Re: [h-cost] Renaissance coif or hood?

Sorry, the second S is on her large necklace like a baron would wear or an official ensignia. Are there many portraits where the person wears 2 necklaces? I thought they wore a necklace and the belt-like part (I can't think of what it's called right now. I'm tired and it's late) This is the fir

Re: [h-cost] Renaissance coif or hood?

Her necklace looks like some that modern gang members wear. I gues that's ancient bling. I wonder what the S stands for. It's also on there belt.Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Mon, 21 Jul 2008 20:55:24 +0200> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Renaissance

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egyptian beaded dress

Thank you! Sylvia On Jul 21, 2008, at 12:22 PM, Kate Pinner wrote: Try Rose Brand fabrics for 1" scenery netting http://www.rosebrand.com/product787/30-Scenery-Netting-FR.aspx? cid=158&idx=6 300&tid=1&info=Netting Kate -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PRO

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egyptian beaded dress

Paper beads might be a good idea. Thanx! Sylvia On Jul 21, 2008, at 1:45 PM, Dawn wrote: Chris Laning wrote: Yes, my chief concern would be finding a way to attach or hang the beads that was *strong enough.* That many beads are going to be *very* heavy, and I'd be afraid that even sewing th

Re: [h-cost] Renaissance coif or hood?

I have today made a mock up of the head dress from 1600 and i found pictures wich i was allowed to use from an effigy figure at the Ribe Cathedral in Denmark. This is the type of head dress wich was found in a grave recently! I suppose the round shape you can see under the head dress must be a h

Re: [h-cost] Historic Textiles Examination from Burgos Cathedral, Madrid Spain

OH, thank you. Mari / Bridgette On Mon, Jul 21, 2008 at 2:07 PM, Saragrace Knauf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > > > > > http://www.middelaldercentret.dk/pdf/burgosrapport.pdf > > My friend Camilla Louise Dahl sent this link to me to share. Enjoy > > Sg > > Sorry if this is a repeat - it didn

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egyptian beaded dress

Chris Laning wrote: Yes, my chief concern would be finding a way to attach or hang the beads that was *strong enough.* That many beads are going to be *very* heavy, and I'd be afraid that even sewing them onto linen fabric would not be strong enough. I would guess that the original beads were

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egyptian beaded dress

Sylvia wrote: >I had been thinking of crocheting, but I really don't want to have to >macrame a dress either. That's why I asked if anyone had come across >a netted fabric that would work. I know that nylon net is way too >weak. Yes, my chief concern would be finding a way to attach or hang

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egyptian beaded dress

For fishnets, try Hobby Lobby, or the Party Store (I think that's the name), or anyplace that sells Hawaiian party stuff. Even Albertsons used to carry it in the summer years ago. It's Luau Time! :-) Happy sewing, Deb Salisbury The Mantua-Maker Designer and creator of quality historical

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egyptian beaded dress

Try Rose Brand fabrics for 1" scenery netting http://www.rosebrand.com/product787/30-Scenery-Netting-FR.aspx?cid=158&idx=6 300&tid=1&info=Netting Kate -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sylvia Rognstad Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2008 12:56 A

[h-cost] Historic Textiles Examination from Burgos Cathedral, Madrid Spain

http://www.middelaldercentret.dk/pdf/burgosrapport.pdf My friend Camilla Louise Dahl sent this link to me to share. Enjoy Sg Sorry if this is a repeat - it didn't appear to come through on H-costume. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.

Re: [h-cost] Renaissance coif or hood?

Ailith wrote: Do the crosses floating above the heads mean that the person is dead? Just curious. That rings a bell for me, and it would make sense. It might also explain why those particular figures are wearing crowns. (I came into this late, just when I saw that last note, so I don't know

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egyptian beaded dress

I had been thinking of crocheting, but I really don't want to have to macrame a dress either. That's why I asked if anyone had come across a netted fabric that would work. I know that nylon net is way too weak. Sylvia On Jul 21, 2008, at 11:02 AM, Ginni Morgan wrote: Think macrame for thi

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egyptian beaded dress

I havent seen any fishnet for quite some time, but I'll look around. Thanks. Sylvia On Jul 21, 2008, at 12:02 PM, Dawn wrote: Sylvia Rognstad wrote: It's the net fabric I need to find. Any suggestions? I used to see "fishnet" sold for decorating, in a little package with some seashe

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egyptian beaded dress

Sylvia Rognstad wrote: It's the net fabric I need to find. Any suggestions? I used to see "fishnet" sold for decorating, in a little package with some seashells in some asian import shops on the east coast. Something like that, painted or dyed and decorated might work. We don't have shops

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egyptian beaded dress

Think macrame for this one. The beads are on cord which is netted together to create the dress, NOT sewn onto a net fabric. Thus you need to make your beaded macrame shell and then line it with something solid (the linen shift). However, if you choose to applique the beads to clothe and then

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egyptian beaded dress

It's the net fabric I need to find. Any suggestions? On Jul 21, 2008, at 10:45 AM, Ginni Morgan wrote: I would suggest using a medium weight natural color linen as a straight sleeveless shift/tunic. Then do the bead net and fasten it down to the undershift. Ginni Morgan Sylvia Rognstad

Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egyptian beaded dress

I would suggest using a medium weight natural color linen as a straight sleeveless shift/tunic. Then do the bead net and fasten it down to the undershift. Ginni Morgan >>> Sylvia Rognstad <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 7/18/08 9:55 PM >>> Speaking of such, has anyone ever come across any fabric that migh