[h-cost] Steampunk ideas

I am looking for a pattern, available in plus sizes, for a military-looking Steampunk outfit. I plan to do a sporting-type suit, and was wondering if anyone knows about Truly Victorian's split skirt and 183 Riding Habit Bodice or Laughing Moon's 1890's Sporting Costume with Leggings patterns? I

Re: [h-cost] Cotehardie Help

I should have elaborated. He is hard-core, and I want to get this right. Is the Past Patterns version accurate? I am out of my specialty and most of the art of the period shows a hood or mantle over the neckline. G! Thanks all, Regina On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 10:42 PM, Regina Voorhes

[h-cost] Cotehardie Help

Hi, my partner wants something like a knee-length cotehardie with a standing band collar. Does this actually exist? Is it called something specific? Thanks, Regina in L.A. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] Shinrone Gown

I've been staring at the few pictures that exist for 25 years, and have discussed it with several people who have seen it in person. (I, unfortunately, am probably the person who knows the most about 16th C. Irish clothes who hasn't actually been TO Ireland. Just imagine what I will know after

[h-cost] CoCo Meet-up

Will we all be there Friday night? I have to attend the Welcome Ceremonies, as I am still on the BOD. After the meeting? 8:00pm on the bar balcony? Regina ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] CoCo Meet-up

I'm thinking, the balcony at the bar? Should be enough room. We can be seen to be conspicuously having fun. What more can we ask? Regina ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Costume College Meet-up

I would be happy to host a meet-up for H-Cos folks. I do need to know how much space we will need, so I would like to get an idea how many people might be joining us at CoCo. Who will be attending Costume College and would be interested in meeting up? Please email me with a subject line of CoCo

[h-cost] Costume College

I'll be there. With Maggie. I was thinking of setting up a meet. Anyone interested? The Red Carpet is open to anyone who wants their photo taken, bearing in mind that lots of folks might want to take you photo, if you go in. I am currently on the Costumers' Guild West BOD and I know there are

[h-cost] H-cos 223 Aylwen

Hi, CGW Director-at-Large, here. I can't actually guarantee a ticket to the Gala. I can tell you there are ALWAYS tickets for sale at the event. The message board at Info/Registration will have them. As for the Limited classes, registration was classed a while back, but there are dozens of

[h-cost] German early Renn/Saxon gown

I did one with the skirt on a separate waist band and sewn to the bodice from side seam to side seam, around the back. The plackard was entirely separate, boned and decorated to simulate the front of the chemise showing through the open front of the gown. It worked, with the strategic addition

Re: [h-cost] h-cos vol 8, Issue 182

Oh, don't forget the ever helpful observation, in the late 16th or early 17th century: Scottish women have have the most beautiful headdresses in the world Ever so good. Now to narrow that down...that thing about the 3-cornered kerch, representing the Trinity, of course. AAARGGG! The

Re: [h-cost] What period/country etc is this tunic?

I'm sorry. I didn't mean to be snarky. I hit send before I realized I didn't finish the thought. The combo of garments suggests a generic medieval feel. There is a great resource of extant garments at http://www.kostym.cz/. I have to work up a outfit for my guy soon, and I will be using this

Re: [h-cost] Janet Arnold Patterns of Fashion 4

I ordered two more copies on 10/31, and got an email that they were dispatched 11/05. Woo-hoo! Regina in L.A. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing?

Well, I am not allowed to get a dummy until I get the sewing room fixed (see previous issues about sewing rooms). My couch has parts of a linen kirtle for my 16th c. Irish stuff. My new bodice is languishing in a canvas tote bags (I use them instead of grocery bags, they last longer) I have a

[h-cost] Off-topic - Wake for Christal Gillan

will wake her properly. BYOB * Ever, Regina Voorhes ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Upcoming lecture plans: Ohio and L.A.

Ya-hoo! I'm in for L.A. Regina (who says the Irish are out of style...for the 1460's) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Costume College

I can be found assisting with the Overview of Gaelic Clothing class given by Steven Gillan, and, right after in the same room, teaching What is on Your Head? Irish Headdresses in the 16th Century. Look for the loon with the Board Member ribbon. Oh, wait, that's the whole board. H

[h-cost] Costume College Finish Your Finery Day

For anyone attending Costume College in Los Angeles Aug 1-3, if you are already in the L.A. area please think about joining us - *Saturday, July 19*: Finish Your Finery! Don't have your College ensemble quite done yet? Need fitting help? Trimming advice? Some CGW members are organizing a day

[h-cost] A Compendium of Common Knowledge

Sometimes, the best friend is the last to know... But, I ordered 2... I, and many of my friends, have used the Compendium for years to check my impressions and look for snippets (oh, wait, I have to look up where that word comes from) :) Cheers, Regina in L.A. Original Message

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 7, Issue 235

-1; format=flowed Regina Voorhes wrote: I am fishing for some info, and thought, ah-ha! H-Cos can help! My friend MaggiRos specifically suggested Robin Netherton, but I know there are some other experts out there. ... I certainly hope so, because I'm afraid I know absolutely nothing

[h-cost] Beyond the Veil?

I am fishing for some info, and thought, ah-ha! H-Cos can help! My friend MaggiRos specifically suggested Robin Netherton, but I know there are some other experts out there. So, folks, here I go. I am preparing a class for the Costumers' Guild West's Costume College 2008 on Irish Headdresses.

Re: [h-cost] Mourning in Renaissance Europe

(Hi, Kass!) I don't know, lots of the REST of the Irish garments we see in period art are a lot old. I think the wimple is just a wimple, though maybe you would be more likely to see an old widow-lady wearing one. The Chief's wife in Derrick's Banquet is wearing a wimple. They are still

[h-cost] Pockets

The exhibit is from the VA, last year. - http://www.vam.ac.uk/collections/fashion/pockets/index.html There is a link on the page to directions for making pockets. I may try is myself, since it can be hidden under a skirt. Regina in L.A. ___ h-costume