Re: [h-cost] fine linnen

I look forward to hearing from Bjarne whether we might have access to this linen. In the mean time. Linen like this is available online from the Linen House, but is very expensive.

[h-cost] My latest gig!

I do, I do! The Phoenix Art Museum just called me and asked me to do costumes in conjunction with the traveling exhibit from the Rijksmuseum from Amsterdam! Whe! I am s exited. I hope like heck they ask me to do the Kitchen Maid by Vermeer. They even said there would be funds

Re: [h-cost] My latest gig!

I couldn't think of not keeping you all up to date on the projectI will make a diary. I am to get the list of artworks early next week Thanks for all your happy words, Sg - Original Message - From: Saragrace Knaufmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical

[h-cost] God and fabric stashers....

A fellow stasher shared this with me and I knew some of you would just love it! I'm this way with fabric: if there are 7 yards or more, it's a sign God loves me. If there are barely 7 yards, it's a sign He loves me so much, He wants me to be frugal with His blessings. If there are only about

[h-cost] In NY City August 25th - 27th?

Anyone from the list going to be in NY City from the 25th through the 27th? I will be going to the various museums, shopping in the fabric district etc if anyone is interested! Thanks, Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] Extant Military Bases (From the Metropolitan Museum of Art.) Pictures

Hi all, I just got back from a trip to New York City. I have a little goodie for you. I was able to get an appointment with the curator of the Arms and Armor division of the Metropolitan Museum of Art to see the extant military bases often talked about in Blanche Payne’s History of Costume.

[h-cost] I'm a dork...URL redirect..was: Extant Millitary bases

Please go here for the picture... http://www.saragrace.us/METMilBases.html ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] 17th Century German Paper Doll

Thought some of you might get a kick out of this. http://www.bildindex.de/bilder/mi08115a05b.jpghttp://www.bildindex.de/bilder/mi08115a05b.jpg (I have a vague recollection it might have been posted before, if so, my apologies.) It is a fragment from a woodcut print. It is water colored.

Re: [h-cost] 17th Century German Paper Doll

Sorry, this there is only a black and white copy on Bildindex. You never know, if you contact the museum, you might be able to get a color copy. Sg - Original Message - From: Becky Rautinemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday,

[h-cost] Bildindex: Was 17th Century German Paper Doll

Hi Becky, welcome. Bildindex is a German database which is part of FotoMarburg. It is a wonderful source. Germany, unlike US weenies has tried to put together a compendium of artwork available in Germany and Germanic states (like Bavaria, Netherlands, etc.). I have a page on my website

[h-cost] Re: Extant Mil. Base. Davenport's picture vs Paynes and METs.

to me. Thanks for your interest, Saragrace Knauf - Original Message - From: Saragrace Knaufmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: TheRenaissanceTailormailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 6:29 AM Subject: Extant Mil. Base. Davenport's picture vs Paynes and METs. Hi

Re: [h-cost] neat idea for those who draft

Ooh, will have to look for this...what do they look like? Do they have that typical black and white cardboard cover, or are they plastic covered - Original Message - From: Cynthia J Leymailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL

[h-cost] Dark (Darth?) Maul costume (OT?)

Hi all, I know think this may be a little OT - (not sure how old the movie is). I was wondering if any of you knew which Star Wars movie this character is in? My nephew wants to be him (it?) for Halloween. I wanted to rent the movie to see what he wears under his cape...wooo wooo! Thanks,

[h-cost] Re: Dark (Darth?) Maul costume (OT?)

Oooh, I found some stuff on him...I had looked before, but not seen this site. http://www.dmeb2.org/main/index.htmlhttp://www.dmeb2.org/main/index.html I'd still be interested in any additional stuff anyone knows...but better to take it off list...I think it can't count as historic since isn't

[h-cost] Finally - the pictures of the military bases are up.

http://www.saragrace.us/METMilBasesPics.htmlhttp://www.saragrace.us/METMilBasesPics.html I finally got a response from the museum (the curator is in Europe - wh!) Here are the pictures. Enjoy! Would love to hear your opinions. I am waiting to hear back from the textile expert in Sweden.

[h-cost] What is a military base

http://www.saragrace.us/METMilBasesPics.htmlhttp://www.saragrace.us/METMilBasesPics.htmlhttp://www.saragrace.us/METMilBasesPics.html Thank you for the correction to the link...not sure why it did that. To the question of what a Military base is - pretty simply, it is typically a

[h-cost] Ugh -sorry about the links..was What is a military base

Not sure why my email is doing this. I won't bother to try it again. But do be aware that you can't get to the page via any of the the rest of my website. It isn't linked to anything (because there isn't anything to link to.) I can see that several people are backing up to my index page -

[h-cost] Need help for fabric sources...

Hi all, I finally got some pictureshttp://www.saragrace.us/html/A1_GoldenAgeDressDiary_Pics.html up on the website of the dress I am making for the Phoenix Art Museum. I spent a few days in the New York City Fabric district, and really didn't find much I liked. (I did buy some things, and

Re: [h-cost] Need help for fabric sources...

/http://www.designerfabrics.ca/shop/scripts/ Good luck, Melanie Schuessler Saragrace Knauf wrote: Hi all, I finally got some pictureshttp://www.saragrace.us/html/A1_GoldenAgeDressDiary_Pics.htmlhttp://www.saragrace.us/html/A1_GoldenAgeDressDiary_Pics.html up on the website

[h-cost] Early 1800's underpinnings and accessories questons.

Hi all - I always know this is a good starting place for things outside my normal purvey. I have been asked to recreate a slip for this gown: http://www.coraginsburg.com/catalogues/2004/cat2004pg1011.htmhttp://wwwcoraginsburg.com/catalogues/2004/cat2004pg1011.htm The curator refers to it as a

Re: [h-cost] Early 1800's underpinnings and accessories questons.

Thank you for the pointers Ann. The dress will be on display at the Phoenix Art Museum. They are opening a new wing, partly for the fashion department, in January 2007. I think that is when they would like it. But they have me doing some other very time consuming things for the

Re: [h-cost] Early 1800's underpinnings and accessories questons.

Housemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costumemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 09, 2006 8:41 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Early 1800's underpinnings and accessories questons. - Original Message - From: Saragrace Knauf [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [h-cost] Terminology of pleats

Yikes, what is overhanding? I am not familiar with that term, can you explain it a little more? I am trying to imagine cartridge pleating which are overlapped to reduce bulk... Organ pipes and cartridge pleats are definitely not the same thing. I don't have access to the Oxford online

Re: [h-cost] my new dress

Very nice! Are your pictures taken at Sterling by any chance? - Original Message - From: Dawnmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costumemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, October 15, 2006 5:11 PM Subject: [h-cost] my new dress

Re: [h-cost] Cassanova pt 2

To me this is exemplifies absolutely the smartest attitude towards viewing costumes in movies. What a great experience and memory. Thank you for sharing! Saragrace - Original Message - From: Lynn Downwardmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costumemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: [h-cost] silk prices in USA

Yikes! That is very expensive none the less! I can get it online for $18/yard and at the fashion district for between $14 and $16. I am so sorry it costs so much more over there! If you ever need help buying it more cheaply, give me a ring.! Sg

Books on Demand was : [h-cost] iron corset

Looking the 1869 Corset and Crinolines book in bookfinder.com, I came across several ads for books on demand printing. http://tinyurl.com/y6cxn6http://tinyurl.com/y6cxn6 I had heard it would become a reality several years ago in an editing class I was taking, but didn't know it had done

Re: [h-cost] Catherine's waist measure

Did the article Janet Arnold do on the Efigy corset give dimensions?I remember asking Drea about it...hmmm..old brain condition prevents me from recalling. I would think that you could work out a realistic height and waist measurement from that. Otherwise, I have never heard specific

[h-cost] Other resources for 1800's gown

Hi all, I was wondering if anyone could point me to resources (books, etc.) which might help me find out more about this style of gown. http://tinyurl.com/hzc6ahttp://tinyurl.com/hzc6a I've been asked to make and under dress, head dress and gloves for it for the Phoenix Art Museum. What I

[h-cost] World Record says 15??? was: Corset Training for 13

It just happens to be Guiness World Record Day...they showed a spot on the local news which showed the current world record holders waist has expanded from 15 to 20! http://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/records/human_body/extreme_bodies/smallest_waist_on_a_living_person.aspx H Sg

[h-cost] What was that? Kyle Minogue dress at fragrance debut

Did anyone else catch the BBC news coverage of Kyle Minogue's new fragrance debut. What was she wearing? I found this very poor quality video ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] dress type

I am no expert here, but Boucher says in general middle class in this period showed feet and ankles. Page 300 shows http://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2003/genre/158-058.htmhttp://www.nga.gov/exhibitions/2003/genre/158-058.htm as an example. She also discusses several others which don't appear

RE: [h-cost] a question about museums

Museums are kinda weird this way. The Phoenix Art Museum for instance has no photograph what so ever of the portrait of the dress I am recreating..you'd think they'd photograph everything just for insurance purposes. I'd contact the museum. Often, they will photograph the article if you

[h-cost] Silk Gazar?

Can any of you tell me how this compares to an Organza? I've never had a chance to handle it. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Gack! Is she pregnant or is she not? Need your opinions!

files that look just like this one. Nicole - Original Message From: Saragrace Knauf [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: h-costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 12 December, 2006 11:00:47 PM Subject: [h-cost] Gack! Is she pregnant or is she not? Need your opinions! I just sat down to start

[h-cost] French Farthingale construction tips?

Hi all, as you may know already, I am re-creating this gown for the Phoenix Art Museum. http://tinyurl.com/y6phlehttp://tinyurl.com/y6phle I think the bolster type French Farthingale would be most appropriate - ( like those in the oft sited French Dutch caricature). Have any of you

[h-cost] 'fun' Ruff -was French Farthingale construction tips?

Yeah, I started the actual ruff yesterday. (My noodlings on it are on the site). I timed myself yesterday; it took me almost two hours just to split the six yards into 4 pieces, (thank goodness, organza tears nicely) then press, insert the braid and sew just one section! Yikes! Sg -

[h-cost] URL Repost - Re: French Farthingale construction tips?

Bjarne, try these. I have changed my settings to text only. Hopefully they will come across better. http://tinyurl.com/y6phle http://saragrace.us/html/A1_GoldenAgeDressDiary_PAMPics.html Saragrace - Original Message - From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical

[h-cost] Robin - A specific question Re: French Farthingale construction tips?

Robin, thank you for your help, I think I get most of it. In one of the last lines of your post though: But you'll still want to taper almost to nothing in the front. Do you mean the whole bum roll, or just the pieces? I am assuming you mean the pieces'cause this roll looks pretty much

[h-cost] 17th century Dutch reproduction - was URL Repost

I have looked everywhere for fabric for the bodice - New York, Canadathere really was nothing similar to the black on rust embroidery. I have found someone local, new to reproduction costume, who is interested in taking a stab at digitizing the embroidery. I have silk taffeta in

Re: [h-cost] Nanban trader...

There are a whole bunch of women if you go to the next few pages. Very cool, thank you for sharing! Sg - Original Message - From: Audrey Bergeron-Morin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 18, 2007 1:22 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Nanban

[h-cost] Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils -work great!

Just thought I'd share a discovery with you. Frustrated by all my marking pencils which, either disappear too soon, don't fit into a regular sharpener, fall apart as soon as you try to apply pressure or sharpen them - I tried some of my Crayola Erasable colored pencils. These work really well

Re: [h-cost] Crayola Erasable Colored Pencils -work great!

Each pencil has an eraser attached to the top end of the pencil...but I am sure any other eraser would work too. http://www.dickblick.com/zz205/84/ Sg - Original Message - From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 22,

[h-cost] Construction Thoughts on Surcoat/Outergown?

Hi again, I got such good suggestions on the bum roll, I thought I'd solicit some more ideas on the construction of the surcoat or outer gown (OG) on this outfit. http://saragrace.us/html/A1_GoldenAgeDressDiary_PAMPics.html My quandaries with this OG are this. 1.) Is that a collar lying on

Re: [h-cost] Construction Thoughts on Surcoat/Outergown?

I'm familiar with the common resources on the standard 16th century surcoat/loose gown constructions and this isn't quite like that. It could even be called a Schaube - note that it has it's own sleeves, not the very common large draping ones. Algacea has a mourning gown that is similar in

Re: [h-cost] question about robe anglaise.

The stays are just beautiful - as is the rest of the gown. Not being real familiar with the construction, of these gowns - why do you say the center back seam would be inappropriate - yet a center back panel would be okay? Sg - Original Message - From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL

[h-cost] To Tab or not to Tab?

I'm not sure what I should do here. This bodice http://tinyurl.com/343la7 is sort of a practice bodice. It is made from flocked fake silk taffeta (barf - but it was the closest fabric I have found to give the right look.) I found it at the last minute about a week ago at Jo Annes - it just

[h-cost] The Tabs Have it! Was: To Tab or not to Tab?

Sounds like the symmetrical tabs have it. Thanks! - Original Message - From: MaggiRos [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2007 2:18 PM Subject: RE: [h-cost] To Tab or not to Tab? Add my vote for tabs. It just looks more complete. MaggiRos

[h-cost] Silk thread - best knot to tie off?

Hi - I am using YLI silk floss to make a wired head piece made from silk organza. I am having a hard time keeping a knot tied. I am waxing the thread and have tried several methods. Any suggestions? Thanks, Sg ___ h-costume mailing list

[h-cost] Cool picture

Not sure where my brain was, but I was recently asked for the artist who painted the painting of the gown I am reconstructing for the Phoenix Art Museum. Having lost the information, I again asked the museum for the name of the artist. All along I thought it was attributed to someone, but not

[h-cost] Headpiece Construction was: Cool picture

, it looks like her headpiece is made like a French hood, but the brim is of very sheer material. Is that correct? It's great, though. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Saragrace Knauf Sent: Thursday, February 01, 2007 5:09 PM

Re: [h-cost] Silk thread - best knot to tie off?

Had to look up the Holbein Double running stitch, but now I see what it is. Also I think I understand Genie's suggestion. I'll try both. I was planning on using it to stitch all the folds in the ruff as well - hopefully the little x's will work there - everything I've tried, has worked itself

Re: [h-cost] Cool picture

You Bjarne must have great eyes! Are you talking about around the outer edge of the sheer part? I have to say, I am not sure I had seen the treatment in black either. I strongly wonder if the PAM pick sitter isn't part of this family, or rented her costume from the same provider. There are

[h-cost] Flexible, removable, Teflon iron plate cover - where to buy in US?

A long time ago, I bought one of these: http://www.formaster.com.pl/english/teflon_cover_plate.htm from a TV AD. It works wonderfully, but now mine is getting torn up. I contacted the supplier from the above link, but they are in Poland. Has anyone seen these available State side? I've looked

Re: [h-cost] Dressing the Queen

Sorry, it is not. I lost my website and am in the process of putting it all back up...but won't get back to it until March. Was there a specific question? Sg - Original Message - From: Susan B. Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday,

Re: [h-cost] Flexible, removable, Teflon iron plate cover - where tobuy in US?

Subject: RE: [h-cost] Flexible, removable,Teflon iron plate cover - where tobuy in US? Try one of the New York suppliers-- Steinlauf and Stoller come to mind. Monica -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Saragrace Knauf Sent: Thursday, February 08

Re: [h-cost] Dressing the Queen

] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2007 7:24 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Dressing the Queen Quoting Saragrace Knauf [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Sorry, it is not. I lost my website and am in the process of putting it all back up...but won't get back to it until

[h-cost] Toddler Bonnet/Coif construction? 1600-1640

Anyone have specific sources on the construction of Toddler bonnet's/coifs during this period? Not having any back views I was just going to follow these apparent constructions from 18th/19th century vintage garments. Items 6212 and 1855 on this page: http://www.vintagetextile.com/early.htm

1680 Bonnet? Att Migration Bird [h-cost] Re: bonnet / coif

/10/07 7:02:14 PM GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 13:26:50 -0700 From: Saragrace Knauf [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [h-cost] Toddler Bonnet/Coif construction? 1600-1640 To: h-costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain

Re: [h-cost] OT: Trip recommendations

http://www.artic.edu/aic/collections/textiles/index.php Art Institute of Chicago has an extensive textile collection. Last time I was there they had an incredible lace exhibit. Sg - Original Message - From: Susan B. Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[h-cost] Child's costume - lappets?

Do any of you know of some sources which discuss the pieces of cloth (typically from the shoulder or sleeve scye) hanging from a child's costume? I need some reference material to support my discussion and can't seem to find anything specifically in my books. I have always referred to them as

Re: [h-cost] 2,6 oz silk taffeta

Which one are you looking at Bjarne? I used this one for the silk skirt in my most recent project and it was great - it is only 2,3 ounces. http://tinyurl.com/2wg5qn Sg - Original Message - From: Bjarne og Leif Drews [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

[h-cost] Dressing Dutch/Dress in the Golden Age- Phoenix Art Museum 2/27/2007 7:00 PM Free!

Hi all, sorry for the cross posts. I will be doing another presentation at the Phoenix Art Museum on Dress in the Golden Age. This presentation is in conjunction with the current Dutch Masters Exhibit from the Rijksmuseum. http://www.phxart.org/exhibitions/rembrandt.asp Similar to the Queen

Re: [h-cost] Trying to find fabric from last year - somewhat OT

http://www.fabrics.net/swatch/ Try this - manufacturers and dealers scan it for stuff they can find for you. I've had great response from it in the past. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] BBC Robin Hood

Yeah, it is kinda' cheesy, but I don't care. I just like the idea that this is sort of a Cowboy Western from the English perspective. Ohhh, to have that kind of history. It reminds me a little of when I was in China a few years ago. A couple of twenty something year olds were eager to

[h-cost] Done! A few pics from the Golden Age dress.

Here are a few pics from the Phoenix Art Museum talk I did last week. Still tweaking the CSS style sheets so bear with me! I'll be updating some of the details for the diary now that I have time . http://saragrace.us/images/GoldenAge/Actuals/Event/index.htm Sg

Re: [h-cost] Done! A few pics from the Golden Age dress.

Well, it took a whole dang day just to figure out how to make it. Another day to put the horsehair braid in the 24 yards of silk. (there is one ~2 and one 1/2 braid in opposite ends - uggh I hate this kind of sewingessentially 48 yards of machine sewing straight lines.) Then, several

[h-cost] HBO Rome series - anyone else watching?

I am thoroughly enjoying this series. I don’t know much aobut costuming of the time, but I don’t even care!!! Anyone else liking it? Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Sarnen Robe? Chris Lanning - was Punches for cloth.

Chris, what is the Sarnen Robe on your site? Thanks, Sg - Original Message - From: Chris Laning [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 05, 2007 9:15 PM Subject: Re: Punches for cloth, was Re: [h-cost] re; Wizard Just be sure your

[h-cost] Robin Hood, Dracula and other period/fantasy films

I'm with Fran, I try not to expect much from films WRT costume authenticity. I loved Knight's Tale for the fun they had with it. I like the attempt to bring period stuff back into film making. I think it is interesting to watch the resurgence of it. My husband who is a Sci Fi fan wouldn't

Re: [h-cost] RE: Done! A few pics from the Golden Age dress.

Thank you for your kind words. If you look at the picture, I think you'll see that it does not lay flat. http://saragrace.us/images/GoldenAge/PAM_PICS/Overall.JPG The farthingale should have been tilted more to the front. I was in a hurry to get back to start the auditorium and didn't notice it

Re: [h-cost] Re: phoenix art museum pix

Very astute observation. It was uncomfortable - I agree with you, in the past nothing I've made has been uncomfortable, but this was, and I attributed it to the way I cut the bodice. The corset wasn't uncomfortable if worn in the normal push up mode, but Heather, the model, said it was

Netherlands Clothing early 17th century-preganacy etc....Was: [h-cost] RE: Done! A few pics from the Golden Age dress.

Lorina, this is quite the norm for the first part of the 17th century in the Netherlands - (which at the time was much larger than it is now.) The bodice is pretty tight, doubtful of much use for pregnancy. The outer gown on the other hand is a possibility. I took this pattern from Juan

[h-cost] Algacea Cloak Hood comparison Help!

I am making myself a middle class cloak. I was looking for something with an interesting hood, so I went to Algacea for some ideas. I am curious about several of them. I've made some mockups and am not exactly sure if what I have done is correct. If you compare f.53a Balandran, f.46a Turkish

Re: [h-cost] FW: [tvfilmcostuming] FREE TUDORS ONLINE V.I.P.SCREENING

Pretty nifty, I'll have to watch it later. Glad to see that the lead is the fellow from Gormenghast, right? Jonathan Rhys Meyers Yum. - Original Message - From: Cat Devereaux [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2007 2:59 AM Subject: [h-cost] FW:

Re: [h-cost] Elizabethan gowns

Depending on how you define front of bodice, you will find all sorts of embroidery on fronts of gowns. Here is just one example:

Re: [h-cost] Elizabethan gowns - better link

Sorry about that link. http://tinyurl.com/2seejbhttp://tinyurl.com/2seejb - Original Message - From: Saragrace Knaufmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costumemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Elizabethan gowns

Re: [h-cost] elizabethan reproduction

Oh, that is stunning. You have been busy! I love your work. I must visit your site more often! Sg - Original Message - From: Melanie Schuesslermailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costumemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2007 8:31 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [h-cost] elizabethan reproduction - image question....

I went back to find your original post Melanie, and was curious if there wasn't a mistake in the URL. This image is posted twice, http://www.tudor-portraits.com/Elizabeth25.jpghttp://www.tudor-portraitscom/Elizabeth25.jpg (See below). Was there another image which inspired your reproduction?

Re: [h-cost] silk satin

This is a great company, and contrary to the implication, you need not be a member. Do give yourself enough time when orderingtheir shipping can sometimes be slow (well at least to Buckwheat, AZ.) Sg - Original Message - From: JAMES OGILVIEmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

[h-cost] Circular cloak hems - what do you do?

Sorry for the cross posts all. I'v just made a middle class full length full circle cape. Of course over the shoulder the cape length is shorter. Do most people hem the rest of the cape to match that length or do they just do an even hem all 'round and allow it to be longer in front and back?

[h-cost] Tudor Tailors coming to Phoenix Art Museum - June 5, 2007

, Saragrace Knauf P.S. Admission to the Museum is free on Tuesday evenings! The auditorium is not that big, so be sure to come early! The Tudor Tailor Tuesday, June 5, 6:00pm The Tudor Wardrobe - Ninya Mikhaila Jane Malcolm-Davies Join The Tudor Tailor for a lively look inside

Re: [h-cost] Dyeing pots 350-575 AD?

Ingrid, I can't help you a bit, but am wondering if there aren't some other lists for where you might get some help. I will forward to my Croft list (they do a lot of spinning and weaving and dyeing.) Maybe someone there will know, or know of a group which will know. Sg - Original

Re: [h-cost] yardage for short cloak?

Hi Aylwen, since I draft most of my own patterns, I am always looking to other's yardage recommendations. I use the Internet for this all the time. Reconstructing History has a great spectrum of patterns to look at. Here is a Man's Musketeer Cloak http://tinyurl.com/24cgke It recommends 5

[h-cost] Have you used these patterns? Was: yardage for short cloak?

Not sure which patterns you mean, but I have used the Folkwear ones many many years ago, and found them to be fairly true to size. I like them overall. A friend of mine recently made one of their oriental jackets up and was very pleased with the results. Sg - Original Message -

Re: [h-cost] Have you used these patterns? Was: yardage for shortcloak?

site. Silvara [Original Message] From: Saragrace Knauf [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 3/23/2007 7:00:27 AM Subject: [h-cost] Have you used these patterns? Was: yardage for short cloak? Not sure which patterns you mean, but I have used the Folkwear

Re: Subject: [h-cost] continuous steel boning

Or Greenburg Hammer - but they are in NYC... - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 06, 2007 3:49 AM Subject: Subject: [h-cost] continuous steel boning

[h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes

http://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPGhttp://image.coldwatercreek.com/IMAGESFLL/H95057_013SL.JPG I found this in the Coldwater Creek catalogue. The online version doesn't have this description, but the catalogue says. Marie Antoinette, the monarch who liked her hair

[h-cost] Christian VII's banyan, Was: Elegant courtlife of Frederik V

What is this banyan thing Bjarne? I have only seen it in context of a particular type of cloak. - Original Message - From: Bjarne og Leif Drewsmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2007 11:32 AM Subject: [h-cost]

[h-cost] Eyelets or Buttons-

Anyone know for sure if these are eyelets or buttons? Is there a cord running through the center holes or is there a cord wrapped around the button? http://www.wga.hu/art/r/raphael/2firenze/1/31doni2.jpghttp://www.wga.hu/art/r/raphael/2firenze/1/31doni2.jpg

Re: [h-cost] Re: Eyelets or Buttons

I really does make more sense that they are metal eyelets. There doesn't seem to be any sign of attachment of the ones on the dress - unless the little black marks are thread to hold it down. Thanks! Sg - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [h-cost]Canadian Smocking

What are you looking at on this picture?I don't see anything that looks like smocking. I see a lot of slashing?? Sg - Original Message - From: otsistomailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costumemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 8:35 PM

Re: [h-cost] Antique treadle sewing machine cabinets

I see them on Craig's list a lot. Also, you might want to check your local recycle yahoo group. They show up there periodically. Sg - Original Message - From: Lavolta Pressmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007

Re: [h-cost] new Butterick pattern 5061

Me neither, I came from a theatrical background as well. I didn't take it that way, and I figure if people can't see the difference between entertainment and factual reproduction, (and value and necessity for each), they aren't very bright, and aren't worth bothering over! O, meanie me!

[h-cost] Re: Beau Brummel

Oooh A, thank you for bring this to our attention. I have wanted to see this ever since I watched him in Rome...yum, yum.. Sg - Original Message - From: Dawnmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costumemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 12:21

Re: [h-cost] Metrosexual???? OT

Whew! So it really is on topic! - Original Message - From: Andrew Trembleymailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical Costumemailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 12:21 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] Metrosexual OT Saragrace Knauf wrote: Okay, this may

Re: [h-cost] Ahem-something interesting

As someone already pointed out, it is a William Buytewech painting. The orginal (the one where if you actually look closely, you can see the tip of the anatomy.) is at Kaiser-Friedrich-Museums, Berlin. The one on Bildindex attributes it to the same artist and to the same museum. The only

Re: [h-cost] Button question

The description calls them vanity pins whatever those are... I betcha if you wrote the seller she could tell you. She looks like she specializes in them. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Ahem-something interesting

Oh my! I had never noticed this before in this picture. An interesting study on perspective -Ahem (again!) - Original Message - From: Glenda Robinsonmailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Historical Costume'mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2007 11:53 PM Subject: RE:

[h-cost] What would you do with this fabric.

I have a number of fabrics I've bought over the years, and am now making myself do something with them! http://www.saragrace.us/images/Fabrics/index.htmhttp://www.saragrace.us/images/Fabrics/index.htm The above link has two of them. The first, I have 3 yards of, and it is 54 inches wide. It

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