Re: [h-cost] looking for:

2005-09-15 Thread WickedFrau
Do you mean the black and white kind? Is it for costume? I have a pair of those I never wear.want em? (US size 8 (I think). Shane Sheridan wrote: I'm hoping someone here can help me. I am looking for an online source for a ladies high heeled Oxford shoe. Zappos had, but they do not

[h-cost] Clothing Superstitions

2005-09-15 Thread Julie
***my comments It makes me wonder if a straightening iron for hair would work for last minute hem pressing? Maybe I will try it in a rush one day. ***I'm used that too..collar, twisty button placket, hem. Not very effective, but better than nothing. Better is noticing the problem the

[h-cost] Steel bnoning tip tutorial-was:effigy corst...... stiffening

2005-09-15 Thread WickedFrau
Check out the 7/24/04 entry. http://www.saragrace.net/3E_4_QEW_Corset.html Just a suggestionyou might want to change the subject line of your emails to draw attention to your request...I almost didn't read it! Sg ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] looking for:

2005-09-15 Thread Shane Sheridan
I'm looking for something in the same shape as the one on this site (17th picture down, about half way down the page) mostly just for wearing, costume use is a bonus. :-) If its a black and white wing tip, that would be fantastic! I find I might soon be in the market for actual 'office' clothes,

Re: [h-cost] FYI - Ladies costume inspired by the court of Napoleon

2005-09-15 Thread Althea Turner
Hiya, The bees depicted on this fabric were first found in the grave of Childeric I and used to strengthen the Hapsburg claim to the throne of France in some obscure way that still eludes me. :D Something about fleur de lys being Bourbon. So Napoleon used the bees in a political way to

Re: [h-cost] Clothing Superstitions

2005-09-15 Thread Cabbage Rose Costumes
Penny Did you try whopper popper snaps on the flags for West Side Story? I can't imagine a good number of those not holding anything. They are the giant snaps used by most costumers in theater these days for all sorts of quick change/take it apart /add something on needs. Anyway, if you

Re: [h-cost] Sewing on the body...

2005-09-15 Thread Kitty Felton
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It never hurts to keep stash of safety pins in the desk drawer! :-) -Carol Yeah, I bet they wouldn't be askin' you to sew a seam on their crotch if you went at them with safety pins, either. LOL ___