Re: [h-cost] 17c jacket sewing advice

2009-10-05 Thread Sara Snellings
I have two gore tutorials on my blog http://morrghan.blogspot.com/ one for machine inserted, and one for a rounded top hand inserted. Morrghan From: Kate Bunting To: "h-cost...@indra.com" Sent: Monday, October 5, 2009 1:11:08 AM Subject: [h-cost] 17c jacket

Re: [h-cost] Bamboo for corsets, was Re: Arnolfi dags and pleats

2009-03-05 Thread Sara Snellings
At the expense of my pride I must try to discourage using bamboo. I was young I didn't really know any better, and it was a bad idea. It splintered the first time I wore it. If you are looking for a cheap boning, I would use zip ties. Morrghan From: Joan Jura

Re: [h-cost] sources for heavy-weight 100% linen

2009-02-27 Thread Sara Snellings
http://www.fabric.com/ProductDetail.aspx?ProductID=35e63ce5-86fb-4ab4-80ec-6e5e490fde1e I just got some of this and while I wouldn't make a tent out of it it is pretty sturdy. Morrghan From: "snsp...@aol.com" To: h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Friday, February 27

Re: [h-cost] Reprint of 1879 book--Lessons on Clothing

2009-02-16 Thread Sara Snellings
It's on Google books http://books.google.com/books?id=4kMCQAAJ&printsec=frontcover&dq=Lessons+on+Clothing+%3E&lr=&ei=U9aZSeL-J43akATI6sDmCQ Morrghan From: Joan Jurancich To: Historical Costume Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 12:31:44 PM Subject: Re: [h-cos

Re: [h-cost] "Mostra dei Costumi delle Armi e Degli Ornamenti del Palio"

2008-09-05 Thread Sara Snellings
The 12th century garb yahoogroup had a great discussion on these last November (11/27/07 message #12547). The costumes were designed for the parade and celebrations surrounding the annual horse race in Legnano, Italy honoring a 12th Century victory. Morrghan - Original Message From

Re: [h-cost] More info on my lectures in Oregon

2007-09-19 Thread Sara Snellings
Me Me Me! I've been looking forward to this since Fearga, Karis, and I were driving home from your last lecture. I can't wait, I know I missed a lot the first time around. Morrghan (A lurker due to infant time demands.) Will anyone else from h-cost be there? __

Re: [h-cost] 16th century dress question embroidery

2007-05-31 Thread Sara Snellings
I think the product you are looking for is "Steam a Seam" it has protective paper on both sides of the webbing, because it is sticky before ironing. Here is the website: http://www.warmcompany.com/saspage.html Morrghan - Original Message From: otsisto <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Historica