Re: [h-cost] Butterick 5832

2012-12-18 Thread otsisto
Not necessarilly. I have seen front side, no seams and darts. -Original Message- I think it also needs another seam in the front, doesn´t it? In my memory, most bodices have a front side seam, similar to the one in the back of the Butterick pattern. Am I wrong?

Re: [h-cost] Butterick 5832

2012-12-18 Thread otsisto
I don't know if this will help... Nineteenth Century Fashion in Detail by Lucy Johnston, P.50 shows a 1827-29 Evening dress with similar skirt fullness as the Butterick's. The Evening dress shape is the same as the drawing of the pattern and not the cone shape in the picture. Through the book it

Re: [h-cost] Medieval brides wore red.

2012-11-13 Thread otsisto
The only time I have heard that brides in Medieval times wore red (in a vague broad brush way) was a Dear Abby letter that said the fashion designer Edith Head had told the person who wrote the letter to Abby. There was something about in Classical Roman times the bride wore orange/red veils that

Re: [h-cost] Hair and Reenacting

2012-09-13 Thread otsisto
Just a note with the color red, most of us are used to brunettes, black, blonds, and tone down reds as the norm and the only shades of hair in period. Though your style is modern for female please do not assume that your red is modern color as well (even if it is dyed). I have met redheads that

Re: [h-cost] Stupid question

2012-09-02 Thread otsisto
I have a pinking blade but rarely use it. De -Original Message Am I the only one who has a pinking blade for my rotary cutter? Beats the H out of pinking shears. Kim ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] I forgot to ask, re Tudor Tailor

2012-08-17 Thread otsisto
On thier website it says contact on the left. You could email them and ask. I haven't tried the patterns. De -Original Message- Does anyone know if there are discussion lists or forums devoted to the books? I tried looking on yahoo groups but did not find one, though someone had

Re: [h-cost] article on bras - a second one pictured

2012-07-30 Thread otsisto
The first picture is the one they call the longline bra as there is on the left side fabric with lace holes going down past the picture. The second is not a tie behind the neck bra, it's just how they laid it. This is the breastbag style and they say that there was a back strap. Perhaps the style

Re: [h-cost] Dyed cloth from the Iron Age

2012-07-01 Thread otsisto
Would love a source if you have one. I have someone that has drummed into folks that patterned cloth only goes as far back as the Middle Ages. The Iron Age article will dumbstrike her and further back will blow her away. :) -Original Message- Actually, patterned cloth is much older than

Re: [h-cost] Off Topic: Removing ink from cotton blend

2012-05-15 Thread otsisto
As was previously said, alcohol. You might try Carbona ink remover which you can find at Jo Ann's and some WalMarts. De -Original Message- Does anyone have advice as to what to do to remove the ink blots? I am so upset that my new summer clothes are so messed up. Penny Ladnier, owner

Re: [h-cost] Research request: surviving dagged textiles

2012-04-25 Thread otsisto
Small note, this is a gofalon and not a flag. This banner would have been hung indoors or used in a parade. Most gofalons were lined or same design on the other side depending on it's use. De -Original Message- I found this one a while ago:

Re: [h-cost] Ear-coverings and wimples

2012-04-04 Thread otsisto
Small note: the cone shape was area specific, not across Europe and the British Isles. I understand your point though. -Original Message- Why wear tall cone shaped hats in the 1400's? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Ear-coverings and wimples

2012-04-04 Thread otsisto
Who is the artist and period? De -Original Message- I was particularly interested to find a painting of a veiled Virgin Mary where her veil is transparent enough that you can see her ears: http://paternosters.blogspot.com/2007/12/blessed-christmas.html

Re: [h-cost] Marginally costume, but

2012-01-08 Thread otsisto
I know of someone making roses for a dress out of them. This one is kool. http://www.etsy.com/listing/70220199/the-princess-rock-zipper-bracelet?ref=p r_shop De -Original Message- a great way to use zipper tape! http://www.etsy.com/listing/29084353/gold-stream-zipper-necklace

Re: [h-cost] Beading supplies

2012-01-03 Thread otsisto
Fran, What kind of edging were you thinking of? On the edge or near the edge, straight or fancy? Most glass beads are washable but not all. You will have some problems with the rochelle or metallic lined beads as the center lining over time can wash out. With beads on hanks that feel gritty or

Re: [h-cost] Sherlock Holmes A Game of Shadows

2011-12-16 Thread otsisto
I found the MTV review site which pulls various reviews and the reviews are mixed. The one you presented is there, another says something to the effect that if you liked the first you will like the second. One trashes Robert Downey's acting and another Ritches work. So reviews are not always

Re: [h-cost] Question on Court Fashion in 1500

2011-12-03 Thread otsisto
The Saxon gown by RH is Kass' interpretation of the construction. (just a note) Just in case you haven't seen these. Max,Bi and Mary http://www.flickr.com/photos/1way/712112063/ Bi /Germanic style http://www.lessing-photo.com/p3/401302/40130245.jpg

Re: [h-cost] Renaissance dance costumes

2011-11-08 Thread otsisto
Sorry been sick so I'll be jumping around. RH has men's 1490 short doublet and hosen (NOT TIGHTS) The hosen do not fit that tight. Also, the older the male the less likely he will just be wearing the short doublet. RH509 Florentine (as oppose to Venetian) This is the basic gown worn by all

Re: [h-cost] Renaissance dance costumes

2011-11-08 Thread otsisto
Forgot, JoAnn's and other quilting store have printed Renaissance fabric. A bit pricey but you may get sales and discounts. Also, JoAnn's stores have a clearance area and sometimes you find material there. De ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] 1880s hairstyles

2011-10-21 Thread otsisto
1880s pics http://zingpat.com/images/1880s-hairstyle.jpg http://www.worthpoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/dress5.jpg http://wrvmuseum.org/journal/images/tintype04.jpg http://www.milkywayjewels.com/vintagephotos/Victorian-Stag-M-Brooch.jpg This one appears to use the back hair for bangs.

Re: [h-cost] 1975-76 - Prom dresses/formal gowns

2011-10-04 Thread otsisto
Saturday night fever (1977) and Gunne Sax. The Mel Torme pastel tux. http://www.promtacular.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/tangiblehope-1976.jpg http://blog.repeatpossessions.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Prom-386x550.jp g http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5042/5352276759_4e566fa0d3.jpg

Re: [h-cost] Trim-Fabric having 65 percent off sale

2011-09-28 Thread otsisto
Bad Fran, now I have to clean the drool of my key board. De -Original Message- http://www.trimfabric.com/ Fran ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Pink?

2011-09-25 Thread otsisto
One would think that since the flower existed before the edge that the edge would have been named after the flower. :\ De -Original Message- Taking a trip through the OED It seems that the origins of the words pink for the flower and pinking for the jagged edge are uncertain. Their

Re: [h-cost] Pink?

2011-09-25 Thread otsisto
Perhap the edge reminded them of Zeus' lightning bolts. De -Original Message- the flower is also called Dianthus. BTW... Dianthus means flower of Zeus in Greek. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Pockets...

2011-09-19 Thread otsisto
I wonder if pockets were not earlier as you can find on some 14th century outer garments with slits on the sides, sometimes embroidered. I was once told that they were for warming the hands but because of the cuffs that extended on some of the garments I am inclined to believe that the slits were

Re: [h-cost] Movie Costume Question: McGonagall's Yule Ensemble

2011-09-15 Thread otsisto
This isn't the Yule gown but the color is similar. De -Original Message- How about this - Good large picture, especially fabric and sleeve cuff - http://www.cinematicwallpaper.com/movie-pictures/Harry_Potter_7_wallpaper/Ha rry_Potter7_mcgonagall Best wishes Viv

Re: [h-cost] Movie Costume Question: McGonagall's Yule Ensemble

2011-09-15 Thread otsisto
Your right it does, shoulder points and twin tail collar. Difference is the whole gown is simple brocade, nothing fancy like the pintucking on the Yule gown. De -Original Message- And it looks like the same pattern. -Original Message- This isn't the Yule gown but the color is

Re: [h-cost] Miss Universe Top Ten Evening Gowns

2011-09-14 Thread otsisto
Once upon a time those in Texas found a recipe that got their woman chosen. One ingredient was the rhinestone bodice. So, I think folks just keep on going with what worked the last time with a little variation. Note: Those do not look like what I saw for evening wear. They appear to be what won

Re: [h-cost] Update on split drawers (fascinating, I know...)

2011-09-14 Thread otsisto
I have seen a pair in one of the online museum sites. As 1800s is not my focus I do not have it saved somewhere. De -Original Message- Yes, we found another pair of split drawers in the the vast Reed Homestead (Townsend Historical Society) collection.  They definitely belonged to an

Re: [h-cost] Need information on sacque garments (NOT the dress)

2011-09-14 Thread otsisto
Not the same. They are are not undergarments, they worn over the chemise/shift and petticoat. De -Original Message- I don't offhand see any mention of what these sacques are made of. Are they white linen? If so, as a medievalist, of course my reflex would be to simply consider these as

Re: [h-cost] split drawers

2011-09-14 Thread otsisto
-Original Message- At 12:59 PM 9/14/2011, you wrote: Victorian women NEEDED split drawers. They wore a long chemise over the top of the drawers, and a corset laced up tightly on top of that, so the only way to drop a penny was to have the drawers split. You just couldn't get at them to

Re: [h-cost] split drawers

2011-09-14 Thread otsisto
You can find drawers in the late 1500s and forward. For the ladies with meat on their thighs it is a chaffing matter. For most it is underwear. De -Original Message- You'll find drawers starting to creep into women's clothing starting in the 1840's and 50's. They really really started to

Re: [h-cost] Movie Costume Question: McGonagall's Yule Ensemble

2011-09-14 Thread otsisto
Good attempt. Color and the sleeves were not quite on the mark but still good. The under gown's sleeve on the movie outfit appears to be a tight cothardie sleeve with lots of buttons running up the sleeve. De -Original Message-

Re: [h-cost] Miss Universe 2011 national costumes

2011-09-13 Thread otsisto
So the new shoe fashion is kamikaze platforms? They are already tall why add the height? Definitely a carnival or Vegas feel. A lot of retro hair. What's with the white? Albania - simple, yet elegant. Angola - very theatrical. Argentina - ?? prom? Aruba, Bahamas, Brazil, Cayman Islands,

Re: [h-cost] Miss Universe 2011 national costumes

2011-09-13 Thread otsisto
The hat I have seen in a museum, usually of woven grasses. She appears to be wearing traditional tribal attire. De -Original Message- Poor Miss Nigeria. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] New Pattern Company?

2011-09-13 Thread otsisto
First time I heard of them but their 2521 Edwardian gown looks just like a Big 3 costume pattern that showed up after the Titanic movie became a hit. I have the pattern somewhere. After looking more at the site, you seem to be right about the Hollywood inspired. The Masquerade Ball Gown looks like

[h-cost] Miss Universe costumes 2011

2011-09-13 Thread otsisto
Miss Australia's costume on youtube. explains a wee bit. Something about the beach. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjn2Nigs4V0feature=related De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 10, Issue 244

2011-09-13 Thread otsisto
OMG! The Romanian costume is Dracula themed. The close up shows a skeletal hand with red nails on one of her shoulders and the other a bat. De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] help identifying picture

2011-07-22 Thread otsisto
The chemise/camicia/hemd looks like it could pass for 1500s except for the eyelet embroidery. http://realmofvenus.renaissanceitaly.net/wardrobe/CARIANISeduction.JPG http://realmofvenus.renaissanceitaly.net/wardrobe/VenetianLovers.JPG

Re: [h-cost] help identifying picture

2011-07-18 Thread otsisto
The style of painting looks to be early 1900s, definitely modern. The clothing style looks to be a blend of German and Italian. The hat is German in style. The hair would be in a caul with this type of hat. The camicia/hemd style is seen both in Germany and Northern Italy in the early Ren. The

Re: [h-cost] Azalea Trail Maids: Antebellum Costumes

2011-06-18 Thread otsisto
That's alright. It helps me not feel so much like a dunce when I do it. :) -Original Message- I am sorry De for repeating your links. Penny Ladnier, owner ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] one of a kind wedding dress

2011-06-18 Thread otsisto
Sadly, this is an Algonquin (specifically Wappanoag) word that means matron, that a young Iroquoian woman decided was an English bastardization of an Iroquois word that mean vagina. -Original Message- squaw ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] Azalea Trail Maids: Antebellum Costumes

2011-06-17 Thread otsisto
Sounds like someone watching to many Old Westerns. Blue for the dark blue jeans and the rust colored gingham. De -Original Message- Our local square dance festival has a theme every year, and this year it is Rollin' Down the River, so the committee are going overboard with those made-up

Re: [h-cost] Azalea Trail Maids: Antebellum Costumes

2011-06-17 Thread otsisto
Oh surely they can see that one has rows and the other scallops. :)(that's spelled s-a-r-c-a-s-m) De -Original Message- Completely different, eh? Not to the casual observer! Denise ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Azalea Trail Maids: Antebellum Costumes

2011-06-17 Thread otsisto
The sad thing is that there is so much that one can do in a design with ruffles and none of the gowns seem to try that route. it's either rows or scallops. :P I wonder if any of them ever considered pleating the ruffle (probably because it's more difficult then gathering). If I was to be a ATM and

[h-cost] Robyn, lacing question

2011-06-10 Thread otsisto
Are there any docs. to cotehardies being laced in the back? I very vaguely remember something to a yes and I think I may have seen pics. but my ADD isn't letting my brain find it on my mental shelf. De ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] Shoe glue

2011-05-12 Thread otsisto
I would recommend the shoe repair offered first since the boots are 50 years old and you don't have that much experience with shoe repair. If budget doesn't allow it, then the Shoe Goo which can be found at most Wal-Marts or the like stores. I have not used the Barge glue as I have not seen it and

Re: [h-cost] Men's Outfits in Brueghel

2011-04-27 Thread otsisto
-Original Message- I have one of her patterns, http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/products/rh606-early-tudor-common-mans- outfit-1, which I am planning on using to make the hosen, but as far as I can tell,it looks like it needs to be tied to stay up. I was hoping for tips on getting

Re: [h-cost] Men's Outfits in Brueghel

2011-04-26 Thread otsisto
Would these help http://tinyurl.com/3j2vzgh http://tinyurl.com/3uh7h7p De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] a costumer's term question

2011-04-18 Thread otsisto
Cabbage is old term used in Elizabethan era. Modern is scrap. -Original Message- Why are they scraps called cabbage? That's new to me but then I don't know all the terms for costuming or garb technology. Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine ___

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

2011-03-15 Thread otsisto
I purchased #1726,1894 outing/traveling outfit (skirt and jacket) with the intention of seeing what the pattern pieces look like and try to find something from the big 3 that comes closest and then adapt because I am a size 24-26. #1726 gives a diagram for the pattern pieces but there are pieces

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

2011-03-14 Thread otsisto
Today I received a pattern from Patterns of Time, this is the second time I received the pattern folded and stuffed in an envelope. They also, at least on the clothing patterns place their labels on top of print or design, instead of off to the side. I know they are capable of doing this as the

Re: [h-cost] 15th c sewing technique

2011-02-13 Thread otsisto
-Original Message- he kirtle evidence sounds interesting. Do you remember which list you saw it on? (I'd love to check back to find the source.) -- Cathy Raymond ca...@thyrsus.com This would have been about 6-8 years ago. I am not sure which list. I was going to say 12th century yahoo

Re: [h-cost] 15th c sewing technique

2011-02-12 Thread otsisto
-Original Message- On 02/12/2011 02:34 PM, Beteena Paradise wrote: It isn't exactly what she said as she insisted that it had to be 1/4 inch cotton twill tape as that is what was used then, but at least there is support for silk binding. Thank you so much! I greatly doubt it was

Re: [h-cost] Robe or train???

2011-02-10 Thread otsisto
If a ceremonial robe is long that it trails on the ground behind the person, the robe is said to have a train. That which attach and detach from the waistline and trails the ground behind the gown is a train. A long veil that trails past the gown is said to have a train. Same with a gown's skirt

Re: [h-cost] Looking for pattern, 12th century

2011-01-16 Thread otsisto
Country? Age of child? under 5 seem to have worn knee length T-tunics and under 2 seem to not have underwear. You could briefly join the 12th century yahoo group to ask questions 12thcenturygarb-subscr...@yahoogroups.com De -Original Message- Dear List I have friend looking for a 12th

Re: [h-cost] Queen Maud's wardrobe

2011-01-05 Thread otsisto
Found the black and white beaded on a list that shows the original Worth's design. http://thedreamstress.com/2010/02/rate-the-dress-queen-maud-of-norway-in-wor th/ De -Original Message- Had to see what you all were talking about: Maybe this was obvious but I didn't know who Maud was or

Re: [h-cost] Queen Maud's wardrobe

2011-01-05 Thread otsisto
Pictures of Maud http://www.staylace.com/gallery/gallery05/index_maud.html youtube of pics, gowns and info http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dr4EBismOLg De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] eek, quick opinion pls...

2010-12-17 Thread otsisto
It would seem that was an oversight. All of the women's patterns are TV, I guess she doesn't do men's. :) De -Original Message- Just fyi, the TV patterns listed on that link are Laughing Moon patterns. K. From: otsisto otsi...@socket.net

Re: [h-cost] eek, quick opinion pls...

2010-12-16 Thread otsisto
http://trulyvictorian.com/catalog/menscat.html Truly Victorian I have heard the patterns are good. Limited on men's patterns. I just got their 1873 polonaise. De -Original Message- Don't know if I actually have time to still get this by Xmas, BUT! Himself re-iterated interest in a

[h-cost] steampunk adventures sot RE: eek, quick opinion pls...

2010-12-16 Thread otsisto
If you are not familiar with steampunk, then you might want to watch The Adventures of the League of STEAM (Supernatural and Troublesome Ectoplasmic Apparition Management) on youtube http://tinyurl.com/39dqbef Costume and equipment ideas De Been toying with ideas for Archon. Something

Re: [h-cost] OT: Christmas Decorations

2010-12-03 Thread otsisto
Cutwork and the technique used on the doilies is used on clothing from Bishop's garments to aprons and is pretty old technique. I have seen Christmas decorations become part of a costume and parts of a costume become X-mas decorations. And probably, especially if it was originally a skirt and

Re: [h-cost] OT: Christmas Decorations

2010-12-02 Thread otsisto
-Original Message- OFF TOPIC This might not be historic or vintage needlework but I found a beautiful cut-work embroidered Christmas runner last summer in an antique store. The embroidery is machine made. http://www.costumegallery.com/runner.jpg

Re: [h-cost] making a c. 1500 Venetian Men's shirt

2010-11-05 Thread otsisto
Will this help? Durer/self-portraits http://tinyurl.com/2dlrjx3 http://tinyurl.com/2f37qck Also: large pic. detail of your pic. http://tinyurl.com/383wj6d more pics. from the period http://realmofvenus.renaissanceitaly.net/wardrobe/men/VenMenGall1.htm De -Original Message- I am trying

[h-cost] check/plaid RE: Opinions on Manesse Codex diagonal stripes

2010-10-31 Thread otsisto
Someone was questioning plaid or check, though not a garment, it shows that such a pattern was created in fabric. http://tinyurl.com/2uqfbsl De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] plaid/check RE: ] Opinions on Manesse Codex diagonal stripes

2010-10-31 Thread otsisto
Closer picture shows it to be a plaid. http://tinyurl.com/3325vl4 De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Opinions on Manesse Codex diagonal stripes

2010-10-21 Thread otsisto
if it is allegorical or religious then the artist made up the garment. My feeling is that if this were true then all medieval and renaissance artists were fashion designers. The Manesse drawings are simplistic and the artist does not have a full grasp of fabric pattern draping. The patterns can

Re: [h-cost] Fabric - was: Shirt pattern - SCA period - pre-1600

2010-10-18 Thread otsisto
Perhaps you can get swashes for Dharma http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/1667492-AA.shtml De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Fabric - was: Shirt pattern - SCA period - pre-1600

2010-10-18 Thread otsisto
Pics: Cotton bubble gauze (or as i call it pain in the arse to sew fabric) http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/3479-AA.shtml?lnav=fabric_cotton.html http://tinyurl.com/2eoarrh Cotton voile http://www.dharmatrading.com/html/eng/3501-AA.shtml?lnav=fabric_cotton.html http://tinyurl.com/23awt58

Re: [h-cost] Shirt pattern - SCA period - pre-1600

2010-10-17 Thread otsisto
-Original Message- Butterick 4486 looks a LOT like his shirt, De: the lacing and the ruffles of this pattern is not pre1600s. Here are men's Italian extant shirts http://realmofvenus.renaissanceitaly.net/workbox/extmencam.htm Likewise, Simplicity 3758 is probably only somewhat close

Re: [h-cost] Fabric - was: Shirt pattern - SCA period - pre-1600

2010-10-17 Thread otsisto
-Original Message- But the shirt that he already has is 100% cotton - I know - not period - but very comfy and again, he likes it. De: Going by memory, I believe that someone on the Italian list that i am on said that in the late 1500s you do find some shirts and shifts made of cotton

Re: [h-cost] OT RE: Semi Off Topic

2010-10-15 Thread otsisto
This is good to know as my Shire has a large pavilion tent refered to as the barracks and some have been wondering How it would work for the kids at camping events. We do have curtains to divide the interior but it sounds as if, especially with special needs children, that curtains may not help.

[h-cost] OT RE: Semi Off Topic

2010-10-14 Thread otsisto
Just curious, how is it not meeting the troops needs? De -Original Message- I know that many of you travel to SCA and other re-enactment events and thought you might be interested in the pavilion we are selling on E-Bay. About 6 years ago we bought a Panther Primitive, 16 x 16, Regent

Re: [h-cost] Chemise pattern

2010-10-12 Thread otsisto
There are examples of the camicia/chemise with a quasy raglan sleeve but they have gussets. Smocking and gathering was done. A ruler and blue chalk to mark the stitches or if in a hurry, a basting stitch on your sewing machine will help give even gatherings for pleating. If you have patience you

Re: [h-cost] I found my way back!

2010-10-12 Thread otsisto
Their use of regalia is that they are putting on their finest clothing, they are regaling themselves. It is believed that the word costume is for garments worn for Halloween. The dance regalia is something different then a dress up and pretend piece of clothing. The use of regalia instead of

[h-cost] Sheer linen RE: Chemise pattern

2010-10-12 Thread otsisto
Bjarne posted it long ago and I knew I didn't have the funds then or have it in the future so I didn't save it. I think it was in Copenhagan and actually I think it was $65 and not $45. Also I vaguely remember someone mentioning a European fabric store that specialized in Catholic fabrics that had

Re: [h-cost] Words for clothes (WAS: Re: I found my way back!)

2010-10-12 Thread otsisto
Usually it does. Most Norse reinactors when saying kit usually means clothing, knives, shoes, belt...etc. De -Original Message- the term kit a lot. I like kit because, to me, it implies all the other stuff one takes along besides actual clothes. Ann Wass -Original Message- In

Re: [h-cost] (no subject)

2010-10-10 Thread otsisto
I only know of one rumored drawstring camacia/chemise, all others are pleated, gathered and flat. The cuffs are not drawstringed either. Realm of Venus is a good place to look for Venetian. http://realmofvenus.renaissanceitaly.net/ Wardrobe takes you to the paintings. Library is research Workbox

Re: [h-cost] suggestions/help to recreate the Luthers

2010-08-25 Thread otsisto
The style of Katherina is a Saxony gown http://tinyurl.com/23qtw64 The white around the neck is mostlikely a partlet but may be the chemise/hemd. A Robe belonging to Luther http://tinyurl.com/2c7agup More pics of Luther. http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Martin_Luther More pics of Katherina

Re: [h-cost] Tres Riches sheer? FW: [Alderfolk] Fashion Crisis!

2010-08-21 Thread otsisto
My apologies, I had a duh moment when I asked. I have the book from when I use to do illumination and kept it for costume use. :P Yes, it clearly is not a red beaded edge sheer cape. De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] Tres Riches sheer? FW: [Alderfolk] Fashion Crisis!

2010-08-19 Thread otsisto
Could you direct me to an online pic of this? I have come across through browsing some 1400s Italian paintings with sheer material layer over fabric of the over gown. Most were by the same artist but one w/embroidery by another artist from an earlier period. All but one are allegorical and the

Re: [h-cost] Cleaning rust from sewing scissors

2010-07-26 Thread otsisto
Have you tried Dawn soap and a scotch brite pan scrubber? This is assuming you don't mind scratches on the scissors. WD40 it then scrub with a scotch brite or vinegar and salt rub. It depends on how bad the rust is. The first and second works on medium rust and the latter works on light rust. De

Re: [h-cost] Update!

2010-07-14 Thread otsisto
What is the purpose of the contest? De -Original Message- Thank you to everyone who went and viewed the photos. If you haven't viewed the photos, please go and view the photos that I entered into the photo contest. It has the most views of all the other contestants and is listed on the

Re: [h-cost] Period Impressions Patterns

2010-07-14 Thread otsisto
I found this Period Impressions 4412 Talmage Mayo Rd Harrodsburg, KY 40330-9419 Phone: (859) 366-0312 no known website or email address De -Original Message- Does anyone know if the people who produce Period Impressions patterns are still in business? If so, I would appreciate

Re: [h-cost] Sort of OT - Anyone speak/write Italian?

2010-07-09 Thread otsisto
I'm not awake.:P What is the word or phrase and time period and I can swing this by the Italian list I am on. De -Original Message- This is actually costume related. I was asked if I knew anyone who spoke/wrote Italian. The reason is someone wants to write something in Italian on a

Re: [h-cost] slightly OT about support

2010-07-03 Thread otsisto
Since this is an out of print pattern, for those who want to see what is being talked about here is a pic. http://tinyurl.com/29gmx2p Personally I would go with the undergarment pattern that goes with this gown. Not so much that it would be period in look but because the gown will look more like

Re: [h-cost] Proper name for black layer?

2010-06-16 Thread otsisto
The best that I can say, as I am still learning. It appears that the red is a doublet/pourpoint/farcetto. The black without seeing it's actual form could be a man's version of a woman's giornea. http://tinyurl.com/325yc8l Because there is a skirt or peplum to the black it is not a plackett(sp?)

Re: [h-cost] Caracalla

2010-06-13 Thread otsisto
Here is more statues under his real name http://tinyurl.com/3af9hrj It sounds like your looking for a travelers cloak. One that Mercury is usually depicted in wearing besides the traditional hat. De -Original Message- The hooded Gallo-Roman garment that gave the Emperor Caracalla his

Re: [h-cost] Suggestions on trim

2010-06-12 Thread otsisto
Which gown? There are at least 4 types. http://tinyurl.com/2by2jej Are you speaking of the burial gown? http://farm1.static.flickr.com/155/413141744_784f44dc14_o.jpg http://tinyurl.com/278vn6n Side find: Eleanora's stays http://realmofvenus.renaissanceitaly.net/workbox/extwomclo3.htm Personal

Re: [h-cost] Caracalla

2010-06-12 Thread otsisto
What actually is it that you are looking for? I'm finding several things called caracalla. For example Emperor Caracalla http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Caracalla.jpg There are the baths of Caracalla and the story of Caracalla Geta Here are the google images http://tinyurl.com/323dt8a De

Re: [h-cost] 19th c women's dress - pockets

2010-06-09 Thread otsisto
The wine was not the woman choice. You will have to consider the types of cakes that they had during that period and she may have wrapped the chicken in a kerchief or something to separate the chicken from the cakes. De -Original Message- Secondly, who in their right mind would put them

Re: [h-cost] 19th c women's dress - pockets

2010-06-09 Thread otsisto
You also need to consider that at that time in some countries a woman of upper class had to give the illusion of delicacy and was expected to eat tiny portions (I believe Q. Victoria told women to eat small portions, among other advise she gave) and therefore would have secreted food for later

Re: [h-cost] 19th c women's dress - pockets

2010-06-08 Thread otsisto
Is it possible that in this case the pocket is actually a purse or pouch and not what we consider a pocket? Example: pocketbook. 18th century pocketbooks http://tinyurl.com/2ehf9ud http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:18th_century_purses 19th

Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies

2010-05-22 Thread otsisto
I have seen this style in the 70s, mid to late 80s and I think mid 90s. This is nothing new. I used to own a blouse that was patchwork lace and doilies. Tiered skirts, jackets, pants...most of these were of country western design or ol' west. De -Original Message- On 5/22/2010 6:06 PM,

Re: [h-cost] Urgent help needed with Butterick Pattern B4571

2010-05-17 Thread otsisto
I have the pattern somewhere but they have the back envelope information on the website. CONTRAST 45* 2 7/8 60* 2 http://tinyurl.com/32o24cp De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] References to silk ribbon embroidery for clothing inregency tim...

2010-04-21 Thread otsisto
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55487.asp might help -Original Message- I am thinking about embroidering a spencer with silk ribbon. I tried several years ago to document the use of silk ribbon embroidery in Regency times and didn't have any luck. It may be that it originated in

Re: [h-cost] References to silk ribbon embroidery for clothing inregency tim...

2010-04-21 Thread otsisto
Hard to tell, not a spencer http://tinyurl.com/29z9f47 http://tinyurl.com/23xn7gd Though not an expert, I have not seen either the spencer jacket or the light weight spencer jacket with ribbon embroidery but if it was done and no extent currently found, I would say cuff area is one location and

Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified object

2010-04-14 Thread otsisto
I am thinking by your description that it may be something to do with making lace but not bobbin lace. Or it could be a pin puller. -Original Message- I have the piece you describe above and the 'sewing' item is nothing like it. VT Country Store still stocks the hair item. ?My 'racket' is

Re: [h-cost] Unidenitified object

2010-04-05 Thread otsisto
It may not be the same thing but I have seen something similar to it. One was used for the mouth of a yarn bag. The other use was for sewing but I can't remeber what specifically for and I had the impression that it was an adaptation to what it's original purpose was. Sorry, De -Original

Re: [h-cost] A strange question

2010-03-26 Thread otsisto
-Original Message- The running joke is Steampunk is what happens when goths discover brown. Lots of grey in there too. -- Carolyn Kayta Barrows --- hmmm...grey matter...interesting. De ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] victorian gown?

2010-03-11 Thread otsisto
It looks like a modern goth variation of the Pirates of the Caribean costume pattern http://www.simplicity.com/p-2098-costumes.aspx Simplicity #40?? (For some reason, ever since Simplicity up graded there website my computer periodical freezes up when I try to browse their site. So I wasn't able

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