Re: [h-cost] Quiet list

For some, Dickens Fair just opened. I'm working on a not-in-mourning bonnet for Dickens, for when I'm not playing Mrs. Nickleby.(who's in mourning) Got to finish by next week's caroling gig. I got a felt bonnet blank and trimmed it down by 2. And-Serendipity!_ the trimmed piece will work

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I am working on my new winter coat. Loosely based on Truly Victorian *TV462 **1883 Tail Bodice* Made from patterned velvet, black velvet and fake black fur.* * ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] Quiet list?

Is it me, or has the list been very quiet lately? I've not received a digest for days... Kate Bunting Librarian 17th century reenactor The University of Derby has a published policy regarding email and reserves the right to monitor email traffic. If you

Re: [h-cost] Quiet list

Pierre Sandy Pettinger wrote: Hello! This list has been quiet for over a week - Is anyone out there? Does anyone want to share any plans for Yule/Solstice/whatever new costume projects? Most of my sewing this winter is not costumes, though I did pick up Vogue 8407 which has a number of cute

[h-cost] Current projects

I'm working on an Elizabethan/Jacobean style embroidered jacket (main jacket pieces are embroidered--now I need to embroider the sleeves). The brightly colored embroidery is being done on top of the motifs already existing in the tapestry fabric, which are only two colors.   I am also in the

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I'm hoping to get the Kannick's Korner 1790-1820 shift pattern for Christmas, after which I want to make both that and a Regency ballgown in preparation for the Lansing, MI Regency Exhibition Ball in late March. Emily ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] Current projects

I'd love to see pictures of your Elizabethans. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Margrett Norwoode Sent: Tuesday, December 01, 2009 11:11 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Current projects I'm working on an

Re: [h-cost] Quiet list

I'm still trying to finish up a bodice and bits and pieces for the Great Dickens Christmas Fair in San Francisco, even though we opened last weekend. Once those are complete, I need to make something elegant for my husband's company's Christmas dinner, a 1950's nylon crinoline petticoat and the

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I'm working on a 1530's man's german renn outfit, but it's going slowly since I've got just 10 days until finals. Melusine ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

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Does anyone want to share any plans for Yule/Solstice/whatever new costume projects? I am still stuck on finishing off a silk Elizabethan loose gown that I can't seem to finish. I've got some pretty trim cord that looks better than what I was trying to add, so hopefully it will get done by

[h-cost] Quite List

I went to India on a Textile Tour of Gujarat.  I had to write an article for cOZtume magazine and digitally process the photos to go with it. I have only now just started to make some Elizabethan bobbin lace for my smock. The black work cuffs and collars have already being completed. Sharon

Re: [h-cost] Advice on Web Presence

I think the first questions are, what is your specific purpose/goal in setting up this website, blog, whatever? How big do you want it to be? How often do you plan to revise it? Do you want participation from other people, and if so what kind? Fran Lavolta Press Books of historic clothing

[h-cost] Steampunk ideas

I am looking for a pattern, available in plus sizes, for a military-looking Steampunk outfit. I plan to do a sporting-type suit, and was wondering if anyone knows about Truly Victorian's split skirt and 183 Riding Habit Bodice or Laughing Moon's 1890's Sporting Costume with Leggings patterns? I

Re: [h-cost] Steampunk ideas

I've got the split skirt pattern, and it looks very easy peasy to put together from what I read of the instructions, but I haven't done so yet. I like the look of the Riding Habit bodice for the steampunk look. Kimiko Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the

Re: [h-cost] Steampunk ideas

I am not quite sure what you are aiming for, since steampunk is a kind of fantasy. But, some suggestions for the late 19th century. Obviously there were different kinds of sports--swimming, riding, and so on--that required distinctive clothes: A riding habit bodice with accessories was