[h-cost] Discounted patterns

I'm down to about 280 patterns, most of which are Victorian, early through late, and Edwardian. A modest amount of buck-skinning, Folkwear, a couple of Regency corset patterns, and a few oddments. 45% discount, people. Bargain prices. For orders over $200.00 I'll throw in free

RE: [h-cost] organ/pipe pleats

Hiya, You are thinking along the same thoughts as me on the shaping to achieve the rolled look without the horizontal pull, I can't wait to see finished pictures, so few people do this time period! As for the stuffing and possible ridge line, if you allow for the most stuffing at the point

[h-cost] costume calendars

There was some talk last year about finding the perfect costume calendar. I found a good selection at www.calendars.com, and just got an email from them mentioning a free shipping and free gift wrap offer for this month, and thought I'd pass it along. No affiliation, just a satisfied customer.

[h-cost] Kyoto Cotton Satin Corset 1780

Hello. I have finally mannaged to draft the pattern from the big Kyoto Fashion book: Corset of brown cotton satin with 162 whalebones inside. I was thinking about making it from the thick duchesse satin i made my light blue suit from, as i have some leftovers of it. Any disatvantages of using

Re: [h-cost] Kyoto Cotton Satin Corset 1780

At 08:06 AM 10/18/2006, you wrote: Hello. I have finally mannaged to draft the pattern from the big Kyoto Fashion book: Corset of brown cotton satin with 162 whalebones inside. I was thinking about making it from the thick duchesse satin i made my light blue suit from, as i have some leftovers

[h-cost] Trip to London

Hello UK h-cost members, I've got a surprise short notice trip to London on Sunday. I'd love to meet up with any of the locals for tea, museum crawling, the fabric store used bookstore tour or even a tour at a historic site or theater where you work or volunteer. We're ariving Mon. I will have

[h-cost] help with docs for linen

I get digest so please excuse that I haven't got a quote to enter the conversation with. There are several references in Fashion in the Age of the Black Prince to linen outer garments; some cloaks, a fighting jack, and something else (at work not at at home). I think mostly from, wait for it,

Re: [h-cost] Kyoto Cotton Satin Corset 1780

Hi Joan, Thanks, i hope so two. I was thinking using following. Outer layer satin. 2 layers linnen wich i draw in the lines on the 2nd linnen layer, so that i can make all the nice stitching, and then when finished, put a lining inside. Original stays has flossing, but i dont think i dare to

Re: [h-cost] silk prices in USA

Yikes! That is very expensive none the less! I can get it online for $18/yard and at the fashion district for between $14 and $16. I am so sorry it costs so much more over there! If you ever need help buying it more cheaply, give me a ring.! Sg

[h-cost] 17th Century question

My costume design class is researching the 1660's for Tartuffe. They had a question about the strange little head piece seen on some ladies of the period. It is a little disk attached to the forehead with a protruding stick and ball attached to the end. What is that? Is it worn for a

Re: [h-cost] Kyoto Cotton Satin Corset 1780

A lining is a nice finish, and also you can use a nice strong linen or hemp canvas not have to worry if it's pretty or not. There are some originals that are stitched through the outer layer, but for many brocades or silks the outer layer is applied afterward. It can go either way.

[h-cost] Re: Discount patterns introducing myself

Hi Lorina, Would this free shipping also count for international? a short introduction: I have been reading along here and know Bjarne from LiveJournal. France Grimble pointed me at this list :-) I live in the Netherlands am very fond of the Victorian times especially 1870 - 1890. Working

Re: [h-cost] Kyoto Cotton Satin Corset 1780

Hi, The embroidery on the top of the front. Bjarne - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2006 8:29 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Kyoto Cotton Satin Corset 1780 A lining is a nice finish, and also you can

Re: [h-cost] Kyoto Cotton Satin Corset 1780

Drat. I don't have the Kyoto book--is there an image of this corset anywhere online? -E House ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Trip to London

Hi Cin, AFAIK, I'm not booked for anything on those weekends, so give me a shout off-list regarding time and place. Oh, and if you're interested in the medieval period, I'd recommend a (weekday) visit to Oxbow bookshop in Oxford. /Lena --- Cin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello UK h-cost

Re: [h-cost] silk prices in USA

Hi Saragrace, You are lucky. I dont remember if i posted the right price at first, i payed 14 dollars a yard wich was half price. And it still is amazingly cheap compared to Denmark prices. I wonder why the prices are so high here? I think perhaps the shops takes 100 % advanse. When i baught

Re: [h-cost] Kyoto Cotton Satin Corset 1780

E House wrote: Drat. I don't have the Kyoto book--is there an image of this corset anywhere online? On their website: http://www.kci.or.jp/cgi-bin/collection.cgi?lang=epath=1760/11-000337_a The book has a diagram of it though, showing the pieces and the boning channels. Dawn

Re: [h-cost] silk prices in USA

Ahh... $14 is indeed a good price, as long as the quality is good. I get mine here: http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/Catalog_items.aspx?Query=taffeta+silk but then, of course, I work for them. It's generally $11/yd there, but the quality is unfortunately hit or miss; you can find some

Re: [h-cost] Kyoto Cotton Satin Corset 1780

Hi, Yes, i have shameless used it on my webpage. You can find it further down on this page; http://home0.inet.tele.dk/drewscph/anglaise.htm And the picture gets larger when you click it! Bjarne - Original Message - From: E House [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL

Re: [h-cost] 17th Century question

Can you point to a picture? Glenda. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 2:28 AM Subject: [h-cost] 17th Century question My costume design class is researching the 1660's for Tartuffe. They had a question about the

Re: [h-cost] silk prices in USA

- Original Message - From: E House [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, October 19, 2006 8:10 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] silk prices in USA Ahh... $14 is indeed a good price, as long as the quality is good. I get mine here:

[h-cost] help with docs for linen

Thanks Rogin, Melanie, Cynthia Gail for your help. I have Cennini. I'll use that quote. I don't have FITAOTBP though - it's on my list at Amazon. Can someone pretty please come up with a quote? Thanks Julie [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are several references in Fashion in the