It would seem that was an oversight. All of the women's patterns are TV, I
guess she doesn't do men's. :)
De
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Just fyi, the TV patterns listed on that link are Laughing Moon patterns.
K.
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You can always wrap up the fabric and a print-out of the pattern picture,
if you can't get the pattern itself in time.
Ann Wass
In a message dated 12/16/2010 10:39:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
otsi...@socket.net writes:
Don't know if I actually have time to still get this by Xmas,
I recommend Men's Garments 1830-1900: A Guide to Pattern Cutting and
Tailoring, by RI Davis (book)
You follow the directions to draft a pattern to the exact measurements
you need. I've used this for a number of garments, and they generally
come out looking very good.
However, you will have to
Elizabeth,
You make some excellent points. I had already planned to have a red (we're
talking turkey red, not a bright cherry red) box pleated ruffle down the CF,
the cuff and (a smaller one) at the neck. That may be enough contrast;
however, I really want to challenge myself with correctly making
First time posting so hope this is right!
I'm actually doing just this for Christmas! I've had something planned for each
family member all year, mostly to learn the period skills and build my
portfolio. Since I'm broke and already giving them these, I've made them their
Christmas presents!
Lucky folks--something to look forward to!
Ann Wass
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From: michaeljdeib...@gmail.com michaeljdeib...@gmail.com
To: h-cost...@indra.com h-cost...@indra.com
Sent: Fri, Dec 17, 2010 3:33 pm
Subject: Re: [h-cost] eek, quick opinion pls...
First time posting so hope
Lynn, I had missed the part about the dress being for theatrical use... I can
absolutely see why you'd want to add more contrast for that, as it needs to be
visible from the audience. Theatrical costuming and living history costuming
sometimes require radically different options, don't they?
Rather than recommend patterns, let me encourage you to brush up your
tailoring skills with Easy, Easier, Easiest Tailoring. It's a very
small, inexpensive volume aimed at the home/craft seamstress. There
are no historical techniques discussed particularly (as least not as
far back as Edwardian).
I agree--I use what I call modern traditional tailoring when making period
men's garments. I use hair canvas interfacing and pad stitching (I learned
the basics in a women's tailoring class in the early 1970s, and have seen
learned some specifics of men's tailoring techniques.) Early 19th
A few years ago I bought the last roll of hair canvas at my local Hancock's, on
clearance. It was almost a full bolt, as hardly anyone was buying it according
to the manager at the time. I've got a little of it left.
B. Black Sons is great for the tailoring supplies (
What is your favorite lining to use for wools?
Franchesca
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From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-
boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Kimiko Small
Sent: Friday, December 17, 2010 7:50 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: [h-cost] taiioring supplies (was
For me, it depends on what I am making and the needs of the garment. Usually,
it
is a lightweight linen/cotton blend that doesn't stretch as much as 100% linen
does, and has more breathability than regular cotton. Sometimes it might be a
nice silk taffeta or silk shantung, but more often those
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