I wanted to thank everyone who responded to my plea for assistance with the
regency robe (?) from PP. I'll probably be asking more questions as I'm really
not familiar at all with that period of costuming and don't really know where
to start. I was hoping to find a pattern for the robe from one
Hello!
I am not really familiar with the Regency era; however I really liked the dress
that Jayne (Rosamund Pike) wore in the opening scene of the latest version of
Pride Prejudice (with Keira Knightly) she wears the same style dress a
different points throughout the movie, one in pink and
Suzi,
Try this site
www.costumersguide.com
Click on the Research link and Interview with a Vampire is one of the movies
listed. There are sevral shots of the blue and the green gowns.
Enjoy!
Wendi
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Suzi,
Try this site
www.costumersguide.com
Click on the Research link and Interview with a Vampire is one of the movies
listed. There are sevral shots of the blue and the green gowns.
Enjoy!
Wendi
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Katie - I guess I'm looking for both, I'd like to compare the differences. The
wedding sari suit is probably just a more ornate (if that is possible) that a
daily outfit. It may sound stupid, but I was watching a movie, Bend it Like
Beckham (or Kick it Like Beckham in the UK), and I absolutely
Katie - Thanks for the information!
Wendi
Wendy wrote:
I am interested in both the Sari/Saree and the Lehenga; I'm sure
I'll get around to the Salwar Kameez (they look so comfortable).
Most lenghas are simply unshaped drawstring skirts. What makes them is the
fabric and
Katheryne,
Where are you located? Could you possible use a scanner at a local Kinko's or
something? Does your library have a scanner?
I'll look around at some thrift stores, sometimes I find treasures there! Maybe
I can find a choli and dismantle it too!
Thanks,
Wendi
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Sheridan,
Thanks for the information - I'll have to snoop around my area, I don't think
that we have a strong Indian population though.
Do you know of any good sources of authentic Indian patterns? I know Folkwear
has a few, but didn't know if there was anything else out there. I've been
Bjarne,
I apologize for the misunderstanding, I don't think I phrased the question
properly. I meant to ask if the fabric breathes well so that you will stay cool
without getting hot/overheated or having the fabric holding in too much heat or
moisture. It's important down here in Florida where
Kate,
It is very similar to the flour sack towels at W-S, but I'm looking for it on a
bolt; like you would find regular fabric in a fabric store.
Thanks,
Wendi
Kate wrote:
Are you talking about the flour sack dish towels tha you get at
WilliamSonoma? That are a very soft white cotton? Or are
I don't know if these links have ever been posted before, but I was browsing
around the internet and found some great links that I just had to pass along!
Nineteenth Century Fashions
http://www.cwrl.utexas.edu/~ulrich/19cdress/index.htm
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Sylvia,
Where in the store would the drill be located? Is it in with the fashion
fabrics or the quilting/craft fabrics? I don't remember seeing a sign for Drill.
Thanks,
Wendi
Sylvia wrote:
If you've been looking at Joanns, ours is carrying a white or off-white
drill, which is good for
Hello,
I wanted to know, and I am sure the answer is yes, if anyone has any
experience working with Handkerchief Linen. Can you please tell me the Pros and
Cons of working with it and wearing it?
TIA,
Wendi
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Dawn:
Thanks for the tip; I'll have to keep an eye out on ebay.
Dawn wrote:
Never seen it by the yard, however feedsack fabric abounds on ebay, and
there are a few places online selling reproduction dishtowels. I know
you can get repro quilt fabric with the vintage prints, but I'm not sure
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