Re: [h-cost] 19th century clothing in need of a new home

I would also like to suggest that this be shared with the Costume Society of America's membership. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Mary Bucher To: h-costume Sent: Mon, Feb 13, 2017 1:24 pm Subject: [h-cost] 19th century clothing in need

Re: [h-cost] Wedding wear

Actually, a dear friend of mine's mother-in-law chose a beige dress for another of her children's weddings. And beige was just about the least flattering color I could imagine for the dear lady. She may have been of a generation where she took such advice seriously. Ann Wass -Original

Re: [h-cost] Wedding wear

Hard to decide which is worse--black or beige. I like COLOR!!! Never could see the appeal of black. But the tiaras are cool. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Carmen Beaudry To: Historical Costume Sent: Wed, Jan 27, 2016 2:53 pm

Re: [h-cost] Wedding wear

The mother of the bride wears beige and keeps quiet. But I would think another color would be more fun. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: R Lloyd Mitchell To: Historical Costume Sent: Wed, Jan 27, 2016 9:12 am Subject: Re: [h-cost]

Re: [h-cost] Wedding wear

NOT beige lace! Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Deb Salisbury, Mantua-Maker To: h-costume Sent: Mon, Jan 25, 2016 8:17 pm Subject: [h-cost] Wedding wear I'm no help, either. The last wedding I went to, here in Texas, everyone but

Re: [h-cost] What's your dummy wearing this season?

My mannequin is wearing a partially completed shift that was a massive fail. I have to re-think the whole thing, so there it hangs. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: R Lloyd Mitchell To: Historical Costume Sent: Thu, Jan 14, 2016 10:37

Re: [h-cost] Costumes in "War and Peace"

Yes, that is a great book, and I almost cited it, too. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Viv Watkins To: Historical Costume Sent: Wed, Jan 6, 2016 12:02 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costumes in "War and Peace" There is a

Re: [h-cost] Costumes in "War and Peace"

Lucky you! I schemed to get to Boston to see it but just couldn't. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Katy Bishop To: Historical Costume Sent: Wed, Jan 6, 2016 12:08 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costumes in "War and Peace" Absolutely, I

Re: [h-cost] Costumes in "War and Peace"

Some of my Facebook friends are following. No one shoulder bare, or many, many, other things. I know it's theater, but even allowing for that, seems very weird. My opinion is, even though it is a story, it is based so firmly in a historical time and place, it seems downright strange to go off

Re: [h-cost] Costumes in "War and Peace"

If we all liked the same thing, there would only be vanilla ice cream, as they say. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Lavolta Press To: Historical Costume Sent: Tue, Jan 5, 2016 2:17 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Costumes in "War and Peace" I

Re: [h-cost] What costume-related gifts did everyone get?

One of these days, I hope I can splurge on the Fashion Plate book. Bought Cassidy's hot of the press in Louisville. Alas, I didn't get anything costume related, but I didn't ask for anything, either. Merry Christmas to everyone! Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Lavolta

Re: [h-cost] Retiring

You might want to consider Etsy. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: costumegal66 To: Historical Costume Sent: Thu, Dec 24, 2015 2:31 pm Subject: [h-cost] Retiring Merry Christmas. I'm still here. I will be retiring my website next

Re: [h-cost] Who's still here? & smock question

You mean the farmer's big overshirt, right? (I ask because "smock" was also used as a term for a woman's shift or chemise, at least in parts of England. Read about smock races sometime.) Do you have the Shire album on the subject? Also try "Dress of the People." I suspect the answer to your

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

While it may or may not have been authentic in the period, I, too, like it for interpreting at events. One can show what the garments looked like (since you are wearing them underneath) and also the whole art of hand sewing--but, as you say neatly and plainly. Of course, as with other

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

I've been interested in charity sewing, too, and have found a few references in England. So far, I've had no luck finding firm evidence in the U.S. One of the things on my to-do list is to search the archives of a local Society of Friends meeting (Alexandria, VA) and records in Philadelphia to

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

I have been getting the monthly reminders from indra.com, but I have to admit I don't read them. I also have something to share--this is based on the paper I gave at the Jane Austen Society of North America's annual general meeting in Louisville in October.

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

Had taken a hiatus to write, but I did make a doctor's coat for my 5 yr old GD for Christmas. It is based on the one Doc McStuffins wears, and I used my machine embroidery letters to put her name on it. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: aquazoo To: Historical

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

Oh, no doubt about that. I was looking more at making and mending, not fine needlework. I admit that is a whole other category, and it could be that some of the generic "sat at work" references were, as you say, fine needlework. But there were plenty of references to specific projects to

Re: [h-cost] historic cloth names, early 18th c

Ferret is a woven tape trim. Dow lace is probably dowlas, a coarse linen fabric. Can't help with Scot cloth, though. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, Mar 6, 2015 2:13 am Subject: [h-cost]

Re: [h-cost] need help with Butterick B6074

I think Sybella gave you a good answer. However, if the pattern instructions are that poorly written, I suggest you also let Butterick (McCall) know. You can't be the only frustrated user. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Charlene C charlene...@gmail.com To: h-costume

Re: [h-cost] anyone here

Unfortunately, they got three times as many submissions as they could take. Mine is called, “I Am the Neatest Worker of the Party”: Making and Mending the Family’s Wardrobe Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Emily Gilbert emchantm...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume

Re: [h-cost] Ann Wass in Nola

Thank you! That was great fun to make. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Penny Ladnier pe...@costumegallery.com To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Sat, Jan 17, 2015 4:59 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] Ann Wass in Nola I love, love, love Ann's red costume in NOLA.

Re: [h-cost] New Orleans

Thank you Ann for the clarification. And Carol Kocian also clarified. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Penny Ladnier pe...@costumegallery.com To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Sat, Jan 17, 2015 3:07 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] New Orleans Thank you Ann for

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 14, Issue 2

Sorry--I didn't get any pics of the Cabildo, and photos of the exhibit weren't allowed. Again, most of the photos these days are shared on Facebook. I only got pics of one of the reenactment battles and my workshop, and I haven't posted anywhere but Facebook. I guess I could put on FLICKR, but

Re: [h-cost] Pomona Green: vote now!

Pomona green continues into the third quarter of the 19th century, as I found in my research of that period. I have no real reason for this opinion, but I always thought of it as more of a yellow-green, like a green apple, so I have to say, none of your swatches. Ann Wass

Re: [h-cost] New Orleans

I have been following the NPS reenactments since June for the 150th Siege of the Petersburg. There were reenactors at all the events. I have been to all of their events. They have reenactors who do living history demonstrations, but not battles. The big Gettysburg events, for

Re: [h-cost] anyone here

whatcha all working on presently? Finished a new shirt and pantaloons for my husband to wear in New Orleans. Scratched a couple of projects for me as time ran out. I figured most people had never seen what I already had, anyway. Did finish my shawl overdress and nankeen walking habit and

Re: [h-cost] New Orleans

National Park Service will host/allow reenactors, including demonstrations of firing weapons. What they don’t allow are actual battle reenactments. Yes, as I added, too. Reenactments are on private property nearby, if they happen. Gettysburg and Manassas, for example, as well as New

Re: [h-cost] Anyone here?

I discovered quite quickly that I definitely dislike it. It is confusing and *way* too much of a time sink. I agree it is a time sink, but not as much as Pinterest! I have a Pinterest account but haven't done anything with it. Facebook is a good way to keep up with lots of people at

Re: [h-cost] New Orleans

As to how others reacted, we got a lot of questions about what was happening when. I new group, the Louisiana Living History Foundation, has been formed to manage a living history park with reenactments. (There is the Chalmette National Battlefield, but for those who don't know, US National

Re: [h-cost] Anyone here?

We don't do Facebook because we're OLD, we do still believe in privacy and don't think much of the merchandising of FB info. I'm old, too, but I have found Facebook great for costuming because it is so easy to share pictures, among other things. That is something we really can't do

Re: [h-cost] Anyone here?

I think so. I believe many who used to come here regularly may have shifted to various Facebook groups--I know I have. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com To: h-costume h-costume@mail.indra.com Sent: Tue, Jan 13, 2015 6:40 pm Subject: [h-cost]

Re: [h-cost] from the news: fisherman jumper exhibition

Tightly woven and seamless Sigh--later, the article does state they are KNITTED, not woven. Well, an article in the current Woman's Day calleds CROCHETED ornaments, Tiny Knits. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Jadran Kale jadran.k...@gmail.com To: h-costume

Re: [h-cost] any must-see exhibits in Dec or Jan?

The Elizabeth Patterson Bonaparte exhibit at the Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore. You can get to Baltimore via light rail public transportation from BWI Airport, too. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Charlene C charlene...@gmail.com To: h-needlework

Re: [h-cost] wardrobe size

I've studied the Gunston Hall probate inventory database for late 18th-early 19th century, and a friend shared some New England inventories from the same time. But it is frustrating in that there aren't that many women listed. Also, for both men and women, the enumerators sometimes didn't make

Re: [h-cost] wardrobe size

manuals of wardrobe advice Oh, yes. I used to collect these. One that told what a young woman should take to college, for example. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, Oct 9, 2014 12:59

Re: [h-cost] Regency era evening gloves

One sees funky-looking colors of gloves in plates.Of course white kid gloves tend not to be startlingly white, but they are also very expensive and hard to clean. So maybe go with a cream, or maybe a grayish-blue? Ann Wass -Original Message- From: humbugfoto1

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

I use floral wire too, when I need something in a hurry and don't have time to mail order, but I do like millinery wire better. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 9, 2014 4:23 am

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

I've ordered from Judithm, too! Great service! Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Wicked Frau wickedf...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, May 8, 2014 9:11 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Brim wire! Here too! https://www.judithm.com/ On Thu, May 8,

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

You can also find wire in different weights at a hardware store. I've also used picture hanging wire. Again, real millinery wire, with the wrapping, is nicer, but in a pinch or a hurry, I've used what I can get locally. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Marjorie Wilser

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

Oh, ouch--I see Leko does now have a $79 minimum. Back when I ordered from them, it was around $25. Bummer. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Fri, May 9, 2014 10:06 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] Brim

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

Evidently California Millinery Supply is under new management (I seem to remember a company with that name years ago, but this site says they are new.) Their website is minimal at this point, so I didn't see information about a minimum order. They encourage you to fax, call, or email them.

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

I, too, have had luck with Leko. They do have a minimum order but it isn't as high as $76, IIRC. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Aurora Celeste auroracele...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, May 8, 2014 9:04 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

Re: [h-cost] Fwd: 1/2 scale design challenge, any period, Fashion Icons through the Ages

It does sound like the prize is glory--to be included in the trunk show. Also, it doesn't say if, after shipping your outfit and mannequin to the contest, you get it back. For $99, I hope you get it back. BTW--many years ago, when I was an undergrad, our clothing dept. had a collection of

Re: [h-cost] Fwd: 1/2 scale design challenge, any period, Fashion Icons through the Ages

Finished reading the rules--contestants have to make their own arrangements for return. I guess you could send along a postage paid box. There must be some real prizes, as the rules mention substitutions of equal value (although I know, cynically, that nothing equals nothing.) All that said,

Re: [h-cost] Ribbon end treatment, was Re: fiddly question

Thanks, Carol--swallowtail is a good idea, with discreet fray preventative. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Carol Kocian aqua...@patriot.net To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, Apr 29, 2014 9:42 am Subject: [h-cost] Ribbon end treatment, was Re: fiddly question

Re: [h-cost] fiddly question

I was going to point that out--only synthetics will melt. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Carmen Beaudry moreplen...@earthlink.net To: h-costume h-costume@mail.indra.com Sent: Tue, Apr 29, 2014 1:22 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] fiddly question That won't work on silk, it just burns.

Re: [h-cost] dressed fashion plates

There are some in the family of Jane Austen--done by a niece, I think. One is pictured in the book, Jane Austen's Town and Country Style, by Susan Watkins. This one has the dress area cut out and the fabric put behind it. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Katy Bishop

Re: [h-cost] 1933 hat help - French magazine pattern

-Original Message- From: Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, Feb 13, 2014 7:47 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] 1933 hat help - French magazine pattern I've made patterns out of paper towels (don't enlarge the patterns, just use

Re: [h-cost] 1933 hat help - French magazine pattern

Great idea! I was going to suggest starting with paper. Paper towels sound like a great alternative! Cheap and you can just keep going until you get it right. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent:

Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank?

I think she said it is called razorback. That is racer back--This was, I believe, designed for serious competition swimsuits. Would stay in place and the swimmer wouldn't have to worry about it coming off the shoulders. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Penny Ladnier

[h-cost] New Book!

I am pleased to announce that Susan Greene's book, Wearable Prints, 1760-1860, is finally out! It is published by Kent University Press and is available discounted on Amazon. For those of you who don't know Susan, she has been working on this project for years, and I am glad to see it finally

Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank?

I actually have one. Bought a decent dress at a thrift store for summer wear, but it is just a little low in front, so I bought one of the knit garments with spaghetti straps. It has a shelf bra, too--remember those from the '70s? And yes, my much younger co-workers call it a cami. BTW, it

Re: [h-cost] Loot-n-Booty Report, 2013

I got a shawl--modernish, but I think it will pass for Regency. My DD gave me a jeweled peacock pin in shades of blue and green and my husband a bow tie (that is all he wears these days) in colors to match. Most of my clothing/textile gifts are on the giving side: Made my 3-1/2 year old

Re: [h-cost] Loot-n-Booty Report, 2013

In a message dated 12/27/2013 12:03:44 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, f...@lavoltapress.com writes: Three identical crewel-embroidered shawls from Heritage Trading to make a Regency dress Let us know how it turns out! I bought two shawls in Spain almost 10 years ago and started a Regency

Re: [h-cost] about bath towels...

I used to like Restoration Hardware's towels, but I haven't bought any in a while so don't know if the quality is still what it was 10 years ago. Ann Wass In a message dated 9/14/2013 4:37:29 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, chim...@ravensgard.org writes: Thanks all for the responses about

Re: [h-cost] names for velvets...

I would not want to buy any velvet sight unseen. Only buy from a place that will send you swatches. Some velvets are so slinky they would drive me crazy to work with them, while some, even clothing weight, have a bit more body. Ann Wass In a message dated 9/13/2013 4:58:42 P.M. Eastern

Re: [h-cost] names for velvets...

In a message dated 9/13/2013 4:58:42 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, chim...@ravensgard.org writes: my steam-punker has been attracted recently by victorian velvet outfits from the OMG that dress site, so he's been looking on-line at velvets. we have hit a term we can't find a real

Re: [h-cost] martha pullen costume books

They are as good as the people she had compiling them--which was different for each museum. If the price is right, they are probably worthwhile enough. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Katy Bishop katybisho...@gmail.com To: h-costume h-costume@mail.indra.com Sent: Tue, Sep 10, 2013

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

She should be wearing a red Regency-era ballgown that I need to finish by the end of the month--it is in pieces, and I need to finish the bodice and try the skirt for length. It's a new pattern, so I'm not sure how much hem I will have. And, not on my dummy, but also in progress, a turban to

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

In a message dated 9/10/2013 7:37:25 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, emchantm...@gmail.com writes: is the ballgown for the JASNA AGM at the end of this month? No, not going to make it this year. Maybe 2015, in Louisville, and FOR SURE DC in 2016. I'll be going to the Gadsby's Tavern Road to

Re: [h-cost] Stumped

Does anyone have an actual documented example? No picture of a real example, but Rosalie Stier Calvert of Maryland did write to her sister in Antwerp that she was sending her a pair of lace sleeves in 1807. And there is a French fashion plate from about the same time that shows separate

Re: [h-cost] The White Queen

With so much emphasis on getting the clothing right, why not the hair/hat styles!! Not sure of the excuse for the hats. But Edward Maeder, in his book Hollywood and History, makes the point that hairstyles and makeup are more likely to be contemporary in historical movies than are the

Re: [h-cost] Corded petticoat conundrum

We discovered one of these in our collection several years ago. I learned that Saundra Ros Altman wrote an article on these, Stick-Out Petticoats. It was in MIMCC Magazine, 1994, Vol. xv, no. 2. She did a search of patents, among other things. Ann Wass -Original Message- From:

Re: [h-cost] stains on stored linen?

I have had good luck soaking all night in Biz. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Sun, Jun 16, 2013 1:29 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] stains on stored linen? For fruit stains, like that of the raspberry,

Re: [h-cost] Clothing order sent to London from Virginia in 1759

Not for nothing did George Washington marry the richest widow in Virginia! Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Deb Salisbury, Mantua-Maker d...@mantua-maker.com To: h-costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Sun, Jun 16, 2013 3:06 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] Clothing order sent to London from

Re: [h-cost] Costumers'/Seamstresses' STASH BUSTING Rummage Sale, Concord, Northern California, June 2

I'm assuming this is in California? Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com To: GBACGcostumers gbacgcostum...@yahoogroups.com; siliconweb silicon...@yahoogroups.com; Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com; Historic Needlework

[h-cost] Upcoming Lecture

For those in the Washington, DC, area: The Library of Congress Humanities Soical Sciences Division presents: Thursday, April 18, at noon Women's Clothing During the Civil War Era: Costumes, Foundations, Accessories from the collections of Mary Doering. Ms. Doering has wonderful things in her

Re: [h-cost] I'm Back for a while

Good to have you back, Penny! Ann Wass -Original Message- From: penny pe...@costumegallery.com To: h-costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, Apr 4, 2013 3:35 am Subject: [h-cost] I'm Back for a while Since late November, I have been trying to get h-costume to acknowledge my gmail

Re: [h-cost] Children's fashions

About 20 years ago, when I was back on a college campus regularly, it appeared to me that the parents were borrowing from their children again. The moms and dads who brought their kids for campus tours were wearing the baggy shorts, footwear, Tshirts, and headgear of their children. But I see

Re: [h-cost] Bernina Buttonholes

While they make great buttonholes there just doesn't seem to be a big enough gap between the 2 bars. I consistently manage to cut a thread when I open them. You are right--that can be a problem. I always use the narrower of the 2 options. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Julie

Re: [h-cost] Multiple machines

My new Bernina 1008 makes cruddy buttonholes, I'm surprised your Bernina makes cruddy buttonholes. I wonder if they've changed how it works. One reason I wanted a Bernina was their reputation for good buttonholes. They were at that time the only machine that did the zigzag of both sides

Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?

Yes, indeed. The place where I could go for while-you-wait service on my Bernina is gone, and I had to wait about a month to have it fixed. (Have to say, though, that is the first time in 12 years it needed really serious service, knock on wood.) My backup machine isn't nearly as spiffy as a

Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?

i keep getting lost on interest looking for inspiration. So far, I'm resisting Pinterest. Facebook is enough of a time waster. I would probably NEVER get anything done if I got caught up in Pinterest. (Occasionally, friends do share pins, but, alas, many pinners don't document worth a

Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?

-Original Message- From: Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 11:11 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on? I forgot about the post-apocalypse! (grin) Seriously, though, I should put eedles, thread and

Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?

I forgot about the post-apocalypse! -Original Message- From: Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com To: 'Historical Costume' h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Mon, Apr 1, 2013 11:11 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on? I forgot about the post-apocalypse! (grin)

Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?

Oh, I know they don't HAVE to document it--just wish they would. And some of the images I've seen are obscure enough that there is no source, alas! And the Google image search isn't foolproof. Tried to find a period portrait of a guy sitting in an armchair with a big red rolled arm, and got

Re: [h-cost] Children's fashions.

Actually, girls' dresses developed in the last quarter of the late 18th century and then, it appears, their mothers copied THEM. The Lady's Magazine in 1789 observed, All the sex now--from fifteen to fifty upwards (I should rather say downwards) appear in their white muslin frocks with broad

Re: [h-cost] what is everyone working on?

Two Regency era tailcoats--one a linen check, for a June event in Virginia, and one navy blue wool, just because every man needs one in his wardrobe. Want to get started on a red velvet reticule for a reenactment in May. Then to finish the accessories for my red and yellow gown--finish the

Re: [h-cost] Polyester is the great new fiber

My new-old Easter dress is polyester (a thrift store purchase), and I have to say, I'm glad the pleats in the skirt could be permanently set. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Sun, Mar 31, 2013 5:00

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

Fran and I don't always see eye to eye. But I have to agree with her on this one. Sounds like these tunics/shifts, which started the discussion, exist in great numbers. Let us hope someone, somewhere, has saved a couple, along with their provenance (if they were indeed worn at institutions, or

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

Once more playing devil's advocate here. I know that, through the lens of hindsight, we are dismayed that people took 18th century gowns and altered them to wear in 1876, for example. But you know, this kind of re-use is what might have gotten them saved at all. Cleaning out the attic--who

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

Costumers ARE consumers! Somebody or something is going to be wearing the product, right? Even if it is made for display on a mannequin, that is consumption. And re-making something isn't destroying it. But I don't collect vintage or antiques clothing or textiles, either. I just admire

Re: [h-cost] Fabrics Medieval vs Modern--ot

Ramie was trendy in the 1980s because it was not limited by the then-current textile import quotas. The Chinese, having a history of growing and producing it, saw this as an opportunity to get more products exported to the US. Because of its crystalline structure, it is hard to dye--even

Re: [h-cost] Source for buttons?

Thanks so much! 10 is more than enough, and the price is right. Just placed the order. I'm not in the Etsy habit yet--I did look on eBay and came up empty. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Beteena Paradise bete...@mostlymedieval.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent:

[h-cost] Source for buttons?

I am looking for spherical pearl (or pearl-like) buttons--you know, like the kind on long gloves--but in a smoky gray color, not white. Does anyone know of a source? Ann Wass ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Italian Widow's Dress?

-Original Message- From: Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, Feb 28, 2013 2:11 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] Italian Widow's Dress? To me, Seton's headgear appears to be a somewhat wilted version of the mob cap, not stiffened like a

Re: [h-cost] Italian Widow's Dress?

Monica, I've seen later versions of the habit, and you are right that the headgear did look like a bonnet, which you pointed out wasn't around until after Mother Seton's death in 1821. And the dress itself is more in the style of the 1840s or 50s. So I think that habit evolved from whatever

Re: [h-cost] Italian Widow's Dress?

Sorry for the phantom send. See my next message, please. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: annbwass annbw...@aol.com To: h-costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Thu, Feb 28, 2013 5:54 am Subject: Re: [h-cost] Italian Widow's Dress? -Original Message- From: Marjorie Wilser

[h-cost] Italian Widow's Dress?

I am researching Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton. Supposedly, the habit of the order she founded originated in her widow's dress. She was widowed in 1804 while she was in Italy. Here is a link to a portrait that was supposed to have been painted then, although I have my doubts.

Re: [h-cost] Italian Widow's Dress?

that ties under her chin. Not saying it's an Italian style, but as soon as I saw Elizabeth Seton's headgear, I thought of Mother Cabrini. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frances_Xavier_Cabrini Kathy Kathleen Norvell app...@aol.com -Original Message- From: annbwass annbw...@aol.com

Re: [h-cost] vintage hat-making instructions

Suzanne and Sybella, thank you both. Evidentually, I will follow up on what you posted, 'Bella. I, too, dabble in millinery but am no expert. And Suzanne, nothing like just plunging in and trying it, is there? Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Sybella mae...@gmail.com To: Historical

[h-cost] Tailcoat Workshop at Riversdale

TAILCOAT WORKSHOP AT THE RIVERSDALE HOUSE MUSEUM SATURDAY, MARCH 23, 9 am-2 pm Learn to use modern techniques and materials to construct acivilian man’s Federal/Regency tailcoat with an acceptable period “look.” Pre-workshopinstructions will be sent so you can come ready to work. Bring a bag

Re: [h-cost] Is anyone there?

I just found out about this: http://thedreamstress.com/the-historical-sew-fortnightly/ from a friend's post on Facebook. I'm going to try it--a fortnightly sewing challenge. So far, it is spurring me on to actually make some long-contemplated things, use stuff in my stash, and try a couple of

Re: [h-cost] Modern sewing challenge - suggestions?

You should be able to find non-slip fabric--I believe Dritz sells a square in a package. You would probably want two layers--flannel inside, and the non-slip fabric outside. There is also a brand called Jiffy Grip. Here is one link to the Dritz product. There are others.

Re: [h-cost] Chinese peasant costumes... help?

Thanks! I think I found the statue you're describing: http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PGdp__poAtM/T-LYMC-WgCI/L8Q/Nld5-rVqp7c/s1600/scan0004.jpg You're right -- pretty garish... One does wonder what kind of dyes might have been used by Chinese peasants. This may be irrelevant, but I read

Re: [h-cost] Chinese peasant costumes... help?

As for peasants, see if you can google Chinese painting for that period and look for workers in the rice paddies or something like that. There are often travelogue paintings that sometimes have servants hauling everything up a mountain. Ooo, good idea! Ann Wass -Original

Re: [h-cost] Chinese peasant costumes... help?

Terra Cotta Warriors and first order of business... peasant costumes for kids in the pit I saw an abbreviated exhibit of the terra cotta warriors a couple of years ago, and they weren't all warriors. I know there were, for example, musicians. Maybe you can look through a comprehensive set

Re: [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's dummy wearing today?

After I finish replacing the zipper in DH's winter coat. Ugh! Mending! DH has a suit jacket that needs little patches--going to try fusible web for that--then need to replace broken buttons. Our local JoAnn's no longer carries brown suit buttons, so I had to go a bit further to Hancock, who

Re: [h-cost] red for marriage dress

Somehow I never got the original thread of this conversation--just two follow-ons--so I'm confused. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Patricia Dunham chim...@ravensgard.org To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Tue, Nov 13, 2012 9:32 pm Subject: Re: [h-cost] red for

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