[h-cost] References to silk ribbon embroidery for clothing in regency times.
Hi, I am thinking about embroidering a spencer with silk ribbon. So can anyone suggest a period silk ribbon design? Also suggest written references, colour plates or articles that I can refer to? Thanks Yours in costuming. Sharon Doig Sharon Doig in Canberra - Australia E: po_box_...@yahoo.com.au Blog: http://www.rosiesstuffnsew.blogspot.com Make your mark and achieve success or, if need be, die in the attempt. Miriam Leslie ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] References to silk ribbon embroidery for clothing in regency tim...
In a message dated 4/21/2010 6:06:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, po_box_...@yahoo.com.au writes: I am thinking about embroidering a spencer with silk ribbon. I tried several years ago to document the use of silk ribbon embroidery in Regency times and didn't have any luck. It may be that it originated in the 18th c., then went out of fashion until later, although even the assertion that it was popular in the 18th century was not well-documented. If anyone has convincing evidence, I would love to see it. Ann Wass ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Fwd: You might enjoy this
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Re: [h-cost] References to silk ribbon embroidery for clothing in regency tim...
The Kyoto book does show a gown (pp42/3) that I think comes close.? It certainly has raised embroidery, some of which could be ribbon.? Some of you might remember that Bjarne was working on this gown, the last time we heard from him. In the same volume (pp180/1) there is a reticule that also features similar ribbon embroidery. I also recall that in In the Russian Style (Onnasis) there is at least one gown in the Hermitage collection thas has some elaborate border work that looks like ribbon manipulation. Kathleen -Original Message- From: annbw...@aol.com Sent 4/21/2010 6:45:13 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] References to silk ribbon embroidery for clothing in regency tim... In a message dated 4/21/2010 6:06:09 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, po_box_...@yahoo.com.au writes: I am thinking about embroidering a spencer with silk ribbon. I tried several years ago to document the use of silk ribbon embroidery in Regency times and didn't have any luck. It may be that it originated in the 18th c., then went out of fashion until later, although even the assertion that it was popular in the 18th century was not well-documented. If anyone has convincing evidence, I would love to see it. Ann Wass ___ 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] Arty recycling of garments
I do a fair ammount of embroidery-mending all the time.? Last fall I re cut and designed a long sweater vest, starting out at the goodwill with an oversized sweater (dress?).? I have been perusing the Art to Wear (Ausralia) again, and my mind is working on something that will include 'found' garments. Kathleen -Original Message- From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com Sent 4/20/2010 12:49:18 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Arty recycling of garmentsToday I've been hand-sewing cotton lace onto the bottom of an almost-new summer-weight slip-dress I bought off eBay (to replace a flounce that was much too long) and I'm wondering: How many adults are doing arty recycling of garments and linens? By arty I mean more than just buying something second hand and altering it to size. (So my alteration to the bottom of this dress doesn't really count, but it still looks good.) I mean something closer to wearable art, where it looks like you altered the garment in a creative way. Everything I see on this subject looks like it's intended for teenagers and also for beginning sewers. Of course there's nothing wrong with being either a teenager or a beginning sewer. But, are many adults who are experienced sewers doing arty recycling? Or are they just altering garments in a conservative way or just for size? Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.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] lovely costume photos
I love the cabbage gown!! Kathleen -Original Message- From: Kim Baird kba...@cableone.net Sent 4/19/2010 10:13:14 PM To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] lovely costume photos Check out these costumes by Nicole Dextras-made of some unusual materials! http://www.nicoledextras.com/ephemeralart/weeds/01.html Don't forget to click for the detail shots. Thanks to Christine Mauersberger for the pointer. Kim ___ 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] lovely costume photos
The outfit made of plants are OK some are not petty though IMHO. I like the garments and fabrics frozen in water. Especially the ones out in the open in a landscape. Very cool! -Original Message- From: Kim Baird kba...@cableone.net To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Apr 19, 2010 10:13 pm Subject: [h-cost] lovely costume photos Check out these costumes by Nicole Dextras-made of some unusual materials! http://www.nicoledextras.com/ephemeralart/weeds/01.html Don't forget to click for the detail shots. Thanks to Christine Mauersberger for the pointer. Kim ___ 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] lovely costume photos
I will noe post this so it makes sense The outfits made of plants are OK some are not pretty though IMHO. I like the garments and fabrics frozen in water. Especially the ones out in the open in a landscape. Very cool! -Original Message- From: albert...@aol.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Wed, Apr 21, 2010 11:20 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] lovely costume photos The outfit made of plants are OK some are not petty though IMHO. I like the garments and fabrics frozen in water. Especially the ones out in the open in a landscape. Very cool! -Original Message- From: Kim Baird kba...@cableone.net To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Apr 19, 2010 10:13 pm Subject: [h-cost] lovely costume photos Check out these costumes by Nicole Dextras-made of some unusual materials! http://www.nicoledextras.com/ephemeralart/weeds/01.html Don't forget to click for the detail shots. Thanks to Christine Mauersberger for the pointer. Kim ___ 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] References to silk ribbon embroidery for clothing inregency tim...
http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art55487.asp might help -Original Message- I am thinking about embroidering a spencer with silk ribbon. I tried several years ago to document the use of silk ribbon embroidery in Regency times and didn't have any luck. It may be that it originated in the 18th c., then went out of fashion until later, although even the assertion that it was popular in the 18th century was not well-documented. If anyone has convincing evidence, I would love to see it. Ann Wass ume ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
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Hard to tell, not a spencer http://tinyurl.com/29z9f47 http://tinyurl.com/23xn7gd Though not an expert, I have not seen either the spencer jacket or the light weight spencer jacket with ribbon embroidery but if it was done and no extent currently found, I would say cuff area is one location and possibly armseye seam area. -Original Message- I am thinking about embroidering a spencer with silk ribbon. I tried several years ago to document the use of silk ribbon embroidery in Regency times and didn't have any luck. It may be that it originated in the 18th c., then went out of fashion until later, although even the assertion that it was popular in the 18th century was not well-documented. If anyone has convincing evidence, I would love to see it. Ann Wass ___ 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] References to silk ribbon embroidery for clothing inregency tim...
I cruised several books and museum catalogues this Am for trimming a spencer; found no exact match but Nora Waugh makes mention of fabrics and trims for the 1810/28 period.? These include the continued use of raised and flat embroideries coming into this time frame.? Whereas they had been principally white(on white), the fashion had come to include bold and coarse colors and applications.? Albeit, mostly this trim was used for Hems. -Original Message- From: otsisto otsi...@socket.net Sent 4/21/2010 2:04:09 PM To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] References to silk ribbon embroidery for clothing inregency tim...Hard to tell, not a spencer http://tinyurl.com/29z9f47http://tinyurl.com/23xn7gd Though not an expert, I have not seen either the spencer jacket or the light weight spencer jacket with ribbon embroidery but if it was done and no extent currently found, I would say cuff area is one location and possibly armseye seam area. -Original Message- I am thinking about embroidering a spencer with silk ribbon. I tried several years ago to document the use of silk ribbon embroidery in Regency times and didn't have any luck. It may be that it originated in the 18th c., then went out of fashion until later, although even the assertion that it was popular in the 18th century was not well-documented. If anyone has convincing evidence, I would love to see it. Ann Wass ___ 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
[h-cost] Pictures
I finally finished the beadwork regalia I mentioned last time somebody asked what was on your dressform. Since a couple people expressed an interest in seeing pictures I sent a link to a Picasa Web album, but I haven't seen it come through. Did anybody get it? Rebecca Burch Center Valley Farm Duncan Falls, Ohio, USA The only twelve steps I'm interested in are the ones between the flat folds and the brocades. --Anonymous Costumer-- ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] References to silk ribbon embroidery for clothing in regency tim...
Dear Kathleen, I would like the bib reference so I can inter-loan it at work. Thanks. SHaron. The Kyoto book does show a gown (pp42/3) that I think comes close.? It certainly has raised embroidery, some of which could be ribbon.? Some of you might remember that Bjarne was working on this gown, the last time we heard from him. In the same volume (pp180/1) there is a reticule that also features similar ribbon embroidery. I also recall that in In the Russian Style (Onnasis) there is at least one gown in the Hermitage collection thas has some elaborate border work that looks like ribbon manipulation. Kathleen Sharon Doig in Canberra - Australia E: po_box_...@yahoo.com.au Blog: http://www.rosiesstuffnsew.blogspot.com Make your mark and achieve success or, if need be, die in the attempt. Miriam Leslie ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Pictures
Rebecca, I would love to see your photos but is there a URL to your Picasa Web album? Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Arty recycling of garments
I'm wondering: How many adults are doing arty recycling of garments and linens? By arty I mean more than just buying something second hand and altering it to size. Google on Discarded To Divine. It's an example of Altered Couture, another thing to Google on. Discarded to Divine is a yearly fashion show sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul in San Francisco, for recycling fabric things too trashed for them to be willing to sell. They turn this stuff over to designers who do altered couture, then hold a fashion show, the profits going to some charity they are into. There should be photos from former shows on their site. I am informed this year's show is coming up soon. -- Carolyn Kayta Barrows -- “The future is already here, it is just unevenly distributed.” -William Gibson -- ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Arty recycling of garments
I do. I go yard sales and buy linen table cloths or curtains and make undergarments for my Renaissance costumes. I got one that is long rectangular for $.50 a few weeks ago. Off white, but no stains ready to be restyled. I buy sweaters to make pillow covers, chenille. Which I can also unweave for yarn if it's not cut side seams. Sincerely, Rebecca Rautine Date: Wed, 21 Apr 2010 16:42:42 -0700 From: kay...@gmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Arty recycling of garments I'm wondering: How many adults are doing arty recycling of garments and linens? By arty I mean more than just buying something second hand and altering it to size. Google on Discarded To Divine. It's an example of Altered Couture, another thing to Google on. Discarded to Divine is a yearly fashion show sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul in San Francisco, for recycling fabric things too trashed for them to be willing to sell. They turn this stuff over to designers who do altered couture, then hold a fashion show, the profits going to some charity they are into. There should be photos from former shows on their site. I am informed this year's show is coming up soon. -- Carolyn Kayta Barrows -- “The future is already here, it is just unevenly distributed.” -William Gibson -- ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _ Hotmail has tools for the New Busy. Search, chat and e-mail from your inbox. http://www.windowslive.com/campaign/thenewbusy?ocid=PID28326::T:WLMTAGL:ON:WL:en-US:WM_HMP:042010_1 ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Arty recycling of garments
Here is a link to Discarded To Divine 2010 photos: http://www.svdp-sf.org/DISCARDED/gallery/index.html Here is a link to the designers: http://www.svdp-sf.org/DISCARDED/designs.html Penny Ladnier Owner, The Costume Gallery Websites www.costumegallery.com 14 websites of fashion, textiles, costume history ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
[h-cost] Another place to go while at Costume-Con 28
Hello, again! I have found out that Canvasbacks, a company that had made high end women's clothing, that now mainly sells their remaining fabric from Europe, will be open the Thursday and Friday of the convention. With the exception of the fabric for ties, everything is 60 inch wide. The prices range from two dollars to twenty dollars, with a few things higher than that. They have wools, satins, silks, cottons, all in patterns I have never seen any where else! They will be open 10 AM to 2 PM, but, if they know there are still many coming from the convention, she will stay open a bit later for us. They are at 1039 South 2nd Street, which is about five minutes from the hotel. We, here in Milwaukee, have been going there for years and hope they continue. But they may close at the end of May. Henry W. Osier Chairman, Costume-Con 28 May 7 to May 10, 2010, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin www.CC28.org Look for our fan page on Facebook! And on Twitter: CostumeCon28 Got questions? Join the CostumeCon Yahoo group! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
Re: [h-cost] Arty recycling of garments
Interesting, but I was thinking of something more along the wearable than the conceptual art line. Rebecca: How do you keep the sweaters from just unraveling? Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com On 4/21/2010 4:42 PM, Käthe Barrows wrote: I'm wondering: How many adults are doing arty recycling of garments and linens? By arty I mean more than just buying something second hand and altering it to size. Google on Discarded To Divine. It's an example of Altered Couture, another thing to Google on. Discarded to Divine is a yearly fashion show sponsored by the St. Vincent de Paul in San Francisco, for recycling fabric things too trashed for them to be willing to sell. They turn this stuff over to designers who do altered couture, then hold a fashion show, the profits going to some charity they are into. There should be photos from former shows on their site. I am informed this year's show is coming up soon. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
