Barbara Maren wrote :
http://www.longago.com/colonialmen.html
My still-fiance has pretty much told me that what he would like is the
1790's Frock Coate' 1837 - 1890 from this page, but they are saying
on their main page that they (Harper House) have just changed hands
and moved and might not
In a message dated 10/9/07 7:02:14 PM GMT Daylight Time,
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Date: Wed, 10 Oct 2007 00:26:25 +1000
From: Barbara -_- M aren [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Re: wedding in historical costumes -1830s mens'
patterns
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Danielle M. Dewey wrote:
That sounds beautiful, I'm not sure if I have that kind of skill though.
You'd only be sewing straight lines. :)
The dresses are a lot less complicated than they look.
Dawn
On 10/9/07, otsisto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Civil war evening gown comes to mind with
... you also have a native German speaker on the list! And you have me all
excited -- while I was living in Germany, I haven't even noticed the
Rundschau myself, and now I'm about to go and subscribe to one of their
magazines -- have already subscribed to burda fashion patterns magazine (
That IS beautiful--I can see why you want to use it. But as a
theatrical costumer (community, low-budget!), I'd go Victorian with
it (and think I'd gone to heaven)
--Ruth Anne Baumgartner
scholar gypsy and amateur costumer
On Oct 9, 2007, at 11:50 PM, Danielle M. Dewey wrote:
I finally
What I'd like to know is where did you get the set in the first
place??? That's gorgeous--and I am coveting it big-time. :)
Meli
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http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b133/SorayaNazli/?action=viewcurrent=GREENTEA3.jpg
The sheet set shown in the third pic is not the one I already used I can
still make something out of that.
I think the sheets would make a lovely kimono, if you really want to cut
them up.
Dawn
It's interesting, but no one knows about it and personally, I consider it very
good, actually I haven't found anything better on the subject (if anyone knows
about something, please tell me!).
Notice that when you've subscribed you can very cheaply buy the older
magazines, each year in a book
Barbara,
I'm interested in the modern tailoring schnitte books. Do you have
a list of translations that you've already done for these? I'm not a
begining tailor by any stretch, so, only the more detailed articles
are going to be relevant as are the articles on historical techniques,
fit,
In a message dated 10/10/2007 4:04:03 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
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It looks good on women, too. My wicked stepdaughter made one for me in
this luscious claret and gold upholstery velvet (or it could be chenille)
with gold silk facings. It looks amazing over black
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Ideas
On Oct 9, 2007, at 11:50 PM, Danielle M. Dewey wrote:
I finally found pictures of the set if it helps at all.
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b133/SorayaNazli/?
action=viewcurrent=GREENTEA1.jpg
Perhaps a quilted petticoat, 1750-75 to wear at home with your
I bought the set from Bed, Bath Beyond a few years ago when I was with my
highschool sweetheart still, My husband and I have a queen size bed and even
if we had a king I would not want to use the same bedding as with my ex,
this is why I want to cut them up. Everyone is giving me wonderful ideas
While we're talking about Old Quilts (tm) ...
I have a quilt that my grandmother made in the early 30s -- it's never
been washed, and I want to get it cleaned and preserved. (*giggle*
If it was photographs, I'd know what to do, but I digress ...)
It's edged in *red* so I really don't want
On Oct 10, 2007, at 6:35 PM, Danielle M. Dewey wrote:
I bought the set from Bed, Bath Beyond a few years ago when I was
with my
highschool sweetheart still, My husband and I have a queen size bed
and even
if we had a king I would not want to use the same bedding as with my
ex,
Really?
Have a badly flea-infested dog sleep in them for a few nights, then send
them to your ex as a gift. Dog fleas will bite humans if no dog is
available.
Fran
Danielle M. Dewey wrote:
I bought the set from Bed, Bath Beyond a few years ago when I was with my
highschool sweetheart still, My
Susan Farmer wrote:
What do I need to do with this quilt to ensure that it continues to have
a long and useful life?
Some web pages on this topic, that I wrote several years ago.
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/antique.htm
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/storage.htm
Quoting Dawn [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Susan Farmer wrote:
What do I need to do with this quilt to ensure that it continues to
have a long and useful life?
Some web pages on this topic, that I wrote several years ago.
http://www.reddawn.net/quilt/antique.htm
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