Re: [h-cost] gift suggestion

Unfortunately Deb has been delayed completing the book on textile definitions, Fran. I'll make an announcement when it's closer to a living, breathing entity. Regards, Lorina Stephens Publisher Five Rivers Chapmanry Now available From Mountains of Ice. 519-799-5577 i...@5rivers.org -

[h-cost] Current Projects

First my sweetie Dan wanted to know if I could make him a 1750's (FI War) officer's coat for his portrayal of General Braddock next April. Nothing fancy, of course, not a lot of trim--just something simple. And he had a white waistcoat and breeches, so no need to worry about them. Sounds

[h-cost] Mysterious spots on cotton

Well, this is a first for me... I washed some brand new natural colored cotton coutil, and burgundy spots popped up all over it. Looks like some dye powder got on it before it was shipped to me, and now I'm stuck wondering: does dye remover weaken cotton? I've got a bunch of the stuff sold by

Re: [h-cost] Mysterious spots on cotton

Why bother with dye remover? Personally, I'd just dye the fabric some color darker than the spots. Burgundy or purple sounds ideal. Fran Lavolta Press Books on historic costuming http://www.lavoltapress.com Elena House wrote: Well, this is a first for me... I washed some brand new natural

Re: [h-cost] Current Projects

My husband made his OWN coat and drop front pants for Dickens, as I was making costumes for the 2 kids and myself. Up until then, he had only ever made one item, a VERY simple dashiki type shirt before. If your husband is at all a DIY kind of guy, he can help! It's like working with wood, only

Re: [h-cost] Mysterious spots on cotton

I would do that in other cases, but this is for a client--they want a light peachy-tan color, so I've got to lighten up the spots somehow! I just emailed the seller (Lost Coast) in the hopes that they can at least tell me what the spots ARE... -E House On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 4:11 PM, Lavolta

Re: [h-cost] Mysterious spots on cotton

Elena House wrote: I would do that in other cases, but this is for a client--they want a light peachy-tan color, so I've got to lighten up the spots somehow! I just emailed the seller (Lost Coast) in the hopes that they can at least tell me what the spots ARE... Or else maybe replace the

Re: [h-cost] Mysterious spots on cotton

On Fri, Dec 4, 2009 at 4:47 PM, Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com wrote: Or else maybe replace the flawed fabric with one guaranteed not break out in spots? I can but hope... -E House ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Current Projects

I was hoping to have some good advice, but my appropriate text is for 1768-96, so not early enough. However, the uniform of a general is different from a regimental uniform (generals were staff rather than belonging to any particular regiment), and may well have worn a buff waistcoat and

Re: [h-cost] lining for panne velvet

Cascio Michael wrote: Will lining the bodice stabilize the stretch? Would I cut the lining on the bias or the straight. I'm considering tacking snowflake buttons at intervals to decorate the bodice and keep the layers together. Any thoughts or suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Re: [h-cost] lining for panne velvet// Quesstion on ironing it...

Dawn, Did  ironing on the interfacing flatten the pile  to any degree ? I have seen Panne velvet really cheap but was put off by the stretch factor, I wondered if fusable interfacing would cure this., but worried about the pressing making more problems then  it cured. melody --- On Fri,