Re: [h-cost] Ear-coverings and wimples

This to any who are interested. I've noticed a significant lack of mention of the 'coif', which is an integral part of the habit of the Benedictines nun's attire, with the wimple and the one or two part veil. It was explained to me, by the historian of an abbey, that their habit dates from

Re: [h-cost] Desperation request from a friend….

You don't say how much is needed. If the director hasn't already done so he might contact colleges and universities, even large high schools, Knights of Columbus, etc. to borrow. Use might be cut down to minimal pieces,i.e. arm guards and breast plates with shirts of flowing sleeves and lavish

Re: [h-cost] Desperation request from a friend….

Ruth, he might also seek help from the nearest SCA. Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Steampunk Patterns, was pattern suggestions

These look like just the thing for small stage productions; because, you know, we never have enough time or money. Audy. in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com

Re: [h-cost] beginner sewing machine

My grandmother taught me to sew on her long bobbin treadle machine. I was given a hand cranked chain stitch machine that year for Christmas which made me cry because, at 12, I didn't consider it real. My mother used a 1939 White Rotary that I was allowed to use when I got glasses. Thanks to my

Re: [h-cost] Pattern drafting history, Kidwell, Seligman

Historical Note: Audrey Chase began drafting patterns for academic staged productions in 1971. Previous pattern drafting experience had been confined to self dressing and occasional works for selected individuals:her children, her friends, and previously, her dolls. However her drafting

Re: [h-cost] 1958 prom dress

Left shoulder corsage. And no, tacky. Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] 1968 Boys Wear

Size. The little guys are usually trained by three. From an earlier era, the 50's, that was when they could be put into the more useful play and dress clothes. At about age five or six (they always seemed to be younger then the indicated size) they jumped to 8's and 10's. just experience

Re: [h-cost] 1968 Boys Wear

Penny, just a guess on apache 1968. A typical fashion throwback to the 30's-40's apache dancers? Not at all American Indian like. Also in that era I remember making some sport shirts,about early 70's, not like anything available commercially, of very wildly colored prints that resembled

Re: [h-cost] Remember the zipper jewelry?

Ah, Fran, I so love your posts; I commiserate with you in your deprivation. Where I live there is WalMart. That's it! Unless there might be something at $ General or the hardware store. Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A

[h-cost] HOT GLUE USE

I don't know about stays but I've made hot glue teeth and eye-whites for masks and dolls by that method. Audy anyone on this list a student of Theatre Arts @ UCLA 1974-1976? in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet

[h-cost] NOT TYING YOUR BONNET STRINGS?

To go bare-headed and/or bare-legged was wanton behavior not so long ago. To not tie your bonnet strings was extremely 'prideful' or 'wanton' as a lady could not control the wind (reap the wind) or chase after her bonnet. It was wanton if done to, hopefully, cause a gentleman to chase after it

Re: [h-cost] help on a c. 1900 rural woman's dress

What my grandmother told me when I was a girl but a little background. she was born in Virginia in 1882. Her Father was an Anglo-Irish earl, who had relinquished his title to become an American citizen, and he became a circuit riding preacher after taking his family to West Virginia and farming

Re: [h-cost] OT: May I implore your aid, prithee please?

Sharon, thank you so much for your input. there are places here where one could do that but not expect payment. I can't stand long or walk too much or sit too long right now. I could teach but not help much except for guidance and I would be expected to fund my own transportation costs. That's

[h-cost] OT: May I implore your aid, prithee please?

About two and a half years ago I was smashed up in an horrendous collision which totaled my car and nearly totaled me. Much was broken. All is mended but not all is in it's former condition. The only specialty I ever developed in over 40 years of costume design has been in the designing of

[h-cost] FOUR DAYS DOWN?

Hi All! I've not gotten any posts since July 9. Has no one posted? Is the list down? What's up? Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ___

Re: [h-cost] a costumer's term question

I'd call them 'precious' as in found trimming stock. They might actually be called 'skiving' as are small bits of leather. Put them in a little box. in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com

Re: [h-cost] History of Costume text?

Bravo, Fran! What a cogent analysis of the problem. I have such a hard time getting across to people that theatrical costuming is not fashion design or couture or ready to wear or home sewing. It's about the play. Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas

Re: [h-cost] Alice Cooper Photos

Penny, just wonderful. What a dramatic site! Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Fabric - was: Shirt pattern - SCA period - pre-1600

Hi, that cloth sounds like old fashioned white cotton feed or flour sacking. Sometimes thes old pieces show up at fairs or garage sales. Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com

Re: [h-cost] What would my ancestor have worn?

Hi, I'm a me, too here as there is a family genealogy that I've never seen. The story is that the ancestor came in 1064 or 1065 as part of W of N's entourage and stayed. Also that the current family name 'Chase' is an Anglecised(sp?)version of the original. The College of Heralds has the

Re: [h-cost] ping please?

Ditto in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Cleaning rust from sewing scissors

Fran, use something you usually have on hand - toothpaste. If that won't do it try automaotive chrome cleaner. How did that happen? Audy. in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com

[h-cost] A BLANK OUT?

Hi All, Did no one post from 7/16/10 to this afternoon (7/20/10) or was my mail box blanked? Guesses, speculations, knowledge? Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com

Re: [h-cost] OT to Victorian re-enactors

Hi Ruth ann, In the early seventies I did that play and,as I recall, we served a plain butter cake with a soft white icing. The 'large slice' was precut, marked out with toothpick pricks, so it could be sliced easliy and evenly, and served at all performances. It was put in the refrigerator

Re: [h-cost] slightly OT about support

Oh, yes. Wear the corset. A well fitted corset makes a ball gown or even a day dress. Try a costume shop that rents that kind of thing if you don't want to make it or don't have the time to do that. If you make or buy it for pity's sake practice, practice, practice for it makes you improve your

[h-cost] MODERN HAIR RECEPTICLE

Hi, All: My Grandmother told me to save my hair in a net bag (for making rats), I should make and once a year wash it, sqeeze out the moisture in a towel, and hang to air dry. She said I'd have to make new bags to replace the old as silk net eventually rots; then along came nylon. However, I

[h-cost] CUTTING KNITS (SWEATERS)

Grandmother taught me that to change knits machine sew a grossgrain ribbon of the desired length on the line to be cut. Cut below the line. Sew on the outside if a rounded finish is desired, turn and hand hem on the ribs. Sew on the inside for a more casual look. Use for sleeves, armholes,

Re: [h-cost] A question on sewing fur

What I was taught as a child: use a fine leather needle and a waxed thread when sewing fur by hand. I lay fake fur in the carport and chalk the pattern on the reverse then cut only the fabric, being careful to cut as little fur as possible. Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas

Re: [h-cost] what to name a dressmaker's dummy

Mine, presently wearing only a Viking helmet over its stump, had no name. It is a donated dial-a-size that shall be from now on, Breezy. in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet http://www.peoplepc.com

Re: [h-cost] Dating a couple garments

Sylvia, Dolmans were also popular in the 50's. On sweaters - short waisted, fitted to the bust, no buttons. Blouses - many styles. Coats - cropped and fitted like the sweaters and loose and swinging at hip or full length. Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas

[h-cost] Corsetery issues

Hi All, If an actress doesn't raise the issue it is wise to ask if there are possible limitations. Years ago, costuming Don Juan in Hell' I did the actress playing Dona Ana in a quick change when she chooses the age she wants to appear. The dress had four skirts - a fine cotton underskirt, two

[h-cost] FROCK COATS

Hi, All, Thanks so much for the references to good patterns. As was pointed out, I failed to say what era I am interested in at this time. I want 19c; 1820's - 1920's approximately. Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way

[h-cost] FROCK COAT PATTERNS

Hi, All. Where or from whom do I get the best buy for the money of multi-sized frock coat patterns? If you remember, I'm a small stage costume designer and wish to make five frock coats for our closet, sizes XS-XL. We don't have much money, ever! and I don't want to draft these myself as I

[h-cost] D P STANDARDS

To all who've addressed this question to date: Thank you all so much. I now don't 1) feel all alone 2) feel so abused. Here is some of how I do a design assignment or project: Read the script as early as possible, first for impression then for content Research the author, his era, the era of

[h-cost] DESIGNER PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

Hi, All. The most recent show on which I worked opened last last Thursday. And over all its a good show. But some of the fallout has been very upsetting to me. The director invited me to do this show for her, her last show (she's said that for for the last three years), and I've done them. Each

[h-cost] THE SERIOUS COSTUMER

Justine, My dear you are on the right track. I have a question for you. What and why are you costuming? To earn a living; to learn a skill and gain knowledge;to fulfill artistic urges;to achieve recognition?, etc. Do you want to teach; to draft patterns; to sew; to costume for competitions;

[h-cost] RAYMOND MACHINE WORTH

Thanks for the info on patent dating. When the machine was checked it was found to have patent dates of 1879 and 1880 and was styled as a NEW RAYMOND. I haven't seen it yet as I'm tied up with the current show at the theatre. I'd love to have a treadle machine as that is what I learned on and

[h-cost] Question of Value or worth (OT)

Hi all, At the theatre last night I was asked about the value of old sewing machines. I had no idea on this one: a)it works and has the original finish(es), accessories and attachments b)manufactured in Guelph, Ontario, Canada in 1861 by Raymond Sewing Machine c)RSM was purchased in 1912 or 1916

[h-cost] Whitening age-yellowed fabric

Things my Grandmother told me: wash the garment in a mild soap ( not detergent) and warm water, rinse, roll in towel to remove excess water, squeezing gently. Lay on green grass in the sun turning from time to time. If still yellow, soak, after wetting in plain water, in a mild solution of

[h-cost] THANK YOU ALL

Thanks for the help with show I costumed recently. When I was designing it it was not known if the show would go up by itself or with another play that was also a winner in the January playwriting festival at Hill Country Community Theatre in Central Texas. So I designed it fully and when it