Re: [h-cost] dating vintage patterns by number and year

I can't help you with the book but it would be very cool to have something like that. However, having said that, I know that I have a couple of patterns, let's say Butterick 1234, dating in two separate decades. There's only so many 4-digit numbers available and they are recycled constantly. I

Re: [h-cost] Victorian button boots

Have you checked with Old Sacramento Goods? Can't remember the proper name and don't have time to look it up, but it's the store from JoAnn Peterson, owner of Laughing Moon Mercantile patterns. On Tue, Aug 30, 2016 at 3:34 PM, Lavolta Press wrote: > I have already asked,

Re: [h-cost] 1930s Joan of Arc reenactment (color photos)

Very cool, thanks for sharing. I'm going with awesome and not nitpick. LynnD On Thu, Apr 21, 2016 at 1:20 AM, Elena House wrote: > http://mashable.com/2016/04/18/joan-of-arc-festival/ > This is a collection of photos from the 1932 Joan of Arc festival > in Compiégne. The

[h-cost] History of Linen

Many of you probably receive messages from fabrics-store.com, where many of us purchase linen for costuming. Today they sent out a link to a well-illustrated article about the history of linen. It's quite interesting to know how what we use so often in costuming - and real life - was made through

Re: [h-cost] spam (was need help with Butterick B6074)

And I thought it was just my spam in gmail... I check every other day or so, or whenever I feel I'm missing part of the conversation. Emily, I love your little mouse picture! Is it something you made? LynnD On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 1:26 PM, Emily Gilbert emchantm...@gmail.com wrote: On

Re: [h-cost] New Topic: Is this a Postmortem Photo

It's a lovely photo. The children are really cute and I love the clothing. I think I agree with Teena and it's not a post-mortem photo. I think your aunt is leaning in because the photographer told her to lean closer to get that lovely head grouping but her body didn't follow her head before the

Re: [h-cost] Anyone here?

I'm here. I have time for h-costume but not enough for Facebook. LynnD On Tue, Jan 13, 2015 at 4:41 PM, Ginni Morgan ginni.mor...@doj.ca.gov wrote: Drat! I'm not able to do Facebook. Ginni Morgan -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com

Re: [h-cost] slashing fabric

I agree with Kate - it never really made a lot of sense to me too. It was already mentioned that the slashes on the bias wouldn't ravel as badly. The fabrics were also woven more tightly when woven by hand than now by machine, so they were even less inclined to fray. When you use one of the

Re: [h-cost] Chemise/Shift question

Liz, The ones I've seen photos of had very small seams turned (and maybe turned again - I can't remember) on each separate piece and stitched with a blanket stitch. Then the two​ pieces were joined by something that looks like a ladder stitch. I don't know if my stitches would stand up to the

Re: [h-cost] Italian men's cioppa pattern

Alwyn, Check out the two reviews at Greater Bay Area Costumers' Guild Great Pattern Review: http://www.gbacg.org/great-pattern-review/index.php One person recommended it and one did not. This is a really great tool for everyone. Lynn​ On Sun, May 4, 2014 at 4:45 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden

Re: [h-cost] mailing costume to austria

The company I work for sends at least 8 packages to Europe and Japan via FedEx daily and have for years and years. We seldom have anything delivered late. There are a few places they cannot send but they are listed on their website. LynnD On Tue, Apr 8, 2014 at 11:08 AM, Katy Bishop

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

13, 2014 at 3:07 PM, Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com wrote: Yes, think of translating it to 'garnish'. It's the parsley on the hat?? LynnD On Thu, Feb 13, 2014 at 3:04 PM, Sybella mae...@gmail.com wrote: Wonderful!! I had a feeling gasket was wrong...LOL! Thank you sooo much

Re: [h-cost] grid board tutorial

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

Re: [h-cost] tv fashions

Isn't that annoying! SHE's the star but his wardrobe gets the credit. I remember thinking how well she dressed at the time too, but she should; as the wife of an ad man they would be pretty comfortably well off. Is is historically connected in that those 1960s dresses are 'historic' now, at the

Re: [h-cost] Victorian flat leghorn hat

As I recall, leghorn describes the type of straw the hat is made of. Also, that brim is wavy, not flat at all. It's a gorgeous hat! On Tue, Sep 17, 2013 at 11:06 AM, Lauren Walker lauren.wal...@comcast.netwrote: Hi, Working on the last of the four 19th-century fashion plates I'm recreating

Re: [h-cost] Nazi propaganda photos of occupied Paris in World War 2

The photographs are really wonderfully done. It's hard to say that he should be punished for putting the best face on France during the German occupation. He seems to have shown both sides of the coin in his photography, although the German side paid better. And the Germans are the ones who gave

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

Hi everyone, I'm sorry to send out another mail to everyone but I have to let you all know that the rummage sale I notified you all about has had to be postponed. We hope to reschedule it for late summer. Again, my apologies for this second mail and to you if you were interested in attending.

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

Have you been looking for that perfect trim to go on your latest Gatsby dress? Or a length of fabric to make that dress? How about a purse, parasol or pair of trousers for Dickens Fair? Maybe something you've been wishing for but couldn't find the perfect color/design/fit? Come shop at the

Re: [h-cost] Terms for men's pants

Knickers are short for knickerbockers, from some deep recess of my memory. I know they weren't called knee-breeches during Victorian times (except maybe by old ladies) but I can't verify they were called knickers. My theory is that the ladies' underwear term, knickers, came from the name of the

Re: [h-cost] Terms for pants

I don't know... When i was five and six I had peddle pushers and felt pretty cute in the - in the late 1950s. Alas, no bike with which to push peddles. I love words and this has been a really interesting topic! LynnD On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 2:51 PM, Sybella mae...@gmail.com wrote: LOL! I'm

Re: [h-cost] Terms for pants

Tongue stuck firmly in cheek: It never changes. Some guy (Charles Worth, for example) decides we all need to wear hoop skirts (for example) and we all follow along. I bet it's been going on since Mankind first started wearing clothes. And I don't mean only women who follow fashion slavishly; men

Re: [h-cost] art costume

The doily represents a Dutch/Netherlandish lace cap, not ears. The original would have covered the back of her head and only the front bits would show from that angle. I was VERY impressed how many of those photos are so reminiscent of the original paintings! Thanks very much for posting. LynnD

Re: [h-cost] University of NH exhibit

I had trouble too but realized that the period at the end of the sentence carried forward when I clicked on the link. Try again and delete the '.' LynnD On Thu, Mar 14, 2013 at 12:39 PM, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.comwrote: Astrida, The link didn't work for me, and I'm sure it should

[h-cost] Fwd: [siliconweb] article

This article is really interesting. Forwarded with permission. Lynn -- Forwarded message -- From: dblackthistle diana.thompso...@gmail.com Date: Mon, Mar 4, 2013 at 3:11 AM Subject: [siliconweb] article To: silicon...@yahoogroups.com ** this may be of interest.

Re: [h-cost] Victorian Embellishments exhibit

Me too please! Or will you just send a blanket email to hcostume? Lynn On Tue, Jan 29, 2013 at 3:21 PM, Emily Gilbert emchantm...@gmail.comwrote: Count me in! Emily On 1/29/2013 11:50 AM, Astrida Schaeffer wrote: All who have expressed interest here so far are on the list ;) and I

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

Like so many other things, flannel comes in several weights. I noticed that the stuff I bought at JoAnn's labeled Quilters' Flannel was a heavier weight than the stuff that was the Snuggle Flannel (or something like that). The really expensive Spiderman flannel i bought (due I thought to it being

Re: [h-cost] Travelling to the US, August 2013

Hi Alwen, The US is even bigger than Australia. Where will you be? I think your question is so huge that no one is able to answer it. Of course August is near the end of our summer, so there's things going on all over the country, coast to coast. You might also want to let us know what era of

Re: [h-cost] Liquid soap for hand washing

I understand that Woolite changed their formula many years ago and it was hard to rinse out after that. Clothes could become sticky with the residue. I stopped using it when I noticed that and use gentle shampoos with no oils in them. Baby shampoo is rather harsh, surprisingly, because it's

Re: [h-cost] sewing machines

Probably won't ever NEED one, unless you house goes under water and the thing rusts. My 1971 Kenmore still works wonders. I bought a cheap machine a couple of years ago because it had a built-in, one-step buttonholer. And it's so much lighter than my 'real' machine that I take it to Costume

Re: [h-cost] Neat link to sunburst pleats in striped fabric

That's really impressive. thanks, Fran. On Sun, Jul 29, 2012 at 12:20 PM, Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.comwrote: http://www.**internationalpleating.com/**what-happens-when-you-**

Re: [h-cost] 1849 millinery questions

Hi Lauren, Welcome to millinary, a wonderful, terrible art. I can answer two of your questions. however, the question of symmetry (#2 and #4) depended on the year and the desire of the wearer. Sometimes symmetry was all, sometimes asymmetry was the way to go. Perhaps someone with more experience

Re: [h-cost] Review of Farewell, My Queen

That looks pretty interesting. And lovely. LynnD On Fri, Jul 13, 2012 at 6:56 PM, Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.comwrote: http://www.sfgate.com/default/**article/Farewell-My-Queen-**

Re: [h-cost] Civil War Frock Coat Pattern? my fav...

I hesitated to respond because I don't remember exactly what year/s the pattern covers, but the Laughing Moon frock coat is beautiful and as historic as it can be. I just don't know if it's CW-era or slightly later. LynnD On Mon, Jun 18, 2012 at 4:46 PM, Melody Watts

Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents

That's funny because it was The Rhinestone Guy who told us that they weren't being made anymore because there wasn't a need for them. But as I said that was 10 years ago or so and things do change. LynnD On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 9:40 PM, Pierre Sandy Pettinger costu...@radiks.net wrote:

Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents

Are you looking for rhinestone yardage? I have seen that JoAnn Fabrics carries that in the recent past. However, I just looked on their website and I don't see much. Perhaps you can check at some of the large trim companies - Wright, Westrim, Plaid. I know I've seen it on those plastic oval trim

Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents

, are these the sew-on rhinestones you seek? http://www.firemountaingems.com/shopping.asp?skw=Swarovski-Sew-On - Original Message - From: Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:24:19 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost

Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents

?skw=Swarovski-Sew-On - Original Message - From: Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 2:24:19 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents Are you looking for rhinestone yardage? I

Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents

Sharon, will that work? It seems that the settings I've seen have double prongs - one for the stone and one to go through the fabric. I;d also like to apologize to Denise for kind of taking over her question. LynnD On Wed, May 23, 2012 at 12:47 PM, Sharon Collier sha...@collierfam.comwrote:

Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents

://www.jansjewels.com/other/serhi-4.html - Original Message - From: Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 3:56:40 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents Sharon, will that work? It seems

Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents

. Enjoy! Lauren - Original Message - From: Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 7:14:55 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] rhinestone accents Hi Lauren, The jewels at Jan's (which I'd never heard

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

Rebecca, congratulations on being able to cut one outfit from another. However, if you need new summer-weigt wool, please check out B. Black and Sons in Los Angeles California. They have all sorts of colors and prices. Their website is www.bblackandsons.com but their customer service is fantastic.

[h-cost] Reminder: Costumers/Sewers Bazaar, Concord CA

Mark your calendars! Please join us in a fundraiser for Butterfield 8 Theatre Company. Sunday May 6th is the Costumers/Sewers Bazaar! Fabric, Notions, Costumes, Hats, Shoes and more! We have committed ourselves to cleaning out our stashes. What does this mean for you? Great deals! Vintage wear,

Re: [h-cost] Reminder: Costumers/Sewers Bazaar, Concord CA

Farm Duncan Falls, Ohio, USA The only twelve steps I'm interested in are the ones between the flat folds and the brocades. --Anonymous Costumer-- --- On Tue, 5/1/12, Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com wrote: From: Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com Subject: [h-cost] Reminder

[h-cost] Fabric Costume Rummage Sale Extravaganza, Concord, CA May 6

from you soon! Thank you, Lynn Downward ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Ghent Alterpiece

Sorry about the poor link.That's all that was offered in the article. But isn't it GORGEOUS!?! Lynn On Mon, Mar 12, 2012 at 7:50 PM, Marjorie Wilser the3t...@gmail.com wrote: Thanks! That was a complete, working link :) ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press

[h-cost] Ghent Alterpiece

Maybe we don't have to go to Belgium after all. The Ghent Alterpiece is now online. Two articles about it in the LA TImes: http://articles.latimes.com/2012/mar/11/opinion/la-oe-charney-ghent-20120311 http://articles.latimes.com/2010/jul/11/entertainment/la-ca-ghent-altarpiece-20100711 and the

Re: [h-cost] Ghent Alterpiece

@..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Mar 12, 2012, at 3:40 PM, Lynn Downward wrote: closertovaneyck.kikirpa.be __**_ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/**listinfo/h-costumehttp

Re: [h-cost] Ghent Alterpiece

@..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Mar 12, 2012, at 3:40 PM, Lynn Downward wrote: closertovaneyck.kikirpa.be __**_ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/**listinfo/h-costumehttp

Re: [h-cost] History of pattern sheets with overlapping patterns

Fran, That's really interesting information. I knew about later periods with patterns later in the 19C and in the 20th but this early information is all new. Thanks for sharing. Having worked with Burda patterns from their magazines (in German without the seam allowances) before I made costumes

Re: [h-cost] Cedar chips/moths

wedding favor bags in all my boxes of wool/feathers. It seems to work pretty well. There's no staining from the cloves and my clothing has a warm spicey aroma. I'm sure they would work as well for cedar and lavender. Karen -- Original Message -- From: Lynn Downward lynndownw

Re: [h-cost] Cedar chips/moths

they would work as well for cedar and lavender. Karen -- Original Message -- From: Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com To: gbacgcostum...@yahoogroups.com, Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Cedar chips/moths Date: Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:27:40 -0800 Hi all

[h-cost] Cedar chips/moths

Hi all, We've had an infestation of moths in the house, mostly in my feather collection. I had them all in a (not airtight) plastic container. Thinking that they needed some air, I kept all the vintage feathers carefully wrapped up in tissue. Those feather I didn't care much about were in

Re: [h-cost] Starch recipe

Very cool and thanks for sharing! I did wonder what sort of form the women used to iron their sleeves since a regular ham wouldn't work so well. LynnD On Tue, Feb 14, 2012 at 1:54 PM, Katy Bishop katybisho...@gmail.com wrote: When starching ironing is a necessity u less the item can be dried

Re: [h-cost] beginner sewing machine

Yes it did, and I couldn't figure out (then) why anyone would need a round buttonhole. Now I can think of several uses for it. Lynn On Wed, Feb 8, 2012 at 7:45 AM, Rickard, Patty ricka...@mountunion.eduwrote: Was that the one that would actually do round buttonhole? Patty since I moved from

Re: [h-cost] beginner sewing machine

Yes, my Kenmore was from 1973 and it has run like iron except when it was new and I didn't oil it. I've had it in once for a timing issue but it's been wonderful ever since. I have a couple of other machines but use this one most. I bought an inexpensive Singer a couple of years ago because it was

Re: [h-cost] beginner sewing machine

it done with… On Tue, Feb 7, 2012 at 2:13 PM, Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com wrote: I bought an inexpensive Singer a couple of years ago because it was lightweight and it did an amazing button hole, something no machine I've ever owned has done

[h-cost] Eiko Ishoka

No one mentioned this yet, but we lost Eiko Ishioka,the costume designer for, among other things, Bram Stoker's Dracula. I remember how excited the people not demanding perfect historical clothing were with these costumes when the movie came out. She also designed for Broadway, Cirque du Soleil

Re: [h-cost] Victorian Underpinnings

My grandmother was convinced that, although flannel was warmer than other kinds of fabric for underthings, the warmest flannel was red. Something in the color insured that it was better for winter than any other color of flannel. It could even be plaid, but it HAD to be mostly red. She had a large

Re: [h-cost] Beading supplies

The 3 or 4 1920s dresses I've had in my hands had the beads sewn on as Lisa said. They are sewn down by going through 2 or 3 or 4 beads then looped under the fabric back one or two beads then up through the fabric and into the last bead or two sewn and one or two more. You're always going through

Re: [h-cost] Beading supplies

www.lavoltapress.com On 1/3/2012 1:59 PM, Lynn Downward wrote: The 3 or 4 1920s dresses I've had in my hands had the beads sewn on as Lisa said. They are sewn down by going through 2 or 3 or 4 beads then looped under the fabric back one or two beads then up through the fabric and into the last bead

Re: [h-cost] 1880s hairstyles

Wanda, my hair is a perfect #4 in false hair plus about 50% grey. Since the mix of #4 and grey come only in 25% or 75% grey, I purchase #4 and 25% grey and comb the two together until they blend. Work on towel and expect to lose a bunch from the hank of hair you're building; the lost hair goes

Re: [h-cost] Has anyone here beaded garments with real stones

I have sewn Indian garnets and (horrors!) thousands of 2nd grade rice pearls onto a forepart. The forepart was dry cleaned several times over a few years of wear and I had no problems with either; however, I used to have a very special dryclean company that has since gone the way of all good,

Re: [h-cost] Saques

I think that if they were adult pinafores or aprons they would close in the back, not the front. An apron opened down the front wouldn't be much protection to clothing, I would think. Other than that, I can't give any insights to what you have. LynnD On Thu, Sep 22, 2011 at 12:23 PM, Patricia

Re: [h-cost] Movie Costume Question: McGonagall's Yule Ensemble

an image of the real 3076? thanks in any case, chimene On Sep 14, 2011, at 12:08 PM, Lynn Downward wrote: I can't address most of your questions - I haven't seen the movie enough to be able to fast-forward directly to that scene. However, I maybe can offer a suggestion to the fabulous

Re: [h-cost] Techniques - sample suggestions? (long)

Someone used it on my daughter's renaissance skirt when I didn't have time to finish it and another project in time. Someone I PAID. It was bulky, you could see the sewing threads on the right side (not as big a problem from stage) and, the worst issue, it hung badly and gave the wrong silhouette.

Re: [h-cost] dressing pins for 19th cdresses

Ah, Philadelphia. Nice. Thank you, Teena. LynnD On Tue, Aug 16, 2011 at 12:03 AM, Beteena Paradise bete...@mostlymedieval.com wrote: www.dressu2012.com Teena From: Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com To: Historical Costume h-cost...@indra.com Sent

Re: [h-cost] dressing pins for 19th cdresses

Dress U? Please give us more information - where and when at the very least, a website if at all possible. thanks, LynnD On Mon, Aug 15, 2011 at 5:25 AM, Lisa A Ashton lis...@juno.com wrote: It's becasue of this discussion list thatI even know what to be on the lookout for! I have learned so

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

I agree with you on the teeth grinding - about any group, not just SCA - and think that your generic notation about period and place are perfectly appropriate for this group. LynnD On Mon, Aug 8, 2011 at 5:17 PM, Rebecca Lucas quokkaqu...@hotmail.comwrote: snip It IS very offputting, for a

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

I don't post very often but I read h-costume daily. I also like the fact that it comes to my in box and I dont' have to search for it. I'm not on facebook or twitter or anything but email. I have only so much time to play on the computer and I find that the few email lists I'm on are sufficient

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

Yeah, h-costume an dh-needlework at about the same time, I think. LynnD On Sun, Aug 7, 2011 at 10:37 PM, Franchesca franchesca.ha...@gmail.comwrote: Same here, this one in its first incarnation back in 93 or 94, then a couple on Aol and a bbs. :) Franchesca : -Original Message-

Re: [h-cost] Domestic Sewing Machine Disaster Ads

Yes. It says so on the third link where you see both sides of the postcard that the machine is insured against all these events. On Fri, Jun 24, 2011 at 4:22 PM, Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.comwrote: Can anyone tell me why the Domestic Sewing Machine Company postcardss featuring pictures

Re: [h-cost] Shirt collars outside 40s coats?

And pictures of my dapper father in his teens and twentys with the same style in San Francisco. I think it was a universal style for casual wear. On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 11:47 AM, Tracy Thallas fathal...@collinscom.netwrote: I have a photo of my father and uncle strolling down a street in

Re: [h-cost] Shirt collars outside 40s coats?

://practicalblackwork.com http://practical-blackwork.blogspot.com You get a wonderful view from the point of no return... -Original Message- From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On Behalf Of Lynn Downward Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 12:54 PM

Re: [h-cost] one of a kind wedding dress

There's a side story line about a wedding during the war in the British production, UXB, that was on PBS several years ago where the groom's friends have/steal/buy a parachute for the wedding dress. I't been a long time since i saw the program. LynnD On Fri, Jun 17, 2011 at 1:02 PM, Jean Waddie

Re: [h-cost] Shoe glue

Barge is wonderful with a caveat. My husband repaired his heavy court ren fair boots several years ago and the place where he used the Barge still is going strong. The problem with Barge is that it can be dangerous if you don't use it outside in good ventilation - it causes woozy. It's better than

[h-cost] Tradition

You may have already seen it but there's an article in the UK Daily Mail regarding the traditions of the wedding party. I know, as much as we liked the dress, we're getting tired of the wedding news; however, this article - well, way at the bottom - identifies the children in the wedding party and

Re: [h-cost] pouting about R. Wedding coverage

I met a woman who had worked in the Chanel shop (for lack of a better word) under Ms. Chanel. She said that they never had green thread in the shop because green was such bad luck - and most shades looked unflattering on most women (I have wondered which was more important). If they made a green

Re: [h-cost] least favorite hat

Did you notice that the blue dress had a square neckline and shoulder rolls - mighthave made QEI proud. Yes it might have looked better in a smaller print or a solid color or even a stronger color; it seemed a bad copy of a Pizarro or Monet. I really liked the pink dress's yoke, spagetti straps

Re: [h-cost] historical stuff (some costume related)

I would bet that a Iowa-specific museum would be thrilled to get those photos you don't choose to keep. I don't quilt but I'd definitely make a blanket of the quilt pieces (maybe see if you can date the fabrics so you know who/when started the project). Other than that I can't help you. How very

[h-cost] Very sad news

An arson attack destroyed Lionel Digby's costume storehouse where, among many historic pieces, the costumes for The King's Speech and Downton Abbey were held. There were also 100-year old Busby hats and Royal Guard uniforms.

Re: [h-cost] Corset patterns and research questions

Two people have mentioned JoAnn Peterson's Laughing Moon Mercantile patterns. Please know that she's already had her design copied and printed elsewhere. Blah-blah-blah copyright. Yes, I've actually seen how it is when someone I know has been ripped off. I don't want to sidetrack this conversation

Re: [h-cost] Great Trip!!!

This is all great information, Penny. It sounds as if you had a wonderful trip. My brother-in-law was working in Biloxi in one of the riverboat gambling house/theaters on the coast before Katrina. He managed to get his wife and newborn daughter out of the state just in time. When he went back to

Re: [h-cost] How to cover your head tutorial? Lost link - help.

could it have been the photographs that Kimiko took of the Tudor Tailor class 2-3 years ago? i don't have the link but that's what came to mind first for me. Good luck. LynnD On Wed, Mar 2, 2011 at 8:28 AM, Wicked Frau wickedf...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all! One of you wonderful people out there

Re: [h-cost] Altered Couture Review

Fran, thank you for the review. I've looked through the magazine several times and, although the ideas are great, instructions are minimal and the finished item is too busy for me too. But it is an inspirational magazine; one doesn't have to do it exactly as the editors suggest, as you said. LynnD

Re: [h-cost] not ancient hist. costume...

HOLD ON! I bought that book in 1972; it sits with all my other costume books. At the time it was very cool and taught how to sew alternative lifestyle clothing - recycle, reuse. Sound familiar? It was a great introduction to a couple of my friends who were convinced they'd never learn to sew

Re: [h-cost] not ancient hist. costume...

Probably not too soon. LynnD San Francisco, CA Lincoln High, Class of '69 We're so cool, we're so fine/We're the Class of '69 On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 1:22 PM, Ginni Morgan ginni.mor...@doj.ca.govwrote: Oh dear! I guess I should hang onto those crocheted minidresses from my high school

Re: [h-cost] not ancient hist. costume...

year. ;) BTW, is that Lincoln High in Stockton you're referring to? Ginni Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com 2/14/11 1:30 PM Probably not too soon. LynnD San Francisco, CA Lincoln High, Class of '69 We're so cool, we're so fine/We're the Class of '69 On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 1:22

Re: [h-cost] Your family and costuming genes

My husband's family all were in school plays as kids; they also entertained the family by putting on skits, making costumes out of anything that was to hand. One sister sewed but the other didn't until recently. Their mom was always supportive and helped sew costumes for the cast past high school

Re: [h-cost] Thank you and 1940s Halo Hat Question

Can you show us what you're talking about? I study hats and don't recognize the term. LynnD On Tue, Jan 11, 2011 at 12:52 PM, penn...@costumegallery.com wrote: Thank you to everyone for making our websites anniversary very special. I truly appreciate all your kind comments. Question:

Re: [h-cost] question on corset patterns

I've made the LM corset, both styles, six time in total. They all went together easily, the instructions are clear and they fit well. The only thing that isn't clear s where the boning goes: on every seam and in between if you're a large size. The problem with all corset patterns is that they need

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

You might want to check with B. Black Sons in L.A. for the Arno canvas. I am certain they have the sew-in but I'm not sure about the fusible type. They'll ship anywhere. LynnD On 12/29/10, Cin cinbar...@gmail.com wrote: Me, too. I already miss doing my annual order from GH. I got the Pellon

Re: [h-cost] Silk ribbon embroidery supplies

Fran, I'd suggest Hedgehog Handworks in the L.A. area. http://www.hedgehoghandworks.com/catalog/fibers_ribbon.php They are very helpful and knowledgeable about most handworks, especially silk ribbon embroidery. LynND On Sun, Dec 19, 2010 at 5:32 PM, Lavolta Press f...@lavoltapress.comwrote:

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

Elizabeth, You make some excellent points. I had already planned to have a red (we're talking turkey red, not a bright cherry red) box pleated ruffle down the CF, the cuff and (a smaller one) at the neck. That may be enough contrast; however, I really want to challenge myself with correctly making

Re: [h-cost] piping on Civil War era dresses

would loveto see a photo or reference for it. Yours in cosutming, Lisa A On Wed, 15 Dec 2010 11:11:24 -0800 Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com writes: I have seen pictures of evening bodices double-piped, once with the fashion fabric and once with a contrast but, as I recall it was only

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

I've hard fabulous stuff about the Laughing Moon patterns from a friend who made the frock coat for a very tall, thin man. It fit perfectly and went together easily. Unfortunately no personal experience. LynnD On Thu, Dec 16, 2010 at 3:02 PM, Kimiko Small sstormwa...@yahoo.com wrote: Have you

Re: [h-cost] piping on Civil War era dresses

I have seen pictures of evening bodices double-piped, once with the fashion fabric and once with a contrast but, as I recall it was only at the waist edge. I'm disappointed because I really wanted to pipe an entire cotton dress with a turkey red that matched exactly the little bit of red in my

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

I've been wearing cheap gloves with the finger tips cut off in my office for the past week because of the cold. My office doesn't have much heat and it's been real work just to type on my computer. I've been finding excuses to get up and walk around the building just to get my blood circulating.

Re: [h-cost] Alice Cooper Photos

I want to talk to his milliner! LynnD On Tue, Oct 26, 2010 at 10:15 AM, AVCHASE achasedes...@peoplepc.com wrote: Penny, just wonderful. What a dramatic site! Audy in the high boonies of Central Texas PeoplePC Online A better way to Internet

Re: [h-cost] new, modern Sherlock Holmes

It's being shown in the US on PBS as Masterpiece Mystery. LynnD On Mon, Oct 25, 2010 at 5:03 PM, Julie jtkn...@jtknits.cts.com wrote: A new Sherlock?!! I'm a lifelong fan. Is it only in the UK? Where/when/details for U.S. please! Julie in San Diego

Re: [h-cost] Source for Hat Blanks

You might check Hats by Leko, although I don't remember their website or their prices. I haven't purchased from them for a while. LynnD On 8/21/10, Linda Rice vm...@cox.net wrote: Off the 'top of my head' (hahaha) www.18cnewenglandlife.org/18cnel/Merchants.htm has a list of possibilities,

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