Where are you and by when do you need them?
Sharon in California
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I am busy making another
Is this 16th century? If so, I'd love to have one.
Sharon Collier
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Re
I happen to have living with me a German exchange student, (is that
serendipitous, or what?) so if you don't have anyone to translate the
Vendish site, I will ask her to do it.
Sharon Collier
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Having gotten way too much paint on my clothes over the years, (I paint
sets, I can tell you that acrylics do not easily wash out. Plus, they go
through the washer and dryer. I've washed my paint clothes loads of times.
Try the wash/paint technique first, because they do add stiffness.
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Is this 16th century? If so, I'd love to have one.
Sharon Collier
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Doesn't the oil in the paint spread, making an oil spot? I've never used
oils, as in theatre we can't have flammable paints. Before acrylics, we used
to make our own paint, using hoof-and-horn glue. We called it casein paint.
You mixed the ground up stuff (hooves and horns, apparently) up with
There's an island off the Carolina coast, which, until they got a bridge and
satellite TV, had an almost perfect version of a 16th century eastern
English accent, which has died out/changed in England.
My mom is frequently asked if she is from New York, but she is a native San
Franciscan. The
Hi, Cin, I'm going. What's this about scarlet letters?
Sharon Collier
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As probably the closest one to the Con
A new Ren court dress for dancing. I have the earrings I'm basing the dress
on. Now all I have to do is find the fabrics, trim, beads, make a corset and
hoops, get shoes, figure out a hat and make the thing! I already have a
bumroll, so that makes the job so much easier. :-)
Sharon
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Sharon Collier wrote:
. Before
acrylics, we used to make our own paint, using
Wash the silk, you can always dry clean it later.
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Hi, I am about to get some
Someone recently told me that it was a sign of refinement/education to be be
to spell a word in different ways. Anyone ever hear of this?
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This is why I feel regular production meetings are so important. At the
first meeting, all the designers and the director get together and discuss
the direction of the show re: design, style, etc. As soon as the show is
cast, meet again and make any changes (if the leads won't look good in the
Just get rid of the director. It's easier. :-)
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This may have been
I got one used from Amazon Canada for under $100, if I remember correctly.
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I ran into a copy of Moda de
Aniline dye. Less messy and appropriate, wouldn't you think?
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Sharon Collier wrote:
Just get
About how many costume/fashion related books or magazines do you own?
About 30-35 (but 2 of those are Moda a Firenze and QEWU (bought from
Amazon/Canada for $192, which included shipping)
What was the first one you purchased?
Historic Costume for the Stage 1974
Where did you purchase it?
At Costume Con this last weekend, we were talking and someone said the
pattern from Laughing Moon Patterns was good.
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One tip is to line the top of the fabric to be pleated with evenly checked
gingham. The regular spacing of the checks makes it easy to make even pleats
and the gingham finishes the top edge.
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I've heard that even today, in countries where women work hard and/or have
poor nutrition, menopause sets in much earlier, around the 30's.
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The Music Man, the movie with Shirley Jones, has some nice early 1900's
stuff I think about the end of the time you're looking at, about 1908-1910,
especially showing the difference between girls dresses, which were mid calf
and women's, which were long. Boys/men's clothes, too, (plus, it's a cool
I have some pants/shorts that I have streamlined to the easiest pattern
ever. Two pieces, two seams, two hems (machine of course) and one casing for
the elastic. They sit at my waist and I make them in lovely wild cotton
prints (it's either that or tablecloths).
Sharon
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If not, I have a bunch that my friend gave me (her mom was a seamstress)
plus a bunch of adapted ones that my other friend gave me after she decided
to stop doing theatre. I'm in CA, 30 mi. south of SF.
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Really easy is a loose gown. More like a sleeveless robe. Worn over a
chemise, of course, but that can be a white/cream shirt with the collar cut
off so just the collar band is on. Tie on the gorgeous sleeves you've made
to the armholes in 3 places, leaving the underarm loose. Later, you can make
It could have been that the hoop stiffener was not rigid, like whalebone,
but rope or cord, which is what early hoops were made of. They would fold
like that when sitting. Somewhere on a site I just recently saw (which I do
not remember) is a picture of a woman wearing rope hoops that fold just
Make oversleeves, if it's translucent enough.
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I have 1yd x 44 white silk gauze. What pre 1600s item can I
Can you make a gauze ruff?
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I have 1yd x 44 white silk gauze. What pre 1600s item can I make of it
other
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I have 1yd x 44 white silk gauze. What pre 1600s item can I make of it
other than a partlet?
I have 2yds
Are you still interested in old patterns?
Sharon Collier
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Are they still available
Francesca [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I for one am. Been
doing pattern grading research so any left over's would be greatly
appreciated after you all are done using them. :)
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Chiara Francesca
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Amazon Drygoods is in Iowa. (563) 322-6800. Don't know if they have anything
that might work.
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Does
Or Jas.Townsend Son, Inc., Ft. Wayne, Indiana. They have a store, too, as
well as online.
www.jas-townsend.com
Or can he buy from one of the Faire vendors?
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Maybe the skirts are flat in front, under the pointed bodice, then pleated
at side and back. It just doesn't show much in the portrait, but there is
fullness you can see at the side bottom of the skirt.
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Looking at their site, I was surprised to see so much of their clothing is
polyester or a polyester blend. In the southwest, it gets really hot and
polyester just doesn't breathe. I think they would have better luck with
their business if they used 100% cotton. Putting those kids in poly in the
I looked up the word in both my French and Italian dictionaries. Both
crepiter (French) and crepitare (Italian), mean to rustle, so could it
be a petticoat that makes a rustling noise, like taffeta?
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Where do you live? And what size is your daughter?
Sharon
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Hi all,
My 15 year old is in summer
So could the Amish conceivably use solar, since it doesn't connect to
anywhere? Then they could use electric sewing machines (see, I got costume
content in there--:-) )
Sharon C.
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Hi, I am no longer receiving emails. Can you put me on the list again,
please? I probably hit the wrong button on the computer. (again)
Thank you, Sharon C.
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For a stage costume, use drinking straws, cut into pieces. They would thread
quickly onto string, (put two strings through a straw piece, then split the
strings and put through another straw piece with strings on either side, if
that makes sense) and you could put pre-made beaded fringe on the
Belt part---
Do you mean girdle? Long necklace-like belt that goes around waist and hangs
down center front?
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When I was in high school, we did Kiss Me, Kate. My friend's aunts did the
costumes and copied the Shrew costumes for the leads. They were GORGEOUS.
I believe they made the headdress of wire, covered with masking tape or
fabric tape (for bulk), then painted. Or you could make it out of wicker,
hot
Moda has color pictures, QEU are black and white, if that makes a
difference.
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Can you wash this or must it be dry cleaned? And if you can wash, how?
Sharon C.
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Thanks!
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At 02:20 PM 8/7/2008, you wrote:
Can you wash
Put together a resume, with pictures, if possible, of your work. Pictures
are worth 1,00 words. One of the best costumers I've known was self taught.
I'm a stay at home mom who has done community theatre for the past 25 years
or so. While interesting and fun, it has not paid well, stipends usually
Oooh! Another idea! You sound like you might make a good wedding planner.
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Not Celtic knotwork, I'd say instead Italian strapwork (but whether or
not it was period, I've no idea.) Was this for the Palio horserace, maybe?
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There is also a Palio horserace in Sienna, Italy. Done in early
renaissance style. It is held in the central town piazza.
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A straw fan on a ribbon around her neck (to keep it from the cat!)As for
what am I making--plans for the Cutting Back of the Plants that have Taken
Over the Backyard. Coming dancing next week? (Lesley's busy this week)
Sharon
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1962 Gypsy, the musical about how she became the burlesque star. Great
performance by Rosalind Russell, playing her mom.
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Actually, if you just lightly bone the bodice, so it doesn't wrinkle up
along the center front and at the back lacings that should be ok. At least
for what she seems to want. My first Ren bodice was boned, but I didn't wear
a corset/pair of bodies and it worked fine. Does she intend to wear a bra?
Also, maybe she doesn't understand that a corset does not have to fit super
tight, a la that scene from Gone With the Wind. It should just be as
comfortable and supportive as a good bra.
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Try a costume store. They often have mask type versions of various
hats/helmets. Can you make one out of an inexpensive play ball? Just cut out
the face part, spray paint it in the right colors and hot melt foam pieces
inside to fit (much like a bike helmet)
Or, try to find a bike helmet that is
Sounds like the belt was defective, or maybe had some oil on it . I seem to
remember that oil can break down rubber. Worth looking into, maybe check
that you don't have oil dripping onto the belt inside the machine.
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On the cloth of gold thread, Bess mentioned cloth of silver. I have a small
piece (about 1 yard square), but it is tarnished where it was exposed to the
air when folded. Any ideas on how to remove the tarnish from the silver
without harming the silk?
Sharon C.
Thanks, I didn't know that about basic harming protein fibers. Aren't most
detergents/soaps basic?
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My son's school had a Halloween carnival. I told the kids I was a 10 yr old
dressed as a mom.
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You could dye over using something in the red range. Try cold water dye, as
then the wool won't shrink. Or soak it in very strong cold tea. It will dull
the color somewhat.
Or sew up a quilt with it as the batting. Or a quilted bed jacket/shawl.
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Try:
Passamaneria Toscana in Florence , Italy
They have 2 rooms, filled floor to ceiling with trims of all types. (at the
Piazza S. Lorenzo, 12r) They have 3 locations. I just about died when I went
there. And of course, I was new to period costuming, so didn't know what was
period correct or
Yeah, I get location, and staff, but the rest comes up with an error
message. Rats!
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Don't know about official methods, but when I want to size something up or
down, I photocopy it in a percent larger mode. Kind of hit or miss, but
sizes up proportionally.
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I'm with Lynn, I'd be interested in a big chunk myself. What colors in the
plaid? Any Mylar shiny bits?
Sharon C.
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I saw Romeo and Juliet in high school, and I remember my teacher pointing
out that the Capulets were in warm colors-reds, yellows, oranges-,while the
Montegues were in cool colors-blues, greens, browns, and after Juliet
marries Romeo, she's in the cool colors. I wouldn't have noticed that on my
Try freezing the sticky stuff with ice cubes. Or take off with something
oily--like salad oil, hit the oil stain with Simple Green and wash. If it's
ultra suede, it should be polyester, right?, and therefore washable, I
think.
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How often are you planning on wearing this dress? I ask because often
(unfortunately) I won't time to finish a dress/bodice before I need to wear
it. In that case, I just have someone sew me into it. A quick whip stitching
and you're good to go. Doesn't take very long, either. And it looks good.
There is a place called Namaste Grocery (I think that's the name) in the
little strip mall on the corner of El Camino and Ralston Ave. in Belmont.
On Willow Road, in Menlo Park, there is a little place I think called
Polynesian Market, or Tropical Market. It has a lot of spices, at good
prices. It
There is a place called Namaste Grocery (I think that's the name) in the
little strip mall on the corner of El Camino and Ralston Ave. in Belmont.
On Willow Road, in Menlo Park, there is a little place I think called
Polynesian Market, or Tropical Market. It has a lot of spices, at good
prices. It
Tell them you want it done bulk, where they just clean it and hang it up.
Priced by the pound.
Sharon C.
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Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2009 5:43 PM
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Subject: [h-cost] Dry
I know someone who makes mini tricorn hats. If anyone is interested, I'll
see if I can find her info.
Sharon C.
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Sent: Wednesday, February 11, 2009 4:58 PM
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Sharon Collier wrote:
I know someone who makes mini tricorn hats. If anyone is interested,
I'll see if I can find her info.
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Pleasepleasepleaseplease! I have been looking for someone who can make a
mini-tricorn for years! To go with my 18th century riding habits
Thanks
Do you know anything about this book? Amazon doesn't say much.
Sharon C.
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Behalf Of Joan Jurancich
Sent: Monday, February 16, 2009 9:30 AM
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Subject: [h-cost] Reprint of 1879
Can you cartridge pleat in the extra?
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Behalf Of Suzi Clarke
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 8:56 AM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing?
1770's
When I wear my corset, I first hook up the front, then I get someone to
tighten the back laces. You can just wear it without tightening, but it
won't be as fitted and often you need the tightening to get the girls to
be held in the right place so they don't slip down.:-)
However, this year at
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I bought a scarf--green on one end, indigo in the middle and bright
turquoise on the other end. It was a bit stiff, so I decided to rinse it in
cold water to get out whatever was making it stiff. The green and indigo are
colorfast, but the turquoise runs like anything, so much that
I know someone who does beautiful wings (used by Disney in one of their
parades!), but not feathers. But she might if you asked.
www.fairy-wings.com
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Behalf Of Kate Pinner
Sent: Saturday, February
If you weld, you can do the metal cages things suggested by AlbertCat,
otherwise, stack wood and glue. Sandwich straps/leather/ties between the top
2 layers for fastening to the foot. If you want more noise when stomping,
add metal washers, flat metal pieces or even real horseshoes to the bottom.
I'd say make a mock up in both sizes and use the size that looks best.
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Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 8:22 AM
To: h-cost...@indra.com;
My mom uses plastic wrapped wire, and fastens the ends with a tiny (less
than 1/8 sq.)crimp. Look at my pearls next time you see me.
Sharon
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Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2009 8:36 AM
You could try gently washing one and hanging it out in the sun. After all,
that's what they did with them 100 years ago.
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Behalf Of Wanda Pease
Sent: Friday, March 06, 2009 11:01 PM
To: Historical
I know of the method of stitching around the front edges from the side seam
up the center front and down to the opposite side seam. Then sew the back
edge. Next sew around the armholes, but do not sew the side seams together.
The whole thing will be lying flat at this point.
Insert your hand into
Have you tried dyeing with paint? There is a really good scenic paint
(Rosco, I think) that can be thinned and used as a dye for sets. It might
work for your lace. And it is a good, deep, matte black, that makes black
paint from the home supply stores look like deep grey.
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There is a Past Patterns pattern called the Armistice Blouse which is the
correct period. I think they have a skirt that goes with it, too,
otherwise, a narrow, ankle length one will do. And if the re-enactment is
showing the deprivations of the war, just use early 1900's.
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Netflix!
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Behalf Of Michelle Plumb
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2009 1:55 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] silent film era scrap book
Wah! I wanna see all those lovely films but I
If you can take it apart, use Naval Jelly on the rust.
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Behalf Of Audrey Bergeron-Morin
Sent: Tuesday, March 17, 2009 9:02 AM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] antique dress form?
Jas. Townsend sells pins. I got silver ones, they may have brass also.
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Behalf Of Catherine Olanich Raymond
Sent: Wednesday, March 18, 2009 5:59 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost]
Anyone heard about a new book by the ladies who did Tudor Tailor? Pre-sales,
etc?
Sharon C.
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Look online for images of vintage fashion. Some sites have actual magazine
ads from the years you want, some even from Australia.
-Original Message-
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Elizabeth Walpole
Sent: Tuesday, March 31, 2009 11:12
Don't use pleating tape, the pleats end up being only about 1/2 deep, so
there are a lot of them to sew. And the tape adds a lot of bulk. Instead
make a facing with 1/4 gingham. That way you can easily make even pleats,
using the gingham as a guide. I like making pleats 1 deep. Quick whip
stitches
Send out an email with instructions on the CORRECT way to wear them. If they
are Snobs, they'll want to be sure they are correct!
-Original Message-
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of ruthan...@mindspring.com
Sent: Friday, April 17, 2009
What about tea dyeing it? Depending on the strength of the pink, you could
end up with an interesting color-- brownish pink, or a pinkish brown. And
tea has the advantage of dyeing (staining) while cold, too! Or try wine.
Everyone complains that it is so hard to get out a wine stain, why not use
Can't you go as a woman who just returned from France, or where ever) and
therefore knows the latest fashions?
-Original Message-
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Mathilde Bartholin
Sent: Thursday, April 23, 2009 7:52 AM
To:
Only if you're Cockney--and pronounce it H-adultery.
:-)
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From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of annbw...@aol.com
Sent: Thursday, April 30, 2009 6:04 AM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] CC27
H-costume list! H
Oh, I remember it was the beginning of Permanent Press clothes, my mom was
excited about that. Also the beginning of ethnic, hippie stuff--jeans and
Mexican embroidered blouses--at least here near San Francisco. Maybe just
blue jeans would have been American in those days.
-Original
My friend went back to New York during the summer of '67, to visit her
grandmother, whom she hadn't seen in 10 years or so (my friend was 13). She
came back talking about the different clothes they wore back east, much more
formal, and her grandmother wore only black, white and/or grey!
Check out Simplicity 5724.It has the princess seaming and front point. You
can easily re-do the neckline.
For the sleeves, Butterick 6694 has both an under and over sleeve. One is
too short, the other too long, but make the outer one midway between the two
and you'd be close. Use overlapped
A fabulous silk taffeta cape with hood would have been appropriate.
-Original Message-
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Elizabeth Walpole
Sent: Tuesday, May 05, 2009 5:53 PM
To: 'Historical Costume'
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Pattern for red
Of course, RED, I just took it for granted that folks would know I meant
red!
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From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of albert...@aol.com
Sent: Wednesday, May 06, 2009 6:11 AM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost]
Sounds like a description of the life of a woman in the Middle Ages. In a
pinch, use ties instead of buttons and loops, it's quicker.
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From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Rebecca Schmitt
Sent: Friday, May 15, 2009 6:38 AM
My daughter is thin and made a corset without tabs. She has not been happy
with it, as it transfers all the weight of the farthingale and skirts to her
waist/back. She now wishes she'd made one with tabs to help distribute the
weight better. Remember, thin women don't have as much padding as we
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