[h-cost] Re: Where did you learn to sew and what is your dress form wearing?

n spend as much money and time as you want, and make exactly what you want. When you make things for other people, you’re always working with their constraints. I emphatically do not want a cat, or any kind of pet. I don’t want cat claws in my silks, or a puppy chewing up my library of rare p

[h-cost] Knitted slippers

Does anyone know where to find a photo of a pair of 1820s knitted slippers? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] silkish brocade

but their selection and prices look good--as long as you're not looking for a really lightweight brocade, it's very nice. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltapress.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Have any of you heard of or used this store? http://www.tra

Re: [h-cost] Victorian help?

;s more construction information for this era in both Volumes of _Fashions of the Gilded Age_ combined, than you are likely to easily find anywhere else. However, you do need to read the information I provide. You need to learn something about the era's styles, and you need to th

Re: [h-cost] WWI, was Victorian help?

Thanks for your interest. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Kelly Grant wrote: Fran, Is there a book on the 19teen years in the works??? The other books are amazing sources of information, but I don't work in to Victorian era any more...looking for more information, al

Re: [h-cost] Cotton conundrum?

Oh yes. There's a modern revival. I've owned socks made of it. Here is a web page on the history of colored cotton: http://www.perunaturtex.com/scientif.htm Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Forwarded fro

Re: [h-cost] Victorian help?

ntire Victorian era). Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Fran's books cover 1877-1882; the patterns and instructions in her books are specifically those with which I am seeking assistance. Since interpreting the patterns and instructions in

Re: [h-cost] Victorian help?

I might add that if you have a specific question, and you actually want to do something constructive (other than publicly trashing the book and/or promoting a friends' pattern line at its expense), there is no reason why you should not send me a private email. Fran Lavolta Press wrote:

Re: [h-cost] Victorian help?

IShe wasn't trashing your work and she didn't promote someone else's No, but she and probably a group of other people are about to start doing so. I've seen this discussion before. Fran ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://m

Re: [h-cost] Victorian help?

seum shop. Try calling with anyone local who carries a lot of theatrical or fashion books. As I said, we don't actually know who 99% of our customers are, let alone who has what in stock when, because Ingram doesn't release that data to us. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.co

Re: [h-cost] Victorian help?

e as "women's work." (My father is trying to learn to knit, BTW. He says it's driving him nuts, but he's doing it.) Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Re: Prescreening books and publishing info

ercial distribution that enables you to sell thousands of books. If you don't, you're limited to selling a handful of books from venues like websites. Very few publishers succeed as businesses by doing most of their sales direct to consumers. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapres

Re: [h-cost] Victorian help?

bought their sewing machine (and their serger, knitting machine, and embroidery machine). On the good side, these machines enable people to do a lot of interesting, creative things. So maybe the home lace-making machine is on the horizon: Is it technically feasible? Fran Lavolta Press http://

Re: [h-cost] New Viking Clothing Book

Well, if anyone wants to check out the publisher (who apparently is not the author), here is their URL: http://www.tempus-publishing.com/ Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Suzi Clarke wrote: From another site I use. I know nothing about it, apart from what you see below. Suzi

Re: [h-cost] book on drafting h-costumes

everything from patent systems requiring special slopers (which they called "charts") or apportioning scales (we provide those in some of our books), to methods for pattern drafting with a pencil and an L-square (Robb Shep has published many of those). Fran Lavolta Press Books on Co

[h-cost] Re: Drafting systems

d Giles, _The Art of Cutting and History of English Costume_, evaluates some of the systems from a late Victorian perspective, and gives examples. Giles was quite knowledgeable and objective for his time. But they are not all the same and they are not all like modern systems. Fran Lavolta Press http

Re: [h-cost] book on drafting h-costumes

Thanks. I'm glad someone is using _Fashions of the Gilded Age_ for "A Doll's House. It's one of my favorite plays. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com I just wanted to put in a plug for the Lavolta Press pattern books of the late '70s. We use

Re: [h-cost] Patterning book

In a sense it's multi-era, but the focus is on learning flat patterning techniques to do what you want to do. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Zuzana Kraemerova wrote: Thanks for that tip - I've seen it on amazon.com before, but I didn't know whether it's

Re: [h-cost] When the fabric shop employee asks "So what are youmaking with that?"

a certain kind of fabric I've envisioned, and just go out and try to buy it, it's never there. So whenever I see a fabric or lace I really like I get it. Then when I want to make something I just go through my stash. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com REBECCA BURC

Re: [h-cost] Fashions of the Gilded Age

luded in the dressmaking manual in Volume 2 tell people to do. But some of them look like the starting point was an extra-large skirt. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Fashions of the Guilded Age

le to see a plate that was sort of the same garment but not exactly; and the books were already enormous; so I didn't. Great books....I love them. > I'm glad you like them. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume ma

Re: [h-cost] Re: ribbon embroidery frame

Would a quilting frame do? Fran Lavolta Press I need some bright ideas. I'm planning to make my own goldwork embroidery trim, by embroidering some heavy silk satin ribbon; I'll be doing it both on some 5/8" wide and some 1" wide ribbon. The embroidery is going to be

Re: [h-cost] Washington DC - Spy Museum & Master of Disguise

of enemy messages during WW2, which she loved. My father was a nuclear physicist/engineer for Admiral Rickover's submarine project during the Cold War, which he didn't love--at least, not the Admiral. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavolt

Re: [h-cost] help for removing creases in silk?

If you mean crinkle silk, I think it's currently in style for gypsy skirts--you might try just making a skirt(s) or trading with someone who wants a crinkle skirt. I believe that for a good crinkle silk a chemical process is involved, but don't know the details. Fran Lavolta

[h-cost] History of measuring tools

dward Zupko. Thanks, Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Overdyeing with tan

, and I suspect tea [and coffee] is not all that fast either.) I already have some Procion MX ecru from Dharma Trading, which when used in the strength directed produces a pleasant light beige on a pure white shirt. Will that do? If so should be it be made a little weaker? If not,

Re: [h-cost] Overdyeing with tan

n to the amount recommended for actually dyeing the fabric a strong tan (for example half or a quarter)? Thanks, Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Overdyeing with tan

Lavolta Press wrote: This is true of stage too. But most wardrobe people I know, film or stage, use Rit Ecru to tech white down. Well most often. Tan in Rit is on the pink side. And Beige in Rit is on the green side. Ecru is yellowy. All read as white. It depends on which way you

Re: [h-cost] Overdyeing with tan

Melanie Schuessler wrote: I've done all kinds of overdying for theatre to tone things down. It really depends on which way you want the color to go. Grey is not always the best choice, as it really dulls things out. Tan and ecru will take the color in a warmer direction, but it depends on

Re: [h-cost] Overdyeing with tan

I don't think the caffeine has anything to do with the tannin. Fran Carolyn Kayta Barrows wrote: (I'm not thrilled about the idea of using tea because of the tannin, and I suspect tea [and coffee] is not all that fast either.) I'm told that caffeine-free coffee, or tea, can be used as a dy

Re: [h-cost] Overdyeing with tan--Thanks--also discount fabrics

and the big Discount Fabrics there is having a moving sale. Signs all over. I didn't have time to go in, but I have to go back on Monday and maybe I can make it then. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Melanie Schuessler wrote: Lavolta Press wrote: I'd prefer these

Re: [h-cost] Overdyeing with tan--Thanks--also discount fabrics

Yes. Fran Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote: Berkeley, CA? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Friday, June 30, 2006 12:36 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Overdyeing with tan--Thanks--also discount

Re: [h-cost] Buying a costume business & Costume design book I read

etting into any business at all until you know a great deal about how that kind of business works. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Sylvia Rognstad wrote: I just heard about an opportunity to buy a costume business and recalled that someone of one of these lists was discussing such

Re: [h-cost] OT: LJ/ blogspot/Yahoo360 etc.

I can't understand why anyone writes them at all. I've never had the faintest urge. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Susan B. Farmer wrote: I know that there are folks on this list that do one or more online journaling things -- be it livejournal, blogspot, ya

Re: [h-cost] OT: LJ/ blogspot/Yahoo360 etc.

agine telling strangers on the net all about my "day," nor can I imagine why any of them would have the slightest interest in any of my days, or in my feelings. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-cost

Re: [h-cost] OT: LJ/ blogspot/Yahoo360 etc.

en (as opposed to men). Years ago I quit going to the kind of parties where people stand around and talk to each other because I was spending most of them holed up in the host's bedroom (hoping they wouldn't come in and think I was up to something seriously weird with their underwe

Re: [h-cost] OT: LJ/ blogspot/Yahoo360 etc.

s, I'm working on writing a book today. It's what I do every day. It's what I've done every day of my life, usually including weekends, ever since I graduated from college--unless I was working on a magazine or a technical manual. I just think it would b

Re: [h-cost] Re: OT: LJ/ blogspot/Yahoo360 etc.

don't have to be connected by any means. Not everyone has a strong need for social support/approval. I agree that's what many blogs seem to be for, it just holds no interest for me personally. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com _

Re: [h-cost] Really OT! But too funny....

in places). Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Carolyn Kayta Barrows wrote: These are the winners in the [in]famous Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest a contest for the worst opening line to a novel ever. The link was dead, and searching on the SJState web page didn't tu

Re: [h-cost] Really OT! But too funny....

It's on some websites, including: http://face.centosprime.com/wordpress/2004/08/25/2004-bulwer-lytton-contest-winners/ http://www2.sjsu.edu/depts/english/2004.htm Fran E House wrote: - Original Message - From: "Lavolta Press" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I won the

Re: [h-cost] Really OT! But too funny....

I don't like it as much as this year's old woman who lived in a shoe, actually. Fran Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote: Wonderful! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Lavolta Press Sent: Thursday, July 13, 2006 12:32 PM To:

Re: [h-cost] Update on Bjarne

elings on other people and then talk about those publicly, it makes me feel like I'm in the middle of a sewer. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was also distinctly concerned. Thanks for letting us all know he's ok.

Re: [h-cost] final word RE: Update on Bjarne

claiming it's depression, and now implying it's a suicide threat. None of which comments about depression or other serious problems come from the person most concerne--and which, when made without any basis, are irresponsible. Now I will try to gra

Re: [h-cost] The delete button...

ing to get me interested in it. I normally love this list and would hate to lose it as a valuable resource. So would I. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Re: Prefixes for headers?

Another prefix they use that might be useful on h-costume is JOBS: (under which, for h-costume, I'd suggesting including volunteer as well as paid opportunities). I would also suggest EVENTS: (annoucements for events and classes) and SUPP: (for supplies; tip-offs for JoAnn's sales, eBay listi

Re: Prefixes for headers? (was: Re: [h-cost] The delete button...)

real or perceived -- to newcomers or existing members who are not adept communicators. I kind of thought we were all literate, mostly native English speakers, and mostly college educated. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costu

Re: Prefixes for headers? (was: Re: [h-cost] The delete button...)

tags people can easily hold in memory--I was thinking 4 at a maxiumum--and then figure out what many topics and content people will very very commonly want to filter in or out. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com On the one hand I do like that the list is so chatty and a real comm

Re: [h-cost] subject lines

hese things, is ticked off at A T & T and he says most broadband goes through A T & T one way or another). On the other hand, snipping is never a bad idea, either. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Land of Oz wrote: I think the "prefixes" are int

Re: [h-cost] subject lines

p her costuming business." That's just gossip. I also think even Jane's input should be costume-related, for example, "My doctor told me to quit a session of hand sewing as soon as it became painful. I did not follow her advice and my condition got worse, so take warning by me."

Re: [h-cost] subject lines

You don't think it is better to present constructive suggestions as to how _all_ h-costume members can focus on which of the many posts interest them most, than to simply complain, argue about what is acceptable, have people quit the group, etc.? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapres

Re: [h-cost] subject lines

l personal chat on any subject from any member. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] re: h-cost was "Subject Lines" - Reinventing the Wheel & public replies

nstructive? There are technical solutions, if not 100% perfect ones, to the problem of what to do with too much untargeted information on the Internet. For me, filters are more effective than email list digests. If you don't like the idea of filters, what is your constructive

Re: [h-cost] subject lines

All I see here is a desire to insinuate that I have said several things I never said, and that I do not think, and generally to flame. And no suggestions of yours as to how to make things better. If you want to flame me, take it to private email. I won't answer it, but it may make you feel be

Re: Prefixes for headers? (was: Re: [h-cost] The delete button...)

For what it's worth; I didn't read Fran's original suggestion as "asking that every post be tagged in some way." I thought she was only recommending that we establish a small set (no more than 4, say) of common tags (such as "CHAT:") that people would be encouraged to use. I apologize for

Re: Prefixes for headers? (was: Re: [h-cost] The delete button...)

suggestion is absurd--it's not even technically possible. So, now we can all go back to flaming each other and asking for discussions to be killed whenever =someone gets bored. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] RE: subject lines

automatically if you prefer. Yahoo also keeps archives. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] an open note to Fran [others don't read it if you don't want to]

I know you didn't mean a personal attack on me, Albert. Which was why I was unable to resist saying that--I knew you wouldn't take it as one either. And I would hope you know I think you're a valuable list member too. So, how do you feel about a FLAME: prefix? Fran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrot

[h-cost] h-cost: subject lines & reinventing the wheel

>To be honest, I can't see how anyone finds the second or two it takes >to realise a message isn't worth reading a real and serious drain on >their time (since I get the digest). You've heard my opinions on digests versus filters. >If I'm too busy, I just let the mail pile up and get on with w

Re: [h-cost] free Regency bonnet pattern from Simplicity

vel with certain kinds of characters, plots, settings, etc. They may well know when the actual Regency period was, but in this context they could care less. They're looking for a specific kind of entertainment, not a history lesson. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com

Re: [h-cost] New Regency Patterns; Was free Regency bonnet pattern from Simplicity

That implies, then, that the market for these patterns is readers of Regency romances. But I think it will extend at least to Jane Austen fans, who ought to know what the costume of her era was. (Okay, we can argue as early as the late 1790s, as the latest P & P did, since she actually

Re: [h-cost] New Regency Patterns; Was free Regency bonnet pattern from Simpl...

You could always teach them more advanced sewing skills. Fran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sorry to respond to my own post, but I should add that I am sometimes called upon to give costume advice to new early 19th century reenactors (Americans in the War of 1812, mostly), and I continue to look

Re: [h-cost] New Regency Patterns; Was free Regency bonnet pattern from Simpl...

d to sew, but on many people the styles have an unfortunate tendency to cling to the abdomen, hips, and/or behind. Medieval T-tunic styles are also easy. If I were to recommend that someone start to learn historic sewing going by what's easy to sew, I'd recommend

Re: [h-cost] New Regency Patterns; Was free Regency bonnet patternfrom Simpl...

almost everyone, and it's often fairly inexpensive to make. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com _ Don’t just search. Find. Check out the new MSN Search! http://search.msn.click-url.com/go/onm00200636ave/direct/01/

[h-cost] Re: Pattern Making Books

y purchase from them on the internet, but I think it isn't there any more or at least I can't find it. Again, if very interested, I could scan it for you, or send it to you by post. -- Yes, thanks. - Fran Lavolta Press Books of Historic Costume Patter

Re: [h-cost] Straight front corset

The idea that simply disagreeing with someone about something is "rude" is absurd. As for _Waisted Efforts_: Although I make corsets I've never drafted one from a pattern block. But one thing I can say about that book, is that it seriously needs editing and proofreading.

Re: [h-cost] (Straight front) corset - fitting

in front of you and one behind you, so you can look at your back while the person fits your garment and tell them what to do. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltapress.com Zuzana Kraemerova wrote: I've got another probably stupid question: How do you d

Re: [h-cost] Straight front corset (Waisted Efforts)

ou'll notice sometimes, they push the back of one hand in the small of the back. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltapress.com Melanie Schuessler wrote: I've seen this book, and I didn't care for it for the very same reason. It seems counterint

Re: [h-cost] Straight front corset (Waisted Efforts)

Yes. I think sometimes people expect foundation garments alone to give a period posture. They don't. Fran [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/9/2006 4:26:32 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: They also assumed different fashionable postures in walking, stan

[h-cost] Re: Aesthetic dress

one of many) of _Patience_, from a mainstream fashionable magazine. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] A crochet question

that it is pale, or even still white, on the inside of the old hem? And when I have dyed crocheted articles, the dye visibly penetrates better into the upper surface, than further down into the intertwinings of the yarn. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltapress.co

Re: [h-cost] A crochet question

Sorry, I didn't read your message all that carefully. Yes: wool and silk both absorb dye better than cotton or linen, and cotton absorbs it better than linen. But if you dye a material woven from mixed fibers, you are not dyeing "in the wool," but in the material. Fran Lav

Re: [h-cost] A crochet question

hat matters is having the different colors. In this case the wool could be dyed either before or after spinning, but you'd need to do it before weaving. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But of course referring to dying the fleece makes much

Re: [h-cost] A crochet question

agile state, as I'd rather not spend a lot of effort making something, then have it come apart during dyeing. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Back in the days when I had lots of time to experiment with natural dyes on the yarn I had time to spin (Oh for the days of no kids!!

Re: [h-cost] A crochet question

e loom also has sentimental value, but given the its size, I suppose I'll eventually sell it. I just hate to ever get rid of anything. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Back in the days when I had lots of time to experiment with natural dyes on the yarn I had time to spin (O

Re: [h-cost] The Golden Age of Couture

Is there an exhibit catalog? Thanks. Fran Lavolta Press books on historic costuming http://www.lavoltapress.com Linda Walton wrote: Here is some information about a current exhibition. Even if you can't visit in person, the website is interesting. There is also a free pattern

Re: [h-cost] Re: Sally Queen & Associates--annual costume calendar?

ell chosen and well produced. The little boxes for each day have plenty of space to write down appointments or whatever, which is useful to me, since I've never used any kind of desk or online calendar. I'd recommend this calendar for anyone interested in fashions of the 1910s and 192

[h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

ASAP). Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltpress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

business software too. To that end I asked for and received a copy of the Corel X3 graphics software package. As usual, my mother-in-law gave me some cookware (3 heavy 8" cake pans and 3 heavy loaf pans) and a bunch of dried pasta and other Italian cooking ingredients. Fran Lavolta Press

Re: [h-cost] Costume related Christmas gifts

I don't mean to be nosy or anything, but...why? Why on earth would I want an IPOD? I don't walk around listening to music. I have better stereo equipment at home. Nor do I walk around talking on the phone--I don't have a cell phone. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.l

Re: [h-cost] Copyright AGAIN (WAS: Re: looking for scan of Alcega Scholar robe)

That does not mean I think copyright discussions are inappropriate merely because you are tired of them, but having the copyright owner right there to ask cuts right to the chase. I assume she knows exactly what she registered for protection under UK law. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.l

[h-cost] Where can I find a lariat necklace

I've recently had a fancy for a lariat necklace that looks Edwardian (or even actually is). Semi-precious stones of some sort at the ends of the lariat. Does anyone know of any websites that sell them? Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapres

Re: [h-cost] Re: Spanish flu

=340389 Personally, I think a modern bird flu pandemic is not unlikely. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Abel, Cynthia wrote: Despite its name: The Spanish influenza or Spanish Lady, modern researchers think the 1918-1919 flu pandemic began somewhere in Asia and it was of swine

[h-cost] Sweating sickness

I don't know if someone already said this, but some modern researchers think the sweating sickness was a hantavirus: http://discovermagazine.com/1997/jun/thesweatingsickn1161 and some don't: http://forums.canadiancontent.net/history/64095-sweating-sickness-english-sweat.html Fr

Re: [h-cost] Re: Spanish flu

used it. He's had a successful business for 15 years or so and now employs other people to do all the sewing, except sometimes when there's a real rush. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltapress.com Adele de Maisieres wrote: Lavolta Press wrote: Personall

[h-cost] Bamboo fabric

rrived today. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Bamboo fabric

Even given all that stuff about how eco-friendly it is? Oh, well. One thing I really want is some usable, therefore possibly new, grass cloth or nettle cloth. Fran http://www.lavoltapress.com Andrew T Trembley wrote: On Jan 15, 2008, at 3:32 PM, Lavolta Press wrote: Fabric.com has some

Re: [h-cost] Patents: What was this used for???

One thing you need to remember is that patents are taken out for many things which are never manufactured. Having an interesting design and wanting to protect it while you look for funds, etc. is one thing. Getting the funds and setting up manufacturing is another. Fran Lavolta Press http

[h-cost] Computational Couture

An exhibit of "wearable technology," at the Boston Museum of Science. http://www.mos.org/events_activities/lectures&d=2091 http://seamless.sigtronica.org/ Which has a link to their press release. http://www.news.com/2300-1008_3-6031047-1.html Photo gallery. Fran Lavolta

Re: [h-cost] Computational Couture

No, just checks and money orders. All the book pages link to an order form you can print out. Thanks for your interest, Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com S Young wrote: Hi Fran, I had a look at you web site and am interested in some of the books, do you take paypal? Sidney

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

together at the ball. In this case, for a near-centennial in the capital, possibly one set did a commemorative dance. Or a number of people, while not actually in historic dress, did something such as wearing hair powder to honor the theme. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com A

Re: [h-cost] Re: Viking Women's Dress - New Discoveries

Not my era, but those tortoise brooches are all hollowed, right? Which argues for them being put over some convex body area. Also, I came across this interesting link: http://www3.baylor.edu/~Chris_Marsh/risala.htm In section 82 there are two references to females wearing metal or wooden "bo

Re: [h-cost] Anyone seen this in history before?

unic top, one or all of them tying up in some way, and possibly a big drapey sweater on top of it all. Websites that often carry skirts in the tied styles include www.artfulwears.com and www.2chicboutique.com. Ebay sellers that carry it include guaranteed_authentic_ fashion (they specialize in d

Re: [h-cost] Anyone seen this in history before?

overskirts, with ties (or sometimes with buttons); but an important reason was that the garment could be made much flatter to clean and iron, than if it were permanently bunched up. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Jean Waddie wrote: As far as I know, it's not intended as a

Re: [h-cost] PreDrycleaning - charge?

shrinking done, and also to make sure I haven't missed any areas. None of the garments whose fabrics I have pretreated that way have shrunk during dry cleaning. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltapress.com Saragrace Knauf wrote: > Hi, I am about to get some

Re: [h-cost] Old fashion in fashion

One thing they often did with a long bustle/part cage, is to put tape ties on the sides towards the back, to tie together and therefore keep the bustle area behind the legs. Fran Lavolta Press Books of Historic Sewing Patterns http://www.lavoltapress.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi th

Re: [h-cost] Old fashion in fashion

alter the style when I want to, especially for damaged pieces, I alter the sizes whenever they don't fit me, I buy cheap gauzy repro skirts, I buy vintage-inspired designer pieces like Krista Larson: I love it all. Well, not all of it: I think the Go

Re: [h-cost] Book question 1895

l shoulders are lost in them anyway. Fran Lavolta Press Books on Historic Costuming http://www.lavoltapress.com Deredere Galbraith wrote: > I am studying the Danckaerts system to draw patterns and my teacher > asked me to make a dress from the time she invented the method. > She and her

Re: [h-cost] Corset pattern 1895

> I am very fond of the Past Patterns late 1890s hourglass corset (pattern > 213) > I've made that one, and I'm very short and only averagely curved. It was easy to make and went together well. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com __

Re: [h-cost] Edwardian men's fashion

Robb Shep reprints men's Victorian and Edwardian tailoring books. They are listed on his website, www.rlshep.com. Fran Grimble Lavolta Press Books of Historic Patterns http://www.lavoltapress.com [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > A friend of mine is interested in learning how to make Edwardi

Re: [h-cost] Book question 1895

counted them, but I have at least some hundreds, as I own about 5,000 books on costuming. Fran Lavolta Press http://www.lavoltapress.com Zuzana Kraemerova wrote: > Hi, > > I'm sending this to all in case someone else might be interested: > > I finally got to copy some pa

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