Re: [h-cost] Non destructive testing for wool/synthetic

And now I remember where I recognize you from, Chris. Rav. I’m oh-so-imaginitively MarjorieW. ==Marjorie Wilser (wandering a bit off topic) > On Aug 19, 2016, at 7:46 AM, Chris Laning wrote: > > If the reason you need to know is to figure out how to wash it, you could > simply

[h-cost] An amazing sewing machine

Brace yourselves. Mrs. General Tom Thumb had a sewing machine built to scale! FWIW I’ve seen her tiny corset at the Ringling museum in Sarasota, Florida. I doubt she made it herself, but it is tempting to hypothesize. http://americanhistory.si.edu/blog/yes-mrs-tom-thumb-had-sewing-machine ==Mar

Re: [h-cost] Craftsman decorating

They also liked hammered copper— did you note the glasses underneath the ones linked? ==Marjorie Wilser > On Mar 24, 2016, at 5:19 PM, Lavolta Press wrote: > > The furniture mass-produced by Stickley and his imitators was extremely > popular, as were all those prefab bungalow

[h-cost] Fabric check

Thanks to Fran’s post about the fabric seller I have one I want to check. Gut instinct says this might be perfect for a Regency over a color, but I would like opinions from kind friends. I’m usually doing 50-70 years later than Regency. http://tinyurl.com/z5by7bw ==Marjorie _

Re: [h-cost] Patterns available at LACMA

Nice that they are doing the men, who are so often neglected when patterns are being sold. ==Marjorie > On Jan 30, 2016, at 12:50 PM, Christine Robb wrote (in > part): > > So far they're showing 4: > > Man's At-home Robe (Banyan), China, 1700–50, Robe: the Netherlands, 1750–60 > > Man's W

Re: [h-cost] Wedding wear

I wore emerald. ==Marjorie > On Jan 27, 2016, at 7:47 AM, scourney wrote: > > I thought that was the comment for the mother of the groom - show up, shut > up, and wear beige. I'm a rapidly greying blonde with pale skin, and in beige > I'd be almost invisible. Which perhaps is the point.Susan

Re: [h-cost] Charity Sewing

busy work. However, the very idea of them darning stockings in a social setting is suspect. It just wouldn’t be done in polite circles. Wish I could help on the reference. ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ > On Dec 18, 2015, at 2:05

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

Congrats on your pattern publication, Emily and I’ll look you up! I am ever-so-conveniently (but unoriginally) MarjorieW on Rav. :) ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ > On Dec 18, 2015, at 8:53 AM, Emily Gilbert wrote: > > Thanks!

[h-cost] What's your dummy wearing this season?

currently on hold. Those seams were tight! :) ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Mouse-proof underwear

Cats are, of course, not so easy to travel with. Miss Browning was on a journey, as I thought from the quoted text. ==Marjorie Wilser (who routinely travels with 2 cats. . . but never easily!) > On Dec 17, 2015, at 2:56 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: > > Maybe bloomers tied closed at t

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

As a fellow knitter I’d be very interested to know about your designs. Do you have a Rav name? ==Marjorie Wilser > On Dec 17, 2015, at 12:40 PM, Emily Gilbert wrote: > > Having heard Ann's talk at the JASNA AGM, I can confirm that it was excellent > in person too! >

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

Hah, I like plain sewing for events. Darning. Mending— unpretentious stuff to prove to the general public that it IS possible to do the job neatly and make things last! ==Marjorie Wilser > On Dec 17, 2015, at 11:47 AM, Terry wrote: > > Makes sense. That's what I do in my

Re: [h-cost] Is h-costume still going?

Another one here— I am NOT on FB very often, finding it too much of a signal-to-noise issue. ==Marjorie Wilser > On Dec 17, 2015, at 6:34 AM, Kathryn Pinner wrote: > > I'm here. Still like to see what's posted. I'm not on Facebook. > > Kate Pinner > &g

[h-cost] Text and textile

Love this one! As a bookbinder and costumer. . . :) http://blogs.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/theconveyor/2014/06/06/texts-and-textiles-finding-manuscripts-in-unusual-places/#.VcQbkobyU2M.facebook ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com

Re: [h-cost] historic cloth names, early 18th c

Thanks!! Definitely good to hear from you, Deb! Any plans to be in this neck of the woods during the year? I think we’re overdue for a visit (despite my current costuming non-activity). ==Marjorie On Mar 6, 2015, at 2:00 PM, Deb Salisbury, Mantua-Maker wrote: > I'd bet that Scot cloth was a

[h-cost] historic cloth names, early 18th c

he names listed there and their definitions. There are a few terms near the end of the entry which the author, not a sewer, couldn’t identify: nor can I. Have fun! ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ _

Re: [h-cost] need help with Butterick B6074

comments :) Humbly in your debt, ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Feb 27, 2015, at 12:21 PM, Hope Greenberg wrote: > On 2/27/15 1:13 PM, Carmen Beaudry wrote: >> Since this isn't my normal period of expertise, could someone tell

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

the subject laid out as if sleeping peacefully, not standing up with siblings. ==Marjorie Wilser On Jan 14, 2015, at 10:07 PM, Penny Ladnier wrote: > I'll open a can of worms. I have a photo of my Dad and his siblings from > 1912 http://www.costumegallery.com/kids2.jpg . The little

[h-cost] Barge's cement

ther wonders— which is my best bet, please? Many thanks! ==Marjorie Wilser ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

Thanks Sharon, thought of that and tried another solution. It’s not ideal either. However, JudithM is getting the 20 yd rolls back in next week, they tell me, so I’m in good shape now! On May 9, 2014, at 9:38 AM, Sharon Collier wrote: > You could always twist 2 or 3 together. > S. > > --- _

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

Thanks, Deb! They seem to have everything to do with corset and hoops but no brim wire. It’s an interesting search though :) ==Marjorie On May 9, 2014, at 7:54 AM, Deb Salisbury, Mantua-Maker wrote: > Try the LA office of Farthingales: > http://www.farthingalesla.com/ > > I don't see it on t

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

Thanks Kay, their minimum order is $79 or something. . . alas! On May 9, 2014, at 3:48 AM, Katy Bishop wrote: > Tis site has milliner's wire and plastic brim wire... > > http://www.hatsupply.com/wire.htm > ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

Thanks, Sharon! I looked at florist wire but decided for the current application it was much too lightweight! On May 9, 2014, at 1:22 AM, Sharon Collier wrote: > Not knowing there was such a thing as brim wire, I used florist wire from > the craft store. Much cheaper. > Sharon C. _

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

pply.com >> >> >> On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 8:45 PM, Marjorie Wilser >> wrote: ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

thia Barnes > cinbar...@gmail.com > > > On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 5:45 PM, Marjorie Wilser wrote: >> I'm looking for brim wire and not having a whole lotta luck. >> ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Brim wire!

I hit their site but the minimum order is killer! $79??? Not me! Thanks! On May 8, 2014, at 6:04 PM, Aurora Celeste wrote: > I've had good luck with Hats by Leko: http://www.hatsupply.com > > > On Thu, May 8, 2014 at 8:45 PM, Marjorie Wilser wrote: > >> I’m loo

[h-cost] Brim wire!

I’m looking for brim wire and not having a whole lotta luck. Sources, anybody? The best I can find so far is Farthingales in Canada…. slower and with duty. I’m in the US. A millinery company wants a minimum order of $76— their “low” price. Right. I looked for Janet Wilson Anderson’s Raiments/ A

Re: [h-cost] gauging for gathers?

Many thanks! I have to haul the few books I have out of storage but I’ve an answer now that will take this (very minor) project where it needs to go! ==Marjorie On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:38 AM, michaela de bruce wrote: >> >> a. Not upper class, more middling. >> b. pleats are fine by me. >> c. h

Re: [h-cost] gauging for gathers?

but judging by portraits I wouldn't put in pleats >> any smaller than 1 inch wide (i.e.I mean 1 inch as the section showing >> on top of the pleat not the total amount of fabric taken up by the >> pleat) for an Elizabethan skirt. >> Elizabeth >> >> On W

[h-cost] gauging for gathers?

Just curious. . . I don’t have a good Elizabethan book to hand. In period, is gauging/gathering appropriate for a skirt? Many thanks! I can do it. . . but little tucks are easier. :) ==Marjorie Wilser ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

[h-cost] Wow. Kid fashion

Just had to share this. Talk about amazing from a kid! http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/02/26/4-year-old-paper-dresses-fashion-by-mayhem_n_4855545.html ==Marjorie Wilser ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com

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

descriptions to accompany the pattern shapes you trace and cut out. ==Marjorie Wilser (thinking about trying to follow the directions and see where it leads!) On Feb 11, 2014, at 7:00 PM, Sybella wrote: > It took me a while to find it online somewhere. Here... > > http://club.season.ru/

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

Maybe the List strips attachments? It’s not there this time either. ==Marjorie Wilser (the3toad) @gmail.com On Feb 10, 2014, at 10:02 PM, Sybella wrote: > Hm...How strange! It is attached on the copy that came through the list and > back to me. I wonder why it is hiding from you

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

Do you have a scan of the directions? ==Marjorie Wilser (fond of tricksy monkeys) On Feb 10, 2014, at 5:47 PM, Sybella wrote: > Normally, I can look at a pattern and have a clear idea of how flat pieces > fit together and follow a shape, what is cut on the fold, how many to cut, >

Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank?

ROFL!!! Thanks for the giggle! :) == Marjorie On Jan 6, 2014, at 2:44 PM, Sybella wrote: > I'm tempted to post a picture on my FB page asking males to state their age > and a brief description of the top. LOL! > > > On Mon, Jan 6, 2014 at 1:14 PM, Ma

Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank?

I'll ask a guy who works at the cat shelter where I volunteer. He'll be amused! == Marjorie On Jan 6, 2014, at 12:58 PM, Ginni Morgan wrote: > Ask them. Most of us are the wrong gender and the wrong age. My ex-husband > used skimpy, particularly concerning his daughters' clothi

Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank?

I wonder about the skimpy part. Do young guys use the term? Maybe might say "hot" if it were skimpy. Sheesh. Information overload :) Thanks, guys, for the fun discussion!! == Marjorie On Jan 6, 2014, at 12:49 PM, Ginni Morgan wrote: > And then, again, a 25 y/o guy who just went s

Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank?

Yep! Thanks a bunch for helping me clarify my thoughts. I guess I'm as out of touch as the fictional guy is == Marjorie On Jan 6, 2014, at 11:55 AM, Sybella wrote: > I doubt he'd be up on the latest fashion jargon unless he was into that. > He'd probably say blouse, top...maybe t

Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank?

Thanks! Thought so :) Ok. so I have another kind of problem entirely! == Marjorie On Jan 6, 2014, at 10:05 AM, Maggie Koenig wrote: > For what it's worth my husband has no idea what a cami even is. Brian > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 6, 2014, at 12

Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank?

I just looked it up. Whoever wrote it >> also mentions "camisole." There are pictures at the bottom of the page, >> with all the variations that fall under "tank tops." >> >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleeveless_shirt >> >> >> &g

Re: [h-cost] t-top? Tank?

Thanks, everybody! It's for fiction. Guy normally clueless trying to describe woman who catches his eye. Would a guy know the name of said garment!? He's more likely to know what's in it than what it's called :) == Marjorie Wilser On Jan 6, 2014, at 2:36

[h-cost] t-top? Tank?

d ones I think of as a "chemise," but that isn't the name I'm looking for here. So what's the modern name for it, please? :) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself

Re: [h-cost] Boning and corsets for musicians

Yeek. Just looked at the price! How familiar are you with the company (not Amazon DG, the pattern produceer)? ==Marjorie (swooning from sticker shock) Sent from my amazing iPad On Oct 24, 2013, at 5:51 PM, Kathleen Norvell wrote: > > This was the pattern I was thinking of when I mentioned Ae

Re: [h-cost] measurement chart

here's one: http://www.amspecinc.com/fitting/index.html I did Google advanced search: "torso", and added in g*exact phrase* "fill in your measurements" But better result when I removed "torso" from the equation and used only the exact phrase: http://www.timeaftertimedesigns.com/Measurement%20Ch

Re: [h-cost] The White Queen

the hair/hat styles!! == Marjorie Wilser (hoping very much that we get The White Queen over here. . . someday) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW On Jul 24, 2

Re: [h-cost] OT hairdressing, Dineh

Chimene, Great shots, and they explain a lot! I always wondered how they did that :) But you made me hungry for fry bread (in the later pics). . . I can't speak for Viking times, but sure enjoyed the pics. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad

Re: [h-cost] RE; Where to buy lucet?

So glad your post reminded me of Wm Booth-- I like their linen thread for luceting. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW On Jun 21, 2013,

Re: [h-cost] RE; Where to buy lucet?

es a bit of practice with the desired thread. I've learned from bitter, hand-numbing experience not to lucet so tightly. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for

Re: [h-cost] stains on stored linen?

r random stains. Might they have been in the cloth as produced? == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW On Jun 15, 2013, at 8:27 PM, Patrici

Re: [h-cost] Sewing Machines

esses that I have no problem at all treadling! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW On Apr 2, 2013, at 2:02 PM, Simone Bryan wrote: My P

Re: [h-cost] Polyester is the great new fiber

Polyester. Ick. But it's grown up in the world since the bulletproof variety, and SOME things in poly are actually decent feeling. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will neve

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

Finally finished hemming a neck kerchief for my colonial. That's one long hem, but I insisted on doing a hand hem. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

And here I thought this list was for *costumers* and not consumers and destroyers. == Marjorie Wilser On Mar 30, 2013, at 7:40 AM, Lavolta Press wrote: But apparently you don't even collect antique textiles yourself. You are certainly welcome to do so, but are

Re: [h-cost] Easy way to get a hand sewn T-Tunic (Lavolta Press)

Dear Isabella, Likewise. I am sure. Brava! for saying so out loud. == Marjorie Wilser On Mar 29, 2013, at 1:25 PM, . . wrote: I am HORRIFIED at the idea of using an antique piece of our cultural history as something to wear; let alone cut it and dye it! Would you buy a

Re: [h-cost] bifurcated garments

upper and wanna-be classes. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW On Mar 22, 2013, at 1:37 AM, Maggie Koenig wrote: I'm starting to wonder if

[h-cost] bifurcated garments

ke use of what was then rather a controversial garment. Perhaps she thought nobody she knew would see her! -- they and their large family had two wagons and did not join a "train." == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogsp

Re: [h-cost] University of NH exhibit

Thanks, Kim! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW On Mar 14, 2013, at 3:52 PM, Kim Baird wrote: Here is the correctly spelled

Re: [h-cost] University of NH exhibit

Astrida, The link didn't work for me, and I'm sure it should have. Odd. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW On Mar 1

Re: [h-cost] Italian Widow's Dress?

To me, Seton's headgear appears to be a somewhat wilted version of the mob cap, not stiffened like a bonnet, or really much shaped like one. Not a poke bonnet because it doesn't hide her face. == Marjorie On Feb 27, 2013, at 4:45 PM, Monica Spence wrote: I went to school at Set

Re: [h-cost] checking on a merchant

reason I spent so long getting used to them is that they were colonial, and I usually don't wear heels. So it was more getting my feet used to the concept than "breaking in" a shoe. They are nice to work with, too. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:T

[h-cost] Another 19th c wowie

This time, it's a book. And what a book. Garvarni's Women In Lace <http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/http/wwwbooktrystcom/~3/ZnI2WzWN5Iw/garvarnis-women-in-lace.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email > == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=

[h-cost] University of NH exhibit

r. Book is not out yet, but she's adding names to a list for people interested. I think it will be worth the wait. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack

Re: [h-cost] Victorian Embellishments exhibit

Nice eye candy! Went to the publisher's website. It's all about digital publication through them. No info on how to buy an actual book. Baffling. == Marjorie Wilser (wrong side of the continent) =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.c

Re: [h-cost] Jane Austen in Toronto April 19-21 (Canada)

If anybody wants to understand printing of the era better, let me know. I volunteer in 2 printing museums and have presses scattered liberally about my premesis (print shop, garage, living room). == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http

Re: [h-cost] 1000th Post On All The Pretty Dresses

ice you let the sellers speak for themselves. Might you be adding comments later on? Some sellers of these kinds of things are (to put it kindly) rather ignorant of antique sewing techniques and styles ;) == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3to

Re: [h-cost] Is anyone there?

Great looking blog, thanks! == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amusement." --MW On Jan 7, 2013, at 12:28 PM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: I just found

Re: [h-cost] Is anyone there?

Alas. Got zero, unless you count a gift certificate at a quilting store. Not bad-- but I went, and found fabric for everybody but me :) So the gift part will wait til I find something for _me_. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http

Re: [h-cost] Butterick 5832

asymmetric as the pattern, but still. Good collection of images here http://www.darvillsrareprints.com/Ladies%20Fashions%201840.htm == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/ "Learn to laugh at yourself and you will never lack for amus

Re: [h-cost] A hoopskirt for your entertainment

Hi Laura, Period what? Plastic box included? I agree- pretty cool, but I'm highly doubtful as it isn't really full enough for the period the seller pretends to represent. == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.com/

Re: [h-cost] Chinese peasant costumes... help?

Any chance of a link to the original? There's an iPad app I want to explore. . . ;) This link goes to a photo, not a page (the link which shows on the photo isn't clickable). == Marjorie Wilser =:=:=:Three Toad Press:=:=:= http://3toad.blogspot.c

Re: [h-cost] Amazon Drygoods

Good to hear it, thanks! ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Nov 19, 2012, at 8:26 PM, Pierre & Sandy Pettinger wrote: They're bck! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra

Re: [h-cost] Indian? Pakistani? Not sure what it is.

find which (again, amazingly) fit my actual bust, even though it was worn out and barely usable when found. I found my first sari in the "curtain" department of the thrift store. They soon learned better! ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.c

Re: [h-cost] Indian? Pakistani? Not sure what it is.

Woweee! :) Thanks! ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Nov 1, 2012, at 10:03 AM, lauren.wal...@comcast.net wrote: Hmm. This place calls them "long choli" lehenga: http://www.cbazaar.com/readymade-lehenga/long_choli_lehenga

Re: [h-cost] Indian? Pakistani? Not sure what it is.

And did you look under the jewelry tab?? whoa! :) ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Nov 1, 2012, at 8:25 AM, Marion McNealy wrote: And here are some other ones, http://www.utsavfashion.com/lehenga

Re: [h-cost] Indian? Pakistani? Not sure what it is.

Teena, That makes entire sense to me. The SF Bay area is rife with various ethnicities. Many thanks for digging around in my behalf! I haven't been home since this morning and getting home to this news is really cool! ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press

Re: [h-cost] Indian? Pakistani? Not sure what it is.

ng it. I'm unforgivably paleface, but the outfit is nice :) ==Marjorie Wilser On Nov 1, 2012, at 7:36 AM, lauren.wal...@comcast.net wrote: It's a lehenga choli. http://www.exoticindiaart.com/textiles/SalwarKameez/lehenga/ The "Punjabi pantsuit" is called a salwar

[h-cost] Indian? Pakistani? Not sure what it is.

he Punjab because of the tunic, and thinking perhaps it might be some very formal outfit due to the heavy embroidery. I don't think this list takes attachments, but I do have a pic to post. . . somewhere, or send to whomever is interested. Thanks! ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Th

[h-cost] Umm. . . please say something historical?

k historical costume? ==Marjorie Wilser ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] OT OP greasy-strings hairdressing???

I know. . . they will hate their yearbooks, that's for sure :) ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Oct 9, 2012, at 6:20 PM, Data-Samtak Susan wrote: On Oct 9, 12, at 3:12 AM, Marjorie Wilser wrote: heavy teenage girls I see we

Re: [h-cost] OT OP greasy-strings hairdressing???

hmm. . . the new wet dreds? Honestly, I don't know. I wonder sometimes about the heavy teenage girls I see wearing skintight hip hugging skirts, bare belly rolls over the top of them, and too-short tops. Maybe it falls under "whatever was she thinking?" baffling, indeed. ==

Re: [h-cost] Question for experienced sempsters

what Cin says ;) (she saved me the trubble of typing it all!) ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Oct 8, 2012, at 3:16 PM, Cin wrote: Some things to think about for your debugging: Did you put in all the facings, linings & interfac

Re: [h-cost] Hello again!

Shinrone, but stalled due to lack of opportunity! ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Oct 2, 2012, at 10:57 AM, Sybella wrote: Thank you for the responses, Marjorie and Kate! That's a bummer about Teddy. Maybe I'll have to d

Re: [h-cost] Hello, again!

It's active :) I was here years ago, and only about a year ago came back. ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Sep 30, 2012, at 7:11 PM, Sybella wrote: Hi all!! I used to be a regular in this group, some years past. I'

[h-cost] Recent double post from Annefoote

Looks like a virus/spam/suspicious. Anne, if you're reading the list, please comment, or at least check your computer for issues. Hope it's ok. ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ ___

Re: [h-cost] 1849 evening dress

is usually very narrow at center front waist. There would never be NO sleeves under the berthe, if that's what you're asking :) ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Sep 22, 2012, at 12:23 PM, Lauren Walker wrote: My questions for to

Re: [h-cost] Victorian quilled fabric trim

Certifiable, Lauren. Certifiable. :) ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Sep 20, 2012, at 10:21 PM, Lauren Walker wrote (in part): Hi, Just wanted to mention that I'm now trying to do a version of Victorian quilled fabric trim on a

Re: [h-cost] Hair and Reenacting

s yours. You bought and paid for it, didn't you? :) If you prefer not to use one, never fear: you've been ill, and your hair was shorn to prevent its robbing you of your strength to recover (a common practice). ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogsp

Re: [h-cost] Caroline Harrison's inaugural gown

thought so! :) ==Marjorie Wilser (pray pardon my smuggitude, but it's my first right answer today) On Sep 7, 2012, at 8:39 AM, lauren.wal...@comcast.net wrote (in part): Thank you, everyone. I found this _description_ of the gown: Her Inaugural Ball gown was typically American in f

Re: [h-cost] Caroline Harrison's inaugural gown

My take is that the panels are between the brocade panels. But that's just from observing the pics, which are disappointingly small. Floating brocade panels over pleats seem out of place in that era of major construction/engineering in fashion. ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@

Re: [h-cost] Advice on new sewing machine

Fran, The ruffler foot is great; it can make series of tucks so quickly. I was astounded by the price Bernina asks for it (considering it was invented over 100 years ago) but it's an essential tool for costuming. Imagine how happy your petticoats will be. ==Marjorie W

Re: [h-cost] 1849 Bonnet (1/12 scale)

Charming! Tres elegant! I'll look forward to the whole story (& dress), after the gifting. ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Sep 3, 2012, at 4:17 PM, Lauren Walker wrote: Hi, Thank you for all your help and advice on my first

Re: [h-cost] Techshop & quilting, etc

And I could only dream they'd ever bother with Santa Barbara. . . it's too small. ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Sep 3, 2012, at 11:35 AM, Cin wrote: You're right, that's pretty much the charm of the place, that &a

Re: [h-cost] Advice on new sewing machine

Nope, the vertical bobbin kind, all metal, with cams for special stitches (anything but straight). Probably predates yours by 5 - 10 years. Still sews, but don't challenge it with anything but "normal" fabric for the 50s. (cottons, wools, NO polys or stretch). ==

Re: [h-cost] Advice on new sewing machine

I'm amazed. . . the Kenmore was my mother's machine which I learned to hate -- literally chewed up anything with a soft hand, and refused crossed seams completely. ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Sep 2, 2012, at 4:29 P

Re: [h-cost] Advice on new sewing machine

d). And I LOVE the build-in walking foot. ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Sep 2, 2012, at 3:52 PM, Lavolta Press wrote: I do not want a serger, or an embroidery machine. I want a machine with the following features: * Met

Re: [h-cost] Stockings for 1917

ck heels. Too bad you couldn't find the double strap kind. They are more flattering for your feet and would look more upper class. Of course, a suffragette who walks in parades probably would prefer the oxfords anyway ;) ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http:

Re: [h-cost] Stockings for 1917

en in hand knit stockings unless they were all she could afford, or it was a bitterly cold winter. MHO of course. A definite on seams. They read right. ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Aug 27, 2012, at 6:21 PM, aqua...@patriot.net wrote:

Re: [h-cost] 1849 millinery questions

Please do, Lauren! I'd forgotten it was 1/12. wow. AWE :) ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ On Aug 26, 2012, at 9:50 PM, Lauren Walker wrote: Hi, I have constructed the straw part of the 1849 hat, bound the raw edges, and applie

[h-cost] serger review?

nts since then! I used to own a Pfaff, which I liked, but the thread tree broke and is unavailable for that model I don't serge on historicals, but I sew my mundanes and anything else that isn't nailed down. ==Marjorie Wilser @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press

[h-cost] sewing machines

ank? (I'm now interested in a serger, so I'll start a parallel thread). ==Marjorie Wilser (whose beloved Pfaff is working just fine, thank you!) @..@ @..@ @..@ Three Toad Press http://3toad.blogspot.com/ ___ h-costume mai

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