[h-cost] Tudor Lady's Wardrobe Pattern, Now taking pre-orders!

2009-06-13 Thread Margo Anderson
By popular request, we are delighted to present our long awaited Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern! This package gives you everything you need to dress the Tudor woman, from undergarments to accessories. It's not just for the upper class lady: we also provide instructions and pattern pieces

[h-cost] Hardewick Hall Portrait forepart replica?

2009-06-13 Thread Margo Anderson
I'm trying to locate a photograph of a stunning replica of the forepart from Queen Elizabeth I's Hardewick Hall portrait. I could have sworn it was in the Tudor Tailor, but I can't find it there. A Google search didn't find it either. Has my book lost a page? Am I using the wrong

Re: [h-cost] Hardewick Hall Portrait forepart replica?

2009-06-13 Thread Kimiko Small
Is it this one from Ninya's personal site? http://www.kissthefrog.co.uk/queen.html Kimiko --- On Sat, 6/13/09, Margo Anderson li...@margospatterns.com wrote: I'm trying to locate a photograph  of a stunning replica of the forepart from Queen Elizabeth I's Hardewick Hall portrait.  I could

[h-cost] Need Ruff Making Advice

2009-06-13 Thread Penny Ladnier
A first for me, I am making a ruff. I read the ruff advice area on Drea's website, but am confused if it is better to cartridge pleat or just gather pleats in groups. Is there a good site with illustrations about how to make the ruff? My son and I are making an anime costume

Re: [h-cost] Need Ruff Making Advice

2009-06-13 Thread Chiara Francesca
I have a process that I pushed online a while ago on how to make a quick and dirty ruff. http://www.glove.org/costume/ruff/index.html ♫ Chiara Francesca « Ehi Prof.! Che cosa facciamo stasera?» « Quello che facciamo tutte le sere, Mignolo: tentare di conquistare il mondo! » (hint: italian)

Re: [h-cost] Need Ruff Making Advice

2009-06-13 Thread Käthe Barrows
My son and I are making an anime costume http://www.geocities.com/eyesofaclown/images/Perriot.JPG . Does anyone have advice on how to attach the ruffles to the band. The one in your image looks similar to cartridge pleating. To stiffen it, start with something already a little stiff and

Re: [h-cost] Need Ruff Making Advice

2009-06-13 Thread Penny Ladnier
Franchesca, So would the pleats that attaches to the band, be 1-2 deep? Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 11 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history - Original Message - From: Chiara Francesca chiara.france...@gmail.com To: 'Historical

Re: [h-cost] Need Ruff Making Adviceweight

2009-06-13 Thread AlbertCat
In a message dated 6/13/2009 9:02:23 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kay...@gmail.com writes: The one in your image looks similar to cartridge pleating. To stiffen it, start with something already a little stiff and double it over. Two layers are stiffer than one is, and the folded outer

Re: [h-cost] Need Ruff Making Advice

2009-06-13 Thread Becky Rautine
Iy msy be on a band or attached directly to the neckline of a high necked shirt/tunic thingy. The fabric does need to be very stiff to stand out like that. Ironing before stitching can create those knife-sharp creases. Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine Date: Sat, 13 Jun 2009 18:01:44 -0700