upon humans, your local animal shelter would welcome it to use for bedding or just rags. The shelter is also a good place to donate clothes, towels, and sheets that are too worn out for people but still have some use in them. - Original Message

Re: [h-cost] Re: Disposing of fabric

Is there a charity in your area that could use the fabric---perhaps to make quilts? Or a school, for art projects? I too have trouble throwing away any but the smallest scraps! - Original Message - From: E Housemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costumemailto:[EMAIL

Re: [h-cost] Organ pipe pleats

I looked thru the Met's online info, and couldn't find the base. Can you offer guidance? - Original Message - From: WickedFraumailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costumemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 20, 2005 3:11 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Organ pipe

Re: [h-cost] OT hardwood floors and bissels

I just bought a Bissell Flip-It, which vacuums with one side and washes dries with the other, and was underwhelmed. The vacuum isn't very powerful, and the washing side is great if your floors aren't really dirty. My next attempt will be with the Hoover version of the same idea. -

Re: [h-cost] Re: Pleated smocks/shifts etc

I, too, would love a copy of the info on the shirts, when you have the time. - Original Message - From: Kathy Pagemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005 10:32 AM Subject: [h-cost] Re: Pleated smocks/shifts etc

Re: [h-cost] Tambour embroidery

I'm confused about the beads---my understanding of tambour embroidery is that basically you produce a chain stitch. Where do beads come into the picture? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Slightly OT: Fencing (was: )

I made mine from wool, with a heavyweight cotton lining, after making sure the combo passed the punch test (repeated stabs from a broken blade). - Original Message - From: A. Thurmanmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: