RE: [h-cost] Universities with Costume Collections

I don't know of a directory, but I do know of some collections: Emily P. Reynolds Costume Collection North Dakota State University Fargo,ND http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu/ercc/ The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Textiles, Clothing and Design Department Barbara Trout - Associate Professor, costume

RE: [h-cost] A Career Question

Alexis-- Investigate colleges that have a textiles department. It's not really a conservation degree you want. Look into history of fashion or textile history. Sounds like you need to take some textiles classes, but your degree may actually be in history or art, or even education--whatever you

RE: [h-cost] the 20th century

Pants for women? The whole designer/couture thing? Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, September 22, 2005 4:08 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] the 20th century All this talk about like one

RE: [h-cost] A Rant about commercial patterns

It's not the pattern company's fault that your granddaughters are in Florida. I have the same problem if I'm sewing for my daughter while she's at school. I NEVER use the measurement given in the pattern (if there is one) for elastic. I measure directly on the body in question. In your case,

RE: [h-cost] Re: Question about display...

Most clothes (exception: shawls, kimono) were never intended to be flat, but are shaped to the human body. One thing to beware of in display or storage is creasing. Use well-washed muslin or acid-free tissue inside sleeves and folds to prevent sharp creases forming. Another consideration is

RE: [h-cost] ironing

I am so glad I don't have any of these ironing problems--years ago I bought a Euro-Pro system. It has a separate tank (no water in the iron) and a suction table for ironing. I found mine on sale, and have since had to replace the tank/iron unit with another, but the suction table still works

RE: [h-cost] favourite fairy /christmass movie

It's called Three Wishes For Cinderella (Tri Orísky pro Popelku), made in Czechoslovakia in 1973. You can get it from Amazon.com Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bjarne og Leif Drews Sent: Friday, December 02, 2005 5:43 AM To: [EMAIL

[h-cost] linen

De wrote: My perspective is that linen degrades faster than wool and therefore is one of the reasons that extant garments made of linen have not been found yet in the Medieval Western Europe. I don't think that's true. Some of the oldest clothing in existence is linen from Egyptian tombs.

[h-cost] sergers

Interesting thread on the history of overlock machines. I can probably save you some effort in the Husqvarna department--as far as I know, sergers are not manufactured by sewing machine companies. They are all made in various factories in China, Korea, and perhaps Japan. When you buy a serger

RE: [h-cost] sergers-Juki?

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RE: [h-cost] Bustle dress question

Deredere-- I have seen many 19th century dresses with two bodices, one for day and one for evening. Looking at your dress, I wonder if you could leave the apron off the skirt for evening wear? That checked fabric is very daytime, not formal enough for evening. Kim -Original Message-

RE: [h-cost] yo-yo quilts

Suffolk puff = yo-yo -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Suzi Clarke Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 10:14 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] yo-yo quilts At 15:07 24/01/2006, you wrote: My Mom passed away 3 years ago. In her

RE: [h-cost] yo-yo quilts

Yes, that's it. You can see the instructions here: http://www.quilterscache.com/V_Z/Yo-YoQuiltingBlock.html Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Suzi Clarke Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2006 10:42 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: RE:

[h-cost] lego

I don't know how the Lego company is doing, but they are featured on the cover of this month's WIRED magazine. See article here: http://wired.com/wired/archive/14.02/lego.html Kim ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

RE: [h-cost] Wool

The problem with washing wool is that water and detergent both weaken the fibers. The effect is worsened if you add agitation to the water and detergent. Also, washing will remove whatever lanolin is left in the fabric. That is why it's best to spot clean woollen garments, or dry clean them.

[h-cost] The scoop on wool

I quote below from a paper I wrote in grad school (2005): Woollens versus Worsteds Since early times, two methods have been used to make cloth from wool. The process and the product are referred to as woollen or worsted.(61) Sheep's wool varies widely in length and diameter, even on the same

RE: [h-cost] RE: Washington DC

I have stayed at the Harrington, also. My only recommendation is, stay on a lower floor. They have the world's SLOWEST elevator. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Formo, Nathan Sent: Friday, February 10, 2006 10:36 AM To: [EMAIL

RE: [h-cost] abuse of fabrics (aka care and washing) question

Denise wrote: I took a Textile class in graduate school. Everything you wanted to know about fabric! Great class. The text we used was _Textiles_ (eighth edition) by Sara J. Kadolph and Anna L. Langford. I'm sure there are lots of copies floating around in bookstores or on the internet. I think

RE: [h-cost] acid free tissue paper

I order mine from Talas: http://www.talasonline.com/ Be sure and get the Unbuffered. Buffered tissue can cause damage on protein fibers (silk, wool, leather). Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Kate Pinner Sent: Thursday, May 25, 2006

RE: [h-cost] fabric question -- taffeta

Taffeta is a ribbed fabric. That is, there are many more threads in one direction than in the other. If you have twice as many filling threads as you have warp threads, the filling threads pretty much cover the warp, and make little ridges called ribs. Crepe de Chine, shantung, poplin and faille

RE: [h-cost] Sharpe BBC(A) series

I saw the series when it ran years ago on Masterpiece Theater. I don't remember the costumes particularly, but Sean Ban was to die for! Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Young Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2006 5:15 PM To:

RE: [h-cost] Re: tv costumes

701-306-1691 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Gail Scott Finke Sent: Saturday, September 23, 2006 9:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Re: tv costumes Yesterday my 9-year-old son was fascinated by a television program based

RE: [h-cost] 1870s buttons....

These sound like typical bodice buttons for a woman's dress. And there wold have been a lot of them used--think of a row of small buttons all down the front. A Victorian bodice was a substantial garment, with at least 2 layers of fabric, plus boning. Wish I had the button jar your bracelet came

RE: [h-cost] shoe sizes

Bjarne-- A size 8 US men's shoe would be a 38 or 39 European size. You can't trust US sizes, though--they vary quite a bit. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bjarne og Leif Drews Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 7:33 AM To: [EMAIL

RE: [h-cost] new Butterick pattern 5061

NOT Victorian or Edwardian. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dawn Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2007 10:39 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] new Butterick pattern 5061 Can anybody tell me, roughly, what year this pattern might

[h-cost] Button question

An interesting item is on eBay, a set of buttons with matching bar pins and some strange, metal curly things. Can anyone tell me what these were for? Search for item # 320110929170 Kim ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

RE: [h-cost] How to dye a sweater

Fran-- You can dye wool with Procion MX cold water dyes. You won't need heat, just enough agitation to make sure it dyes evenly . Kim Get them from www.dharmatrading.com -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Tuesday, May

RE: [h-cost] How to dye a sweater

Fran-- If you want muddy colors, add black dye, or the complement of the color you are using. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2007 1:20 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] How to

RE: [h-cost] RE: Things to do in DC [SEC=UNCLASSIFIED]

I have stayed at the Harrington. Not elegant, but clean and reasonable, in a great location. Kim http://www.hotel-harrington.com/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Wilson, Annette Sent: Monday, June 11, 2007 7:39 PM To:

[h-cost] Fashion citation

Oh, how I have longed to issue citations or fines to docents wearing zippers on Victorian clothing, or polyester doubleknits. . .but I restrain myself. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2007

RE: [h-cost] Bernina Sewing machine user manuals

This site claims to have manuals for many models, both print anPDF versions: http://www.sewconsult.com/bernina_instruction_manuals.htm Kim (no affiliation) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of julian wilson Sent: Tuesday, June 26, 2007 4:30

RE: [h-cost] Christian Lacroix

Quite a few of the dresses looked historically inspired, not to mention the Marie Antoinette hair. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bjarne og Leif Drews Sent: Sunday, July 08, 2007 4:15 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost]

RE: [h-cost] fabric shopping

Try this one: http://www.denverfabrics.com/ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Zuzana Kraemerova Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2007 3:49 PM To: h-costume Subject: [h-cost] fabric shopping Hi, I was wondering whether any of you have some

[h-cost] Thread, fusible webs

I've been reading the posts about stitching through Heat and Bond, and what sewing machine salesmen have to say about threads. There are MANY brands of fusible web on the market. Personally, I never use Heat n Bond, even if I get some free. Nasty stuff. If you must use it for sewing through,

RE: [h-cost] Textile Question

According to your definition, it's a fabric. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Penny Ladnier Sent: Wednesday, August 29, 2007 2:15 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Textile Question I am sorry Andrew, I twisted my words

RE: [h-cost] Assistance with late Victorian gown patterns please?

I like dress C, and you could use the tropical weght wool for it. Or the black orchid fabric, which sounnds like faille, a ribbed fabric with plenty of body . Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Angharad ver' Reynulf Sent: Wednesday,

RE: [h-cost] A bit OT doll bustle dress question for bonnet

Deredere: I would suggest a fairly plain straw hat with a ribbon , either a boater, or a wider brin, perhaps tied under the chin. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Deredere Galbraith Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 6:21 AM To:

RE: [h-cost] 1867 Washington DC Fashion question

Sounds like a costume ball, sometimes called fancy dress ball. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Agnes Gawne Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2008 1:04 PM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: [h-cost] 1867 Washington DC Fashion question

[h-cost] iron

I have one very much like this: Euro-Pro EP8001 Steam Generator Iron, see http://www.amazon.com/Euro-Pro-EP8001-Steam-Generator-Iron/dp/B6RVIJ I don't think the brand makes much difference, as long as you get the external tank. I've used many irons over the years, and nothing works as well as

Re: [h-cost] Corset pattern 1895

Deredere-- I really like the corset from Laughing Moon: http://www.lafnmoon.com/ Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Deredere Galbraith Sent: Tuesday, April 08, 2008 4:55 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Corset pattern 1895

Re: [h-cost] Overlocker thread

You need a strong thread for serging, because there is a bit of jerking going on, and high speed. I use polyester thread for serging, whether it's dedicated serger cones or just spools of Guterman or Metrosene. I also like to use wooly nylon in the loopers, because it covers the edge so well.

Re: [h-cost] Overlocker thread

? Mine was like new. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Kim Baird wrote: You need a strong thread for serging, because there is a bit of jerking going on, and high speed. I use polyester thread for serging, whether it's dedicated serger cones or just spools of Guterman

Re: [h-cost] Overlocker thread

Kim Baird wrote: Fran-- I never wanted a serger, either. But once I learned to use one, I really liked it. I ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] OT-Over-dyeing wool melton

You can't make a fuchsia into a lighter pink, you''ll have to go darker, or at least toned down. I would try some brown dye on it. Start with a smaller amount--you can always re-dye darker, if you need to. Why don't you just put in a label that says DRY CLEAN ONLY? Kim -Original

Re: [h-cost] sewing machines

Susan wrote: The BEST advice I read was Just re-thread it. I know you think you did it right, but do it over. On the few occasions that I had thread tangle, I simply re-threaded and it was OK. Here's a tip for threading your machine--the spool should be VERTICAL, not horizontal, for best

Re: [h-cost] sewing machines and button holes

I hate to say it, but an old black Singer, with the buttonhole attachment, makes the best buttonholes ever. Other than that, you'd have to go pretty high end to get a decent automatic buttonhole. The newest computer machines will even measure the button for you, and make the hole the correct

Re: [h-cost] sewing machines

Andy wrote: The ultimate portable is the Elna Lotus. This model was made in the 70's and 80's. It's smaller than a Singer Featherweight and self-boxing, but has about a dozen stitches and a good buttonhole system. I have one of these, and it is a great little machine, perfect for travel. There

Re: [h-cost] Need costume calendar

Fran-- Check out this place: http://www.calendars.com/index.asp?CE=1 I like these: Dressing the Light 2009 Wall Calendar The Little Black Dress 2009 Wall Calendar If you put FASHION in the search box, you'll get lots of possibilities. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [h-cost] Garment-fitting question

You might look for petite sizes. They are made for persons with shorter torsos. Kim -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2008 3:18 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] Garment-fitting

Re: [h-cost] Eyelets with a buttonholer?

Margo-- I have used the attachment you describe, for buttonholes. That was in the 1960's. I've never had a machine since that made as good a buttonhole. I have used my current machine, a top of the line Bernina, to make lacing eyelets for corsets. I haven't been 100% satisfied, but I think the

Re: [h-cost] Vietnamese loom

Wow! I've never seen such a wide backstrap loom. Kim The loom is a backstrap loom. It's been used in Southeast Asia and China for millennia. The basic weaving is probably plain weave; the patterned stripe is done with a pick-up technique. It's amazing that such a simple loom can, in the

Re: [h-cost] 16th Century Ribbon?

Margo-- I consulted the expert,, the Oxford English Dictionary. In the 16th century, ribbon, riband, and other variant spellings, meant the same thing it means today. It could be a narrow strip of fabric intended to ornamentation, but another meaning is strips of fabric, or tatters. Also, strips

Re: [h-cost] Trouser Zippers

Hanna-- I think you could go either way. Zippers were just coming into common use in the 1930's, but men's formal wear was more conservative. So, the more formal the suit, the less likely it was to have a zipper. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Need help with wool Was: Arnolfi gown - fabric

The wool you have is worsted. That means the fibers were combed before spinning and weaving. All the short fibers are gone. The resulting fabric is smooth, and will not full the way woolens will. The twill weave also contributes to its smooth, un-fuzzy appearance. That's just the way this fabric

[h-cost] 1940s patterns on Ebay

Please note that the copyright date on vintage commercial patterns NEVER matches the actual date of issue. For some reason, they copyright date, which is the only date I've ever seen on these, is always EARLIER than the actual pattern and style. The Vogue pattern (2885) looks very much like a

[h-cost] Foyle's War

Ooh, that was a great series! It is available from Netflix. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of albert...@aol.com Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 5:04 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] 1940s patterns

[h-cost] Ladies and gentlemen

Justine-- I think that home schoolers might be very interested in your Victorian/Edwardian society. There is probably an organization of them (perhaps several) in your area. Let them know what you are planning. Kim ___ h-costume mailing list

[h-cost] Quilt at the VA

Help! I know I remember someone talking about the Tristan and Isolde quilt at the VA, and perhaps some new research that is being done? I couldn't find anything in the archives. If you know anything, please contact me. Thanks Kim kba...@cableone.net

Re: [h-cost] Pattern for red dress on Dr Who

I would start with Simplicity 2589. It should be easy to modify for what you want. http://www.simplicity.com/dv1_v4.cfm?design=2589 Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sid Young Sent: Monday, May 04, 2009 9:48 PM To:

Re: [h-cost] Book review requested - Nineteenth Century Fashion indetail

For interior details, check out Costume in Detail: 1730-1930 (Paperback) by Nancy Bradfield Amazon has it. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Walpole Sent: Thursday, May 07, 2009 9:30 PM To: 'Historical

Re: [h-cost] Book review requested - Nineteenth Century Fashion indetail

The paperback has no color photos. I did locate the 1975 hard cover edition at used bookstores on line for around $25. Kim Nancy Bradfield's _Costume in Detail 1730-1930_ - but she doesn't show photographs, it's all line drawings. The first edition hardback has photos in color. I own the

Re: [h-cost] Kimonos, etc.

A museum curator might be able to tell her what she has, but she won't appraise or value the items. It's against the rules for museums to do that. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Sid Young Sent: Friday, August

Re: [h-cost] HELP!

Justine-- To make enlarging easier, you can buy pattern paper that is printed with a grid. Or it may be sold as interfacing, not paper. It is white with a blue grid. You need to overlay your small pattern with a quarter-inch grid, if that is not already done in your source. Then figure out what

Re: [h-cost] Viking alternate history--14thC/15thC Vinland?

Llama and those things that look like llama, but I can't remember the name of. It is lovely, soft, warm, etc. By this time, I think they were trading with central american tribes. That would be the camelids: llama, vicuna, alpaca and guanaco.But I don’t think there's any evidence for textiles

[h-cost] Native American fiiber sources

You can get everything you need from animal sources, even without wooly sheep. Sinew makes a good cord, and NA's were known to use it. Bark was also used, but I don't think in pounded form, such as you find in Africa and Polynesia. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Query on sewing machines

DO NOT BOTHER WITH A BROTHER. Get a Bernina, used if necessary, or an old heavy black Singer that does a godd straight stitch. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Don Eisele Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2009 12:56

[h-cost] Magnets and machines

LuAnn-- There is one exception to your statement--Bernina. Bernina computerized machines do not use magnetic memory, and magnets will not harm them. I've tried it, and it's true. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [h-cost] Berina sewing machines

The 830 is an older model, it is NOT electronic or computerized. However, everyone who owns one LOVES it. I've known owners to put a new motor in an old 830 rather than buy a newer Bernina. It must be a real workhorse. If you are considering buying this one, see if it has lots of presser

[h-cost] Clothes brush

Here is one clothes brush at Amazon, and they have others: http://www.amazon.com/Clothes-Brush-Cedar-11/dp/B001I0B6YU/ref=pd_sim_k_4/18 1-3372426-3928646 There's also one with metal bristles, which I prefer: http://www.amazon.com/Caldrea-Clothes-Brush/dp/B001AEBHFC Brushes work much better

Re: [h-cost] How do I wash?

Whoever asked the original question was wondering about washing gabradine, correct? Gabardine is made of combed, highly twisted fibers. It's never going to felt, no matter how you try. Wool is weakened when it's wet, and washing is hard on it. At the very least, use a hand wash cycle and drip

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

I would suggest using the KNIT iron-on interfacing, which will give some stability, but not be stiff. It is available in white or black. Use a terry towel over the ironing board, and fuse with the velvet face down. You can always experiment on one corner before fusing everything. Kim

Re: [h-cost] c. 1890s skirt

Maureen- It should be pretty easy. Just remember that the skirt is flat in the front, with all the fullness gathered into the center back. I notice the pattern uses flutes but gathering would be easier, and just as accurate. Adjust the width of center front panel for your body size. Then make

[h-cost] spray adhesives

The ONLY kind I like to use is Sulky KK2000. It is a temporary adhesive. Everything else, especially Sullivan's, is WAY TOO STICKY, and gets everywhere. It's expensive, so I stock up when there's a sale. Kim has any one had problems with the spray adhesives for quilting? Penny

Re: [h-cost] Is this real or not?

Face it, they have both been dead for a long time. But in the photo they are alive--there's really no reason to think otherwise. Have you EVER seen a post-mortem photo with open eyes? Kim ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] London calling?

Kensington Palace has a nice costume display. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Hope Greenberg Sent: Thursday, April 15, 2010 3:24 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] London calling? Does anyone have any

[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

Re: [h-cost] Boys Costume in a Daguerreotype Photo

Penny-- There are people who don't realize that plaid pants and a print shirt don't go together. You should meet my brother-in-law. On the other hand, I wonder about the tambourine. Maybe he is a performer, and this is a stage costume? Kim -Original Message- From:

Re: [h-cost] seam treatments

The skirts I have seen had seams finished by hand overcastting. But not with the seams together-you might need to let it out. Kim BTW--I serge mine. Who's going to see them? -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lisa A

Re: [h-cost] eek, quick opinion pls...

Laughing Moon patterns are great. Folkwear is OK--you may want to modify. I'd give Wingeo a pass. . . Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Patricia Dunham Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2010 4:57 PM To:

Re: [h-cost] question about fabric for gown

Heavy satin for winter, silk taffeta for summer Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Rebecca Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:09 PM To: H-Costume Subject: [h-cost] question about fabric for gown I am working on an

Re: [h-cost] OT: skin tone mesh long sleeved shirt

I think what you're looking for is a leotard, or the top part of one. Try ballet costume suppliers. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Audrey Bergeron-Morin Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 2:13 PM To: Historical

Re: [h-cost] Book suggestions?

Anything else by EW Barber is also good, including her book about the Tarim mummies. You might look for John Gillow books on African or other textiles. Also Textiles: 5000 Years, ed. Jennifer Harris. And The Age of Homespun by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich. The Root of Wild Madder, Brian Murphy Miao

Re: [h-cost] Cabbage question

Sometimes they were used as stuffing -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Stacey Dunleavy Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 12:39 PM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Cabbage question Of course, what was done with the

Re: [h-cost] historical stuff (some costume related)

Denise-- You could check with your county historical museum, or a local history center. The photos might be wanted. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Land of Oz Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 2:09 PM To:

[h-cost] split drawers

Victorian women NEEDED split drawers. They wore a long chemise over the top of the drawers, and a corset laced up tightly on top of that, so the only way to drop a penny was to have the drawers split. You just couldn't get at them to pull them down from the waist. Kim -Original Message-

Re: [h-cost] doll costuming

You could do worse than one of my old favorites: The Doll Book. Step-By-Step Patterns for Creating a Whole Family of Dolls in Period Costumes Estelle Ansley Worrell Publisher: D. Van Nostrand (January 1, 1967) ASIN: B004U355JE Out of print, but available used Kim -Original Message-

Re: [h-cost] OT- shop machines

A lot of schools have Janome, but I can't see using anything but Bernina, if you want things that work well and can take abuse. I love the computerized machines, but Bernina still makes an all mechanical model that does everything, they even make a treadle. It is true that you want a good dealer,

Re: [h-cost] OT- shop machines

It's the Bernina 1008 -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Wicked Frau Sent: Monday, January 23, 2012 1:34 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] OT- shop machines Do you know the model number of that mechanical

[h-cost] used Bernina

Someone was asking about a fully mechanical Bernina, which is the 1008. I just noticed a used one on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bernina-1008-Sewing-Machine-/250978863528?pt=BI_Sewi ng_Machineshash=item3a6f8189a8 No affiliation with the seller--just FYI Kim

Re: [h-cost] used Bernina

Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] used Bernina On Sat, 4 Feb 2012 12:43:02 -0600 Kim Baird kba...@cableone.net wrote: Someone was asking about a fully mechanical Bernina, which is the 1008. I just noticed a used one on ebay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Bernina-1008-Sewing-Machine-/250978863528?pt=BI

Re: [h-cost] beginner sewing machine

It's not the number of stitches that's important, it's the quality of the stitch. I have a treadle Singer from the 1920's. It sews a beautiful stitch. But it's definitely NOT easy to use. The beauty of a modern, computerized machine lies in its user-friendly features, such as needle-stop down,

Re: [h-cost] Irons

If you want to avoid spitting, and get lots of steam, get an iron with a separate water tank. Several companies, including Rowenta, make various versions. I use mine in conjunction with an ironing table that has a suction fan, which means I can use a lower heat than the cotton setting, and still

Re: [h-cost] sewing machines

SERGERS These are all made in factories in Asia. The companies (Juki, Baby Lock, Bernina, Pfaff) design them, but don't manufacture them. Here's my advice to buyers: Actually TRY the machine, and see if it feels cheap or rickety in use Don't worry about ease of threading. ANY machine made

Re: [h-cost] sewing machines

cinbar...@gmail.com On Wed, Aug 15, 2012 at 6:55 AM, Kim Baird kba...@cableone.net wrote: SERGERS These are all made in factories in Asia. The companies (Juki, Baby Lock, Bernina, Pfaff) design them, but don't manufacture them. ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] Stupid question

Am I the only one who has a pinking blade for my rotary cutter? Beats the H out of pinking shears. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Land of Oz Sent: Saturday, September 01, 2012 9:16 PM To: Historical Costume

[h-cost] Kenmore

The thing about the Kenmore brand is, it's just that--a brand, not a manufacturer. Sears has used the name for years, but their appliances are manufactured to their specifications by various big or small firms. Who knows how many different companies have made Kenmore machine over the years? In

Re: [h-cost] Advice on new sewing machine

On the subject of machine feet/accessories, I think a ruffler is a good idea for Victorian sewing. You may be able to buy an antique one that you can use on your current machine. One foot I use a lot is the #10. For topstitching it's great. I also like the #21 or #22 (can't remember exactly). It

Re: [h-cost] Copper

I don't know what it's called, but it's obviously a top hat with a short crown. Nothing like a derby or a pork pie. Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lauren Walker Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012 9:36 PM To:

Re: [h-cost] Copper

I think you're right about the dressage hat--very similar! I also think it resembles the John Bull hat from Gentleman's Emporium Kim -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lauren Walker Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2012

Re: [h-cost] Copper

Here is a low topper: http://www.top-hats.com/1015.htm Kim ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

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