[h-cost] Trim question

2008-11-20 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I am looking for a metallic gold fringe about 1.25 long that would have been used on a gown in 1812. I'm also looking for a matching gold braid about 1/8 wide. If the gown was made in the UK would this trim be silk or cotton? Bye, Aylwen Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Sent from my iPhone 0409817623

Re: [h-cost] Trim question

2008-11-20 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Thanks Suzie. What would you recommend be used as a substitute today? I am making a reproduction gown to bring to London with me next year. Bye, Aylwen Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Sent from my iPhone 0409817623 On 21/11/2008, at 6:20 AM, Suzi Clarke [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:55 20/11

Re: [h-cost] Mini-Tricorn Hats

2009-02-14 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Truly Victorian sell mini straw tricorns that you can dress up. Bye, Aylwen Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Sent from my iPhone 0409817623 On 14/02/2009, at 9:54 AM, Jane Pease jmdpe...@att.net wrote: Sharon Collier wrote: I know someone who makes mini tricorn hats. If anyone is interested

[h-cost] Trying to get ticket for Gala Ball

2009-07-03 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Does anyone know how I can obtain a ticket for the Gala Ball at Costume College? Many thanks Aylwen Garden Earthly Delights, Australia Sent from my iPhone ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] Quick pattern question

2009-07-24 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I was wondering if anyone has a copy or have ever used the Period Impressions dropfront gown. My copy is missing the markings showing where to gather the front skirt to the bibfront. Cheers, aylwen Sent from my iPhone ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] Quick pattern question

2009-07-24 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Sorry, it is the regency dropfront / bib front gown pattern. Sent from my iPhone On 25/07/2009, at 10:34 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com wrote: I was wondering if anyone has a copy or have ever used the Period Impressions dropfront gown. My copy is missing the markings

Re: [h-cost] was lacing now 1820s underwear

2009-07-29 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
There's an excellent corded stays pattern put out by Past Patterns for this period. I've just cut it out and have to sew all the cording channels. Regards, Aylwen Sent from my iPhone On 29/07/2009, at 7:11 AM, Cascio Michael rosen...@yahoo.com wrote: Hi all, The thread on lacing was

Re: [h-cost] Regency Low stomacher

2009-08-02 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Dear Melanie Do you have a copy of Nancy Bradfields Costume in Detail?I find it an excellent resource. I read all your enquiries rather late as I've just returned from a Napoleonic Conference in Sydney. The grandaughter of Cunnington told me her grandparents had an enormous collection of

Re: [h-cost] How to do a regency-era neckline

2009-10-26 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Hi there I've done more looking and it looks like two pieces rolled around each other. Each is piped on both sides. The embroidery is a spaghetti strap. How on earth I make that is another story! Remember, this period is all handsewn, too. Cheers, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance

[h-cost] Kero smell in Indian muslin

2009-11-08 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I have some Indian block printed fabric that smells of kerosine after washing it for the first time. Can anyone recommend how to rid it of this horrible smell? Regards, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy [EDHDA] http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Jane Austen Festival Australia

[h-cost] Striped Holland

2009-12-07 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Dear Fellow Costumers I'm searching for images of late 18C and early 19C women wearing garments of striped holland. Can anyone help me? Many thanks, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy [EDHDA] http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Jane Austen Festival Australia [JAFA]

Re: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US?

2010-02-22 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I'm planning to arrive in time for the Newport Vintage Dance Week so will be bringing 1850s, 1890s and 1910 outfit with me. Have heard there might be some 18c workshops that I'm really interested in as well. Cheers, Aylwen On 23/02/2010, at 7:35 AM, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote:

[h-cost] Urgent help needed with Butterick Pattern B4571

2010-05-16 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Hi there I need to work out the yardage for the front insert panel for the Butterick dress B4571 at http://butterick.mccall.com/b4571-products-4846.php?page_id=385 . Does anyone have this pattern that they can get out and measure for me? The pattern is on order but my client wants to buy really

Re: [h-cost] Urgent help needed with Butterick Pattern B4571

2010-05-16 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Sorry, needed to add - its the front SKIRT insert panel. On 5/17/10, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com wrote: Hi there I need to work out the yardage for the front insert panel for the Butterick dress B4571 at http://butterick.mccall.com/b4571-products-4846.php?page_id=385 . Does

Re: [h-cost] Query re: website

2010-05-17 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I've had a subscription since the beginning- its been excellent. Learnt heaps and been inspired to do even more. Lately its been this site and Open Journal that has kept me going. Bye for now, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au Director, Jane Austen

Re: [h-cost] Query re: website

2010-05-17 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Subscribers contributions led to a re-vamp of this website. Its based on a bloggers layout, and the new keyword system is helpful for us to find articles. It has a sister site devoted to underpinnings and corsets at http://tinyurl.com/29uedkg . I've been very happy with the articles on drafting

Re: [h-cost] Query re: website

2010-05-19 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Beteena, I completely agree. Sometimes articles appear that are in my field and I use them as 'refreshers'. Other times I am learning, too. My problem now is that there are too many things I want to make, and I only have so many days in the week to do them, my day job, my family life and all the

[h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-28 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
The posts on dummies are reminding me to write this request. I am putting on an exhibition next year of 200-year old garments that are too small for the standard sized dummy/mannequin - I probably need ones the size of a thin 12-year old girl. Can you recommend anywhere online where I can purchase

Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

2010-05-29 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Dear Deb Do you know who might be best to talk to at Bruce? I've often wanted to work in collaboration with the CIT - maybe the students from the course could be involved in helping me mount this exhibition. In the past I've had my requests passed on and then no one ever gets back to me. Bye for

[h-cost] Time Travelers on Ebay?

2010-09-20 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Does anyone here know who is Time Travelers on ebay? They have banned me for NO reason from bidding on their auctions on ebay at http://myworld.ebay.com/time-travelers/ and no matter what I say they won't reply. Does anyone else here have a similar problem? Bye for now, Aylwen Director, Jane

Re: [h-cost] Time Travelers on Ebay?

2010-09-20 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
. Or make up a different name and bid that way, or through another party. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 5:33 PM To: Historical Costume; 1812civilian Subject

Re: [h-cost] Time Travelers on Ebay?

2010-09-21 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Dear All I've now fixed up the situation. Not sure what went wrong but the seller is being very helpful and I'm looking forward to bidding in the future : ) Bye for now, Aylwen On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 10:32 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com wrote: Does anyone here know who

[h-cost] Lookign for chiton pattern

2010-09-21 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Does anyone know of a pattern online/in a book/for sale for a man's chiton - a greek tunic? Bye for now, Aylwen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Travelling to the US in March 2011

2010-11-21 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I am travelling to the US in March to attend Costume Accessories: Head to Toe at Colonel Williamsburg. Does anyone know if there are any other historical costuming or dance events on in March that I can add to my itinerary? Bye for now, Aylwen Garden

Re: [h-cost] Travelling to the US in March 2011

2010-11-22 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
So far my plans seem to be taking the following pattern. I have to be careful to leave asap soon afterwards because I'm running our biggest event of the year in April, the Jane Austen Festival Australia and have to get back for last-minute preparations. 1. fly into Harrisburg on 29 February

Re: [h-cost] Travelling to the US in March 2011

2010-12-08 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Victorian Tea Dance March 20 Cambridge, Massachusetts Sponsored by: Eclectic Enterprises and The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers We'd love to meet you some day! Katy On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 8:44 PM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com wrote: I am travelling to the US in March to attend

Re: [h-cost] Travelling to the US in March 2011

2010-12-08 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Thanks! We're trying to get to meet you - will see how the plans fall into place. Bye for now, Aylwen On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 10:41 PM, Katy Bishop katybisho...@gmail.com wrote: I am expecting it to be July 16 Katy On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 6:08 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe

[h-cost] Looking for pattern, 12th century

2011-01-15 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Dear List I have friend looking for a 12th Century style baby girls dress pattern in a size 1. Is anyone able to help me find something for her? Bye for now, Aylwen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] ping? no posts in 3+ days?

2011-03-20 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I'm travelling back to Australia tomorrow after being in Colonial Williamsburg for their symposium and seminar. Might be others doing similar. I'll be updating my blog next week. Cheers, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden http://www.aylwen.blogspot.com Sent from an iPhone. On 20/03/2011, at 3:47 PM

Re: [h-cost] napoleonic costume exhibit

2011-04-03 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I received the exhibition book in the mail last week - it is absolutely gorgeous! http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/8857206505/janeaustfest-20 Bye for now, Aylwen On Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 1:34 PM, Ann Catelli elvestoor...@yahoo.com wrote: Wow, that looks like quite the exhibit! Ann

Re: [h-cost] SF area museums

2011-04-06 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Hi Cynthia Unfortunately the Stanford Historical Dance Week has just been cancelled, hence the need to re-schedule our time as we've already bought our plane tickets. John has been in contact with various dance groups and is organising some teaching and dancing spots but as the eternal historical

[h-cost] Nahant Victorian Day Ball

2011-05-10 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
know how I purchase tickets for this ball? We leave in four weeks time and I'm trying to get all my purchase completed before I lose internet access. -- Bye for now, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden http://earthlydelights.com.au http://aylwen.blogspot.com ___ h

Re: [h-cost] Nahant Victorian Day Ball

2011-05-10 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
of the Stanford week. We were very sorry to hear that it was canceled. Katy On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 4:08 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com wrote: Dear All Does anyone planning to attend the Nahant Victorian Day Ball in Boston this July have a hoop I can borrow? (I am a short person

[h-cost] Upcoming regency tailcoat workshop

2011-05-15 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Dear All Quick message here in case anyone in the vicinity of Canberra, Australia would like to join our Regency Tailcoat Workshop this coming weekend. More information through my blog, http://aylwen.blogspot.com Regards, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden ___ h

[h-cost] Cameras for photographing costumes in poor light?

2011-05-19 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I'm hoping to get an Olympus camera - the range I'm looking at is at http://dicksmith.com.au/dsau/navigation/navigation_r esults.jsp?params=omitxmldecl%3Dyes%26fh_maxdisplayn rvalues_brand%3D-1%26fh_refview%3Dlister%26fh_reffacet%3Dbrand%26fh _refpath%3Dfacet_9%26fh_location%3D%252f%252fcatalog

[h-cost] Fluting Machine

2011-05-19 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Does anyone know how a fluting machine was used? There was one on ebay at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersionview=allitem=280676322419tid=0 Many thanks, Aylwen ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Cameras for photographing costumes in poor light?

2011-05-20 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I went into the store tonight and they offered me a discount on the Canon Powershot G12 - the others mentioned are not available here. It does seem to work well in low light - this is an issue I'm always having problems with. For emergency outdoor family stuff I use my iphone 4 which turns out

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

2011-08-06 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I'm travelling right now, seeing costumes and dancing in all places, just saw an amazing collection outside of Copenhagen. I'm planning to do less on email groups when I get back and focus more on my blog and using it to keep me honest and producing more reproductions and research. I find email

[h-cost] Elizabethan trunkhose

2011-08-17 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I am planning to make a start on some Elizabethan trunkhose and wanted to ask anyone on this list with experience in this area for their help. In my past dealings with these garments there has been a lot of layers of fabric at the waist line and much difficulty sewing through the layers, both by

Re: [h-cost] FW: Novità - 'Moda a Firenze 1540-1580'

2011-09-16 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I have a French copy, brand new, for sale if anyone in Australia is interested. Cheers, Aylwen 2011/9/17 Monica Spence monicaspe...@optonline.net I ordered mine through Amazon last month for about $125.00 USD (plus tax) Monica -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com

Re: [h-cost] cotton velvet/velveteen?

2011-10-14 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
http://www.puresilks.us/ has cotton velvet. Cheers, Aylwen Aylwen's Historical Costumes www.aylwen.com http://aylwen.blogspot.com Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy www.earthlydelights.com.au http://edhda.eventbrite.com On Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 9:45 AM, mhprobe...@gmail.com

Re: [h-cost] cotton velvet/velveteen?

2011-10-14 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Also, http://www.renaissancefabrics.net/cgi-bin/showAll.cgi?section=V Aylwen On Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 9:59 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.puresilks.us/ has cotton velvet. Cheers, Aylwen Aylwen's Historical Costumes www.aylwen.com http

[h-cost] Virus messages coming from your email

2011-11-10 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Katy, I've received a virus message from you both personally and through the h-cost list. Something has got hold of your address book. *Aylwen* * * *Aylwen's Historical Costumes* www.aylwen.com http://aylwen.blogspot.com * * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy* www.earthlydelights.com.au

Re: [h-cost] Source for buttons

2012-01-12 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I can order them online in Australia from my wholesale suppliers. Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy www.earthlydelights.com.au http://edhda.eventbrite.com http://aylwen.blogspot.com http://www.janeaustenfestival.blogspot.com On 13 January 2012 14:44, albert...@aol.com wrote:

[h-cost] Jean Hunnisett regency stays pattern

2012-01-23 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Has anyone here made this pattern up? I was wondering what the expected bust / waist / hip measurements were. Many thanks, Aylwen Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy www.earthlydelights.com.au http://edhda.eventbrite.com http://aylwen.blogspot.com http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au

[h-cost] Overseas exhibitions?

2012-04-26 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I'm going to traveling from Geneva to Lucca to Rothenfels to Geneva in late May/early June. Does anyone know of any historical costume collections enroute that I can visit? Many thanks, Aylwen -- *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http

[h-cost] Help - shredding silk :((

2012-05-18 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
doing is crying :( *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au * *Jane Austen Festival Australia* http://www.janeaustenfestival.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :((

2012-05-18 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
. Could you back it with a lightweight fusible? Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 5:12 am Subject: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :(( Any helpful hints appreciated - I have

[h-cost] Looking for Cherry Dawson's Stays Instructions

2012-08-03 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Does anyone here have a copy of the instructions from Cherry Dawson's stays workshop? Its now offline but I'd be very keen to read it. Many thanks, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au * *Jane Austen Festival Australia

Re: [h-cost] Looking for Cherry Dawson's Stays Instructions

2012-08-11 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
I managed to get a full copy of the text but the images were all missing. *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au * *Jane Austen Festival Australia* http://www.janeaustenfestival.com On 11 August 2012 18:54, Patricia Dunham chim

[h-cost] Looking for a billet in Williamsburg (or nearby)

2013-03-23 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Dear Friends I am travelling to Williamsburg, VA and staying from 26 May to 5 June to attend a workshop and am looking for a kind non-smoking soul nearby to host me. Can anyone on this list help me? Many thanks, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * * * * * *Ph (02) 6281-1098 Mobile 0409 817 623

[h-cost] Want to join me in Williamsburg for a dress workshop?

2013-03-26 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
/thehistoricfashionworkshopseries.aspx Cheers, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * * * * * *Ph (02) 6281-1098 Mobile 0409 817 623* *Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au* *87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia* * * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academyhttp://www.earthlydelights.com.au/ * *Jane Austen Festival Australia

[h-cost] What to do with 18C/1840 quilted skirts

2013-03-29 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
to be regathered and sewn back onto the waistband. What would others do here? Many thanks, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * * * * * *Ph (02) 6281-1098 Mobile 0409 817 623* *Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au* *87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia* * * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance

Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?

2013-03-31 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
my overseas historical costume tour to England in September - have just a few weeks to fill the remaining 5 places. Cheers, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * * * * * *Ph (02) 6281-1098 Mobile 0409 817 623* *Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au* *87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia

[h-cost] Looking for Carolina museum...

2013-04-02 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
to stay with when I'm in Williamsburg from 26 May to 5 June, so another thought is to visit some costume exhibits nearby before the workshop - it runs from 31 May - 2 June in Williamsburg. Thanks, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * * * * * *Ph (02) 6281-1098 Mobile 0409 817 623* *Email: gar

[h-cost] Historical Costume Tour of England in September - just 5 places left

2013-04-02 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
, so can't keep the places open for too much longer. Cheers, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * * * * * *Ph (02) 6281-1098 Mobile 0409 817 623* *Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au* *87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia* * * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academyhttp

Re: [h-cost] Looking for Carolina museum...

2013-04-02 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Found it - http://thegoldenscissors.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/still-on-sacques.html - does anyone know how long its running? Thanks, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * * * * * *Ph (02) 6281-1098 Mobile 0409 817 623* *Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au* *87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600

Re: [h-cost] I'm Back for a while

2013-04-04 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com javascript:; http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume -- *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * * * * * *Ph (02) 6281-1098 Mobile 0409 817 623* *Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au* *87 Schlich Street

[h-cost] Last minute reminder about our Historic Costume Tour to England this September

2013-04-30 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
there is more historical costume study during the London section. Many thanks, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * * * *Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au* *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academyhttp://www.earthlydelights.com.au/ * *Historic Costume Dance Tour of England, 1-22 September 2013http

[h-cost] Invitation to join our day trip to see the Snowshill Costume Collection in Leominster, UK

2013-06-25 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
in Barrington Court buying their own lunch, with entry discounts for National Trust members. Email registrations to to...@earthlydelights.com.au - we accept both paypal and secure credit card payments through our bank Warmest Regards, Aylwen. -- *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* * * * * * * *Ph (02

Re: [h-cost] Boning and corsets for musicians

2013-10-20 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
for anyone who isn't extremely high fashion (and musicians paid to perform for a ball definitely weren't high fashion) Elizabeth On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 2:33 PM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden aylwe...@gmail.com wrote: Dear Friends Our dance group prides itself on wearing historically correct gowns

Re: [h-cost] Boning and corsets for musicians

2013-10-21 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
, however. -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Aylwen Gardiner-Garden Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 11:55 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Boning and corsets for musicians I'm thinking about

Re: [h-cost] grid board tutorial

2013-11-19 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
-- *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* *Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/* *John Gardiner-Garden's Historic Dance book series http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/earthlydelights

[h-cost] Urgently need to sell Conference ticket for March Millinery Conference

2014-02-16 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Boned Bonnet Workshop Wednesday, March 19, 2014 (Space is limited per workshop) 9:30AM- 1PM unless otherwise noted. -- *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* *Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au

[h-cost] Searching for pattern

2014-03-11 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Does anyone here have a copy of Simplicity 3635 and 3637 (size 8-14) they no longer need that I can buy or that I can borrow for personal use? Its the blue 18th Century gown and panniers. Many thanks, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* *Jane Austen Festival Australia http

Re: [h-cost] Searching for pattern

2014-05-01 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
to be out of pocket. I will send it back intact - only trace out the pieces I need - no cutting. Many thanks, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* *Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/* On 12 March

[h-cost] Italian men's cioppa pattern

2014-05-04 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* *Jane Austen Festival Australia http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au * *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/* ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman

[h-cost] 15th Century pleated gown

2014-05-07 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Has anyone here made the 15th century pleated gown using the pattern on page 154 of The Medieval Tailor's Assistant? I'm confused about the slash lines - why does it need cutting and what do you do once its been cut? Many thanks, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* *Jane Austen Festival Australia

[h-cost] JP Ryan Pet-en-l'air/Francaise pattern

2014-05-27 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Has anyone here used the JP Ryan Pet-en-l'air/Francaise pattern? I've come to a halt and only have a few days to get it finished. I'm about to cut out the skirt extension and am adding length to it. If I match the length of the side that is sewn to the back skirt piece then the angled side piece

[h-cost] Posting parsols - a warning - please share

2014-07-30 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
!! They are not strong enough. Please use strong cylinders instead that you would send maps in. *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/* ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] Medieval Garments Reconstructed free PDF

2014-09-03 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Its downloading at http://en.unipress.dk/media/3492090/9788779349018_medieval_garments.pdf - of course I've already bought the book full price when I went to Denmark. G! Cheers, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy http://www.earthlydelights.com.au

Re: [h-cost] Historical costume kickstarter project

2016-12-13 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
/1245085016/trims-frills-and-furbelows *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy <http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/>* On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 10:48 PM, <lis...@juno.com> wrote: > I also pledged, my copy will become part of Miss Lizzy's Traveling > Historical Fas

[h-cost] Historical costume kickstarter project

2016-12-02 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
support, *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden* https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1245085016/trims-frills-and-furbelows ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Historical costume kickstarter project

2016-12-04 Thread Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
Dear Charlene I forgot to add in my reply to you yesterday that as a pledger you do not have to wait until December 2017 - all pledgers will be able to access a password-protected website where you can follow my journey and see all my book updates. Many thanks, Aylwen *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden