[h-cost] Interesting Underwear find

Just read this really interesting article on a discovery of 15th century undergarments in Austria. Never say never things really are being dug up every day! http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2174568/Found-castle-vault-scraps- lace-lingerie-rage-500-years-ago.html ::Linda::

Re: [h-cost] Interesting Underwear find

to men's underwear seen in 15th c. German artwork. The article, however, assumes they belonged to women, although there's no context to determine the wearer. --Robin On 7/17/2012 9:55 AM, Linda Rice wrote: Just read this really interesting article on a discovery of 15th century undergarments

Re: [h-cost] Interesting Underwear find, more

Yes, I saw that one, too. Wonderful to have actual 'real people' photos, isn't it? As far as the underwear, I agree that the article is rather sensationalized, which I suppose is just part of today's general media. I'd love to read reports written by textile experts and directed towards educated

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

Garb-age? Today's question is, if the cut-off bits of cloth are cabbage, what are the cut-off bits of fur? Jen/Margaret ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Leatherwork book for gift

Have you checked the Tandy/Leathercraft website? They have tons of books, tools and such for all types of leatherwork. They also have stores, and gift certificates. :) www.tandyleatherfactory.com I've had an idea percolating for some time to make a bag out of some fun leather I have, using brass

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

March 18, 19 20 is Military Through the Ages, in Jamestown, Virginia. Williamsburg and Jamestown are right next to each other, so if the dates work out, it's worth an afternoon's visit. MTA is an historical timeline event, so not much dancing there, sorry! :-) Jamestown is the site of the first

Re: [h-cost] Source for Hat Blanks

Off the 'top of my head' (hahaha) www.18cnewenglandlife.org/18cnel/Merchants.htm has a list of possibilities, including Dirty Billy's Hats. I got my heavy black felt hat from Steve Pano of Ranger Reproductions and can easily recommend him. He does not, however, have a website. His other contact

Re: [h-cost] how to fix a pulled seam

If the jacket isn't lined, or if you can get the lining out of the way, use a bias tape to reinforce the seams. Just sew it flat down on top of the seam, on the inside. On the outside you'll see a line of stitches on each side of the seam. This may or may not be acceptable to you visually, but it

[h-cost] Old Dutch Hat

Found this old Dutch hat on eBay, thought some here would find it interesting. Construction details are extremely clear. http://cgi.ebay.com/23836-Unique-Dutch-medieval-leather-hat-16th-century_W0Q QitemZ110396329653QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item19b4224eb5

[h-cost] Breast Cancer Awareness: Quilted Bras

This was sent to me by a friend, and I thought you guys would appreciate it as well. Not exactly historical (sorry!) but certainly important and worth sharing. ::Linda::

Re: [h-cost] Source for medieval belts/buckles?

Raymond's Quiet Press offers that rare combination of good, fast and reasonable price. www.quietpress.com ::Linda:: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robin Netherton Sent: Sunday, April 13, 2008 5:52 PM To: Historic Costume List Subject:

RE: [h-cost] semi-OT: getting smoke smell out of fabrics

There is a spray product available at places such as Home Depot that does a very good job of removing smoke smells from things. I didn't use it on clothing, but read the label and see if it's recommended or not. A few years back our kitchen caught fire and this spray really did an excellent job on

RE: [h-cost] Kinko's Ignorance

Hmmph! Just last week I went to Kinko's to copy a couple of patterns. They could not possibly have been more accommodating, one of the assistants actually fed the sheets into the poster copier for me. I told her that I wanted to copy the pattern because I needed several sizes made up, and I needed

[h-cost] Change Subject Lines

Pt. It would really help us all to change the subject header when we change topics. Every time I see the others, the ones related to the flame war, I just delete them unread. I'm sure I'm not the only one! ::Linda:: ___ h-costume mailing list

RE: [h-cost] cotton wool

Dawn, thank you for this bit of info. I really didn't know! But I actually like the 'lumpy bumpy texture... it just seems more tactile-y interesting. ;) ::Linda:: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dawn When it's made up and washed it

RE: [h-cost] cotton wool

I got an enormous roll of rough cotton batting from an upholstery supplier. It wasn't cheap and the shipping was rather much too, IIRC. But, I have enough of this stuff to make many, many quilts or quilted garments. It's really thick, and can be peeled apart at the thickness desired. It's messier

RE: [h-cost] What's your dressmakers dummy wearing?

Thank you! Hmmm... I just finished up my part in a WW1 dress for a friend. She took it home this afternoon to hem and put the buttons on, to be ready to wear this weekend. Next up is a couple of sets of Viking pants and tunics. After that I need to finally get around to doing a simple Colonial

[h-cost] Old and Interesting site

I found this site and thought some of you might enjoy it too. http://www.oldandinteresting.com/default.aspx Tons of neat stuff on early domestic chores, tools and methods, especially laundry. Mostly 18th, 19th and early 20th century stuff, but some earlier references here and there. ::Linda::

RE: [h-cost] re:iced drinks

True sweet tea is made by adding the sugar when the tea is still warm, so that it dissolves completely. I've seen some folks add cups, yes plural, to a pitcher of tea. I call tea that sweet Tea syrup, mainly because I find it way too sweet. Some folks do like it though, and if you go to a

RE: [h-cost] Prices in 1957

Naturally price could vary quite a bit, just as today. (Off the rack from China vs. designer or custom made) Here's one site that might be useful. Note the wedding dress price is for sample dresses, so may not be very accurate. http://www.gti.net/mocolib1/prices/1958.html ::Linda::

RE: [h-cost] Prices in 1957

Here's another, of a nice dress. Says that $350.00 was a lot of money for a wedding dress at the time. Today, that's dirt cheap. http://www.thevintagevault.citymax.com/catalog/item/256734/45142.htm Now, I'm off to go work on my own costumes today! Yay! ::L::

RE: [h-cost] OT: Some Comments

Ooh, thanks Denise. THAT was my exciting costume news that I forgot to share! I was in our Norfolk, Va. Walmart last week, and also noticed that the $1.00 bolt table was restocked. I found my favorite sales lady and she said that indeed, they were keeping their fabric department and were

RE: [h-cost] ironing washed linen--warning

My grandmother did the dampen and chill method for ironing the cotton muslin curtains in our house. She made them for every room, including the mile-a-minute crochet lace to go on them. After she got too old to do it, my mother took up the tradition. Me, I barely have curtains at all, and the ones

[h-cost] Gifted fabrics

I was recently given several large bags of vintage fabrics, all of it either linen or silk. There are several very large pieces of very tightly woven linen as well as similar large pieces of very tightly woven silk. (probably 6 to 8 yard pieces) All are natural ecru color. The problem is they

RE: [h-cost] Gifted fabrics

Thanks, Fran, for your very helpful hints~! I hadn't thought this might be mold... hmmm... Yes, I live in the mid-Atlantic on the beach, and we have a considerable humidity issue year-round. Especially since the woman lives in a condo right on the beach. And yes, these are definitely brown, not

RE: [h-cost] Gifted fabrics

Will do, and will let you know if I succeed. Thanks again, Linda [On Behalf Of Lavolta Press] I'd suggest test-bleaching a swatch. In my experience if you dye a light-colored fabric that has stains which are not too dark, and your dye is a deep to dark color, dyeing will often cover the

RE: [h-cost] Gifted fabrics

You know, this was my first impression... that the brown spots remind me of the way newspaper burns when it gets really old. This fabric has a haven't seen the light of day since Kennedy was in office smell, but not a musty or mildew smell. Now, I'm much less sure than I was this morning! As far

RE: [h-cost] Seeking a picture ID

Robin, I have the Osprey book here in front of me. Pg. 25, half page illos in bw. Caption reads: Though depicting an event of the 9th century, the artist of the Byzantine Madrid Skylitzes portrayed the Emperor's bodyguards as 12th-century Varangian Guardsmen. Eighteen of their famous axes are

RE: [h-cost] Seeking a picture ID

Eureka~!!! http://www.geocities.com/egfrothos/Adoption.html ::Linda:: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Robin Netherton Thanks, but I actually have a scan of the image. What I need is the folio number. Is there a credit anywhere in the

RE: [h-cost] fabric sample windfall--removing glue

We used Un-Du when I worked as a custom framer. It is amazing stuff! You might try contacting a local frame supply place to see if they'll sell it to you. (They may not sell to the public, but it never hurts to ask) ::Linda:: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: [h-cost] minimum yardage for 14/15th century kirtle

Elizabeth, what is the width of your silk? I'm a size 24-26 and 5'10 and can easily make a kyrtle or gown out of 3 yards of fabric, if it's at least 58 wide. Gotta love those simple, no-waste cuts! (There's really no need for a paper pattern for simple gowns like this, in fact they tend to waste

[h-cost] Medici mystery revealed

Interesting new discoveries about the Medici's: http://www.guardian.co.uk/italy/story/0,,1979151,00.html ::Linda:: (sorry, no relevant costume content, just kinda interesting story) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

RE: [h-cost] Anyone remember this dress?

Hi Penny~! Yup, I'm still here... just don't post very often these days. I *try* to keep up with H-cost postings but admit that sometimes when they flush in great batches I do have to skim over a bunch. Glad to hear you and your family are doing well. Good luck on the office, and the grout!

RE: [h-cost] Anyone remember this dress?

Robin, the only thing that comes to my mind of a dress that wraps around the neck and covers the breast was that weird swan dress that Bjork wore a couple of years ago. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bj%C3%B6rk (scroll down to bottom for pic) A couple more possibilities, but nothing so far like

[h-cost] Need WW1 Corset maker

Good Morning~ A friend is in need of a WW1 -era corset. Due to medical issues (bad wrists) she's not able to make her own, so she needs to find a reliable seamstress who can make it for her. Do any of you know of a reputable seamstress who can do this? It seems like so many corset makers focus on

RE: [h-cost] Need WW1 Corset maker

personal fittings in order to guarantee a good fit. Sylrog On Nov 13, 2006, at 8:21 AM, Linda Rice wrote: Good Morning~ A friend is in need of a WW1 -era corset. Due to medical issues (bad wrists) she's not able to make her own, so she needs to find a reliable seamstress who can make

RE: [h-cost] Re: gores in skirt in late Middle ages???

Ok, then, what is a gusset? From what I've learned over the years and confirmed by looking a the following definitions, Gore and Godet are pretty much the same, with the godet being specifically that triangular piece which extends upward from the hem to add fullness to a skirt, and a gore being

RE: [h-cost] 1520s french headwear--fresh eyes needed

Hello~! This is so not my period of study, so I'm not much help on issues 1 2. But for issue 3, I can tell you what I see. I see a deliberate design, not a place where the paint is flaking off or a mistake or sloppy painting. Notice the perfectly straight line across the top of the black shape,

RE: [h-cost] Basic medieval costume sources

Hi Robin~! One of the very best books I've seen for just this purpose is _Kings, Queens, Knights and Jesters_ by Lynn Edelmann Schnurnberger. ISBN: 0-06-025241-3 Published originally in 1978 by the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but I think it's been reprinted in paperback since. Amazon lists

RE: [h-cost] Is this wool flannel appropriate for any costuming uses?

I saw this yesterday morning as well. And I was pretty darned excited, until I saw the fiber content. It's 20% nylon, which is too much for me. Also, I'm not all that thrilled with the colors. It all depends on your needs, for ACW/Victorian it might be just fine. For Early Period, it's not what

RE: [h-cost] What do 19th century reproductionist do for calico?

Hi~! Not really my era either, but perhaps this will help: http://www.reproductionfabrics.com/ The fabric is lovely, btw. I had to get to it the hard way, but I got there. ;-) ::Linda:: -Original Message- On Behalf Of WickedFrau Subject: [h-cost] What do 19th century

RE: [h-cost] OT-Dying in a front end loader...? Or, Dyeing in a front loading washer?

I really had to do a double-take on this subject line Dying in a front end loader to me, means that somebody died in a horrible industrial accident! A front end loader is like a big tractor with a scoop on the front for moving dirt around and loading dump trucks. It has nothing to do with

RE: [h-cost] Cleveland?

Last summer we planned to go to the Cleveland Museum of Art as part of our vacation. Good thing I called ahead to plan. I was told by the nice lady at the CMA that all but 3 exhibits were boxed up and in storage, including all of the medieval armor and weapons stuff, and art. Seems they are

RE: [h-cost] living history questions

Hi Carolyn~! It sounds like you have a pretty big task ahead, but the good news is, it *can* be done, and the program will be better for it in the long run. Our group did the same sort of thing several years ago, and it's been a long growth process. We did lose some people, but the ones who