Re: [h-cost] non paned trunkhose pre 1600

2010-03-09 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
Thanks for that, it may be a better option than trunkhose with fitted canions. The image he chose is a modern costume http://www.dkimages.com/discover/previews/739/157308.JPG but given it's going to be worn to a camping event, it's most likely going to be made of cotton drill and I won't actually

Re: [h-cost] Victorian Hair: hair receptacle

2010-05-03 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
On Tue, May 4, 2010 at 1:27 PM, Penny Ladnier penn...@costumegallery.comwrote: Now, for making the rat...would it work best to place the hair in panty hose before using it in my hair? I've heard 'invisible' hair nets plus some hairspray recommended by those who've done it before. Pantyhose

[h-cost] late 18th century velvet accessories?

2010-05-06 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
) Elizabeth -- Elizabeth Walpole http://magpiecostumer.wordpress.com/ http://magpiecostumer.110mb.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] late 18th century velvet accessories?

2010-05-06 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
be slightly later than most of the other people there as most of the regulars who I know have costumes of this era have pocket hoops and a robe a la francaise -- Elizabeth Walpole http://magpiecostumer.wordpress.com/ http://magpiecostumer.110mb.com

Re: [h-cost] Splendors of the Renaissance photos

2010-06-01 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
. Has anybody got evidence that embroidery on such a fine bobbin made net is a period way to make lace in the later 16th century? -- Elizabeth Walpole http://magpiecostumer.wordpress.com/ http://magpiecostumer.110mb.com

Re: [h-cost] suggestions/help to recreate the Luthers

2010-08-25 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
://reconstructinghistory.com/rh501-saxon-cranach-gown.php?s=c=22d=190e=33q=4p=57w=21 Hope that helps, Elizabeth -- Elizabeth Walpole http://magpiecostumer.wordpress.com/ http://magpiecostumer.110mb.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] suggestions/help to recreate the Luthers

2010-08-29 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
dress? The mailing list linked from the frazzled frau website is probably a good place to ask these questions. -- -- Elizabeth Walpole http://magpiecostumer.wordpress.com/ http://magpiecostumer.110mb.com/ ___ h

[h-cost] resources on Victorian tailoring techniques

2010-12-29 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
to be historically accurate I don’t want to spend time on a cheap nasty substitute when I could spend the same time on a good outfit that will look good last for a long time. thanks Elizabeth -- -- Elizabeth Walpole http://magpiecostumer.wordpress.com/ http

Re: [h-cost] Pinking machine - was: Has anyone tried any of these on fabric?

2011-02-24 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
-reamer. Keep SafeSearch ON when you look for that. snip -Laura -- Elizabeth Walpole http://magpiecostumer.wordpress.com/ http://magpiecostumer.110mb.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

[h-cost] Looking for more information on a portrait of Henry VIII

2011-03-10 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
skills are not up to much it seems much more feasible) So, my question is does anybody know of a larger version of this image or more details (e.g. artist or collection) so I can narrow my search. Thanks Elizabeth -- -- Elizabeth Walpole http

[h-cost] Washing silk organza

2011-04-05 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
was hoping that if I bought taffeta and interfaced it with organza I could get back some of the stiffness that taffeta has when it's new. Thanks, Elizabeth -- -- Elizabeth Walpole http://magpiecostumer.wordpress.com/ http://magpiecostumer.110mb.com

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

2011-05-20 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
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Re: [h-cost] 1840s question

2011-06-26 Thread Elizabeth Walpole
is a photograph of a bunch of women. The address to the folder is: http://s522.photobucket.com/albums/w344/my_stitching/For%20Elizabeth%20Walpole/ I could probably come up with a few more images if you need them. Teena From: Elizabeth Walpole

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