[h-cost] OT: Book for sale -- Medieval European Jewellery by Lightbown

Hi all, I know some here had expressed interest if I ever decided to sell this book. Well, now's the time, and I can't recall which of you had said you might want it. I'm offering up for closed bidding here first before putting it up on Amazon, so I'll be willing to cut a better deal than if I

[h-cost] help needed to find a notion

I am making Vogue 7488, view C, which is a men's formal vest to wear with a tux. The notions list one cummerbund assembly (two sliders and one buckle). Can anyone tell me what those might be, and where I could find them? Rebecca Schmitt aka Agness Cabot, Guilde of St.

Re: [h-cost] Anne d'Auvergne dress fastening

Pixel, Goddess and Queen wrote: On Fri, 23 Jan 2009, Zuzana Kraemerova wrote: Hi, I am planning to make a silk dress inspired by this picture: http://www.sca.org.au/st_florians/university/library/articles-howtos/heraldry/HeraldicFrocksS_files/image042.jpg But I cannot remember what the

Re: [h-cost] help needed to find a notion

In a message dated 1/23/2009 3:46:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, lotsofteap...@charter.net writes: I am making Vogue 7488, view C, which is a men's formal vest to wear with a tux. The notions list one cummerbund assembly (two sliders and one buckle). Can anyone tell me what those might be,

Re: [h-cost] help needed to find a notion

That's it! Thankyouthankyouthankyou. I couldn't figure out how to search to find what I wanted! Rebecca Schmitt aka Agness Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence, Bristol Renn Faire * -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Anne d'Auvergne dress fastening

Thanks so much for the information...I would never believe there was such a complicated story beyond this picture... This is what I feared - that it was not a realistic dress. Sigh. Such a wonderful one... (are there any others of this kind - I mean - heraldic?) Even though this particular

Re: [h-cost] Anne d'Auvergne dress fastening

How often are you planning on wearing this dress? I ask because often (unfortunately) I won't time to finish a dress/bodice before I need to wear it. In that case, I just have someone sew me into it. A quick whip stitching and you're good to go. Doesn't take very long, either. And it looks good.

Re: [h-cost] OT: Book for sale -- Medieval European Jewellery byLightbown

Don't think I can go to 1500$ how much were you hoping to get? -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of KHanson Sent: Friday, January 23, 2009 1:33 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] OT: Book for sale -- Medieval

Re: [h-cost] OT: Book for sale -- Medieval European Jewellery byLightbown

Betsy Marshall wrote: Don't think I can go to 1500$ how much were you hoping to get? It would be nice to know what the starting bid/lower limit is. Fran Lavolta Press New book on 1820s clothing! http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] help needed to find a notion

tux. The notions list one cummerbund assembly (two sliders and one buckle). Can anyone tell me what those might be, and where I could find They are parts of the back belt assembly. Why not grab an old waistcoat from an op shop and cannibalise it? -C.