Re: [h-cost] Re: Wal-Mart fabric
I'm in one of those small towns that only have Wal-mart for fabric. Some of what I've found on the sale tables there: heavyweight cotton herringbone twill, perfect for making corsets, $1 a yard cotton duck canvas, $1 aubergine crepe back satin, $2 black slinky knit, $1 plaid taffeta, 60, $2 soft black stretch netting, $1 silver and black paisley brocade, $3 batik printed chiffon, $1 cotton gauze, in black, white, natural, and purple, $2 silk chiffon, $2.99 At those prices, I usually buy the bolt, sometimes several bolts. Margo ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes
http://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPGhttp://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPG I found this in the Coldwater Creek catalogue. The online version doesn't have this description, but the catalogue says. Marie Antoinette, the monarch who liked her hair big and her shoes embroidered, would have swooned over these. Not a bad heel, I wonder if you could re-cover them .. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes
Somehow, I don't think she would have swooned. On Apr 9, 2007, at 10:51 AM, Saragrace Knauf wrote: http://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPGhttp:// image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPG I found this in the Coldwater Creek catalogue. The online version doesn't have this description, but the catalogue says. Marie Antoinette, the monarch who liked her hair big and her shoes embroidered, would have swooned over these. Not a bad heel, I wonder if you could re-cover them .. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] 1960s/1970s Fringed Clothing for Males
Sorry I didnt have time to watch that video until now. Daltry's fringed jacket (more a skin-tight shirt than jacket) wasn't beaded. It matched his really skin tight pants. He looked pretty hot. Sylvia On Mar 29, 2007, at 2:43 AM, Penny Ladnier wrote: Sylvia, Last week must have been Stones week. I saw a BBC-America documentary about the Stones but it wasn't a concert. It was about their career until the late 70s. I didn't see a fringe jacket in that film. In the PBS show, was the fringe beaded? Penny Ladnier, Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com www.costumelibrary.com www.costumeclassroom.com www.costumeencyclopedia.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes
Hi Saragrace, I think the tip of the shoe is two round, it should be sharp pointed. Heal is fine, but not the tip. Marie Antoinettes shoes was rediculous in the movie, i hated them all But apart from that and some other bummers, i liked the movie a lot. Especially all the courtiers costumes, not Marie Antoinettes dresses wich was changed or modernised two much. Bjarne - Original Message - From: Saragrace Knauf [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: h-costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 6:51 PM Subject: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes http://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPGhttp://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPG I found this in the Coldwater Creek catalogue. The online version doesn't have this description, but the catalogue says. Marie Antoinette, the monarch who liked her hair big and her shoes embroidered, would have swooned over these. Not a bad heel, I wonder if you could re-cover them .. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes
I bet you could mask off the white parts and maybe either spray paint or hand paint the wood part and then maybe stencil a free form vine/flower onto the heels. Now, to find an 18c salon event!! Theresa Eacker Saragrace Knauf wrote: http://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPGhttp://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPG I found this in the Coldwater Creek catalogue. The online version doesn't have this description, but the catalogue says. Marie Antoinette, the monarch who liked her hair big and her shoes embroidered, would have swooned over these. Not a bad heel, I wonder if you could re-cover them .. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes
They didn't have opened toes either did they? BTW - I hated the movie - I thought it was completely boring. I'm not in a position to comment on the costume of the period... Irrespective of all that, I think it is cool to see the influence on modern dress. Complete accuracy aside, it is a fun discovery when you find something that may pass for a period shoe. Sg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bjarne og Leif Drews Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 11:23 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes Hi Saragrace, I think the tip of the shoe is two round, it should be sharp pointed. Heal is fine, but not the tip. Marie Antoinettes shoes was rediculous in the movie, i hated them all But apart from that and some other bummers, i liked the movie a lot. Especially all the courtiers costumes, not Marie Antoinettes dresses wich was changed or modernised two much. Bjarne - Original Message - From: Saragrace Knauf [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: h-costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 6:51 PM Subject: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes http://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPGhttp://image.cold watercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPG I found this in the Coldwater Creek catalogue. The online version doesn't have this description, but the catalogue says. Marie Antoinette, the monarch who liked her hair big and her shoes embroidered, would have swooned over these. Not a bad heel, I wonder if you could re-cover them .. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes
This brings up a good point. Anyone know of any good 18th century shoe sources that aren't hundreds of dollars? I'm finding that I'm not even that nuts about shoes I'm finding on reenactor sites. The heel shape is just SO hard to get right. That's why I like the slides posted below... but the open toe is not at all what I want. Thanks, --Rachel http://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPGhttp://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPG Marie Antoinette, the monarch who liked her hair big and her shoes embroidered, would have swooned over these. Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] lifetime antique/vintage costume dispersement
Oh, Kathleen, Isn't this like selling off your children?! How can you part with all that gorgeous stuff! I'm planning to be there!!! Kathy Hoover in Morgantown, WV LLOYD MITCHELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/06/07 9:56 PM After 40? years of collecting and caring for a beloved costume collection, I am having a Last Roundup show that can be seen online at 3riversauction.com . This is the first time ever that I have seen all my costumes and assessories of antiquity at the same place and same time! It has been a show of over three months preparation; learning on both sides for the staff and myself. I calculate that about one fourth of the items on display are 80 years or older (which means a lot of hooks and eyes and snaps); this was a foreigh adventure for the photo crew! Any way, I hope you might be curious to see some of the examples I have introduced from time to time in our various discussions. I am merely loosing the bulk of all this finery in exchange for a virtual collection! And this is pretty exciting to me. Now, I will gain hours to continue Historical costume for the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries...scaled for customers of the Human sort, as well as in miniature. Looking forward to hours of leisure! Kathleen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes
Galadriel Lothlorien wrote: This brings up a good point. Anyone know of any good 18th century shoe sources that aren't hundreds of dollars? I'm finding that I'm not even that nuts about shoes I'm finding on reenactor sites. The heel shape is just SO hard to get right. That's why I like the slides posted below... but the open toe is not at all what I want. That modern shoe looks like the uppers were glued on. I'm told that with a little effort the bottom half of the shoe can be pulled off and you can either make new uppers, or cover the modern ones, and glue them back together. You might even be able to close the toe. I wouldn't buy a $69 shoe to do that to, but if you can find the heel shape you like in a lower cost shoe, it might be worth the effort. Dawn ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] lifetime antique/vintage costume dispersement
Yes Kathy , it is in a way. But my 'children' need to grow and get on in the world. Some of them have led a very reclusive life...and that is why they are beautiful. Getting on in age, myself, continuing the care necessary for the preservation and Conservation of such a wonderful collection will only become more complicated. And so, I challenge another generation to take up cause. This whole experience of getting everything together for such a Swan's Song has been very exciting. I have Never seen all my wonderaful collection in one place at the same time. I marvel at the colors and textures and workmanship of the span of history captured in Fashion that has been my joy and priviledge to garner and conserve. I am not yet decided to attend either day. Several have suggested I would not really enjoy the final parting...or that I might consider picking up my toys and go home! I am concerned about Who might aquire some of the clothing, especially the antique; much of this belongs in a museum setting...especially one that would make the relics available for study of fiber and technique of construction. Thank you for the sentiments. Be sure and spread the word forConservation of antique and vintage fashion. Kathleen - Original Message - From: Kathy Hoover [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: H-Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 6:46 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] lifetime antique/vintage costume dispersement Oh, Kathleen, Isn't this like selling off your children?! How can you part with all that gorgeous stuff! I'm planning to be there!!! Kathy Hoover in Morgantown, WV LLOYD MITCHELL [EMAIL PROTECTED] 04/06/07 9:56 PM After 40? years of collecting and caring for a beloved costume collection, I am having a Last Roundup show that can be seen online at 3riversauction.com . This is the first time ever that I have seen all my costumes and assessories of antiquity at the same place and same time! It has been a show of over three months preparation; learning on both sides for the staff and myself. I calculate that about one fourth of the items on display are 80 years or older (which means a lot of hooks and eyes and snaps); this was a foreigh adventure for the photo crew! Any way, I hope you might be curious to see some of the examples I have introduced from time to time in our various discussions. I am merely loosing the bulk of all this finery in exchange for a virtual collection! And this is pretty exciting to me. Now, I will gain hours to continue Historical costume for the Eighteenth and Nineteenth Centuries...scaled for customers of the Human sort, as well as in miniature. Looking forward to hours of leisure! Kathleen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
RE: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes
www.sarahjuniper.co.uk/index.html Don't know about cost, but she can do whatever you want. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Galadriel Lothlorien Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 3:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes This brings up a good point. Anyone know of any good 18th century shoe sources that aren't hundreds of dollars? I'm finding that I'm not even that nuts about shoes I'm finding on reenactor sites. The heel shape is just SO hard to get right. That's why I like the slides posted below... but the open toe is not at all what I want. Thanks, --Rachel http://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPGhttp://image.cold watercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPG Marie Antoinette, the monarch who liked her hair big and her shoes embroidered, would have swooned over these. Be a PS3 game guru. Get your game face on with the latest PS3 news and previews at Yahoo! Games. http://videogames.yahoo.com/platform?platform=120121 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes
Speaking of historical influences, when I was at brunch with friends this past Sunday, we saw the cutest little girl (7 or 8), wearing the most adorable child's version of an 18th century gown, complete with petticoat. The rest of the family was in ordinary good clothes, and she was in her best dress. (Nicely done, too, from what I can tell without being an expert in the time) --Sue - Original Message - From: WickedFrau [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Historical Costume' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2007 4:30 PM Subject: RE: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes Irrespective of all that, I think it is cool to see the influence on modern dress. Complete accuracy aside, it is a fun discovery when you find something that may pass for a period shoe. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes
In a message dated 4/9/2007 6:31:58 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Complete accuracy aside, it is a fun discovery when you find something that may pass for a period shoe. * Those long square toed boots and shoes that look very mid to late 1600's and early 1700's, and are completely out of style now, should be at flea markets and liquidation sales now! ** See what's free at http://www.aol.com. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Wal-Mart fabric
On Monday 09 April 2007 10:58 am, Margo Anderson wrote: I'm in one of those small towns that only have Wal-mart for fabric. Some of what I've found on the sale tables there: heavyweight cotton herringbone twill, perfect for making corsets, $1 a yard cotton duck canvas, $1 aubergine crepe back satin, $2 black slinky knit, $1 plaid taffeta, 60, $2 soft black stretch netting, $1 silver and black paisley brocade, $3 batik printed chiffon, $1 cotton gauze, in black, white, natural, and purple, $2 silk chiffon, $2.99 At those prices, I usually buy the bolt, sometimes several bolts. Margo's comment confirms a theory of mine. I think the quality of items sold at Walmart varies a lot by location--including whatever fabric they sell. The Walmart nearest me (Exton, PA--a Philadelphia suburb) sells fabric, but the selection is awful; almost exclusively cotton-polyester or polyester in god-awful loud, tacky prints and/or obnoxious solid colors. But the daughter of a good friend of mine went to college in West Virginia, and the Walmart there was the only real store for 50 miles. Not only did it have quality merchandise, she said, but the store was really nice inside--more like a good department store than a low-end retailer. So I think the fabric departments in Walmarts in areas where Walmart is the *only* choice are probably quite good; it's in wealthier suburban/urban areas where they're likely to fail the fabric shopper. -- Cathy Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] You've got to have the proper amount of disrespect for what you do. -- George Mabry ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Wal-Mart fabric
So I think the fabric departments in Walmarts in areas where Walmart is the *only* choice are probably quite good; it's in wealthier suburban/urban areas where they're likely to fail the fabric shopper. Not necessarily. :-) The only Wal-Mart in my immediate area that will still carry fabric after this summer is just around the corner from a Jo-Ann's ETC and is in one of the country's fastest growing townships. The area is suburban and is reasonably upscale. I've found lovely stuff at that Wal-Mart - linen, linen blends and other nifty stuff. Most of it was on the dollar tables, too. And that particular Wal-Mart is just over a half hour's drive from Jo-Ann's corporate headquarters and their accompanying mega-store. kate ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Re: Wal-Mart fabric
On Tuesday 10 April 2007 12:05 am, Ailith Mackintosh wrote: So I think the fabric departments in Walmarts in areas where Walmart is the *only* choice are probably quite good; it's in wealthier suburban/urban areas where they're likely to fail the fabric shopper. Not necessarily. :-) The only Wal-Mart in my immediate area that will still carry fabric after this summer is just around the corner from a Jo-Ann's ETC and is in one of the country's fastest growing townships. The area is suburban and is reasonably upscale. I've found lovely stuff at that Wal-Mart - linen, linen blends and other nifty stuff. Most of it was on the dollar tables, too. Interesting. I stand corrected. What part of the country do you live in, if I may ask? And that particular Wal-Mart is just over a half hour's drive from Jo-Ann's corporate headquarters and their accompanying mega-store. Which might help to explain why that particular Walmart carries such good fabric deals. :-) -- Cathy Raymond [EMAIL PROTECTED] You've got to have the proper amount of disrespect for what you do. -- George Mabry ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] size for a test swatch
Good afternoon all, I've come back from an event over the weekend inspired to make up a Tudor gown from a silk brocade I've got in my stash but I'm not sure how it will react to washing. I was going to wash a test swatch but I'm not sure how big I should cut it, I don't want to cut too much off as that may make it difficult to cut the gown efficiently, but I also want to be able to evaluate how the drape is affected by washing, which is difficult with a small piece. So for those who regularly wash a test swatch how big do you cut yours? Elizabeth Walpole Canberra Australia ewalpole[at]tpg.com.au http://au.geocities.com/amiperiodornot/ E-mail message checked by PC Tools Spyware Doctor (5.0.0.177) Database version: 5.07050 http://www.pctools.com/spyware-doctor/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
