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

2014-01-05 Thread Sharon Zakhour
cami or camisole On 1/5/14, 8:27 PM, Marjorie Wilser wrote: Hi folks, I rarely wear sleeveless tops myself, so I'm waaay out of the loop about a popular item of modern summer clothing for women. What IS the little knit top with tiny straps called, nowadays? I think of a tank as sleeveless

Re: [h-cost] historical costume books

2012-07-25 Thread Sharon Zakhour
I have to really thank all of you for your input. If anyone wants to buy one of my books, and wants to make an offer, please do. I can provide pictures. I have one free ebay listing which I have to use by tomorrow. I need to pick one of these and give it a go. I did check and my Queen

Re: [h-cost] historical costume books

2012-07-25 Thread Sharon Zakhour
Kim, I did a similar thing a number of years ago. I donated piles of books (many European) that were fashion oriented. Back when I thought I wouldn't return to sewing, but I did. ;) My tax deduction was also over $1000. That's a great option, if you don't need the cash. On 7/25/12 11:22

[h-cost] historical costume books

2012-07-24 Thread Sharon Zakhour
I have been a long time lurker on this forum. :) I need to raise some money and want to sell off some historical costuming books. Other than ebay, is there a good place to sell books of this type? Thanks. ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] historical costume books

2012-07-24 Thread Sharon Zakhour
] On Behalf Of Sharon Zakhour Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2012 1:30 PM To: Historical Costume Subject: [h-cost] historical costume books I have been a long time lurker on this forum. :) I need to raise some money and want to sell off some historical costuming books. Other than ebay, is there a good

Re: [h-cost] %$#* irons!

2012-05-20 Thread Sharon Zakhour
When my Bernette ProGlide iron died a couple years ago (and I really liked that one), I replaced with with the classic BD and had the exact same experience, Fran. It was useless and went straight back. I know you don't prefer modern irons, but I've been very happy with my Reliable v100, for

Re: [h-cost] Not costume but an interesting website for French patterns

2010-06-23 Thread Sharon Zakhour
Aren't these patterns great, Fran? I've been blogging about them as I make them up, though I've only made a few. Sharon Lavolta Press wrote: http://www.patron-de-couture.fr/creation-vente.asp?modele=femme ___ h-costume mailing list

Re: [h-cost] book: Prayers and Portraits

2008-03-09 Thread Sharon Zakhour
Yes, it's a good price, but it's out of stock. :-) Bianca Wanda Pease wrote: I have one word for you: Enabler!! Book is for Sale on Amazon for a mere (!) $54.00. Regina ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com