Re: [h-cost] Historical costume kickstarter project

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

And thanks to everyone's support I have reached the first stretch goal and
am now working towards the final stretch goal: a study of men's clothing
from 1730-1820 - costume in detail from the inside out. I have published an
initial table of contents at
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1245085016/trims-frills-and-furbelows

*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*

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On Mon, Dec 5, 2016 at 10:48 PM,  wrote:

> I also pledged, my copy will become part of Miss Lizzy's Traveling
> Historical Fashion Show and join many other wonderful contemporary and
> antique references in my little parlor museum.  Keep up the good work!
>
> Lisa Ashton
> curator, Miss Lizzy's Traveling Historical Fashion Show
> https://www.facebook.com/MissLizzysTravelingHistoricalFashionShow/
>
>
> On Sat, 3 Dec 2016 15:04:25 +1100 Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
>  writes:
> > Dear Friends
> >
> > I am writing to seek your help financing my Kickstarter book project
> > by
> > pre-purchasing my costume-in-detail book about 18th and early 19th
> > century
> > trims, frills and furbelows - the finishing touches.
> >
> > This is the first time you'll see such a focus on the 18th and early
> > 19th
> > century trims from the inside out - and the book will also have
> > how-to
> > photographic explanations with each garment showing you how to
> > reproduce
> > the trim by hand yourself! Its been exciting to have museums in the
> > UK
> > coming on board and allowing me full access to their collections in
> > mid-2017 and the rights to publish photos of their costumes.
> >
> > I'd love your support - please read more at
> > https://www.kickstarter.
> > com/projects/1245085016/trims-frills-and-furbelows and please also
> > share
> > this information with your historical costume appreciating friends.
> >
> > Warmest Regards,
> > and many thanks, again, for your support,
> >
> > *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
> >
> >
> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1245085016/trims-frills-and-furbelow
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Re: [h-cost] Historical costume kickstarter project

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Charlene
I forgot to add in my reply to you yesterday that as a pledger you do not
have to wait until December 2017 - all pledgers will be able to access a
password-protected website where you can follow my journey and see all my
book updates.
Many thanks,
Aylwen

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On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 7:56 AM,  wrote:

> Hello Aylwen,
>
> This sounds great.
>
>  Took a look at the page yesterday and found it somewhat confusing.
>
> Tried to sign up for the $65 but it seemed it was at capacity so had to go
> for the 65+ shipping to Canada.  Hopefully I did it right.
>
> The page also mentioned supporting your next book on men's costume but
> could not seem to find any option for doing that.
>
> I hate to wish a year away,BUT can't wait until December '17.
>
> It will be so exciting for you to travel to England to research what you
> will eventually share with us through your book.
>
> I went on the Sense and Sensibility England costume tour this past
> September.  Sadly we really did not get to have any indepth time to study
> costume.  Regardless it was a great adventure.
>
> Looking forward to my new book.
>
> Charlene Roberts
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, 3 Dec 2016 15:04:25 +1100, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden <
> aylwe...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Friends
>>
>> I am writing to seek your help financing my Kickstarter book project by
>> pre-purchasing my costume-in-detail book about 18th and early 19th century
>> trims, frills and furbelows - the finishing touches.
>>
>> This is the first time you'll see such a focus on the 18th and early 19th
>> century trims from the inside out - and the book will also have how-to
>> photographic explanations with each garment showing you how to reproduce
>> the trim by hand yourself! Its been exciting to have museums in the UK
>> coming on board and allowing me full access to their collections in
>> mid-2017 and the rights to publish photos of their costumes.
>>
>> I'd love your support - please read more at https://www.kickstarter.
>> com/projects/1245085016/trims-frills-and-furbelows and please also share
>> this information with your historical costume appreciating friends.
>>
>> Warmest Regards,
>> and many thanks, again, for your support,
>>
>> *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
>>
>>
>> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1245085016/trims-frills
>> -and-furbelows
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Re: [h-cost] Historical costume kickstarter project

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Hi Charlene
Thanks for your support and apologies for the confusion. Somehow shipping
was left off that early combo offer, so I announced it to everyone at the
time and then capped it at 30. I simply could not afford to pay everyone's
shipping so it became an earlybird offer. Once someone has paid for a
pledge, though, you are no longer able to edit the description so I could
not write it up.
The men's costume book is a stretch goal - it is a goal that I unlock when
that amount is reached. If I don't reach that amount it will have to be a
future project.
I'm glad you were able to go on that costume tour - I went twice and had a
lot of fun. Since then I have been traveling privately to study and this
time will be spending two months studying the collections and taking photos.
I'm pretty sure time will fly - at least for me getting it all written up.
I am pretty excited and have made a start already in anticipation.
Many thanks, again, for your support,
Aylwen

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On Sun, Dec 4, 2016 at 7:56 AM,  wrote:

> Hello Aylwen,
>
> This sounds great.
>
>  Took a look at the page yesterday and found it somewhat confusing.
>
> Tried to sign up for the $65 but it seemed it was at capacity so had to go
> for the 65+ shipping to Canada.  Hopefully I did it right.
>
> The page also mentioned supporting your next book on men's costume but
> could not seem to find any option for doing that.
>
> I hate to wish a year away,BUT can't wait until December '17.
>
> It will be so exciting for you to travel to England to research what you
> will eventually share with us through your book.
>
> I went on the Sense and Sensibility England costume tour this past
> September.  Sadly we really did not get to have any indepth time to study
> costume.  Regardless it was a great adventure.
>
> Looking forward to my new book.
>
> Charlene Roberts
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, 3 Dec 2016 15:04:25 +1100, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden <
> aylwe...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Dear Friends
>>
>> I am writing to seek your help financing my Kickstarter book project by
>> pre-purchasing my costume-in-detail book about 18th and early 19th century
>> trims, frills and furbelows - the finishing touches.
>>
>> This is the first time you'll see such a focus on the 18th and early 19th
>> century trims from the inside out - and the book will also have how-to
>> photographic explanations with each garment showing you how to reproduce
>> the trim by hand yourself! Its been exciting to have museums in the UK
>> coming on board and allowing me full access to their collections in
>> mid-2017 and the rights to publish photos of their costumes.
>>
>> I'd love your support - please read more at https://www.kickstarter.
>> com/projects/1245085016/trims-frills-and-furbelows and please also share
>> this information with your historical costume appreciating friends.
>>
>> Warmest Regards,
>> and many thanks, again, for your support,
>>
>> *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
>>
>>
>> https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1245085016/trims-frills
>> -and-furbelows
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[h-cost] Historical costume kickstarter project

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Friends

I am writing to seek your help financing my Kickstarter book project by
pre-purchasing my costume-in-detail book about 18th and early 19th century
trims, frills and furbelows - the finishing touches.

This is the first time you'll see such a focus on the 18th and early 19th
century trims from the inside out - and the book will also have how-to
photographic explanations with each garment showing you how to reproduce
the trim by hand yourself! Its been exciting to have museums in the UK
coming on board and allowing me full access to their collections in
mid-2017 and the rights to publish photos of their costumes.

I'd love your support - please read more at https://www.kickstarter.
com/projects/1245085016/trims-frills-and-furbelows and please also share
this information with your historical costume appreciating friends.

Warmest Regards,
and many thanks, again, for your support,

*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1245085016/trims-frills-and-furbelows
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Re: [h-cost] "Medieval Garments Reconstructed" free PDF

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Its downloading at
http://en.unipress.dk/media/3492090/9788779349018_medieval_garments.pdf -
of course I've already bought the book full price when I went to Denmark.
G!
Cheers,
Aylwen

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On Thu, Sep 4, 2014 at 9:44 AM, Ginni Morgan 
wrote:

> Ummm, it looks like you actually have to buy the hardbound book to get a
> free copy of the e-book in .pdf format.  Unless there's a different webpage
> than the one I ended up on when I clicked the link.
>
> Ginni
>
> -Original Message-
> From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
> Behalf Of Charlene C
> Sent: Wednesday, September 03, 2014 3:19 PM
> To: h-cost...@indra.com
> Subject: [h-cost] "Medieval Garments Reconstructed" free PDF
>
> Free PDF version this month:
>
> http://en.unipress.dk/udgivelser/m/medieval-garments-reconstructed/
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[h-cost] Posting parsols - a warning - please share

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Please share this post with anyone who buys or sells parasols - I have
received two antique parasols from overseas which were broken/smashed
because the boxes they were in were received bent out of shape. DO NOT use
USPS Medium Mailing Tubes. These boxes should NOT be used to send parasols,
EVER!! They are not strong enough. Please use strong cylinders instead that
you would send maps in.


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[h-cost] JP Ryan Pet-en-l'air/Francaise pattern

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Has anyone here used the JP Ryan Pet-en-l'air/Francaise pattern? I've come
to a halt and only have a few days to get it finished.
I'm about to cut out the skirt extension and am adding length to it. If I
match the length of the side that is sewn to the back skirt piece then the
angled side piece that is sewn to the front piece is too long. Should I
simply be extending the length of the extension and then chopping off the
extra bit, or should I be measuring the width across the bottom of this
piece and making the new longer piece the same width at the bottom and
re-drawing the angled side seam line?

Cheers,
Aylwen
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[h-cost] 15th Century pleated gown

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Has anyone here made the 15th century pleated gown using the pattern on
page 154 of The Medieval Tailor's Assistant? I'm confused about the slash
lines - why does it need cutting and what do you do once its been cut?
Many thanks,
Aylwen


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[h-cost] Italian men's cioppa pattern

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear All
Has anyone here used Period Patterns 43 to make a cioppa? I need to make
one in the next two weeks and after finding instructions for this pattern
realised they just don't make any sense. Has anyone had any luck with this
pattern or know another one I can use?
Many thanks,
Aylwen


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Re: [h-cost] Searching for pattern

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Paula,
Thankyou for your kind offer. I worry that I might be too far away? I'm in
Australia and still hoping to borrow 3637 size 8-14, its selling for $88 on
ebay and is too much for me to afford. I'm happy to pay postage to
Australia if anyone can loan it to me - I don't want anyone to be out of
pocket. I will send it back intact - only trace out the pieces I need - no
cutting.
Many thanks,
Aylwen


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On 12 March 2014 05:42, Paula Praxis  wrote:

> Dear Aylwen,
>
>  Have you found the 2 patterns you are looking for?
>
>
>
>I have both of them.  The pannier pattern has been cut & used but all
> sizes (8-14) are there.
>
> The gown has not been used and is still factory folded.
>
>
>
>I can let you borrow them for free.  I am a costumer for our local high
> school in Santa Clarita, California, (just north of Los Angeles) so I
> really do want to get them back.
>
>
>
> Please contact me if you still need these,
>
> Paula Soltero
>
> praxis_...@hotmail.com
>
>
> > From: aylwe...@gmail.com
> > Date: Tue, 11 Mar 2014 22:39:32 +1100
> > To: h-cost...@indra.com
> > Subject: [h-cost] Searching for pattern
> >
> > Does anyone here have a copy of Simplicity 3635 and 3637 (size 8-14) they
> > no longer need that I can buy or that I can borrow for personal use?
> > Its the blue 18th Century gown and panniers.
> >
> > Many thanks,
> > Aylwen
> >
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> >
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[h-cost] Searching for pattern

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Does anyone here have a copy of Simplicity 3635 and 3637 (size 8-14) they
no longer need that I can buy or that I can borrow for personal use?
Its the blue 18th Century gown and panniers.

Many thanks,
Aylwen

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[h-cost] Urgently need to sell Conference ticket for March Millinery Conference

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Friends

I have a ticket to Millinery Shop 60th Anniversary Conference in Colonial
Williamsburg that I need to sell because I can no longer attend. Does
anyone know anyone who is interested in purchasing it off me - and paypal
is preferred.

Millinery Shop 60th Anniversary Conference
Millinery through Time
March 16 - 19
Cost $365 ($300 Conference, $65 Workshop)

Colonial Williamsburg is pleased to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the
opening of the Margaret Hunter Millinery Shop. For 60 years, the shop has
interpreted the 18th-century business and craft of millinery with its
ever-changing fashions. As fashion has evolved and changed with time, so
has the trade. Millinery through Time will explore the development of the
trade from the 18th century, dealing with thousands of fashionable
accessories, to the 21st century, specializing in a single fashionable
item: hats.  This conference will present an understanding of the trade
from a scholarly and a technical perspective through the collaboration of
lectures, hands on workshops, and demonstrations.  Join us as we step into
the world of millinery, one of change, creativity, commerce, and fashion.


Includes 18th-Century Black Boned Bonnet Workshop
Wednesday, March 19, 2014 (Space is limited per workshop)
9:30AM- 1PM unless otherwise noted.


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Re: [h-cost] grid board tutorial

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Good luck! I ended up going to the Tudor Tailor website and ordering the
full-size patterns. My brain gets confused by all the math in grading.
Cheers,
Aylwen


On 20 November 2013 10:40, Lynn Downward  wrote:

> Hi Natalie,
>
> If I understand what you're asking, I have expanded the pattern to full
> size per the book - that makes it into the size 9 or the size of the
> original garment in the case of a Janet Arnold book. Form there I graded it
> to my size and made several muslins until it fit correctly. I don't know
> that my math skills would be able to change it all at once, from a drawing
> on a graph to my size in one step. If you think you're experienced enough
> to skip that first step, I'd say go for it and save yourself a couple of
> hours. I know I can't - just not enough experience and not a proportioned
> body enough to do it.
>
> Good luck and let us know how it goes,
> LynnD
>
>
> On Tue, Nov 19, 2013 at 3:18 PM, Natalie  wrote:
>
> > I'm not sure I'm conveying my question clearly, so let me try again.
> >
> > I'm using The Tudor Tailor to design the next round of costuming for my
> > husband. All of my previous experience is with modifying/altering
> > commercial paper patterns, and I can do this fairly easily, including
> > resizing. The Tudor Tailor patterns are printed on a grid within the
> book.
> > It is my understanding that I need to hand-draw the pattern, life size,
> >  using a gridded mat. If I need to enlarge or shrink the pattern, may I
> do
> > so by using the grid directly (increase all lines by 1/2 square, for
> > example) and save myself having to draw out the original size first, or
> do
> > I first have to follow the grid exactly and then increase/decrease using
> > the regular rules for pattern grading? A tutorial on using the gridded
> mat
> > to transfer the pattern from book to life-size would be appreciated.
> >
> > Natalie
> >
> > On 11/18/2013 5:03 PM, claudine wrote:
> >
> >> I googled "enlarging with a grid"  and came up with a number of sites
> and
> >> YouTube vids, aimed at taking a small image (works the same for a
> >> photograph or cartoon as it does for a pattern) and enlarging it like
> you
> >> would with a copy machine. Is that what you're looking for? If you mean
> to
> >> change dress size (like, from size 10 to size 12 or vice versa) then you
> >> need to look up "pattern grading" or "grading patterns"  but that
> doesn't
> >> necessarily require a grid.
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> Claudine
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> 
> >>   From: Natalie 
> >> To: Historical Costume 
> >> Sent: Monday, November 18, 2013 1:47 PM
> >> Subject: [h-cost] grid board tutorial
> >>
> >> Could someone point me to an online tutorial on how to use a pattern
> >> grid board to:
> >> 1. Copy a pattern from a book that is on a grid (like in The Tudor
> Tailor)
> >> 2. Use that grid to make the pattern a larger/smaller size.
> >>
> >> I'm used to working with tissue patterns, so this is new territory for
> >> me. Thanks in advance!
> >>
> >> Natalie
> >>
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Re: [h-cost] Boning and corsets for musicians

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I get told by musicians that they can't breathe - wind players and singers
can't get enough breath.
Cheers,
Aylwen


On 21 October 2013 16:42, Kim Baird  wrote:

> It's perfectly possible to sit in a Victorian corset. Victorians did it all
> the time. It does have to fit correctly, however.
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
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> Behalf Of Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
> Sent: Sunday, October 20, 2013 11:55 PM
> To: Historical Costume
> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Boning and corsets for musicians
>
> I'm thinking about Victorian fashion here. Are there any pictures of women
> sitting down playing music? I've seen women corsetted when standing up
> playing the violin, but how did they manage playing the piano? Or are my
> musicians complaining too much?
> I'm right at the beginning in my research so far.
> Many thanks,
> Aylwen
>
>
> On 21 October 2013 15:48, Elizabeth Jones
> wrote:
>
> > Hi Aylwen,
> > What have you tried so far? If we know what's already been tried there
> > won't need to be any re-inventing of the wheel. For anything pre-1600
> > you are fairly safe to skip boning for anyone who isn't extremely high
> > fashion (and musicians paid to perform for a ball definitely weren't
> > high fashion) Elizabeth
> >
> > On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 2:33 PM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
> >  wrote:
> > > Dear Friends
> > > Our dance group prides itself on wearing historically correct gowns
> > > and undergarments for our dance performances, but it is not
> > > comfortable for
> > our
> > > pianist and other musicians. I am exploring ways I can bone the
> > > bodices
> > of
> > > the gowns and still give sitting-down musicians breathing space -
> > > but
> > still
> > > have the garments look close-to-accurate. Can anyone offer me any
> advice?
> > > We costume from 1450 through to 1900 - all styles along the way.
> > > Many thanks,
> > > Aylwen
> > >
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> *
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Re: [h-cost] Boning and corsets for musicians

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I'm thinking about Victorian fashion here. Are there any pictures of women
sitting down playing music? I've seen women corsetted when standing up
playing the violin, but how did they manage playing the piano? Or are my
musicians complaining too much?
I'm right at the beginning in my research so far.
Many thanks,
Aylwen


On 21 October 2013 15:48, Elizabeth Jones wrote:

> Hi Aylwen,
> What have you tried so far? If we know what's already been tried there
> won't need to be any re-inventing of the wheel. For anything pre-1600
> you are fairly safe to skip boning for anyone who isn't extremely high
> fashion (and musicians paid to perform for a ball definitely weren't
> high fashion)
> Elizabeth
>
> On Mon, Oct 21, 2013 at 2:33 PM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
>  wrote:
> > Dear Friends
> > Our dance group prides itself on wearing historically correct gowns and
> > undergarments for our dance performances, but it is not comfortable for
> our
> > pianist and other musicians. I am exploring ways I can bone the bodices
> of
> > the gowns and still give sitting-down musicians breathing space - but
> still
> > have the garments look close-to-accurate. Can anyone offer me any advice?
> > We costume from 1450 through to 1900 - all styles along the way.
> > Many thanks,
> > Aylwen
> >
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[h-cost] Boning and corsets for musicians

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Friends
Our dance group prides itself on wearing historically correct gowns and
undergarments for our dance performances, but it is not comfortable for our
pianist and other musicians. I am exploring ways I can bone the bodices of
the gowns and still give sitting-down musicians breathing space - but still
have the garments look close-to-accurate. Can anyone offer me any advice?
We costume from 1450 through to 1900 - all styles along the way.
Many thanks,
Aylwen

-- 
*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
*
*
*
*

*Jane Austen Festival Australia <http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au> *
*Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/>
*
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[h-cost] Invitation to join our day trip to see the Snowshill Costume Collection in Leominster, UK

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Costume Friends in reach of the UK this September,

We have organised a special day trip from Bath to Leominster to see the
Snowshill Costume Collection (at Barrington Hall) and the Hereford Costume
Collection with Althea MacKenzie on Thursday 19 September 2013, returning
to Bath by 5pm. Please let me know if you wish to join us - cost is £35
each unless we can fill the whole bus, in which case it will only cost us
£25 each. Please let me know ASAP if you would like to join us - this offer
is open to all historical costuming friends. Each person is responsible for
paying their own entry in Barrington Court & buying their own lunch, with
entry discounts for National Trust members. Email registrations to
to...@earthlydelights.com.au - we accept both paypal and secure credit card
payments through our bank

Warmest Regards,

Aylwen.
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*
*
*
*
*
*
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*

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[h-cost] Last minute reminder about our Historic Costume Tour to England this September

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Group
We've had some members of this group contact us about our upcoming one-off
historical costume study tour to England and the Jane Austen Festival in
Bath. I am making non-refundable payments today for our accommodation
on-route and will be letting spare rooms go - so if you had been thinking
about joining us, please contact us before it is too late - as in some
places we have booked the last remaining accommodation.
This one-off tour is full of costume study opportunities, chances to dress
up for dinner and dancing, and lots of sightseeing. Read more about it on
our website at http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours - and at this stage
we have members from the US, England, the Netherlands and Australia -
everyone is welcome. My husband and I are leading the tour and there is
something for both men and women - particularly as my husband and son will
be finding alternate activities to do when we view costume study tables, so
if you have a husband who would like to join them, the more the merrier! If
you can't join us for the whole tour, just join us for part - the most
popular part so far seems to be the 2nd half touring around the English
countryside - however there is more historical costume study during the
London section.
Many thanks,
Aylwen

*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
*
*
*
*

*Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au*
*Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/>
*

*Historic Costume & Dance Tour of England, 1-22 September
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours>
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Re: [h-cost] I'm Back for a while

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Penny
I hope your back improves. I have an iffy back that played up today wearing
high heeled shoes for baroque dancing. Have to be so careful,
Glad to see you again,
Aylwen

On Thursday, April 4, 2013, wrote:

> Good to have you back, Penny!
>
>
> Ann Wass
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: penny >
> To: h-costume >
> 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 email account replies.  I gave up and put h-costume back on my laptop
> email.  I am so happy to be back. I can only be on my laptop one or two
> days
> a week because I finally did my back in with four slipped disks in my low
> back and another one in my neck.  Hopefully I will find out in two April 17
> if or when I will have surgery.   I am so tired of being in bed most of the
> time but am very grateful that I can walk and drive again.
>
>
>
> I have been reading your emails on my phone until last week when you all
> swamped my phone's email and I was determined to get my h-costume replies
> to
> work.  I am so happy to see the list active again.  I love Facebook but the
> brief comments are not enough for me.  I love h-costume's detailed messages
> and learning from your different interests in costuming.
>
>
>
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*
*
*
*Ph (02) 6281-1098   Mobile 0409 817 623*
*Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au*
*87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia*
*
*
*Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/>
*

*Jane Austen Festival Australia, 18-21 April
2013<http://www.janeaustenfestival.com/>
*

*19th Century Retreat at Yarrangabilly Caves House, 22-25 April
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/dance-events/2013>
*

*Historic Costume & Dance Tour of England, 1-22 September
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours>
*
*John Gardiner-Garden's Historic Dance book
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Re: [h-cost] Looking for Carolina museum...

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Found it -
http://thegoldenscissors.blogspot.com.au/2013/04/still-on-sacques.html -
does anyone know how long its running?
Thanks,
Aylwen

*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*Ph (02) 6281-1098   Mobile 0409 817 623*
*Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au*
*87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia*
*
*
*Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/>
*

*Jane Austen Festival Australia, 18-21 April
2013<http://www.janeaustenfestival.com/>
*

*19th Century Retreat at Yarrangabilly Caves House, 22-25 April
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/dance-events/2013>
*

*Historic Costume & Dance Tour of England, 1-22 September
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours>
*
*John Gardiner-Garden's Historic Dance book
series<http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/earthlydelights>
*

*

* <http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours>

*
*


On 3 April 2013 09:07, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden  wrote:

> I was in bed looking at blogs on my iphone last night and saw there was an
> exhibition of 18th century gowns in a North Carolina museum. Now I can't
> find it anywhere. Does anyone know of it? I am trying to find out if its on
> when I'm in the US in late May.
> I have not been able to find a billet to stay with when I'm in
> Williamsburg from 26 May to 5 June, so another thought is to visit some
> costume exhibits nearby before the workshop - it runs from 31 May - 2 June
> in Williamsburg.
> Thanks,
> Aylwen
>
>
> *Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
> *
> *
> *
> *
> *
> *
> *Ph (02) 6281-1098   Mobile 0409 817 623*
> *Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au*
> *87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia*
> *
> *
> *Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/>
> *
>
> *Jane Austen Festival Australia, 18-21 April 
> 2013<http://www.janeaustenfestival.com/>
> *
>
> *19th Century Retreat at Yarrangabilly Caves House, 22-25 April 
> 2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/dance-events/2013>
> *
>
> *Historic Costume & Dance Tour of England, 1-22 September 
> 2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours>
> *
> *John Gardiner-Garden's Historic Dance book 
> series<http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/earthlydelights>
> *
>
> *
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[h-cost] Historical Costume Tour of England in September - just 5 places left

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Friends
I have five places left on this historical costume and dance tour if anyone
wishes to join us - we now have friends joining us from the US, Australia,
the Netherlands and England - so you will be in good company.
And you don't have to know how to dance - we have absolute beginners as
well as more experienced dancers on tour - all levels are catered for. You
do need to love dressing up and having your photo taken in historic houses
and gardens throughout England :)
More information is at http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours - we are
making non-refundable payments at this stage, so can't keep the places open
for too much longer.
Cheers,
Aylwen


*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*Ph (02) 6281-1098   Mobile 0409 817 623*
*Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au*
*87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia*
*
*
*Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/>
*

*Jane Austen Festival Australia, 18-21 April
2013<http://www.janeaustenfestival.com/>
*

*19th Century Retreat at Yarrangabilly Caves House, 22-25 April
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/dance-events/2013>
*

*Historic Costume & Dance Tour of England, 1-22 September
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours>
*
*John Gardiner-Garden's Historic Dance book
series<http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/earthlydelights>
*

*

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[h-cost] Looking for Carolina museum...

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I was in bed looking at blogs on my iphone last night and saw there was an
exhibition of 18th century gowns in a North Carolina museum. Now I can't
find it anywhere. Does anyone know of it? I am trying to find out if its on
when I'm in the US in late May.
I have not been able to find a billet to stay with when I'm in Williamsburg
from 26 May to 5 June, so another thought is to visit some costume exhibits
nearby before the workshop - it runs from 31 May - 2 June in Williamsburg.
Thanks,
Aylwen


*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*Ph (02) 6281-1098   Mobile 0409 817 623*
*Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au*
*87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia*
*
*
*Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/>
*

*Jane Austen Festival Australia, 18-21 April
2013<http://www.janeaustenfestival.com/>
*

*19th Century Retreat at Yarrangabilly Caves House, 22-25 April
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/dance-events/2013>
*

*Historic Costume & Dance Tour of England, 1-22 September
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours>
*
*John Gardiner-Garden's Historic Dance book
series<http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/earthlydelights>
*

*

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

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I am finishing off the cuffs on a hand-embroidered frock coat and then
trying to make my too-big 18th century gown fit me for a dance display next
weekend. Wish me luck - I've got an exam on Tuesday night so can't do any
more sewing once I've done these cuffs.
Then I'm back to organising/promoting my overseas historical costume tour
to England in September - have just a few weeks to fill the remaining 5
places.
Cheers,
Aylwen

*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*Ph (02) 6281-1098   Mobile 0409 817 623*
*Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au*
*87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia*
*
*
*Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/>
*

*Jane Austen Festival Australia, 18-21 April
2013<http://www.janeaustenfestival.com/>
*

*19th Century Retreat at Yarrangabilly Caves House, 22-25 April
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/dance-events/2013>
*

*Historic Costume & Dance Tour of England, 1-22 September
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours>
*
*John Gardiner-Garden's Historic Dance book
series<http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/earthlydelights>
*

*
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[h-cost] What to do with 18C/1840 quilted skirts

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I collect antique garments and bring them out for study and research
purposes and sometimes for displays. I have two hand-quilted skirts that
look like they were originally made in the 18th century but then
re-modelled in the 1840s. Both have had the waistbands replaced - and both
need to be regathered and sewn back onto the waistband. What would others
do here?
Many thanks,
Aylwen

*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*Ph (02) 6281-1098   Mobile 0409 817 623*
*Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au*
*87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia*
*
*
*Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/>
*

*Jane Austen Festival Australia, 18-21 April
2013<http://www.janeaustenfestival.com/>
*

*19th Century Retreat at Yarrangabilly Caves House, 22-25 April
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/dance-events/2013>
*

*Historic Costume & Dance Tour of England, 1-22 September
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours>
*
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[h-cost] Want to join me in Williamsburg for a dress workshop?

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Does anyone here want to attend an 18th Century Fitted Back Gown workshop
in Williamsburg from 31 May to 2 June and share twin accommodation with me?
I'm staying in Williamsburg from 26 May to 5 June. More info on workshop at
http://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/thehistoricfashionworkshopseries.aspx
Cheers,
Aylwen

*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*Ph (02) 6281-1098   Mobile 0409 817 623*
*Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au*
*87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia*
*
*
*Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/>
*

*Jane Austen Festival Australia, 18-21 April
2013<http://www.janeaustenfestival.com/>
*

*19th Century Retreat at Yarrangabilly Caves House, 22-25 April
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/dance-events/2013>
*

*Historic Costume & Dance Tour of England, 1-22 September
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours>
*
*John Gardiner-Garden's Historic Dance book
series<http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/earthlydelights>
*

*

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[h-cost] Looking for a billet in Williamsburg (or nearby)

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Friends
I am travelling to Williamsburg, VA and staying from 26 May to 5 June to
attend a workshop and am looking for a kind non-smoking soul nearby to host
me. Can anyone on this list help me?
Many thanks,
Aylwen


*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*Ph (02) 6281-1098   Mobile 0409 817 623*
*Email: gar...@earthlydelights.com.au*
*87 Schlich Street, Yarralumla ACT 2600 Australia*
*
*
*Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/>
*

*Jane Austen Festival Australia, 18-21 April
2013<http://www.janeaustenfestival.com/>
*

*19th Century Retreat at Yarrangabilly Caves House, 22-25 April
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/dance-events/2013>
*

*Historic Costume & Dance Tour of England, 1-22 September
2013<http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours>
*
*John Gardiner-Garden's Historic Dance book
series<http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/earthlydelights>
*

*

* <http://www.earthlydelights.com.au/tours>

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Re: [h-cost] Looking for Cherry Dawson's Stays Instructions

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I managed to get a full copy of the text but the images were all missing.
*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
*
*
*Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy <http://www.earthlydelights.com.au>
*
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On 11 August 2012 18:54, Patricia Dunham  wrote:

> I have just been told that the Wayback copies of the Stays Instructions
> are hacked and unreadable. And indeed they are. BUT, FYI, we have managed
> to pull a complete copy of the text (the illustrations were all vandalized
> and turned into spam-ad-graphics, unfortunately).
>
> If I knew how to get in touch with Ms Dawson, I would offer her webspace
> on our Ravensgard pages for this article or anything else she wanted to put
> back on the web. (we're in the process of creating a
> Steampunk/Victorian/Post-Renaissance page, at Ravensgard.org)
>
> Chimene
>
> On Aug 3, 2012, at 7:21 PM, Patricia Dunham wrote:
>
> > you might try the Wayback Machine at
> http://web.archive.org/web/20080516072118/http://cherrydawson.com/StaysWorkshop/stays_notes.htm#Choosing
> >
> > Most of the instructions appear to be there, except for the Measuring,
> but if you search for "cherrydawson.com" and poke around some more dates
> besides the above url (May 2008), the measuring ones may turn up???
> >
> > chimene
> >
> > On Aug 3, 2012, at 4:59 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden wrote:
> >
> >> Does anyone here have a copy of the instructions from Cherry Dawson's
> stays
> >> workshop? Its now offline but I'd be very keen to read it.
> >> Many thanks,
> >> Aylwen
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[h-cost] Looking for Cherry Dawson's Stays Instructions

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Does anyone here have a copy of the instructions from Cherry Dawson's stays
workshop? Its now offline but I'd be very keen to read it.
Many thanks,
Aylwen

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Re: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :((

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I've tried that but it bubbled - because the thickness of the threads under
the embroidered flowers prevents it from sticking at that point.
*Aylwen *


On 18 May 2012 20:39,  wrote:

>
>
>
> Looks gorgeous on the outside but the
> mbroidery is shedding like mad on the underside.
>
> Could you back it with a lightweight fusible?
>
> Ann Wass
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Aylwen Gardiner-Garden 
> To: Historical Costume 
> Sent: Fri, May 18, 2012 5:12 am
> Subject: [h-cost] Help - shredding silk :((
>
>
> Any helpful hints appreciated - I have a commission to make a regency gown
> rom a woven embroidered silk dupion. Looks gorgeous on the outside but the
> mbroidery is shedding like mad on the underside. What would you do to it
> o save the day? It is supposed to be a wow gown and all I feel like doing
> s crying :(
> Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
>
>
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[h-cost] Help - shredding silk :((

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Any helpful hints appreciated - I have a commission to make a regency gown
from a woven embroidered silk dupion. Looks gorgeous on the outside but the
embroidery is shedding like mad on the underside. What would you do to it
to save the day? It is supposed to be a wow gown and all I feel like doing
is crying :(
*Aylwen Gardiner-Garden*
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[h-cost] Overseas exhibitions?

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I'm going to traveling from Geneva to Lucca to Rothenfels to Geneva in late
May/early June. Does anyone know of any historical costume collections
enroute that I can visit?
Many thanks,
Aylwen


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[h-cost] Jean Hunnisett regency stays pattern

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Has anyone here made this pattern up? I was wondering what the
expected bust / waist / hip measurements were.
Many thanks,
Aylwen

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Re: [h-cost] Source for buttons

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I can order them online in Australia from my wholesale suppliers.
Aylwen

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On 13 January 2012 14:44,   wrote:
>
>
>
> As a matter of fact Jo Anns might even do that for you...
>
>
> **
>
>
>
> They will. I needed someting like 42 buttons for an 18th century coat and Jo 
> Ann's had the perfect ones...on sale. But of course they only had like 15 of 
> them. I ordered the rest I needed and even though they came 2 weeks later, 
> they were all the sale price.
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[h-cost] Virus messages coming from your email

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Katy, I've received a virus message from you both personally and through
the h-cost list. Something has got hold of your address book.
*Aylwen*
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[h-cost] Renaissance dance costumes

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear H-cost list

I have to make 20 costumes for an upcoming Italian renaissance performance
and have been thinking about using
http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/products/rh509-1470s-1500-florentine-womans-outfit-1#.
Can you think of different ways we can decorate these gowns so they
don't
all look the same? Plus they need to look grand because we will be on stage
under lights.

I am still working out what to dress the men in, and fear they will not
want to wear short doublets and tights :((

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Re: [h-cost] cotton velvet/velveteen?

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Also, http://www.renaissancefabrics.net/cgi-bin/showAll.cgi?section=V
Aylwen







On Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 9:59 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
 wrote:
> http://www.puresilks.us/ has cotton velvet.
> Cheers,
> Aylwen
>
>
> Aylwen's Historical Costumes
> www.aylwen.com
> http://aylwen.blogspot.com
> Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy
> www.earthlydelights.com.au
> http://edhda.eventbrite.com
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 9:45 AM, mhprobe...@gmail.com
>  wrote:
>> Can anyone direct me to a source for velveteen? The washable, apparel weight
>> kind. Way back in time I could find a variety of colors, including the soft
>> muted shades I'm looking for, at chain fabric stores. Then maybe on ebay.
>> Then sometimes online fabric stores. Now I can't seem to find it anywhere -
>> maybe I'm looking in the wrong places. Please, any suggestions?
>> thanks!
>> Melissa Roberts
>> PS I don't want to dye it myself!
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Re: [h-cost] cotton velvet/velveteen?

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

http://www.puresilks.us/ has cotton velvet.
Cheers,
Aylwen


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On Sat, Oct 15, 2011 at 9:45 AM, mhprobe...@gmail.com
 wrote:
> Can anyone direct me to a source for velveteen? The washable, apparel weight
> kind. Way back in time I could find a variety of colors, including the soft
> muted shades I'm looking for, at chain fabric stores. Then maybe on ebay.
> Then sometimes online fabric stores. Now I can't seem to find it anywhere -
> maybe I'm looking in the wrong places. Please, any suggestions?
> thanks!
> Melissa Roberts
> PS I don't want to dye it myself!
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Re: [h-cost] FW: Novità - 'Moda a Firenze 1540-1580'

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I have a French copy, brand new, for sale if anyone in Australia is
interested.
Cheers, Aylwen

2011/9/17 Monica Spence 

> I ordered mine through Amazon last month for about $125.00 USD (plus tax)
> Monica
>
> -Original Message-
> From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
> Behalf Of Sharon Collier
> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 3:17 PM
> To: 'Historical Costume'
> Subject: [h-cost] FW: Novità - 'Moda a Firenze 1540-1580'
>
> Anyone know if this is a good price?
> Sharon C.
>
>  _
>
> From: LeonardoLibri [mailto:i...@leonardolibri.com]
> Sent: Friday, September 16, 2011 3:59 AM
> To: LeonardoLibri
> Subject: Novità - 'Moda a Firenze 1540-1580'
>
>
>  
>
> 
>
> Gentile Cliente,
>
> abbiamo il piacere di segnalare l'uscita dell'atteso volume di R. Orsi
> Landini Moda a   Firenze
> 1540-1580. Cosimo I de' Medici's style / Lo stile di Cosimo I de' Medici
> (testi in italiano e inglese, ordinabile su LeonardoLibri <
> http://www.leonardolibri.com>  con sconto 20% <
> http://www.mauropagliai.it/asp/carrello.asp?id=5046> ).
>
>
>
>
> La moda al tempo dei Medici in un volume
> Roberta Orsi Landini ripercorre nel suo libro lo stille fiorentino del
> Cinquecento
>
>
> 'Sobrio, severo, mai eccessivamente guarnito d'oro: questo l'abbigliamento
> scelto da Cosimo I de’ Medici, primo granduca di Toscana eletto al governo
> della città di Firenze all'età di appena 17 anni (nel 1537).Uno stile che
> diverrà poi un modello da seguire,un criterio a cui si sono attenuti anche i
> suoi successori.
> Proprio i dettagli dello stile maschile in voga nella Firenze del
> Cinquecento sono raccolti all'interno dl volume "Moda a Firenze 1540-1580.
> Lo stile di Cosimo I de’ Medici", a cura di Roberta Orsi Landini, che sarà
> presentato giovedì 15 settembre al Rondò di Bacco di Palazzo Pitti,
> impreziosito da oltre 120 tavole a colori.
> Nel suo regno Cosimo abbellisce il Palazzo della Signoria, sede del governo
> dello Stato e sua residenza per circa vent'anni, con ristrutturazioni,
> affreschi e opere d'arte, ma nell'abbigliamento sceglie un guardaroba
> improntato alla modestia, senza seguire mode straniere o fugaci. Vuole che i
> suoi abiti, caratterizzati dallo stile severo, siano confezionati localmente
> con lane e con sete, per dare un sostegno all'economia della città.
> Preferisce indossare abiti con guarnizioni in oro solo nelle apparizioni
> ufficiali, dove la sua persona deve testimoniare la potenza e la ricchezza
> dello stato.
> Nel volume di Roberta Orsi Landini viene ricostruito il guardaroba di
> Cosimo, dagli abiti di uso quotidiano alle vesti da cerimonia, passando per
> calzature e accessori. L'analisi di ogni capo comprende note sulla sua
> provenienza, sulla fattura, sul tipo e sulla quantità di stoffa necessari
> alla fabbricazione, oltre a un attento esame delle decorazioni. Tra le
> particolarità l'uso a scopo sanitario del martingala, elemento ritrovato
> nelle calze funerarie del granduca.(ANSA).
>
> Cordiali saluti,
>
> Ufficio Promozione Mauro Pagliai
>
>
>
>
>   Home Page
>
>
>  
>
> Sconto 20 % 
>
>
> Carrello
>
>    <
> http://www.mauropagliai.it/asp/sl.asp?stampa=vero&id=5046>
>
>  
> Stampa ottimizzata
>
>   
> Roberta Orsi   Landini
>
> Moda a Firenze 1540-1580
> Cosimo I de' Medici's style / Lo stile di Cosimo I de' Medici
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> After Moda a Firenze 1540-1580. Lo stile di Eleonora di Toledo e la sua
> influenza (2005), the research project goes on, now with male clothing of
> the same period. Thanks to the papers from the Archivio di Stato of
> Florence, the author reconstructs the whole wardrobe of Eleonora’s husband,
> Cosimo I de’ Medici, day by day from 1544 until 1574, that is from the first
> time notes about the duke’s clothes appeared in official documents till the
> death of Cosimo. The founder of the grand-ducal dynasty created his public
> image with great care and determination, but Roberta Orsi Landini focus
> attention as well on Cosimo I’s personal tastes. The book describes fashion
> development in Florence through the analysis of items from the duke’s
> wardrobe and makes confrontations with potrait-paintings in order to define
> when new styles started up and which were the most favourite colours,
> materials and decorations of the period. Besides, the manufacturers panorama
> is meticulously reconstructed. Synoptic tables illustrate every change
> during the forty years; they are also a great tool to date paintings.
> Moreover, the author reconst

Re: [h-cost] Elizabethan trunkhose

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Thanks Cynthia, I do remember meeting you and only wish it could have
also been in a costuming sense, although I do so love to dance.
Dancing is so much easier than sewing - it doesn't scramble my brain
as much, doesn't leave so many threads lying around and gives me a
sense of exhilaration that only a few garments can come close to.
I have to wait a couple of months until I attempt the trunkhose - have
to make a few regency gowns for client orders, and then gowns from
1840, 1860, 1880 and 1890. Gosh, what a list! Better not try writing
that very often or I'll get exhausted just thinking about it! At least
I have time to find as much information to make my next trunkhose
experience a better one - I love finding blogs online that show me how
people have done it as I'm very much a visual learner.
Historical accuracy - I want it to be made from correct fabrics and
colours and no machine sewing showing on the outside, but the inside
construction will be by both machine and hand if absolutely necessary.
I also want them to look showy as they will be worn in shows and on
stage.
Cheers4now, Aylwen


On Wed, Aug 31, 2011 at 3:24 AM, Cin  wrote:
> On Wed, Aug 17, 2011 at 5:11 PM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
>  wrote:
>> I am planning to make a start on some Elizabethan trunkhose and wanted to
>> ask anyone on this list with experience in this area for their help. In my
>> past dealings with these garments there has been a lot of layers of fabric
>> at the waist line and much difficulty sewing through the layers, both by
>> hand and by machine.
>
> I've made several sets of mens hose from the Janet Arnold PoF: the
> Medici, a variation of the Grimthorp & Drummond set w/ long canions
> and the very strappy pumpkin ones of Richard Cotton.  Tho it's been a
> couple years, I'm going to take a quick whack at your question.
>
>> Are there any ways to reduce this? I have carpal tunnel in my wrists so
>> prefer lighter work, hence why I've avoided these in the past. Crunch time
>> has come and I really need to make a set. I'd like them to look historically
>> accurate on the outside, but in consideration to my wrists I'm happy to
>> consider alternatives inside and out of sight.
>
> Since you're partial to using modern powertools, the answer is easier.
> The best advice I can give is to take the garment apart in your
> imagination & redesign the assembly process with mass production &
> ease of construction in mind.
>
> I have zillions of photos of this process.  Havent built the website/
> written the lecture yet.
>
> Techniques you can consider for speeding design & assembly:
> * strip quilting techniques such as rotary cutters for the panes, form
> looong straight strips & cut them to size later, when it's time for
> assembly
> * mock hong-kong binding instead of the historical sorts.
> * leave room in your process for constantly trying the garment on to
> check whether you've enough "puff"
>
> You havent mentioned how historically correct you need/want to be with
> trim items.
> * Machine embroidery
> * Machine couching around appliques
> * pre-pleated or surface detailed fabrics (consider bridal fabrics & a
> bucket of dye)
>
> Much more than that, you'll have to ask specific questions.
>
>> Many thanks,
>> Aylwen
>
> Nice to see you're back.  We met briefly when you & your husband were
> teaching dance in Oakland CA this summer.
> --cin
> Cynthia Barnes
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[h-cost] Elizabethan trunkhose

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I am planning to make a start on some Elizabethan trunkhose and wanted to
ask anyone on this list with experience in this area for their help. In my
past dealings with these garments there has been a lot of layers of fabric
at the waist line and much difficulty sewing through the layers, both by
hand and by machine.
Are there any ways to reduce this? I have carpal tunnel in my wrists so
prefer lighter work, hence why I've avoided these in the past. Crunch time
has come and I really need to make a set. I'd like them to look historically
accurate on the outside, but in consideration to my wrists I'm happy to
consider alternatives inside and out of sight.
Many thanks,
Aylwen
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Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I'm travelling right now, seeing costumes and dancing in all places, just
saw an amazing collection outside of Copenhagen. I'm planning to do less on
email groups when I get back and focus more on my blog and using it to keep
me honest and producing more reproductions and research. I find email groups
are taking up too much of my time and its easier to keep tabs on blogs and
facebook for now.
But then, I have three children also competing for my time, so I can't speak
for everyone.
Cheers,
Aylwen
http://aylwen.blogspot.com

On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 6:31 AM, Lavolta Press  wrote:

> >But I will agree that there is less going on with costumers in a variety
> of costuming mailing lists. I kinda miss that, but it seems with all the new
> technology out there, times change along with the various formats available
> to communicate with.
>
> Of course, blogs have been around for a long time. But, I typically see
> them used more as  form of journalism (one person posts regularly/provides
> most of the content, a few others briefly comment) rather than discussion.
>
> I'm really more interested in substantive information than "chat" or
> "belonging to a community."
>
> Fran
> Lavolta Press
>
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Re: [h-cost] Cameras for photographing costumes in poor light?

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I went into the store tonight and they offered me a discount on the Canon
Powershot G12 - the others mentioned are not available here. It does seem to
work well in low light - this is an issue I'm always having problems with.
For emergency outdoor family stuff I use my iphone 4 which turns out pretty
good. Although the Canon Powershot G12 doesn't seem to be wizz-bang like the
others, it impresses me with its small size and low light feature.
See how I go, and thanks so much for this discussion - its been mighty
helpful.
Cheers, Aylwen

On Fri, May 20, 2011 at 9:10 PM, michaeljdeib...@gmail.com <
michaeljdeib...@gmail.com> wrote:

> To add my two cents, a tripod is extremely helpful but also remember that
> many museums, while they allow non-flash photography, do not allow the use
> of tripods. If you have access to actually look at the garments in research
> areas, not sure what is allowed or not but I've yet to tackle that yet.
>
> While my photography knowledge is severely lacking, I would suggest
> selecting a model thy gives you the beat quality photos without a tripod.
> That way you'll get good photos in places you cannot use a tripod, but
> always have the tripod for extra help.
>
> Michael Deibert
> OAS AAS LLS
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> On May 20, 2011, at 0:11,  wrote:
>
> > My tripod suggest...make sure it is lightweight for travel.  Some can add
> > pounds to your luggage and put it overweight...OUCH!  That hurts the
> > pocketbook!.
> >
> > Penny Ladnier, owner
> > The Costume Gallery Websites
> > www.costumegallery.com
> > 15 websites of fashion, costume, and textile history
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[h-cost] Fluting Machine

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Does anyone know how a fluting machine was used?
There was one on ebay at
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemVersion&view=all&item=280676322419&tid=0

Many thanks,
Aylwen
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[h-cost] Cameras for photographing costumes in poor light?

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I'm hoping to get an Olympus camera - the range I'm looking at is at
http://dicksmith.com.au/dsau/navigation/navigation_r
esults.jsp?params=omitxmldecl%3Dyes%26fh_maxdisplayn
rvalues_brand%3D-1%26fh_refview%3Dlister%26fh_reffacet%3Dbrand%26fh
_refpath%3Dfacet_9%26fh_location%3D%252f%252fcatalog
01%252fen_AU%252fcategories%253c%257bcatalog01_25343
74302025483%257d%252fbrand%253dolympus%26fh_eds%3D%25c3%259f&reset=false and
I'm looking for one that will take really good photos of costumes in poor
light without a flash. Do you think any of these will work?
Or is there a different camera that would be better that I can buy from this
store? This is the closest one I can get to at this stage.
Cheers,
Aylwen
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[h-cost] Upcoming regency tailcoat workshop

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear All
Quick message here in case anyone in the vicinity of Canberra,
Australia would like to join our Regency Tailcoat Workshop this coming
weekend. More information through my blog, http://aylwen.blogspot.com
Regards,
Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
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Re: [h-cost] Nahant Victorian Day Ball

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Katy
That's fantastic! Thanks so much for juggling all this and your little one! I 
just heard about Stanford - the waltz week is on but the dance week is 
cancelled. Unfortunately the waltz week goes from 17-19 June and we fly in on 
the 19 after running our own ball on the 18th. 
Cheers, Aylwen




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On 10/05/2011, at 11:11 PM, Katy Bishop  wrote:

> Hi Aylwen,
> 
> Sorry, I have been so busy with other things.  We are spending so much
> time trying to organize the Newport Vintage Dance Week, fixing a
> postal error (almost the entire mailing of our brochures was sent back
> to us in the box we dropped it off in at the post office!) and try and
> get enough registrants to not lose money in this horrible economic
> climate; it has been taking all of our attention.
> 
> A page had just been set up to pay on-line for the Nahant ball:
> 
> http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=irkvqtdab&oeidk=a07e3trpct39eb865ee
> 
> It's our first year accepting paypal, so let me know if there are any
> glitches.  It is not updated on the webpage yet.  I can lend you a
> hoop for the ball if you would like.  Do you have any update on the
> status of the Stanford week.  We were very sorry to hear that it was
> canceled.
> 
> Katy
> 
> On Tue, May 10, 2011 at 4:08 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
>  wrote:
>> Dear All
>> Does anyone planning to attend the Nahant Victorian Day Ball in Boston
>> this July have a hoop I can borrow? (I am a short person) I don't have
>> room in my luggage for a hoop this visit, and its ended up that I
>> either wear 1840 without a hoop or borrow a hoop for 1860s. Also, does
>> anyone know how I purchase tickets for this ball? We leave in four
>> weeks time and I'm trying to get all my purchase completed before I
>> lose internet access.
>> 
>> --
>> Bye for now,
>> 
>> Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
>> 
>> http://earthlydelights.com.au
>> http://aylwen.blogspot.com
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[h-cost] Nahant Victorian Day Ball

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear All
Does anyone planning to attend the Nahant Victorian Day Ball in Boston
this July have a hoop I can borrow? (I am a short person) I don't have
room in my luggage for a hoop this visit, and its ended up that I
either wear 1840 without a hoop or borrow a hoop for 1860s. Also, does
anyone know how I purchase tickets for this ball? We leave in four
weeks time and I'm trying to get all my purchase completed before I
lose internet access.

-- 
Bye for now,

Aylwen Gardiner-Garden

http://earthlydelights.com.au
http://aylwen.blogspot.com
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Re: [h-cost] SF area museums

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Hi Cynthia
Unfortunately the Stanford Historical Dance Week has just been cancelled,
hence the need to re-schedule our time as we've already bought our plane
tickets. John has been in contact with various dance groups and is
organising some teaching and dancing spots but as the eternal historical
costumer, I'm looking for something to do as well as dance.
We're teaching a dance workshop at the San Francisco Free Folk Festival on
the 25, so there's a bad clash with the wig workshop. Sad, as I just
received some wigs to practice on after chatting with the wigmaker at
Williamsburg and it would have been nice to improve my skills a bit more.
Bye for now,

Aylwen
http://aylwen.blogspot.com
http://www.earthlydelights.com.au
http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au






On Wed, Apr 6, 2011 at 8:03 AM, Cin  wrote:

> Aylwen,
> If you're coming for Stanford Historic Dance Week we'll keep you so
> busy with dance classes all day then balls, performances & events
> every nite, you wont have time.  More info:
> http://socialdance.stanford.edu/shdw/  Last year's schedule:
> http://socialdance.stanford.edu/shdw/schedule.htm
> For the top museums of interest check the Palace of Fine Arts, the De
> Young Museum & Calif Academy of Sciences.
> There are many historic house museums around, some have clothing displays.
> --cin
> Cynthia Barnes
> cinbar...@gmail.com
>
>
> I am visiting Stanford, San Francisco on 19 June for a week and
> wondered if there are any costuming workshops or exhibitions on at
> that time I can go to?
> Many thanks,
> Aylwen Garden
>
> http://www.earthlydelights.com.ay
>
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Re: [h-cost] napoleonic costume exhibit

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I received the exhibition book in the mail last week - it is
absolutely gorgeous!
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/8857206505/janeaustfest-20
Bye for now,

Aylwen







On Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 1:34 PM, Ann Catelli  wrote:
> Wow, that looks like quite the exhibit!
>
> Ann in CT
>
> --- On Sat, 4/2/11, Katy Bishop  wrote:
>
>> I came across mention of this exhibit
>> of Napoleonic era costumes:
>>
>> ‘NAPOLEON AND THE EMPIRE OF FASHION’
>> An exhibition with over fifty mannequins meticulously
>> dressed in
>> genuine costume, accessories and jewelry complemented by
>> contemporary
>> prints and objects from the period 1795-1815.
>>
>> The exhibition website has a page for everyone to vote on
>> where the
>> exhibit goes next!  Visit the site and vote for a city
>> near you.  It looks beautiful in the photographs.
>>
>> http://napoleon-fashion.com/wordpress/
>>
>> I hope New York wins..
>>
>> Katy
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Re: [h-cost] ping? no posts in 3+ days?

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I'm travelling back to Australia tomorrow after being in Colonial Williamsburg 
for their symposium and seminar. Might be others doing similar. I'll be 
updating my blog next week.

Cheers,
Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
http://www.aylwen.blogspot.com




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On 20/03/2011, at 3:47 PM, "Franchesca"  wrote:

> That and a slightly high percentage of our membership are part of different
> reenactment groups that use this week/weekend as their multi state gathering
> time (mini convention in a way but outdoors). :)
> 
> Franchesca 
> 
> 
> : -Original Message-
> : From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-
> : boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Ruth Anne Baumgartner
> : Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2011 12:41 PM
> : To: Historical Costume
> : Subject: Re: [h-cost] ping? no posts in 3+ days?
> : 
> : Or maybe, like me, everyone was glued to the television set watching
> : the news in Japan and Libya.
> : It's easy enough to sew with the television on, but not when you
> : can't look away from the screen.
> : --Ruth Anne Baumgartner
> : scholar gypsy and amateur costumer
> : 
> : On Mar 20, 2011, at 3:31 PM, Charlene Charette wrote:
> : 
> : > For many people in the US, this week was Spring Break so they may have
> : > gone on holiday or are dealing with having kids home from school.
> : >
> : > --Charlene
> : >
> : >
> : > On Sun, Mar 20, 2011 at 1:51 PM, Rebecca
> : >  wrote:
> : >> Same for me - so I guess everyone went underground :)
> : >>
> : >> Rebecca Schmitt
> : >> aka Agnyss Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence, Bristol Renn Faire
> : >>
> : >> -Original Message-
> : >> From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-
> : >> boun...@indra.com] On
> : >> Behalf Of Patricia Dunham
> : >> Sent: Sunday, March 20, 2011 3:22 AM
> : >> To: Historical Costume
> : >> Subject: [h-cost] ping? no posts in 3+ days?
> : >>
> : >> this:
> : >>
> : >>From:   Kimiko Small 
> : >>Subject:Re: [h-cost] Hoop storage (was (no subject))
> : >>Date:   March 16, 2011 1:28:14 PM PDT
> : >>
> : >> is the most recent post I've received.
> : >>
> : >> Do I have a problem, or have things just gone REAL quiet?
> : >>
> : >> thanks,
> : >> chimene
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> : >>
> : >> -
> : >> No virus found in this message.
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> : >> 03/20/11
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[h-cost] Looking for pattern, 12th century

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear List
I have  friend looking for a 12th Century style baby girls dress
pattern in a size 1. Is anyone able to help me find something for her?
Bye for now,

Aylwen
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Re: [h-cost] Travelling to the US in March 2011

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Thanks! We're trying to get to meet you - will see how the plans fall
into place.
Bye for now,

Aylwen







On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 10:41 PM, Katy Bishop  wrote:
> I am expecting it to be July 16
>
> Katy
>
> On Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 6:08 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
>  wrote:
>> Dear Katy
>> Do you know when the NAHANT VICTORIAN DAY BALL
>> An 1860’s SUMMER BALL
>> to Benefit the Nahant Historical Society
>> will be on in 2011? John and I are discussing our trip and trying to
>> see if it fits in. According to the 2010 date it might be possible.
>> Bye for now,
>>
>> Aylwen
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 4:48 AM, Katy Bishop  wrote:
>>> Dear Aylwen,
>>>
>>> We have 2 dance events in March up here in the Boston, MA area,
>>>
>>> Returning Heroes Ball (American Civil War)
>>> March 5
>>> Holliston Town Hall, Holliston, Massachusetts
>>> Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
>>>
>>> Mostly Victorian Tea Dance
>>> March 20
>>> Cambridge, Massachusetts
>>> Sponsored by: Eclectic Enterprises and The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
>>>
>>>
>>> We'd love to meet you some day!
>>> Katy
>>>
>>> On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 8:44 PM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
>>>  wrote:
>>>> I am travelling to the US in March to attend "Costume Accessories: Head to
>>>> Toe" at Colonel Williamsburg. Does anyone know if there are any other
>>>> historical costuming or dance events on in March that I can add to my
>>>> itinerary?
>>>> Bye for now,
>>>>
>>>> Aylwen Garden
>>>>
>>>> ---
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>>>> Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia
>>>> President, Monaro Folk Society
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>>>
>>>
>>>
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>>>      Custom reproduction gowns of the Victorian Era.
>>>       Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books.
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Re: [h-cost] Travelling to the US in March 2011

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Katy
Do you know when the NAHANT VICTORIAN DAY BALL
An 1860’s SUMMER BALL
to Benefit the Nahant Historical Society
will be on in 2011? John and I are discussing our trip and trying to
see if it fits in. According to the 2010 date it might be possible.
Bye for now,

Aylwen







On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 4:48 AM, Katy Bishop  wrote:
> Dear Aylwen,
>
> We have 2 dance events in March up here in the Boston, MA area,
>
> Returning Heroes Ball (American Civil War)
> March 5
> Holliston Town Hall, Holliston, Massachusetts
> Sponsored by: The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
>
> Mostly Victorian Tea Dance
> March 20
> Cambridge, Massachusetts
> Sponsored by: Eclectic Enterprises and The Commonwealth Vintage Dancers
>
>
> We'd love to meet you some day!
> Katy
>
> On Sun, Nov 21, 2010 at 8:44 PM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
>  wrote:
>> I am travelling to the US in March to attend "Costume Accessories: Head to
>> Toe" at Colonel Williamsburg. Does anyone know if there are any other
>> historical costuming or dance events on in March that I can add to my
>> itinerary?
>> Bye for now,
>>
>> Aylwen Garden
>>
>> ---
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>> Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia
>> President, Monaro Folk Society
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>
>
>
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>       Publisher of the Vintage Dress Series books.
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Re: [h-cost] Travelling to the US in March 2011

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

So far my plans seem to be taking the following pattern. I have to be
careful to leave asap soon afterwards because I'm running our biggest event
of the year in April, the Jane Austen Festival Australia and have to get
back for last-minute preparations.

   1. fly into Harrisburg on 29 February for the 1860s Conference that runs
   2-6 March (ends with a ball)
   2.  travel to Kentucky to catch up with friends at Berea on 7 March
   3.  travel to Williamsburg for the two Symposiums 12-18 March
   4.  attend Military Through the Ages, in Jamestown, Virginia 19-20 March
   5.  fly out of Virginia on 22-23 March

So far Delta looks the best carrier to go with and flies into Harrisburg and
out of Virginia.



Now to find kind people to help us get around in between and offer us
billets : ) as I fear my budget will be shot :(



Costumes Required (so far):

1860s ballgown for me and tails for my son



Airline: Delta has been recommended


Bye for now,

Aylwen






On Tue, Nov 23, 2010 at 1:31 PM, Dot and Lee Fisher
wrote:

> I haven't been in Williamsburg in ages, but the last I knew John Millar had
> a weekly English Dance on Tuesday evenings in his home "Newport house" on
> South Henry St.  I think I had a Scottish dance on Wednesdays.
>
> Dot Fisher
>
>  Does anyone know if there are any other
>> historical costuming or dance events on in March that I can add to my
>> itinerary?
>>
>
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[h-cost] Travelling to the US in March 2011

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I am travelling to the US in March to attend "Costume Accessories: Head to
Toe" at Colonel Williamsburg. Does anyone know if there are any other
historical costuming or dance events on in March that I can add to my
itinerary?
Bye for now,

Aylwen Garden

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[h-cost] Lookign for chiton pattern

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Does anyone know of a pattern online/in a book/for sale for a man's chiton -
a greek tunic?
Bye for now,

Aylwen
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Re: [h-cost] Time Travelers on Ebay?

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear All
I've now fixed up the situation. Not sure what went wrong but the seller is
being very helpful and I'm looking forward to bidding in the future : )
Bye for now,

Aylwen






On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 10:32 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden  wrote:

> Does anyone here know who is Time Travelers on ebay? They have banned me
> for NO reason from bidding on their auctions on ebay at
> http://myworld.ebay.com/time-travelers/  and no matter what I say they
> won't reply. Does anyone else here have a similar problem?
> Bye for now,
>
> Aylwen
> Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia
>
>
>
>
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Re: [h-cost] Time Travelers on Ebay?

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Thanks for your replies - I contacted them again and told them (again) who I
was, and they're now letting me bid. Its been a very frustrating year not
being able to bid!
Bye for now,

Aylwen






On Tue, Sep 21, 2010 at 1:47 PM, Sharon Collier wrote:

> Contact eBay directly. Or make up a different name and bid that way, or
> through another party.
>
> -Original Message-
> From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
> Behalf Of Aylwen Gardiner-Garden
> Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 5:33 PM
> To: Historical Costume; 1812civilian
> Subject: [h-cost] Time Travelers on Ebay?
>
> Does anyone here know who is Time Travelers on ebay? They have banned me
> for
> NO reason from bidding on their auctions on ebay at
> http://myworld.ebay.com/time-travelers/  and no matter what I say they
> won't
> reply. Does anyone else here have a similar problem?
> Bye for now,
>
> Aylwen
> Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia
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[h-cost] Time Travelers on Ebay?

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Does anyone here know who is Time Travelers on ebay? They have banned me for
NO reason from bidding on their auctions on ebay at
http://myworld.ebay.com/time-travelers/  and no matter what I say they won't
reply. Does anyone else here have a similar problem?
Bye for now,

Aylwen
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Re: [h-cost] 19th c women's dress - pockets

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

The pockets used in the 18th century were still used well into the Victorian
period. They are quite substantial in size, and tied around the waist under
the skirt. I have a regency-era pocket, and have seen victorian ones when I
went to England last year.
Bye for now,

Aylwen






On Wed, Jun 9, 2010 at 3:44 PM, Lavolta Press  wrote:

> I suspect the story is a "tall tale"/joke as regards everything that was
> put into the pocket and then the wine poured into it.
>
> Fran
> Lavolta Press
> www.lavoltapress.com
>
>
> On 6/8/2010 10:39 PM, otsisto wrote:
>
>> Is it possible that in this case the pocket is actually a purse or pouch
>> and
>> not what we consider a pocket? Example: pocketbook.
>> 18th century pocketbooks
>> http://tinyurl.com/2ehf9ud
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Re: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Deb
Do you know who might be best to talk to at Bruce? I've often wanted to work
in collaboration with the CIT - maybe the students from the course could be
involved in helping me mount this exhibition. In the past I've had my
requests passed on and then no one ever gets back to me.
Bye for now,

Aylwen






On Sun, May 30, 2010 at 12:23 AM, Deborah Lane wrote:

> You might consider buying this book A Practical Guide to Costume Mounting
> (Paperback) By  Lara Flecker ISBN 9780750668309
>
> If you want them to be best presented then you may find making your own
> mounts well worth the while. The silhouette is markedly different for a 200
> year old dress than a 21st century form.
>
> You might consider contacting the Power house museum for advice on mounting
> and setting up your exhibit.  Or the Bruce TAFE offer a course in Museum
> Practice - Certificate IV, you might like to do.
>
> Cheers
>
> Deb
>
>
> Subject: [h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments
>
> I am putting on an exhibition next year of 200-year old garments that are
> too small for the standard sized dummy/mannequin - I probably need ones the
> size of a thin 12-year old girl. Can you recommend anywhere online where I
> can purchase nice-looking foam dummies/mannequins for display of extant
> garments? I really want people to see the gowns in 3D instead of lying flat
> in boxes.
>
> Aylwen
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[h-cost] Preparing an exhibition of historical garments

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

The posts on dummies are reminding me to write this request.
I am putting on an exhibition next year of 200-year old garments that are
too small for the standard sized dummy/mannequin - I probably need ones the
size of a thin 12-year old girl. Can you recommend anywhere online where I
can purchase nice-looking foam dummies/mannequins for display of extant
garments? I really want people to see the gowns in 3D instead of lying flat
in boxes. I have purchased dummies in the past from
http://www.tinnafashion.com but the shoulders and chests are too broad.
Bye for now,

Aylwen
Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy
http://www.earthlydelights.com.au
Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia
http://www.janeaustenfestival.com.au
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Re: [h-cost] Query re: website

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Beteena, I completely agree. Sometimes articles appear that are in my
field and I use them as 'refreshers'. Other times I am learning, too.
My problem now is that there are too many things I want to make, and I
only have so many days in the week to do them, my day job, my family
life and all the dance events I organise!

Bye for now,
Aylwen
Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy
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On Wed, May 19, 2010 at 8:19 PM, Beteena Paradise
 wrote:
> My impression was that the site was not for beginners. Some of the articles 
> are pretty advanced. And that impression seems to be supported by the words 
> of the editor herself in her response to this list. In fact, the people that 
> I know who subscribe to it are quite advanced costumers who would gain 
> nothing from a beginning site at all.
>
> But, as always, ymmv.
>
>
>
>
> 
> From: Lavolta Press 
> To: Historical Costume 
> Sent: Wed, May 19, 2010 6:26:22 AM
> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Query re: website
>
>
>> My impression is somewhat different--but then, so may my definition of
>> "beginner".  To me, a "beginner" is still learning to sew, let alone apply
>> that knowledge to historic clothing.
>
> I'd say "beginning costumer." I think they are right in focusing the site on 
> costuming and not on sewing basics per se--too much competition from 
> established sewing magazines. I'm not really in their market, but obviously 
> they need to do what they think will sell the largest number of subscriptions.
>
> Fran
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Re: [h-cost] Query re: website

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Subscribers contributions led to a re-vamp of this website. Its based
on a bloggers layout, and the new keyword system is helpful for us to
find articles.
It has a sister site devoted to underpinnings and corsets at
http://tinyurl.com/29uedkg . I've been very happy with the articles on
drafting your own corsets.
Bye for now,

Aylwen






On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 3:13 PM, Kimiko Small  wrote:
>
> I don't know (my friends have not mentioned it). But I suggest contacting her 
> and asking.
>  Kimiko Small
> http://www.kimiko1.com
> "Be the change you want to see in the world." ~ Ghandi
>
>
>
>
>
> 
> From: Lavolta Press 
> To: Historical Costume 
> Sent: Mon, May 17, 2010 10:06:57 PM
> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Query re: website
>
> > But I do know a few of her contributors
>
> Do you know what the contributor payment range is?  I don't do much magazine 
> work any more but if the price is right . . . .
>
> Fran
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Re: [h-cost] Query re: website

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I've had a subscription since the beginning- its been excellent. Learnt
heaps and been inspired to do even more.
Lately its been this site and Open Journal that has kept me going.
Bye for now,

Aylwen
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On Tue, May 18, 2010 at 3:06 PM, Lavolta Press wrote:

>  But I do know a few of her contributors
>>
>
> Do you know what the contributor payment range is?  I don't do much
> magazine work any more but if the price is right . . . .
>
> Fran
> Lavolta Press
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Re: [h-cost] Urgent help needed with Butterick Pattern B4571

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Sorry, needed to add - its the front SKIRT insert panel.

On 5/17/10, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden  wrote:
> Hi there
> I need to work out the yardage for the front insert panel for the
> Butterick dress B4571 at
> http://butterick.mccall.com/b4571-products-4846.php?page_id=385 . Does
> anyone have this pattern that they can get out and measure for me? The
> pattern is on order but my client wants to buy really expensive lace
> for the insert and we need precise measurements. She is a size 12.
> Many thanks in anticipation,
> Aylwen
>


-- 
Bye for now,

Aylwen
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[h-cost] Urgent help needed with Butterick Pattern B4571

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Hi there
I need to work out the yardage for the front insert panel for the
Butterick dress B4571 at
http://butterick.mccall.com/b4571-products-4846.php?page_id=385 . Does
anyone have this pattern that they can get out and measure for me? The
pattern is on order but my client wants to buy really expensive lace
for the insert and we need precise measurements. She is a size 12.
Many thanks in anticipation,
Aylwen
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Re: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US?

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I'm planning to arrive in time for the Newport Vintage Dance Week so  
will be bringing 1850s, 1890s and 1910 outfit with me. Have heard  
there might be some 18c workshops that I'm really interested in as well.

Cheers, Aylwen

On 23/02/2010, at 7:35 AM, Marjorie Wilser  wrote:


Justine,

The problem with California is that the activity is centered around  
SF and LA, with little or nothing between. California is huge. . .  
there's 400 miles of not much in the middle!


   == Marjorie Wilser (in the middle. . . wishing for better events!)

=:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:=

"Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement."  
--MW


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On Feb 22, 2010, at 11:03 AM, ladybeanofbun...@aol.com wrote:

I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly  
be on

the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming
events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time?<

As I am on the East coast, in the Philly area, if anyone happens to  
know of any that will be taking place at that time or any time,  
please let me know as well because we seem to be starved for  
costuming events in the northeast. Strange as it may seem though,  
especially since it is the oldest region in the country. California  
and vacinity seems to have a really really active reenacting/ 
costuming community.
Does anyone know why all the action is out there? Things do happen  
in this region but in very isolated events. Aside from the active  
Civil War reenactor groups most others seem to hide and surface a  
couple times a year for a few of the larger events but that is it.
Goal number 1: Try to talk the Glenfoerd Mansion folk into hosting  
a costumed garden party or other kind of party at some time :D

Take care!!
Justine J.

-Original Message-
From: Aylwen Garden 
To: Historical Costume 
Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 5:28 am
Subject: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US?

I'm coming to the US in July/Aug/Sept this year, and will mostly be  
on

the East coast. Do you know if there are any historical costuming
events, lectures or workshops scheduled for that time?
Bye for now,

Aylwen

Earthly Delights Historic Dance Academy
http://www.earthlydelights.com.au
Director, Jane Austen Festival Australia
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Member, Jane Austen Society of Australia
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[h-cost] Striped Holland

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Fellow Costumers
I'm searching for images of late 18C and early 19C women wearing  
garments of striped holland. Can anyone help me?

Many thanks,
Aylwen

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[h-cost] Kero smell in Indian muslin

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I have some Indian block printed fabric that smells of kerosine after  
washing it for the first time. Can anyone recommend how to rid it of  
this horrible smell?

Regards,
Aylwen

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Re: [h-cost] How to do a regency-era neckline

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Hi there
I've done more looking and it looks like two pieces rolled around each  
other. Each is piped on both sides.
The embroidery is a spaghetti strap. How on earth I make that is  
another story! Remember, this period is all handsewn, too.

Cheers, Aylwen

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On 26/10/2009, at 4:44 AM, Carol Kocian  wrote:



That was my thought, too — not a single twisted tube, but "faked 
" somehow. I thought it might be cut into a separate piece for each  
twist, but I suppose two strips could work as Sharon suggests.


How about that front embellishment? Is that like a really tiny  
spaghetti strap, maybe with a cord inside or the seam allowance to  
puff it out?


-Carol


On Oct 25, 2009, at 4:33 AM, Sharon Collier wrote:

I'm probably completely wrong on this, but I looked at the picture  
at 400%
zoom, and it looks like 2 pieces wrapped around each other. That  
way you
could have one finished edge (maybe by folding the fabric over the  
cord and
sewing, leaving the 2 raw edges one side) which was then sewn to  
the neck
edge. Having 2 strips of piped edging means you could "fudge" the  
rolling

and make it look like it spiraled, when in fact it didn't.
But like I said, I'm probably wrong.

-Original Message-
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume- 
boun...@indra.com] On

Behalf Of Aylwen Garden
Sent: Saturday, October 24, 2009 12:30 AM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: [h-cost] How to do a regency-era neckline

I'm trying to reproduce the neckline at
http://www.sensibility.com/vintageimages/1800s/images/ 
1820sdress.jpg . The
trim has piping on each side before it is rolled and tacked onto  
the dress.
Can anyone show/tell me how this is done, so that it doesn't show  
any raw

edges?
Bye for now,

Aylwen


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Re: [h-cost] Regency Low stomacher

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Dear Melanie
Do you have a copy of Nancy Bradfields Costume in Detail?I find it an  
excellent resource.
I read all your enquiries rather late as I've just returned from a  
Napoleonic Conference in Sydney.
The grandaughter of Cunnington told me her grandparents had an  
enormous collection of garments which her grandmother sketched from  
for the books.

Cheers, Aylwen

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On 31/07/2009, at 9:00 PM, "Melanie Wilson" > wrote:


Does anyone have any pictures or knowledge of  the costruction of a  
low stomacher on a regency gown please, I'm particularly looking for  
anything of a heavier/winter weight type fabric ?


Mel
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Re: [h-cost] was lacing now 1820s underwear

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

There's an excellent corded stays pattern put out by Past Patterns for  
this period. I've just cut it out and have to sew all the cording  
channels.

Regards,
Aylwen

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On 29/07/2009, at 7:11 AM, Cascio Michael  wrote:


Hi all,
The thread on lacing was very timely as it got me going again on  
my late 1820s outfit so on to the questions.  I'm looking at doing a  
late 1820s outfit from the skin out (I already have Fran's excellent  
book) and am not finding undergarments specifically dated to 1828.   
This is a transition period from the classical Regency look into the  
big gigot sleeves so the sleeve heads are large but not huge, the  
waistline has crept down to about the natural waist, maybe a little  
high but not right up under the bust.  Classic Regency corsets are  
too short but a later corset (Edwardian) gives the wrong profile.   
Any help with links to 1826-1829 garments, particularly  
undergarment, or good pattern recommendations would be appreciated.   
Thanks.







 
Cassandra




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Re: [h-cost] Quick pattern question

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Sorry, it is the regency dropfront / bib front gown pattern.

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On 25/07/2009, at 10:34 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden  
 wrote:


I was wondering if anyone has a copy or have ever used the Period  
Impressions dropfront gown. My copy is missing the markings showing  
where to gather the front skirt to the bibfront.

Cheers, aylwen

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[h-cost] Quick pattern question

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I was wondering if anyone has a copy or have ever used the Period  
Impressions dropfront gown. My copy is missing the markings showing  
where to gather the front skirt to the bibfront.

Cheers, aylwen

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[h-cost] Trying to get ticket for Gala Ball

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Does anyone know how I can obtain a ticket for the Gala Ball at  
Costume College?

Many thanks
Aylwen Garden
Earthly Delights, Australia

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Re: [h-cost] Mini-Tricorn Hats

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Truly Victorian sell mini straw tricorns that you can dress up.

Bye, Aylwen

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On 14/02/2009, at 9:54 AM, "Jane Pease"  wrote:




Sharon Collier wrote:


I know someone who makes mini tricorn hats. If anyone is  
interested, I'll

see if I can find her info.


-


Pleasepleasepleaseplease!  I have been looking for someone who can  
make a mini-tricorn for years!  To go with my 18th century riding  
habits


Thanks for offering

Jane in No VA



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Re: [h-cost] Trim question

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

Thanks Suzie. What would you recommend be used as a substitute today?  
I am making a reproduction gown to bring to London with me next year.


Bye, Aylwen

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On 21/11/2008, at 6:20 AM, Suzi Clarke <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


At 11:55 20/11/2008, you wrote:

I am looking for a metallic gold fringe about 1.25" long that would
have been used on a gown in 1812. I'm also looking for a matching  
gold

braid about 1/8" wide.
If the gown was made in the UK would this trim be silk or cotton?
Bye, Aylwen


In all probability it would have been "gold" fringe. Gold and silver  
thread was used for embroidery, usually a flat strip wound round a  
core of silk, often yellow/gold in colour. Gold and silver bullion  
was used to make fringe, and as far as I know there is no reason to  
suppose that this would not have been used on a dress of 1812.


Suzi

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[h-cost] Trim question

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I am looking for a metallic gold fringe about 1.25" long that would  
have been used on a gown in 1812. I'm also looking for a matching gold  
braid about 1/8" wide.

If the gown was made in the UK would this trim be silk or cotton?
Bye, Aylwen

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[h-cost] Help - TV 410 pattern

[Aylwen Gardiner-Garden]

I am away from home and need to trace out the sleeve for the 1873  
polonaise . Does anyone have the formula for what armhole size is  
which sleeve? My armhole is 19".


Bye, Aylwen

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