Re: [h-cost] I forgot to ask, re Tudor Tailor

2012-08-18 Thread Kimiko Small
Ninya is somewhat active on the Elizabethan Costume group on FB, depending on their production schedule. They are working on another book for Tudor Stuart children, so she's been more quiet unless named. http://www.facebook.com/groups/29374273995/ It is a very active group and has researchers

Re: [h-cost] Tudor Tailor, Page 79

2012-08-18 Thread Kimiko Small
Greetings again, I have made this garment, in part from the TT book, along with a style change based on a different effigy image that Ninya had posted on the EC group I mentioned in my other reply. My outfit and a link to my dress diary can be seen in my web site here:

Re: [h-cost] Dyed Cloth from the Iron Age

2012-07-01 Thread Kimiko Small
On Jun 28, 2012, at 5:01 PM, Laura Rubin wrote: This from a bog body: http://sciencenordic.com/dyed-clothes-came-fashion-early-iron-age I can see why you did a double take on the houndstooth. Incredible that what survived, did so very well. And was dyed. Awesome! Thanks for sharing. Kimiko

Re: [h-cost] mid to late 15th century English women's clothing

2012-06-01 Thread Kimiko Small
On May 31, 2012, at 5:01 AM, Elizabeth W wrote: I'm seeking images of mid to late 15th century (Yorkist or early Henry VII era) women's clothing in England Like the others have mentioned, specifically English images are a lot harder to come by. There are brasses, and a few effigies, some of

Re: [h-cost] Thread- reluctant switcher needs suggestions

2012-05-17 Thread Kimiko Small
I also prefer the all cotton threads, especially Gutterman. My sewing machine was prepped by my repair guy to deal with the all cotton when he asked me my preference, and for the most part I've had no problems with it. I can usually get all cotton at the local fabric chain stores. As to color

Re: [h-cost] Coloured Tudor dress with a partlet

2012-03-01 Thread Kimiko Small
Hi Elizabeth, Well, velvet and damask was more highly desirable than simple silk, so if you had the choice between simple silk or buying some velvet and making a partlet from that velvet (maybe because it was all you could afford of the velvet), then you would wear the velvet. It is also

Re: [h-cost] starch recipe

2012-02-17 Thread Kimiko Small
Thanks Rachel, I had wondered if rice flour would work or not - I get that all the time for tempura. Our local grocery supermarket carries it in the Asian foods section, as does the Asian food store in my city (Fresno, CA, USA). White box, red blue letters, Mochiko - Sweet Rice Flour. The

Re: [h-cost] starch recipe

2012-02-13 Thread Kimiko Small
Bookbinders use starch, so stores that cater to them usually carry wheat and rice starch. I can't think of any specific stores but a search should locate them for you. Sometimes Asian markets will also have rice starch as well. Kimiko On Feb 13, 2012, at 7:33 PM, Katy Bishop wrote: Unless

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

2011-12-25 Thread Kimiko Small
On Dec 25, 2011, at 11:45 AM, Lavolta Press wrote: What did you get? Fran I got The Queen's Servant, and Goldwork Techniques, Projects Pure Inspiration as early Christmas gifts. The first book had a lovely little notecard from Ninya Jane for helping with the book. I hope to use the info

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

2011-12-25 Thread Kimiko Small
If anyone is interested in a book review on The Queen's Servants, I've got one here on my creative blog http://kimikosews.livejournal.com/66429.html Btw, there is also The King's Servants for men's clothing of the early Henry VIII period that had been released earlier. The typical clothes worn

Re: [h-cost] new book - Renaissance

2011-12-06 Thread Kimiko Small
That looks like an interesting book, although it is curious to see adult toys and boys as part of the listings on accessories discussed. Thanks for sharing this, as I was wondering what book to get next. Kimiko On Dec 6, 2011, at 9:54 AM, Janet Davis wrote: an interesting listing on

Re: [h-cost] Grandes assiettes - single or double layer

2011-12-06 Thread Kimiko Small
So this was your outfit I was admiring on FB. Wow, that is nice. And yes, I would be interested in the tutorial. Kimiko On Dec 6, 2011, at 2:11 AM, Zuzana Kraemerova wrote: I will be writing a detailed tutorial on how to do this once I get to it. Would you folks be interested?

Re: [h-cost] Question on Court Fashion in 1500

2011-12-02 Thread Kimiko Small
I would go from 1490s and move forward. I do have a couple of pages that have images from this time frame, tho my focus was more English than Vienna. However, the images do include Flemish, French and Spanish images as well, tho not the odder Spanish styles.

Re: [h-cost] Organizing Hanging Bag System?

2011-11-16 Thread Kimiko Small
May I suggest clear book bags already with a handle. Doing a search using the terms library book bags clear hanger I found a few different companies with bags that may work for what you need. I know when I get the funds for them, that is my plan. Kimiko A Gentlewoman's Accounts

Re: [h-cost] Uniquely you replacement cover

2011-11-03 Thread Kimiko Small
They are the company I bought my own Uniquely You from. I liked them, price was best at the time, shipping was fast and no problems. But I'd also suggest making your own cover. Considering the work a friend and I put into fitting mine with their cover, and knowing the cover size barely fit the

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

2011-10-14 Thread Kimiko Small
I've not seen much on the softer colors, but another source for basic colors is here: http://www.syfabrics.com/Browse.aspx/100--Cotton-Med-Light-Weight-Velvet/433 Found this one doing a google search for the other store I thought might have the nicer velvets. I couldn't find that one, but this

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

2011-10-14 Thread Kimiko Small
No, I was thinking high end more, but decent prices. A client had ordered from them, and it was the nicest velvet I had ever worked with. Soft, not too thick, nice pile, nice color that wasn't a jewel tone, and lovely drape. Sadly, I can't recall which store it was. And my old bookmarks have

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

2011-10-05 Thread Kimiko Small
, her brother wants to be Link - not sure which version of Link, but he's got a week to figure it out as I start those after I get back from a local War. Kimiko Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Your focus determines your reality ~ Master Qui-Gon Jinn On Oct 4, 2011, at 1:44 PM, Cin wrote

[h-cost] How did you find the h-costume list (was Where is everyone ...)

2011-08-08 Thread Kimiko Small
people with their problems. It had a list of several email groups, from h-costume to a weaving group to sci-fi/fantasy. I joined the h-costume group as I was involved researching ren-faire costumes for my scots group at that time. Kimiko Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Celebrate any

Re: [h-cost] Sewing Apps

2011-08-08 Thread Kimiko Small
I have a Mac, on which I use Bento for a simple database program. On Bento, one can create Templates, and I've created at least one for historical and vintage patterns that I've shared on the Bento Templates area online.

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

2011-08-06 Thread Kimiko Small
Maybe it was that so many costumers were at Costume College last weekend?? Would you believe that some of us are actually congregating on Facebook? Their new Groups format is actually making things somewhat easier to chat about Elizabethan costumes at least. Traffic and conversations ebb and

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

2011-08-06 Thread Kimiko Small
On Aug 6, 2011, at 2:05 PM, Lavolta Press wrote: snipNo one else has to respond to keep the blog going. And the formats of Facebook and Twitter basically encourage announcements rather than discussions. I don't do Twitter, but on Facebook, there has been a lot of in depth research type

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

2011-08-06 Thread Kimiko Small
Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Celebrate any progress. Don't wait to get perfect. ~ Ann McGee Cooper On Aug 6, 2011, at 2:08 PM, Lavolta Press wrote: Maybe people could post links to their favorite blogs or other groups and mention what era(s) or areas the group focuses

Re: [h-cost] Where is everyone hanging out these days?

2011-08-06 Thread Kimiko Small
On Aug 6, 2011, at 2:42 PM, Lavolta Press wrote: But still, you can't post anything very long in any discussion. I'm a member of a number of Facebook groups, and I ran into their posting length limit immediately. Quite true. It is more suitable for back and forth short chatting and sharing

Re: [h-cost] Linen for dyeing

2011-07-17 Thread Kimiko Small
I am thinking you may want a firmer weave? If so, this might be more your type of linen. I am not positive, as I've not ordered from here yet to see just what their linen is like, but it has been recommended for use for embroidery on linen, so I am thinking it would be a closer weave than what

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 10, Issue 173 Debbie Reynolds catalog pdf

2011-06-21 Thread Kimiko Small
Thank you Debra for the file you shared. Kimiko On Jun 21, 2011, at 1:38 PM, Debra Brightwell wrote: Be advised, it's an 89 MB file so most email servers can't handle it. I have also posted a copy here but I'm not sure how long it will stay there.

Re: [h-cost] 15th c Headdress Help

2011-06-20 Thread Kimiko Small
Regina, Have you seen Cynthia Virtue's articles on hats? http://www.virtue.to/articles/ I think it would be under the Complex Women's Hats section Kimiko On Jun 20, 2011, at 11:53 AM, Regina Lawson wrote: The headdress is the Irish version of the heart shaped headdress. Any and all advice

Re: [h-cost] Caryatid hairstyles reproduced

2011-06-01 Thread Kimiko Small
That is really interesting. I've the length and thickness, but alas, no one skilled in this. But it is a lovely style as seen in the models. I am tempted to get the dvd. Kimiko On May 31, 2011, at 11:06 AM, Lavolta Press wrote: http://rogueclassicism.com/2010/04/10/caryatid-hairstylings/

Re: [h-cost] the Tudors deal of the day from Amazon

2011-05-24 Thread Kimiko Small
It appears to be a link to the Showtime The Tudors complete dvd collection. Normally I wouldn't click on lonely links, either, but my system stops me from opening virus pages before actually loading, and the link was indeed to amazon.com Kimiko On May 24, 2011, at 10:12 AM, Rickard, Patty

Re: [h-cost] coifs

2011-05-24 Thread Kimiko Small
to change my notes to 16th c. Thanks. On Tue, May 24, 2011 at 4:26 PM, Kimiko Small kim...@kimiko1.com wrote: Do you mean this image? http://www.kimiko1.com/research-16th/FrenchHood/earlyforms/OctavienIllustration.html ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] loose gown

2011-05-23 Thread Kimiko Small
Oh, I see lots of nice, and some rather incorrect outfits in this movie clip. They've set the date of the movie in 1547, when Henry is old and about to die. His wife is obviously supposed to be Anne Boleyn (from the B on her necklace), who was killed by Henry's command in the 1536. The garments

Re: [h-cost] some questions about renaissance,

2011-05-13 Thread Kimiko Small
A kirtle is more the word for an underdress, with gown for the overdress. Confusingly kirtle, when used as a half-kirtle, can also mean a petticoat or underskirt without a body garment attached. Wide and narrow as terms suggest to me that some garments may have been made with some sort of

Re: [h-cost] Men's Outfits in Brueghel

2011-05-03 Thread Kimiko Small
I've been away for a few days, so I only saw this thread today. I've made a pair of the fitted hose as noted in the Tudor Tailor book, although I draped directly on the man's body, not using a pattern except as a guide to draping. Even using a pattern, it really needs to be fitted as close to

Re: [h-cost] Cleaning real metal threads in fabric

2011-04-25 Thread Kimiko Small
Thanks for that link. I need to clean some silver and silver gilt embroidery threads that tarnished in the bag before they go onto a project, and had no idea how to deal with them. Kimiko On Apr 25, 2011, at 7:27 PM, Linda Rice wrote: Maybe this method?

Re: [h-cost] Henry VIII, embroiderer?

2011-04-17 Thread Kimiko Small
Thank you for this link. I am drooling as I watch. Kimiko On Apr 17, 2011, at 5:33 PM, Patricia Dunham wrote: Royal School of Needlework, Hampton Court, on CBS Sunday morning today. Took some hunting but I finally found it: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7363014n enjoy

[h-cost] 15th-17th c. Textiles to Fondle for Storage Fundraiser.

2011-03-29 Thread Kimiko Small
This came across another group I'm in, and I instantly thought of the folks here. It is a fund raiser for textile storage and maybe conservation, but they are allowing folks who donate the opportunity to feel and view in person the textiles that will end up in storage.

Re: [h-cost] Hoop storage (was (no subject))

2011-03-16 Thread Kimiko Small
Then I am glad I bought them when I did. But that does make doing this method of packing hoops more difficult. I wonder why they quit making them - as they were something Linda specifically had ordered to her specs. Thanks Margaret for the news, bad tho it was. Kimiko On Mar 16, 2011, at

[h-cost] Hoop storage (was (no subject))

2011-03-14 Thread Kimiko Small
I don't have but a French farthingale I store right now, and that is flat enough I hang it on a hanger in the closet by its ties. It's support roll I keep in the box I store the whole garment in. At one of the classes I took from Linda Sparks of Farthingales some years ago at Costume College,

Re: [h-cost] 18th c. man's waistcoat on ebay

2011-01-27 Thread Kimiko Small
I know the person who posted this link to the comm originally did send him a link to this on his lj. Otherwise, I would have. Kimiko On Jan 27, 2011, at 6:26 AM, Ruth Anne Baumgartner wrote: I hope Bjarne is getting a look at this! ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Costume con

2011-01-26 Thread Kimiko Small
Michael, Just go and have fun, and enjoy what it has to offer. Don't have to be an expert at all, just a person who appreciates good costumes. I've only gone once, hope to go again in a few years when it is near the west coast, and really at my first Costume Con that's all I did. Oh, and

[h-cost] 18th c. man's waistcoat on ebay

2011-01-26 Thread Kimiko Small
Hello all, This just came over a community I am on, and I thought folks here might be interested in the eye candy. The embroidery is what caught my eye. Not my period, so no idea if this is good or what. Just pretty.

[h-cost] (no subject)

2011-01-10 Thread Kimiko Small
http://thestylecloud.com/images/images.html ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] (no subject)

2011-01-10 Thread Kimiko Small
is sent, it often is a virus, or a viral email. Please don't open the link as it might end up harming your system. I hope in this case no one's system was harmed other than my own (or yahoo, as my computer itself is still clean). Kimiko Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want

Re: [h-cost] 1620s jacket vs waistcoat

2011-01-07 Thread Kimiko Small
Thank you everyone for your thoughts on this question. It has both been enlightening, and a bit frustrating, but in some ways that is not surprising. Thanks again, :-) Kimiko ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] 15th Year Anniversary

2011-01-06 Thread Kimiko Small
folder. Thanks for the free access Penny, and happy anniversary. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.com

[h-cost] 1620s jacket vs waistcoat

2011-01-06 Thread Kimiko Small
be able to explain what the differences are, if any? Thank you, Kimiko Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ ___ h-costume

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

2010-12-25 Thread Kimiko Small
My family and Santa provided me with a few books under the tree today. Cool Couture by Kenneth D. King, so I can improve my sewing skills. I need to improve my piping if I'm going to attempt Victorian clothing, and I've never done a welt pocket and his instructions look good and doable. I also

Re: [h-cost] tailoring supplies (was eek, quick opinion pls...)

2010-12-18 Thread Kimiko Small
I have a very old cotton velveteen cloak edged in faux fur, that started with a rayon lining which got shredded rather quickly (I think it was a cheap rayon, not the good stuff). I replaced that lining with a wool lining, and it was nice and warm. The back of the velveteen pile has been worn

[h-cost] taiioring supplies (was eek, quick opinion pls...)

2010-12-17 Thread Kimiko Small
one nice suit shirt when needed. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: annbw...@aol.com annbw...@aol.com Couldn't believe how hard

Re: [h-cost] tailoring supplies (was eek, quick opinion pls...)

2010-12-17 Thread Kimiko Small
are used as a facing on the inside where it might show, with the linen blend used as the main lining. I am not fond of really slippery silks for linings, but I am thinking about it for an Edwardian jacket on my future pile of things to make. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change

Re: [h-cost] eek, quick opinion pls...

2010-12-16 Thread Kimiko Small
Have you checked out the GBACG Great Pattern Review for those patterns? http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/index.html I own the Laughing Moon pattern based on other folks' reviews, but haven't made it up yet so no personal review. Don't know about the others. Kimiko Kimiko Small http

Re: [h-cost] What book do you want to see in your Christmas stocking?

2010-12-13 Thread Kimiko Small
back. But at the price most places have it for, no, I would not suggest trying to buy a copy, unless you really, really are into the research aspect of Elizabethan items. If you can find it through ILL, I suggest getting it that way and taking a look at it. Kimiko Kimiko Small http

Re: [h-cost] What book do you want to see in your Christmas stocking?

2010-12-13 Thread Kimiko Small
, but it was interesting to read parts of it. And it was so tiny a book, too. I seriously don't understand how folks price used books so high like this, but if folks are willing to pay... Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's

Re: [h-cost] What book do you want to see in your Christmas stocking?

2010-12-12 Thread Kimiko Small
From: Onaree Berard msber...@gmail.com So, what book do you want? Onaree I think something is wrong with me. The only book on my current wish list, that is in print or available at the bookstores, would be Rich Apparel by Maria Hayward. Thing is, I'm rather

Re: [h-cost] Uniquely You dress form question

2010-11-08 Thread Kimiko Small
the cover again. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Wilson, Annette annette.wil...@environment.gov.au Have any of you had any experience

Re: [h-cost] Fwd: R.I.P. Carolyn Kayta Barrows

2010-11-08 Thread Kimiko Small
For those who want a face to the name, here is one of her from Costume College a few years ago, showing me one of her dolls. I only got to speak with her in person a few times, but she will be missed. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi

Re: [h-cost] For anyone who's already created a historically inspired party dress

2010-11-03 Thread Kimiko Small
Thank you Fran for letting us know. I've recently finished my ball dress so I'm going to give this a shot. I just have to figure out how to deal with the inspiration image, as that one is too small for their contest and I have no larger version. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com

Re: [h-cost] For anyone who's already created a historically inspired party dress

2010-11-03 Thread Kimiko Small
It is possible, but not what they have listed in their rules. They want a decade or two, and even in the qa mention that historical or futuristic is fine (not in so many words, but among their answers to other folks' queries. They don't even have limits on what patterns are used. I figure it

Re: [h-cost] Sherlock

2010-10-23 Thread Kimiko Small
It depends on location as to when it aired/will air. I have to wait for Halloween night for the first episode! I've loved Sherlock since I was a kid reading all the stories, so I look forward to seeing how good or how bad this remake is. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you

Re: [h-cost] Greenberg and Hammer closed!

2010-10-21 Thread Kimiko Small
Oh, that really sucks. Thanks for letting us know. Kimiko From: Wicked Frau wickedf...@gmail.com Subject: [h-cost] Greenberg and Hammer closed! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Hooks bars problem

2010-10-18 Thread Kimiko Small
Thank you all for your suggestions on this problem. The front is on a curve, so boning is not going to be an option, but I will remember that option for straighter seams. I did sew down hooks and bars through the round holes, and the area by the hook top. But I did not set it back from the

Re: [h-cost] Hooks bars problem

2010-10-18 Thread Kimiko Small
I was told that the photos I linked to are not available. So I have uploaded them for a short time on my Livejournal album and made them public. http://pics.livejournal.com/sstormwatch/gallery/x2w4 Other photos will be noted later. Kimiko

Re: [h-cost] Fabric swatches

2010-10-17 Thread Kimiko Small
still itching to buy some of their red/clarets. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Susan B. Farmer sfar...@goldsword.com Does anybody

Re: [h-cost] OT RE: Semi Off Topic

2010-10-15 Thread Kimiko Small
Oh, there are interested persons on this list. :-) Kimiko From: otsisto otsi...@socket.net Just a note, I think there is a yahoo group site that deals with SCA items for sale, if you don't get any takers here perhaps you could try there.

Re: [h-cost] Sheer linen RE: Chemise pattern

2010-10-12 Thread Kimiko Small
isn't as nice to use. If you can find it, snag it. I know I keep looking, as it is rather nice and soft. I think Bjarne also mentioned that his usual store was out of the really nice linen at the time and he was looking for another source. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want

Re: [h-cost] Prym/Dritz dress forms

2010-10-06 Thread Kimiko Small
never could be like me, as I have a long torso, and even padded it could not get longer in the middle - which meant its minimal behind was several inches higher than my behind. My old Dritz is now in the garage waiting for a yard sale, while I am now very happy using the UY. Kimiko Small http

Re: [h-cost] FW: [Alderfolk] Fashion Crisis!

2010-08-19 Thread Kimiko Small
start there. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ OK my SCAdian family...I have a book by Tom Tierney on Celtic Fashions. What I would like

Re: [h-cost] Gray Line Linen

2010-07-27 Thread Kimiko Small
wait. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Marion McNealy m_mc_ne...@yahoo.com snip Their handkerchief linen is the BEST! I adore

Re: [h-cost] Seriously beautiful app, not OT

2010-07-15 Thread Kimiko Small
Nice image and thanks for letting us know, but sadly this app (like most others it seems) only work on certain apple products, and sadly not on their regular Mac computers. I downloaded it, in case I someday buy an iPad or something, but I'm in no rush for that. Kimiko

[h-cost] unknown Tudor words

2010-06-28 Thread Kimiko Small
'?? There is a similar entry at 32, again for a French gown but with 'Murrey vellat' instead of crymsen satten. It isn't sleeves, as sleeves are noted. It isn't a partlet, nor a forepart, as those are noted, too. Any ideas or OED info, please?? Thank you. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you

Re: [h-cost] unknown Tudor words

2010-06-28 Thread Kimiko Small
Thank you Fran and Sharon for your thoughts on these words. That does make sense. I appreciate your help. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com

Re: [h-cost] Seeking costume activities in Canada Maritimes

2010-06-10 Thread Kimiko Small
/ Hopefully those closer will have better contact info, and more info on other groups in her area, but I hope this is a helpful start. Kimiko Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com

[h-cost] Asian fabrics in Victorian era?

2010-06-08 Thread Kimiko Small
fabrics in my stash that was originally meant for a larp costume, but I am pondering using it for a Victorian winter holiday outfit or maybe steampunk outfit, but I don't want to be seriously out of date if it is not appropriate to the time period. Thank you, Kimiko Kimiko Small http

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

2010-06-08 Thread Kimiko Small
One stout middle-aged French woman was engaged in filling her pockets which were stuffed out with cold chicken and sweet cakes as she stood before me. I was eating a custard – the opportunity was tempting – so I emptied my glass into her open pocket, and a nice mixture she must have found when

Re: [h-cost] dress forms

2010-05-28 Thread Kimiko Small
I needed, under the cover. I'm just picturing the ace bandage going round and round the body - and that doesn't seem right so I am thinking you are doing something different. Thank you, Kimiko Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor

Re: [h-cost] Query re: website

2010-05-17 Thread Kimiko Small
I've not gotten into yet. But I do know a few of her contributors, and several of my friends do like the site and info provided. I can't say much about it otherwise. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http

Re: [h-cost] Query re: website

2010-05-17 Thread Kimiko Small
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 f...@lavoltapress.com To: Historical Costume h-cost

Re: [h-cost] printed reproduction of early 15th-century fabric

2010-05-08 Thread Kimiko Small
Thank you for sharing this Melanie. That is beautiful. I'd love to get some of that fabric in silk, and it's not my time period. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com

[h-cost] Partlets

2010-04-30 Thread Kimiko Small
Hi all, I was going over Arnold's book, Patterns of Fashion 4, last night and finally noticed that there is only one extant partlet, in plain linen, noted in the book. Does anyone here know if there are any other extent partlets, plain or decorated, around? Thank you, Kimiko Small http

Re: [h-cost] Frobisher Garb

2010-04-14 Thread Kimiko Small
the hands through. I'm not sure what more help I can be, as sleeves are not a strong point for me. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ - Original Message From: REBECCA BURCH

[h-cost] early 16th c. French illuminations.

2010-03-30 Thread Kimiko Small
is at http://kimikosews.livejournal.com/35026.html I've left it open to anyone to post, even if you are not a LiveJournal blogger. Thank you, Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com

Re: [h-cost] A strange question

2010-03-24 Thread Kimiko Small
on one LJ Steampunk community I was on for awhile. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ - Original Message Has goth (clothing and events) basically evolved

Re: [h-cost] Blackwork pattern sought

2010-03-23 Thread Kimiko Small
could email her about your question. I have a couple of designs from her patterns, but neither match the style you've described. Sorry. Alternately, she took her designs from period sources, so perhaps you might have to hunt those sources down to recreate. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com

Re: [h-cost] non paned trunkhose pre 1600

2010-03-07 Thread Kimiko Small
A good primer on forms of address in Elizabeth's court is here http://www.elizabethan.org/compendium/13.html It is a little different than what the SCA uses it seems. I know I get confused, having learned the above info as a courtier in renfaire, then having to learn the SCA's titles. Kimiko

Re: [h-cost] Leine sleeve pattern

2010-03-06 Thread Kimiko Small
, well we know otherwise. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ For gods' sake woman, get it tradmarked. I don't know you, but I do know

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

2010-03-03 Thread Kimiko Small
My latest dummy only got her name after I carefully removed her overly extended breasts. Bessie Blunt is a play on Elizabeth Bessie Blount, one of King Henry VIII's mistresses. I've been doing a bit of Henrician stuff recently. Kimiko Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want

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

2010-03-01 Thread Kimiko Small
will also return into glorious bloom. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Cin cinbar...@gmail.com Whatever the reason, costumers

Re: [h-cost] Costuming workshops in the US?

2010-02-22 Thread Kimiko Small
from Fresno But at least I can travel elsewhere if I had more time. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Marjorie Wilser the3t

Re: [h-cost] questions

2010-02-02 Thread Kimiko Small
. http://farthingales.on.ca/steel_class.html And there is a US company that sells the steels for her, Vogue Fabrics under the Corset Making Supplies http://www.voguefabricsstore.com I hope that helps. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi

Re: [h-cost] Margot Anderson pattern

2010-02-01 Thread Kimiko Small
://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/margo-anderson.html Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.com

Re: [h-cost] Cartwheel farthinggale pattern

2010-02-01 Thread Kimiko Small
May I suggest The Tudor Tailor book. It has directions and pattern inside the book for the wheel farthingale (aka French farthingale). Worked up pretty well for me. They also have the pattern on their web site as part of the farthingales set. http://www.tudortailor.com/ Kimiko Small http

Re: [h-cost] Washing linen trousers

2010-01-25 Thread Kimiko Small
it, and was willing to risk it on linen pants. YMMV. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From: Claire Clarke angha...@adam.com.au I'm not exactly

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

2010-01-19 Thread Kimiko Small
-green or green however. And my local Hancock sells velveteen in the fall, but not velvet. It may be that your stores only carry it seasonally. Did you ask any of the clerks? My store will order fabrics for me if it is one they carry on a regular basis, like their velveteens. Kimiko Small http

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

2010-01-19 Thread Kimiko Small
to triple the price I find in L.A. I guess mileage varies. :-) btw, Marjorie, where do you live? Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ From

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

2010-01-19 Thread Kimiko Small
a swatch and do a bleach test first on any silk velvet to confirm their claims before placing a full order. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com

Re: [h-cost] where has all the velvet gone? (rant)

2010-01-19 Thread Kimiko Small
No idea... but the wonderful thing with Diana's shop is she will send you swatches upon request... for free! Just send her an email. I've bought from her both via mail, and in person when I was in her area, and she's wonderful to work with and buy from. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 9, Issue 13, message 8

2010-01-12 Thread Kimiko Small
Which kind of adhesives? There are basting sprays and completely glued sprays. Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world. ~ Ghandi The Tudor Lady's Wardrobe pattern http://www.margospatterns.com/ has any one had problems with the spray adhesives

Re: [h-cost] (no subject)

2010-01-10 Thread Kimiko Small
. They are really long, too... since they go around the much larger a/c metal duct tubes. I personally prefer the thinner cable ties, but each person has their own preferences. Hth, and have fun with the project! Kimiko Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change you want to see in the world

Re: [h-cost] Online dictionary of colors with color swatches

2010-01-02 Thread Kimiko Small
Then may I suggest we drop this topic asap? Please? Kimiko But hey, I'm not in the mood to play one-upmanship games. Fran ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Interesting Christmas Presents

2009-12-29 Thread Kimiko Small
that needs the right accessory for it. snip interesting stuff As usual, every year I open up my online Library subscription area for FREE. snip This is wonderful! Thank you very much for this. I know what I'll be doing for a few days. :-) Kimiko Small http://www.kimiko1.com Be the change

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