[h-cost] 1850s Workshops in Sacramento, November 2014

Quick note first: my research into the 1840-1860 era in the US goes right along with Fran's summary of the work involved in getting settled in the middle and working classes. Actual post topic: I'll be in Sacramento mid-November, at Old Sacramento, with workshops and presentations related to

[h-cost] New Book for 19th Century Sewing Folks

Very excited to announce the release of a new book on 19th century sewing accessories: Fanciful Utility: Victorian Sewing Cases and Needle Books Researcher and living history enthusiast Anna Worden Bauersmith has created a great resource for making your own needle books and sewing cases in a

Re: [h-cost] Sampler

folds, etc * Tucks (pin tuck sets, release tucks, narrow tucks, deep sewn folds that mimic flouncing on skirts) * Covering buttons of various sizes with different types of cloth and making thread/fabric shanks Regards, Elizabeth Clark The Sewing Academy Main Site The Sewing Academy Historic

Re: [h-cost] Piping a CW Bodice

they? :) It sounds like the dress will be really pretty from the stage! (I'm a huge fan of turkey reds. :) ) Regards, Elizabeth Clark The Sewing Academy Main Site The Sewing Academy Historic Clothing Tech Support Forum

Re: [h-cost] Piping in CW era Bodices

.) Regards, Elizabeth Clark The Sewing Academy Main Site The Sewing Academy Historic Clothing Tech Support Forum ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h

Re: [h-cost] Boy in Dag

with the double part (V), no part at all (smoothed straight back), and even the occasional side part (usually on an older girl). I've not seen *any* documented girl with the topknot style, though--that's a strictly man/boy style from birth.) Regards, Elizabeth Clark http://www.elizabethstewartclark.com

[h-cost] Mid-19th C Women's Dress Lining

as a lining layer, too, rather than a different (often solid glazed cotton) lining. Regards, Elizabeth Clark www.elizabethstewartclark.com www.thesewingacademy.org ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] Civil War, Mid-19th Century

the technology mentioned by Jules Verne, primarily; he's publishing during the mid-century, and is, technology-wise, one of the Grandpas of Steampunk. :) Regards, Elizabeth Clark http://www.elizabethstewartclark.com Historic Clothing Tech Support at http://www.thesewingacademy.org

[h-cost] Mid-19th Century Clothing Workshops

-7 I'll be in Jacksonville, Florida.Regards, Elizabeth Clark http://www.elizabethstewartclark.com Historic Clothing Tech Support at http://www.thesewingacademy.org ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman

[h-cost] Pattern Pricing

)... There are So Many Variables here. Would it be possible to ask for more specifics on what they're wanting archived? That might make all the difference in the decision process. Regards, Elizabeth Clark http://www.elizabethstewartclark.com

[h-cost] RE Historical Fitting

success for historical clothing, so long as the form is taped over your historic support garment (corset, stays, etc.) You'll get a SCARY but very accurate double of your actual figure, and then you can stand outside yourself and do the fitting with confidence. Regards, Elizabeth Clark http

[h-cost] RE: Chemise 1850s

the mid-knee and mid-calf (personal choice on that--if you tuck a chemise into your drawers, it's easier to use the slightly shorter length; if you do not use drawers, an upper to mid-calf length is better.) Regards Elizabeth Clark http://www.elizabethstewartclark.com

[h-cost] RE: 1850s Costume

Sylvia, you'll find a free split drawers pattern in the Compendium section of the site in my signature. Drawers for the 1850s are fairly optional; once the hoop comes it, they become a bit more common. Corset covers aren't as common at this point, unless you're wearing an unlined sheer dress.

[h-cost] 1844 Corset

I'd suggest, for a working program, to use a corded corset, instead of one stabilized with busk/boning. You'll get a working class silhouette, but you'll also get the greater mobility you need for work (bending and stooping and lifting). Regards, Elizabeth

[h-cost] Previewing Books

Another option to preview books (any large-market books of fairly recent publication, say--the last 60 years or so--and often times obscure tiny press books) is to request them via Inter-Library Loan at your local branch. If your library is hooked in to the LILI Unlimited system, you can even