Re: [h-cost] Ye olde modern art WAS Research, Primary so on

2009-07-06 Thread Saragrace Knauf
There are lots of things wrong with the costumes - but who cares?! It looks like fun...though I'd have no idea how to play it. I didn't even know Ubisoft still existed... Sg (who misses Myst type games) ___ h-costume mailing list

[h-cost] Professional Pleating Services -your experiences?

2009-06-30 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I have a large amout of fabric I want to get pleated for a particular project I am working on. Have any of you had any luck with a professional pleating service lately? http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/pleating/ Saragracer ___ h-costume

[h-cost] Fabric Pattern, what is it? Was: web pages

2009-06-10 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Sorry about the no subject email - I hate those! From: wickedf...@msn.com To: therenaissancetai...@yahoogroups.com; h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Date: Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:10:54 -0700 I think these are reproductions out of Norris, Kohler or one of the books they copied from, but I do

[h-cost] Middle Eastern pant?

2009-06-02 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Hi all, I saw a pair of women's pants on someone who couldn't tell me much about them except that they were from a period pattern. They were close fitted from the waist to the hips (sort of yoke I guess). Then the rest which included the legs were like poofy like ballon pants. The bottom of

Re: [h-cost] Middle Eastern pant?

2009-06-02 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I may have found my answer: http://www.nearseanaturals.com/item.php?id=2162 Sarouelles from India? From: wickedf...@msn.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Tue, 2 Jun 2009 14:40:15 -0700 Subject: [h-cost] Middle Eastern pant? Hi all, I saw a pair of women's pants on someone who couldn't

Re: [h-cost] Middle Eastern pant?

2009-06-02 Thread Saragrace Knauf
of Common Knowledge 1558-1603 Available at your favorite online bookseller See our gallery at http://www.zazzle.com/popinjaypress On Tue, Jun 2, 2009 at 2:40 PM, Saragrace Knauf wickedf...@msn.com wrote: Hi all, I saw a pair of women's pants on someone who couldn't tell me much about them

Re: [h-cost] What colors were used Charles du Blois Purpoint?

2009-06-01 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I wasn't very clear in my request. I have the sewing pattern. The pattern I was refereeing to was the fabric pattern, the colors in the photos are better than what I have. But usually on something this old, the colors now are not what they would have originally been. As to the buttons, if

Re: [h-cost] What colors were used Charles du Blois Purpoint?

2009-06-01 Thread Saragrace Knauf
. The woven pattern consists of a heraldic design with lions and eagles (?) in roundels. The color was either red with gold thread or gold with gold thread. I can check later today. Althea On Mon, 1 Jun 2009 05:48:13 -0700, Saragrace Knauf wrote I wasn't very clear in my request. I have

[h-cost] What colors were used Charles du Blois Purpoint?

2009-05-31 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Now that I have some really great close ups of the fabric, does anyone now what color(s) it was supposed to be? Thanks, Sg From: wickedf...@msn.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Really close up of Charles du Blois Purpoint? Date: Mon, 27 Apr 2009 20:40:08 -0700 I was asked today to

Re: [h-cost] Tracking your projects

2009-05-26 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Cool! Date: Mon, 25 May 2009 18:24:44 -0700 From: maggi...@gmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Tracking your projects Kimiko turned me on to this servicce the other day, and it's really great for getting organized. Also it's aimed specifically at historical costumers, so

Re: [h-cost] late Elizabethan headdress

2009-05-26 Thread Saragrace Knauf
When you say Late Elizabethan, what do you mean by time period? And do you necessarily mean English? I have inserted a link below which is Italian, which is what was brought to my mind when you said fancy roll. Saragrace

[h-cost] The meaning of hand position in art - OT?

2009-05-15 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Well, I guess this could be considered OT - or mannerisms are a part of fashion - I know someone here knows this...where or how do I find information on the hand positions in artwork??? These are a few links below for examples...the one I was really thinking of was where the hand is held up

[h-cost] These are pretty cool!

2009-05-15 Thread Saragrace Knauf
http://www.costumecavalcade.co.uk/index.htm For such a small scale this lady has captured the essence of the periods.. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Really close up of Charles du Blois Purpoint?

2009-04-28 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I have replied off list - Thank you very much! Date: Tue, 28 Apr 2009 13:12:40 -0500 To: h-cost...@indra.com From: bmat...@windstream.net Subject: Re: [h-cost] Really close up of Charles du Blois Purpoint? Saragrace, I have some closeups that clearly show the textile. I can sent you

[h-cost] Really close up of Charles du Blois Purpoint?

2009-04-27 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I was asked today to make one of these purpoints - given the recent discussion on reproduction prints, does anyone know of any really up close photos of the print on the fabric of this garment? It sure would be fun to recreate it that way! Thanks, Sg

[h-cost] Wine! Was: - Dyeing linen wool blend

2009-04-23 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Now that is a cool idea!Thanks! From: sha...@collierfam.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 01:15:54 -0700 Subject: Re: [h-cost] update - Dyeing linen wool blend Or try wine. Everyone complains that it is so hard to get out a wine stain, why not use that to your

Re: [h-cost] Dyeing linen wool blend

2009-04-23 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Aha! This is the kind of help I usually getthank you very much! I will look into this further...but I must admit the wine idea may be the simplest! :) From: joan.mielke.y...@comcast.net To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Thu, 23 Apr 2009 15:44:51 -0600 Subject: Re: [h-cost] Dyeing linen

[h-cost] Dyeing linen wool blend

2009-04-22 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Hi all, I bought this beutiful linen wool blend fabric (pale pink) with the intention of dyeing it a darker color. I use procion dyes on linen with great success, but am a little leery of using it on wool. I wrote dharma, who usually has great suggestions, but this time the customer

[h-cost] update - Dyeing linen wool blend

2009-04-22 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I was dyeing some linen today, so I decided to put a small piece of the pink wool/linen in with it (using procion). Not good news. It became very clear that the fabric is half wool half linen with the threads of both weft and warp made up of a strand of each. The linen absorbed the dye

Re: [h-cost] Stitching on ruffs

2009-04-09 Thread Saragrace Knauf
This is curious - someone else mentioned to me the other day that they had read in Janet Arnold's new book, POF4 that the ruffs were never stitched to hold the folds in shape. (She cited the back part of the book where starching and shaping was described.) I reread that section and could see

Re: [h-cost] Stitching on ruffs

2009-04-09 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I'd agree with you here. It kinda makes sense that it would develop that way- Started out as just a frill on a cuff or neckband and then got increasingly more complicated. I have made them both ways - for very different looks. I made a reproduction of this gown

[h-cost] State of: RE: New York fabric shopping

2009-04-04 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I haven't been to LA in a few years, but was in NY in 06 - and I was probably one of the people who echoed disappointment. I also recall saying that I liked LA better - What I found in NY was that each store had something a little different and some of it was really cool, but it took more

Re: [h-cost] New York fabric shopping

2009-04-02 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I think this might be the store you are talking about: http://www.graylinelinen.com/ How'd I miss it when I was there? Sg Date: Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:17:47 -0400 From: scarrollcl...@gmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] New York fabric shopping Robin Betzhold wrote:

Re: [h-cost] Russian Peasant dress prior to 17th century?

2009-03-31 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Ah ha! Thank you. I had seen the Kennedy book in OLC, but bad, prejudiced me, I thought - Jackie Kennedy wrote anything worth reading??? Looking at Tilke right now - very cool. So far, there are pictures and hints that this type of dress was typical up to the 20th century...looks

Re: [h-cost] Russian Peasant dress prior to 17th century?

2009-03-31 Thread Saragrace Knauf
dresses them in Old Time garb. -Original Message- From: Saragrace Knauf wickedf...@msn.com Sent 3/31/2009 10:14:02 AM To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Russian Peasant dress prior to 17th century?Ah ha! Thank you. I had seen the Kennedy book in OLC, but bad, prejudiced me

[h-cost] Russian Peasant dress prior to 17th century?

2009-03-30 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I have made all the body parts and faces for this doll: http://www.smallwork.com/babayaga.html While I love the style, I'd like to dress her in clothing which is earlier than (what I understand) 18th and 19th century peasant costume is. I am having difficulty finding artwork and/or

Re: [h-cost] boning order, want to share?

2009-03-26 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I haven't done the math, but it might be less expensive for you to have one of us buy here and ship it to you...you probably won't have to buy so much! Sg Date: Thu, 26 Mar 2009 09:46:24 -0300 From: sjpater...@eastlink.ca To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] boning order, want

[h-cost] Pointed front kirtle - 1435 ~ 1450??

2009-03-19 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I am looking at Hunnisett Medieval -1500 and wondering about her justification for having a pointed front kirtle. She seems to be using the Magdalene portrait as her example... www.navigo.com/wm/paint/auth/weyden/magdalen.jpg She uses these to images to justify that the skirt is cut

[h-cost] Need help with wool Was: Arnolfi gown - fabric

2009-03-14 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Sorry about the cross posts, and mildly inappropriate topic for some groups, but I need help with what to do with this wool - if I should use it etc. I have posted a journal entry which better describes the issue and has links to some pictures. http://wickedfrau.livejournal.com/1589.html

[h-cost] Arnolfini Pleats/dagges WAS: Need help with wool

2009-03-14 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Wow, this is weird - I didn't send this message today - I was surprised to see it But anyway, I appreciate the feedback. I am waiting on several more swatches of other woolens...not sure yet what I will do about the fabric. But if you are interested, here is some stuff on the pleat mock

Re: [h-cost] Arnolfi dags and pleats

2009-03-05 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Dear Rebecca, I see the SCA in your future: :) ...I started at Ren Fests too and am having about 100 times more fun there... Anyway - the pleats. I haven't done the mockup yet, but I will probably try Jean Hunnisetts method which is a series of strips (I think - she shows an example them

Re: [h-cost] link??? Was: Large family

2009-03-05 Thread Saragrace Knauf
What post was this in reply to??? I must have missed the link...but I would bet your are looking at some donor picture where they painted every kid they ever had - even if it died young. Sg From: la...@hotmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 06:11:00 -0800 Subject: Re:

Re: [h-cost] Large family-Original post

2009-03-05 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Oh yeah - donor picture I'd bet. It really isn't as unusual as it sounds. My own great grand mother had 18 kids - I think they all survived too! From: la...@hotmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 09:40:30 -0800 Subject: Re: [h-cost] Large family-Original post

Re: [h-cost] Period Impressions 411 Lucy

2009-03-05 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Which dress, where??? Sg Date: Thu, 5 Mar 2009 10:40:20 +1100 From: aylwe...@gmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Period Impressions 411 Lucy Has anyone here made this dress?I am looking for finished examples, and it is NOT reviewed at

[h-cost] Need input on pleat size WAS: Need help with wool

2009-03-04 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I have posted pictures and a journal entry here: http://wickedfrau.livejournal.com/1966.html http://pics.livejournal.com/wickedfrau/pic/3fze/g8 (Picture is here) I am wondering how big those dags and pleats areHunnisett thinks they are only 2 square. What do you think? Sg

Re: [h-cost] Arnolfi dags and pleats

2009-03-04 Thread Saragrace Knauf
This is cool - another alternative to Hunnisett's method. From: zearti...@hotmail.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Wed, 4 Mar 2009 13:29:39 -0500 Subject: Re: [h-cost] Arnolfi dags and pleats Didn't know what dagging was so I looked it up. Found lots about the painting but only this

Re: [h-cost] Flemish Dress

2009-03-03 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I interlined my under dress down to about the hip level with sturdy canvas - I also have done this with cotouil. I also interlined the outer gown bodice and put pieces of sprung steel boning down the front edgesworked great! http://www.saragrace.net/saragraceUS/2A_Cost_by_sg.htm Date:

[h-cost] Arnolfi gown - Hunnisett

2009-03-03 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I have this book and have looked at it for reference. I am fiddling right now with the box pleat decorations...wish me luck! I wonder how many deep there are. That sleeve looks wicked heavy and the wool I have, though fine, is heavy already. Sg From: viv.watk...@virgin.net To:

Re: [h-cost] Breast Cancer Awareness: Quilted Bras

2009-03-03 Thread Saragrace Knauf
It'll be history some day! Its is very cool - what fun! Thanks for sharing! From: vm...@cox.net To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 17:28:35 -0500 Subject: [h-cost] Breast Cancer Awareness: Quilted Bras This was sent to me by a friend, and I thought you guys would

Re: [h-cost] Arnolfi gown - fabric

2009-03-03 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Hmmm, I think what I have is a very fine twill wool suiting. I just washed a four inch square and only got 7/8 shrinkage (only along the length). I am a little worried that it won't be fuzzy enoughit looks so soft in the picture. This, even when pinked maintains it's structure very

Re: [h-cost] [TheRenTailor] Image piracy - Anyone know who this is?

2009-03-02 Thread Saragrace Knauf
http://cgi.ebay.com/Muslin-Bum-Roll-Bustle-Renaissance-Fair-Pirate-SCA-SALE_W0QQitemZ330311003999QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item330311003999_trksid=p3286.c0.m14_trkparms=72:1205|66:2|65:12|39:1|240:1318|301:1|293:1|294:50 Or go to ebay and search on 330311003999 She has taken

[h-cost] What kind of fur would you use for this?

2009-03-02 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I am about to embark on a Arnolfi Wedding dress. http://tinyurl.com/creey OR http://www.nationalgallery.org.uk/cgi-bin/WebObjects.dll/CollectionPublisher.woa/wa/work?workNumber=NG186 I have 12 yards of the bright green woolit weighs a ton! It looks like that will just barely squeeze

Re: [h-cost] What kind of fur would you use for this?

2009-03-02 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Really? It looks white to mewhat am I missing? I'd definately only be trimming...too frickin' hot otherwise. I think she's wearing gris, or, the gray backs of squirrel with the white trimmed off. Squirrel is a fairly low-pile fur, shorter than rabbit. An actual squirrel skin is

[h-cost] Rabbit - was: What kind of fur would you use for this?

2009-03-02 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Someone told me that rabbit (and cat) are one of the few furs that sheds and is a terrible mess? Anyone have that experience? Sg From: be...@softwareinnovation.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Mon, 2 Mar 2009 18:17:56 -0600 Subject: Re: [h-cost] What kind of fur would you use for this?

Re: [h-cost] Image piracy - Anyone know who this is?

2009-03-01 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Well, she did take it down! I also had sent her an email telling her to take it down and that I had reported her to Ebay. She hasn't responded to me at all. She has a different image now up - wonder if it belongs to her or not. Sg Date: Sun, 1 Mar 2009 05:08:06 -0500 From:

[h-cost] Mary I ???

2009-03-01 Thread Saragrace Knauf
http://z.about.com/d/womenshistory/1/0/Y/Q/2/mary_i_tudor_holbein_001a.jpg Anyone seen this one before - the image name indicates it is a Holbein?? Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Image piracy - Anyone know who this is?

2009-02-28 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Anyone know who this is? She is using photos from various historic costuming sites (including mine) without permission. I and several others have reported her to ebay and she has been extreeemly nasty about it. Saragrace ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Image piracy - Anyone know who this is?

2009-02-28 Thread Saragrace Knauf
...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Image piracy - Anyone know who this is? Saragrace Knauf wrote: Anyone know who this is? She is using photos from various historic costuming sites (including mine) without permission. I and several others have reported her to ebay and she has been

Re: [h-cost] OT-Equus heads and hooves

2009-02-28 Thread Saragrace Knauf
My dad did a production of this many years ago. I probably won't be able to explain it well. The heads and hooves were made from metal rod. They looked like cages - all the rods running vertically - no squares. The hoof parts fit the foot like a pair of skates and were at least a foot tall

Re: [h-cost] Image piracy - Anyone know who this is?

2009-02-28 Thread Saragrace Knauf
You guys are the best! Tee Hee! From: ricka...@muc.edu To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Sat, 28 Feb 2009 16:23:22 -0500 Subject: Re: [h-cost] Image piracy - Anyone know who this is? I was about to do the same thing. Let me know what she says. ;-) Patty

Re: [h-cost] What period/country etc is this tunic?

2009-02-22 Thread Saragrace Knauf
No problem - I ended up going back to some of my own research which meshes very nicely with some of the stuff in the links you sent. Sg Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:54:17 -0800 From: reginalaws...@gmail.com To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] What period/country etc is this

Re: [h-cost] What period/country etc is this tunic?

2009-02-21 Thread Saragrace Knauf
: Saragrace Knauf wickedf...@msn.com Subject: [h-cost] What period/country etc is this tunic? Can anyone tell me what the guy in the blue tunic is wearing? I guess that would be Rahim ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] What period/country etc is this tunic?

2009-02-21 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Ah ha! That was what I thought - thank you. One of the details I am interested in is the side kick pleat The baggy trousers and boots might imply the wearer is aiming for Russ Viking, but a Russ tunic would have wide skirts rather than a split. http://tinyurl.com/cjb8dt Date:

Re: [h-cost] Gore training: was: What period/country etc is this tunic ?

2009-02-21 Thread Saragrace Knauf
No, not at all! I appreciated all the help I can get! Sg From: seamst...@juno.com Date: Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:44:58 + To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Gore training: was: What period/country etc is this tunic ? I find that putting simple gores in the sides of

Re: [h-cost] Gore training: was: What period/country etc is this tunic?

2009-02-21 Thread Saragrace Knauf
straight. You need the side gores for movement, but when he stands still, the centre either crosses or hangs open. Tweaking it with the belt is the only option, and if the front goes right, the sides will go wrong. Jean Saragrace Knauf wrote: Hmm, I can see what you are saying

Re: [h-cost] What period/country etc is this tunic?

2009-02-20 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I was beginning to believe I wasn't going to get an answer! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] What period/country etc is this tunic?

2009-02-19 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Can anyone tell me what the guy in the blue tunic is wearing? I guess that would be Rahim http://tinyurl.com/brvg4j http://sca.berkeley.edu/album/2003_00_and_previous_years/2000_Spring_-__Tabling_on_Sproul_Plaza_-_From_left_to_right_Sarah__Moshe__Faisal__Rahim__H_Sm.jpg.3.html Thanks Sg

[h-cost] Ikat - Was: Vietnamese loom

2009-02-08 Thread Saragrace Knauf
And it even is period in Europe - I am on my way out of town - I'll have to look for the pictures when I get home. Seems I have a picture somewhere of a young boy in it in the 15th or 16th century Europeand of course later in the 18th/19th. Sg Date: Sun, 8 Feb 2009 02:09:22 -0500 To:

Re: [h-cost] Elephant's Breath and London Smoke Now Available

2009-02-06 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Through Amazon.com...but you better hurry. I only see two copies so far! Sg To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2009 08:20:48 -0600 From: cschm...@genteelarts.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Elephant's Breath and London Smoke Now Available BODY { font-family:Arial, Helvetica,

[h-cost] Yahoo group: WAS: Pics of taffeta:

2009-02-04 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Okay, I am a rock. I can't find the group on Yahoocan someone point me there? Thanks, Sg Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 20:44:07 -0600 From: ro...@netherton.net To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Pics of taffeta: ladybeanofbun...@aol.com wrote: I went onto the yahoo group

Re: [h-cost] White/gold plaid taffeta:

2009-02-03 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I think I am not getting most of the related emails either...pooh. Sg From: ricka...@muc.edu To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Tue, 3 Feb 2009 08:51:51 -0500 Subject: Re: [h-cost] White/gold plaid taffeta: I'm not getting pictures with any of these.

Re: [h-cost] Google Earth and art museums

2009-01-14 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Were you able to get it to work? I tried the google earth link but just got the roof of the the prado. BTW, I couldn't get to it just using prado museum. You have to add Spain to the search. Sg Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 11:25:13 -0800 From: mary_m_haselba...@yahoo.com To:

Re: [h-cost] Google Earth and art museums

2009-01-14 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I was able to get a super zoom by going to the Prado Museum's websitecheck out those pleats on Durer's self portrait. Sg From: wickedf...@msn.com To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Wed, 14 Jan 2009 18:44:30 -0700 Subject: Re: [h-cost] Google Earth and art museums Were you able to get

Re: [h-cost] More black ruffs?

2009-01-08 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Thank you Margaret - if the other pictures are also just edged then these are fine. I am going to pull my hair out...I know I've seen at least one - but where? Strong's book is so great - I used to have access to a copy - but have to get it through ILL - pain in the butt these days - just

[h-cost] Beading cord for lacing?

2009-01-07 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I came across some beading cord that looked like a great idea for lacing. Anyone used it before? What was your experience? Sorry for the crossposts. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] More black ruffs?

2009-01-07 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I was almost sure I had seen a discussion on this before, but am unable to find it in the archives of either list. I have scanned QEW but not seen anything...so I figured I'd ask you. I am looking for pictorial or inventory evidence of black ruffs -black lace would be nice. 1500~1600. I

Re: [h-cost] More black ruffs?

2009-01-07 Thread Saragrace Knauf
]on Behalf Of Saragrace Knauf Sent: Wednesday, January 07, 2009 7:45 PM To: therenaissancetai...@yahoogroups.com; h-cost...@indra.com Subject: [h-cost] More black ruffs? I was almost sure I had seen a discussion on this before, but am unable to find it in the archives of either list. I have

Re: [h-cost] Phrygian cap pattern?

2009-01-03 Thread Saragrace Knauf
This may be superfluous, but it seems to me that there was a pretty extensive discussion about this hat and the rosette on it a few years ago. If you are interested, you can probably search the archives. Sg Happy New Years to you all! Date: Thu, 1 Jan 2009 12:33:31 + To:

Re: [h-cost] Movie costumes

2008-12-30 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Is it out on video yet? I could capture images - I can rent it from netflix. BTW - where are you in Iowa - I was born and raised (for awhile) in Iowa City. Sg From: lando...@netins.net To: h-cost...@indra.com Date: Tue, 30 Dec 2008 07:27:54 -0600 Subject: [h-cost] Movie costumes Any

Re: [h-cost] Italian sleeve question

2008-12-30 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Wow, I have never seen this picture before. Very cool. I think the cartridge pleating approach would workthat is a lot of work to embroider firstI wonder if you could paint a pattern of fabric?? As for the chemise, a pleater would make that easy work Sg

[h-cost] Martial Arts/Yoga Pant pattern?

2008-12-19 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I am looking for a pant pattern to go with Folkwear Pattern 114 - I am making these for a friend who will use them for Thai Chiany suggestions for a pant pattern? I am considering these: http://www.folkwear.com/112.html Sg ___ h-costume mailing

[h-cost] Straw Helmet

2008-12-17 Thread Saragrace Knauf
http://www.metmuseum.org/toah/hd/expl/ho_32.132.htm# Browsing the met stuff, found this. Too cool! Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Cyclopedia of costume

2008-12-16 Thread Saragrace Knauf
...@netherton.net To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Cyclopedia of costume Saragrace Knauf wrote: The online version lists at least 3 volumes Sg What am I missing? I downloaded a 30MB .pdf. It ends abruptly at p.272 midsentence. The title page says IN TWO VOLUMES. VOL

[h-cost] Cyclopdedia of costume

2008-12-15 Thread Saragrace Knauf
http://www.archive.org/details/p1cyclopediaofco01planuoft I was reading the OED word of the day and saw this reference. You can tell from the archive that it has been downloaded ~ 300 times, so I am sure some of you have already seen it. But it was new to me and has some really fun drawings

Re: [h-cost] Cyclopedia of costume

2008-12-15 Thread Saragrace Knauf
The online version lists at least 3 volumes Sg Date: Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:55:43 -0600 From: ro...@netherton.net To: h-cost...@indra.com Subject: Re: [h-cost] Cyclopedia of costume Chiara Francesca wrote: This is one of my favorite costuming book collections! Thanks for the heads

Re: [h-cost] What can I do with this fabric?

2008-12-06 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I missed a few posts. I am not sure which era you are looking for for examples; but here is one: http://saragrace.net/html/Arabella/Arabella.htm This has been a favorite of mine for years. I will make it someday!!! There is the dress described in 'Costume in detail 1730-1930' as being

Re: [h-cost] What can I do with this fabric?

2008-12-02 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Is it really stiff - could the stiffness be washed out? And is it a deep violet? I wonder if you couldn't do something from the Directoire/Empire/Regency period with it. I worked on an extant one that was bright saffron! Some of those gowns had trains, which I am sure could be made to be

Re: [h-cost] Layering in pursuit of the Holbein Look....Costume Journal Vol 42...

2008-10-20 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Much as I'd love to share, it is a no, no. You could probably order a copy of the article through interlibrary loan. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [h-cost] Layering in pursuit of the Holbein LookCostume Journal Vol 42...

[h-cost] Layering in pursuit of the Holbein Look....Costume Journal Vol 42...

2008-10-19 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Hi guys...I sent this to another group in hopes of having a discussion on it, but haven't heard a peep from anyone thereso sorry for the cross posts From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Layering in pursuit of the Holbein LookCostume Journal Vol 42... Date:

Re: [h-cost] hongreline

2008-10-10 Thread Saragrace Knauf
This is interesting! I tried to look the word up in the Grimm German Etymological dictionary and didn't find a thing...then it occurred to me that it probably wasn't spelled the same...as the German word for Hungary is Ungarn. Still no luck The line part of the word is probably a

Re: [h-cost] hongreline

2008-10-10 Thread Saragrace Knauf
The dictionary just happens to be a BIG project the Grimm brothers worked on. It is still the standard for German etymology. No connection to the fairy tales. I am not sure there is a connection between the line/lein endings...I just thought there might be because someone said that it

Re: [h-cost] sewing machine woes - OT

2008-10-08 Thread Saragrace Knauf
I am glad to see that I am not the only one that :1.) Sews on vintage machines (almost exclusively)2.) Can't get dates straight3.) Always over committed when it comes to costuming.4.) Can justify one more book or butt load of fabric.I just had a vintage machine revelation - I bought a

Re: [h-cost] sewing machine woes - OT

2008-10-08 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Sorry about the previous postit ran everything together. I know I wouldn't have read it that way! From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [h-cost] sewing machine woes - OT Date: Wed, 8 Oct 2008 07:22:23 -0700 I am glad to see that I am not the only one that :

Re: [h-cost] Double-sided velveteen

2008-10-04 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Bad girl Joan! My fingers are starting to twitch towards my credit card. Looks loverly! The colors are goregeous. I'd order a swatch, or a small piece and wash it in the wash machine...it makes a BIG difference with 100% velvet/teen. Sg Date: Thu, 2 Oct 2008 21:35:05 -0700 To: [EMAIL

[h-cost] Looking for bad examples of costuming...

2008-10-02 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Okay, this is weird request I know. I have someone who wants me to make her a sort of accurate gown - This is an example of what she is looking for: http://www.azacdesign.com/items/clothing/custom-special-order-clothing/lady-versailles-gown-lvg-detail.htm Problem is, is she is a size 28,

Re: [h-cost] Looking for bad examples of costuming...

2008-10-02 Thread Saragrace Knauf
pictures of women both in and out of corsetry in both large and small bodies. Good luck! Lauren -- Original message -- From: Saragrace Knauf [EMAIL PROTECTED] Okay, this is weird request I know. I have someone who wants me to make her a sort

Re: [h-cost] Corsetry issues (was Looking for bad examples)

2008-10-02 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Yes, I have explained that to to her. I have suggested just a firm under bodice (ala' Elenora of Toledo). We will see where that goes. She has a gastritis problem that plagues her... I really appreciate all the folks who have explained some of their issues. It really kicks me in the hiney,

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

2008-09-30 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Mace Windu outfit for my 9 year old nephew and furry lion for my 4.5 year old nephew.on the back burner - schaube. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Great site!

2008-09-21 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Sorry for the cross posts. I just came across this site and thought the work was really wonderful.http://www.in-nova-corpora.ch/index.htm ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Historic Textiles Examination from Burgos Cathedral, Madrid Spain

2008-08-21 Thread Saragrace Knauf
http://www.middelaldercentret.dk/pdf/burgosrapport.pdf My friend Camilla Louise Dahl sent this link to me to share. Enjoy ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Fwd: 16th-century Mechanical doll

2008-08-14 Thread Saragrace Knauf
That is really cool. I'd sure like to see more detailed pictures. Sg To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2008 05:37:39 -0400 Subject: [h-cost] Fwd: 16th-century Mechanical doll Begin forwarded message: From: Jocelyn Hinkle [EMAIL PROTECTED] I was

Re: [h-cost] Fwd: 16th-century Mechanical doll

2008-08-14 Thread Saragrace Knauf
up in some of the doll histories, but the photo and blurb posted are about all that's included - if that much alex On Thu, Aug 14, 2008 at 8:32 AM, Saragrace Knauf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is really cool. I'd sure like to see more detailed pictures. Sg To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: [h-cost] Fwd: technique used?

2008-08-12 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Probably, but in this case I think you'd have problems with the serger seam showing through on the bottom. The pin tucks appear larger than those made by specialized feet on most machines But the seam itself could be done with a straight stitch...(but not too tight-might be too

Re: [h-cost] wrapping turbans

2008-08-11 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Hey! There are a bunch of 'em! This one goes through several kindshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbUyw3X1TcMNR=1 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2008 19:49:21 -0500 Subject: Re: [h-cost] wrapping turbans I'm reading week-old mail, so my appolgies if

Re: [h-cost] wrapping turbans [was:Curious about headdress - Arabic?]

2008-08-07 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Oh, I am glad to hear there is more coming from the YWU article. I read it last night and didn't see anywhere to find instructions on how to wrap it. Sg Date: Wed, 6 Aug 2008 18:31:13 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [h-cost] wrapping turbans [was:Curious

Re: [h-cost] Moda a Firenze or Queen Elizabeth?

2008-08-07 Thread Saragrace Knauf
My vote would be QEW. It meets your requirements and has just great fundamental knowledge that seems to be becoming the standard. The other book is lovely too, but if I had to pick it would be QEW. Sg Date: Thu, 7 Aug 2008 06:07:56 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

Re: [h-cost] Curious about headdress - Arabic?

2008-08-06 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Thanks to all who have responded and Sheridan I would really like to see your process. I remember vaguely reading the article in TI...have to look that up again. I wish I could have recorded and shown you which turban i was particularly interested in. It was white and it almost looked like

Re: [h-cost] Looking for Amsterdam museums events

2008-07-26 Thread Saragrace Knauf
Read this book http://www.randomhouse.com/vintage/dunnett/niccolo/rising.html and take a trip to Brugge. It takes place there, and if you love historical fiction (and lots of characters and plot twists) you'll love it. There is a description of how the locks work (in the canals) and you can

[h-cost] Historic Textiles Examination from Burgos Cathedral, Madrid Spain

2008-07-21 Thread Saragrace Knauf
http://www.middelaldercentret.dk/pdf/burgosrapport.pdf My friend Camilla Louise Dahl sent this link to me to share. Enjoy Sg Sorry if this is a repeat - it didn't appear to come through on H-costume. ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] Journal of the Costume Society

2008-07-10 Thread Saragrace Knauf
A wedding dress worn by Princess Sophia Magdalena in 1766 in Costume, London, new series, #1, 1967, pp 17 - 21. Bjarne this comes from here: Someone posted this source awhile back...can't remember who... http://www.ravensgard.org/gerekr/arnold.html Sg From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

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