Re: [h-cost] regency undergarments [was: Drafting from antique garment - question]

... Also popular with costumers of this period is a slip-like undergarment with the corset-like boned bodice and an underskirt all sewn together. Sometimes the bodice of the boned lining comes down to the natural waist even though the skirt is set on at the raised level typical of the

Re: [h-cost] regency undergarments [was: Drafting from antique garment - question]

I knew someone once who was very busty and made one of these with a corded bodice to wear under italian rensneaky little devil..lol Bambi (To be named ater) TBNL I am made for great things by GOD and walk with Pride Walladah bint al Mustakfi c 1100ad see me dance

Re: [h-cost] sewing machine manual

Thanks, Dennis! I understand there's also a manual for the 99/99k that is pretty much the same as the Spartan, except it's a bigger manual and explains how to use the accessories (should I find some) and how to service the machine. I'll look into that as well. -Judy Mitchell d m

[h-cost] Australia--movie

Has anyone on this list seen Australia? The San Francisco Chronicle panned it thoroughly as overly long, boring, and as not coming together well. I'm hoping it's not that bad--any reviews? Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming New book on 1820s dressmaking, corset making, and

Re: [h-cost] Australia--movie

I saw it last week. Long? Yes. Got lost in telling the story? Yes. DId I enjoy it? Yes! Beautiful scenery with the human rights issue worked into it, as well. Susan NJ On Dec 18, 08, at 12:23 PM, Lavolta Press wrote: Has anyone on this list seen Australia? The San Francisco

Re: [h-cost] Drafting from antique garment - question

Brilliant!! We're really lucky that we have so many professionals on this list to guide us through some of this stuff. I knew there had to be a percentage to use, but I'm just not math-savvy enough to have figured it out. Thanks, AlbertCat! On Wed, Dec 17, 2008 at 5:27 PM, albert...@aol.com

Re: [h-cost] regency undergarments [was: Drafting from antique garment - question]

... Also popular with costumers of this period is a slip-like undergarment with the corset-like boned bodice and an underskirt all sewn together. Sometimes the bodice of the boned lining comes down to the natural waist even though the skirt is set on at the raised level typical of the

Re: [h-cost] Australia movie reviews [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

Fran wrote:... Has anyone on this list seen Australia? The San Francisco Chronicle panned it thoroughly as overly long, boring, and as not coming together well. I'm hoping it's not that bad--any reviews? --- Germaine Greer wrote a scathing review (which you can probably find on

Re: [h-cost] Australia--movie

Has anyone on this list seen Australia? The San Francisco Chronicle panned it thoroughly as overly long, boring, and as not coming together well. I'm hoping it's not that bad--any reviews? ___ I haven't seen it yet, but my mom has and she said it

[h-cost] Translating Danish pattern instructions

Dear h-costume Is there anyone here who has translated the pattern instructions for this regency gown at http://tidenstoej.natmus.dk/periode1/dragt.asp?ID=8 or is able to help me with translation? Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy music ~ dancing ~

Re: [h-cost] Translating Danish pattern instructions

At 22:17 18/12/2008, you wrote: Dear h-costume Is there anyone here who has translated the pattern instructions for this regency gown at http://tidenstoej.natmus.dk/periode1/dragt.asp?ID=8 or is able to help me with translation? What, exactly, do you want translated? I can translate the

Re: [h-cost] Translating Danish pattern instructions

Hi Suzi I'm keen to translate the text on the pdf pattern. Most of it seems pretty self-explanatory, but it is the unknown that frustrates me. I'm learning tambour embroidery and hope to replicate the design on the skirt. Does the book have any English translations? I have it on order but won't

Re: [h-cost] Translating Danish pattern instructions

Suzi, could you please tell me the name of that series of books? I must have it, it looks sooo good! Hanna At 23:27 18.12.2008, you wrote: At 22:17 18/12/2008, you wrote: Dear h-costume Is there anyone here who has translated the pattern instructions for this regency gown at

Re: [h-cost] Translating Danish pattern instructions

At 22:52 18/12/2008, you wrote: Hi Suzi I'm keen to translate the text on the pdf pattern. Most of it seems pretty self-explanatory, but it is the unknown that frustrates me. I'm learning tambour embroidery and hope to replicate the design on the skirt. Does the book have any English

Re: [h-cost] Translating Danish pattern instructions

At 22:54 18/12/2008, you wrote: Suzi, could you please tell me the name of that series of books? I must have it, it looks sooo good! As far as I was aware the books are out of print, but as Aylwen says she has one on order they may not be. My copies were from a remaindered pile in

[h-cost] The Danish books with patterns

are probably: Andersen, Ellen. Moden 1700–Arene. Copenhagen: Nationalmuseet, 1977. Danish history of costume that contains scale drafts, close-ups of period garments, and period illustrations. Worthwhile even if you don't read Danish. Andersen, Ellen. Moden 1790–1840. Copenhagen:

Re: [h-cost] Translating Danish pattern instructions

I found my book on an obscure site, it was the last one. I've not been able to find it anywhere else, and will believe it when I see it. Paid by credit card so can query it if it doesn't turn up. Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy music ~ dancing ~ sewing