RE: [h-cost] Fortuna

2007-06-25 Thread WickedFrau
Yummy! Love your palate! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Bjarne og Leif Drews Subject: [h-cost] Fortuna How fortunate can you get? I just got back from Rome. Found a wonderfull silk supplier near Piazza Cavour who claims he has more

RE: [h-cost] Ruff question

2007-05-27 Thread WickedFrau
I'd double it. Sg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Sharon Collier Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2007 1:13 PM To: h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Ruff question I want to make an Elizabethan ruff. I have some fine linen, but the selvedge

RE: [h-cost] hair linnen cape

2007-05-08 Thread WickedFrau
Here are some links of interest. http://www.csupomona.edu/~plin/women/images/duparc_big.jpg That one is just a slightly better picture of the same painting, Then there is this one. - another image of a similar cap. http://www.ngv.vic.gov.au/collection/international/painting/d/ipa00181.html Not

[h-cost] Bildindex is in English now!

2007-05-08 Thread WickedFrau
This was brought up on another list. If you have never used this, you should. It is a fabulous website. www.bildindex.de http://www.bildindex.de/ Click on the British flag and then use the Expert Search...you could spend DAYS here! Sg (who has spent days there).

[h-cost] Ahem-something interesting

2007-05-07 Thread WickedFrau
While poking around, I found this picture, and was a little surprised to see what the fellow on the left was doing next to the dining room table. http://tinyurl.com/29t36b In an attempt to assure myself of what I thought I was seeing, I thought I would look it up on Bildindex since

RE: [h-cost] Medieval embroidery

2007-05-05 Thread WickedFrau
I can't help you but I will be interested in what you find. My friend who is quite good at embroidery always makes fun of mine because it looks horrible on the back (okay, it doesn't always look great on the front side either.) She claims it should look almost as good on the back as one the

RE: [h-cost]Authentic fabric widths

2007-05-05 Thread WickedFrau
I'll go look, but as I recall there were various widths available during these times. I know for sure that an ell was different lengths in different places at different times. Some widths were surprisingly wide...like 60 inches. I'll get back to you. Sg

RE: [h-cost] Buff Leather

2007-05-05 Thread WickedFrau
Found this... http://www.siegelofca.com/view_verlane.asp?id=144 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of HAGIOS FENUM Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 11:17 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; h-costume@mail.indra.com Subject: [h-cost] Buff Leather Do anyone

RE: [h-cost] What Q. Marie A. wore to the Revolution

2007-04-30 Thread WickedFrau
I've not read this one, but just finished reading The Rose of Martinique http://tinyurl.com/2ppcjp, a biography of Josephine Bonaparte. There are some interesting anecdotal notes about fashion through the revolution into the directorial period, empire etc. I was not aware until I had read this

RE: [h-cost] hand rolling hems

2007-04-27 Thread WickedFrau
Rats...could you send it to me as well, or if you are willing to share I could put it up on a webpage. Thanks, Sg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Carmen Beaudry Does this ring bells for anyone? --Robin Yes it does. I sent a file with

RE: [h-cost] elizabethan sweetbag-stumpwork

2007-04-27 Thread WickedFrau
Bjarne, have you ever tried stumpwork? I have a wonderful book on it http://tinyurl.com/3x42t6 and though I stink at embroidery, I've even managed to make some pretty cool stuff. Even if you never made any of the things in this book, it is wonderful eye candy. She - Jane Nichols - has a website

[h-cost] Woven Buttons was: Monkey Claw Buttons

2007-04-19 Thread WickedFrau
Whoops - I got over zealous in deleting and lost the post about which I am inquiring. Someone in response the Monkey claw buttons subject said they were weaving buttons on a loom? Can you share more about that? Thanks, Saragrace -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[h-cost] FW: [vintagefabrics] Fun finds

2007-04-19 Thread WickedFrau
Thought some of you might be interested. If not for this particular item, there may be some other goodiesmight have to spend some time here! Sg -Original Message- From: Sheryl Till [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:49 AM To: Vintage Fabrics Subject:

[h-cost] Forwarding posts, was [costumers_notes] Restoring old fabric

2007-04-19 Thread WickedFrau
Gosh, I do this on a regular basis if I have permission of the person who wrote the note...maybe I am missing the point; who is supposed to be the offended person? The recipients or the person who wrote the original note? Confused in AZ, Sg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[h-cost] Cool link

2007-04-19 Thread WickedFrau
Thought some of you might be interested. If not for this particular item, there may be some other goodiesmight have to spend some time here! Sg -Original Message- From: Sheryl Till [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 9:49 AM To: Vintage Fabrics Subject:

RE: [h-cost] Movie influences on fashion - shoes

2007-04-09 Thread WickedFrau
They didn't have opened toes either did they? BTW - I hated the movie - I thought it was completely boring. I'm not in a position to comment on the costume of the period... Irrespective of all that, I think it is cool to see the influence on modern dress. Complete accuracy aside, it is a fun

[h-cost] The Attifet revisted

2007-04-05 Thread WickedFrau
Katherine Barich, who many of you probably know from other the Ren Tailor and German Ren lists, has found a very interesting find! She has given me permission to repost this message. _ - Original Message - From: Katherine Barich [EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:wheezul%40canby.com

[h-cost] FW: The Attifet revisted

2007-04-05 Thread WickedFrau
Katherine Barich, who many of you probably know from other the Ren Tailor and German Ren lists, has found a very interesting find! She has given me permission to repost this message. Sg - Original Message - From: Katherine Barich

[h-cost] FW: The Attifet revisted

2007-04-03 Thread WickedFrau
Sorry if this is a repost, I don’t see it showing up on the list. Katherine Barich, who many of you probably know from other the Ren Tailor and German Ren lists, has found a very interesting find! She has given me permission to repost this message. Sg

[h-cost] Best styles for tall girls - OT

2007-04-02 Thread WickedFrau
Hi, this is OT, but I know you guys know a lot. I have been asked by an 8th grader who is over 6 feet tall to make a graduation dress. She doesn't really have any ideas of what she wants. Do you know of a resource which will tell what styles look best on tall girls? Thanks!

RE: [h-cost] Books with these images in them.

2007-03-30 Thread WickedFrau
I thought it was in this book. I thumbed through about 5 times and never managed to find it...thanks for the page number! Sg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Melanie Schuessler Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 7:35 AM To: Historical Costume

RE: [h-cost] Books with these images in them.

2007-03-30 Thread WickedFrau
Aha! I will write the museum. Those postcards are fabulous. I got one of Elizabeth Buxton, scanned it at high resolution, and was able to see lots of details. Thanks! Sg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Suzi Clarke Sent: Friday, March

RE: [h-cost] Books with these images in them.

2007-03-30 Thread WickedFrau
Sent: Friday, March 30, 2007 8:38 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Books with these images in them. WickedFrau [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Holbein's English Burgher's wife (In color - I have it in black and white) http://www.uvm.edu/~hag/sca/tudor/english.jpg A Fete at Bermondsey

RE: [h-cost] Pictoral source

2007-03-29 Thread WickedFrau
Hi Rebecca, have you considered purchasing fabric online? Most of the places now will do swatching. I use the following all the time: http://www.denverfabrics.com/ http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/ (you do not have to be a member) http://www.designerfabrics.to/shop/scripts/ Even if you don't

RE: [h-cost] Dyed fur-history?

2006-05-10 Thread WickedFrau
message -- From: WickedFrau [EMAIL PROTECTED] Have you seen any references to dying fur, not just the leather, in anything from 1100-1600?I've only seen one reference to fur of purple, but I am not sure it was dyed. I figured they dyed leather, hair, and cloth...you'd

RE: [h-cost] Eleanor of Toledo 1545 help

2006-05-09 Thread WickedFrau
Without going and checking for sure, as I recall, there were no boned corsets in Eleanora's inventory. No you don't need the unboned bodice if you wear the corset et all. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

shoulderroll site...saragrace.us....was ....RE: [h-cost] Alternatives To Elizabethan Epaulettes

2006-05-05 Thread WickedFrau
Whoops...I guess I never let anyone know...my site is here: www.saragrace.us Same ole stuff unfortunately...life has been in my way... Sg (aka WickedFrau) -Original Message- http://web.archive.org/web/20050209184231/www.saragrace.net/3A_SHLDR_ROL L_by_sg.htm (the original site has

First Qtr 16th century - was RE: [h-cost] New MCT Book was Update on Henry VIII book

2006-04-30 Thread WickedFrau
I missed the original post, sorry if I repeat what was said earlier. Have you looked at Millia Davenport's book (s)? -The Book of Costume- I find it a good place to start when researching something new because it gives a decent regional overview in one place. You can pick it/them (it come in a

Re: [h-cost] Has anyone heard of the new fabric?

2006-04-13 Thread WickedFrau
Milk??? Hmmm, now I have heard of textiles made from the cellulose in soy, but milk? I can't remember right now which product, but either Silk soy milk, or Vitasoy has a little history of all the textile stuff that Henry Ford tried to use soy for. Some of my spinner friends don't

Re: [h-cost] Steam Iron source

2006-04-12 Thread WickedFrau
Research the stuff on Rowenta - I have one for everyday ironing and it is okay, but as they age they spit etc. The commercial ones that Greenberg and Hammer offer are awesome...pricey but awesome. I have heard good things about the Euro-pro, but have not used those myself. Kim Baird

[h-cost] Missed the original post- was Photos

2006-04-12 Thread WickedFrau
Nancy, thank you so much for posting these pictures. I am sorry I missed the original post. Can you explain again the information on the white linen garment (from Chartres?) and the last colored picture http://www.flickr.com/photos/maddnancyphotos/127491641/? Thanks, Sg [EMAIL PROTECTED]

[h-cost] Welt pocket wonders

2006-04-10 Thread WickedFrau
If you have ever been intimidated by making welt pockets, Threads issue 122 has a solution. I have tried many welt pocket techniques over the years, and this works beautifully. It uses a silk organza facing and fabric glue (yes). Try it, you'll like it! It completely takes the mystery

Re: [h-cost] Patterns of Fashion award

2006-04-09 Thread WickedFrau
The Costume Society offers a number of different awards/grants. Some of which do not require being a student. Sg Robin Netherton wrote: Someone mentioned this to me: http://www.costumesociety.org.uk/newstuff/Awards/patterns.html Deadline April 30, but there are so many people here who use

[h-cost] Turcopoliers-what they wore

2006-04-03 Thread WickedFrau
Hi all, I have been asked to do some research on what Turcopoliers wore in the 11th and 12th centuries. I have gone through Worldcat, and of course nothing comes up about them directly. I am sure I will have to start in some general arms/armour book and was wondering if anyone on the list

Re: [h-cost] Re: Venetian research question - need help

2006-03-30 Thread WickedFrau
Lovely work Kathy, thank you. Sg Kathy Page wrote: Hi Rachel, welcome to the list. :-) http://outoftheattic.homeip.net/Venetian_Masks.html ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] The Red Dutch coat Was: Dutch 1660s fur jacket

2006-03-29 Thread WickedFrau
Whoops, now I see the photo on your home page, but can't find the one I was refereeing to. You are standing in some sort of encampment with your little dutch cap on. Are those the same? Your stays almost look shiny...the other I thought looked sort of woolly. Sg

Re: [h-cost] Venetian Masking

2006-03-29 Thread WickedFrau
Masks and Masking in Medieval and Early Tudor England by Meg Twycross and Sarah Carpenter has a HUGE (30 pages long!) bibliography. They constantly reference masking on the continent as a source because it took longer to catch on in England. I would bet a confectionery that you could find

[h-cost] The Red Dutch coat Was: Dutch 1660s fur jacket

2006-03-27 Thread WickedFrau
I like the furry one, but also love the red (wool?) one? Reminds me, from the front, of Breughel type jackets, except with a placket. Do you have a picture of it without the 'kerchief? (also, if you could point me to a painting?) Thanks, Sg Glad to see you back!

Re: [h-cost] smell of spiral steel boning

2006-03-27 Thread WickedFrau
I agree, I keep mine in a round tin. It must have enough airflow that I do not get this smell. I have recently been amazed at what a good airing will do for costumes. I have been working in a very smoky environment, and a few days airing has pretty much done the trick...more tenacious

Re: [h-cost] Another Pregnant Elizabethan

2006-03-27 Thread WickedFrau
Very nice! Thank you. I'd never seen that one! Susan B. Farmer wrote: Found another one http://www.weissgallery.com/detail.asp?id=26category=current ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Corset cutting suggestion

2006-03-27 Thread WickedFrau
I'd stay away from anything modern for any period corset. You just won't get the shape you want. As a starting place, look at Drea's well used corset generator. http://costume.dm.net/custompat/If you are new to this style, look carefully at the shapes in paintings for comparisons to later

Re: [h-cost] Sourcing bizarre fabric..

2006-03-27 Thread WickedFrau
Katherine, have you tried any of the fabric finder, or fabric sourcing sites? I have had particular luck with this group http://www.fabrics.net/swatch/ , but also just happened to google on this site-I hadn't asked for green leaves, but look what came up!

Re: [h-cost] Elizabethan doublets, hooks and eyes at waist

2006-03-27 Thread WickedFrau
Wish I could remember where I read this, but there was a discourse by someone (Samuel Pepy's perhaps?) on how, the tailors were in some kind of conspiracy (tongue in cheek) of switching from points to hook and eyes which didn't free men up from having to have some one dress them. Sg

Re: [h-cost] talk about tight lacing

2006-03-27 Thread WickedFrau
Dang! How'd I miss this?! I'll be signing up. I can only imagine what you all a have been talking about since 1991! Sg E House wrote: Yes, there is: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Historical_Corsets/ I'm the list owner, and there's no fetish stuff allowed! -E House

Re: [h-cost] ladys 18th century tangled garden

2006-03-23 Thread WickedFrau
Pleats or gathers where? Sleeves or peplum? Gathers for the sleeves, pleats for the peplum is my vote! Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: Sg Who wishes she had a boyfriend like Bjarne! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] tangled garden

2006-03-22 Thread WickedFrau
Sounds lovely. The subject line certainly conjured up wonderful images. Yep, Dharma is where I would start. I have had great success in combining colors to get something they don't have off the shelf. Keep us posted! Sg Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: Hi, Perhaps Dharma Trading have, i

Re: [h-cost] this list

2006-03-20 Thread WickedFrau
Hi Julie, you can post pictures here if you like. You can create a new ablum. I sure wish someone would use it! http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?username=hcostume The userid is: indra2006 Sg Julie wrote: Maybe I'm just too used to the Yahoo groups, but does this list have a

Re: [h-cost] Costumers in Edinburgh?

2006-03-20 Thread WickedFrau
Oh my, oh my...you have been busy...love the prince and Thumbelina. Thanks for sharing. Sg http://www.kipar.org/salacious-historian/sewingprojects.html ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com

[h-cost] How much I love this list :Was: to dye for

2006-03-18 Thread WickedFrau
I know this may sound kind of sappy, but I really love this list. The topics and tangents we talk about are just wonderful. I am an engineer and I work with some pretty boring people. You guys keep my creative juices alive. Thanks! Sg Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: Not a reply to the

Re: [h-cost] German water--attn dyers--and chemists!

2006-03-17 Thread WickedFrau
Very interesting. I live in an area where the water is over fluoridated (is that a word?) People moving into new developments have to sign a release that they understand the water is not good for children (discolors teeth). I have not experienced any excessive problem with bleeding. We are

Re: [h-cost] Re: Toga trim in Gladiator

2006-03-17 Thread WickedFrau
Ooooh, these look like fun! Thanks Sg Joannah Hansen wrote: Admittedly, this came from fiction, but the author is pretty careful about her research - I *think* I read, in passing, that the chariot team supporters did show their support by wearing their their teams' colours, at least at the

EQ-Re: [h-cost] Issue 230? Equestrian, et al

2006-03-15 Thread WickedFrau
What is issue 230? Whad' I miss? Kahlara wrote: It has been a busy week, but finally able to get back to the costume list. Am I the only one that did not recieve issue 230? Attended a class on equestrian barding this weekend, and one of the things that came up in discussion was the aside

[h-cost] Toga trim in Gladiator..

2006-03-14 Thread WickedFrau
I was rewatching Gladiators this weekend and wondered if there were some color system to the toga trims. In some scenes there seemed to be groups of black trim, red and I think blueanyone aware of any historical information for this? Thanks, Sg

Re: [h-cost] New Topic: drawstring necklines on chemises

2006-03-13 Thread WickedFrau
Hi Roscelin, this depends a lot on the style...can you show us a picture of what you are trying to make? Sg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is there anywhere I can see how this is done? This is the first time I've heard about this technique. I was always under the belief that drawstrings were

Re: [h-cost] Trying to find original source

2006-03-13 Thread WickedFrau
Boogers, link didn't work.. Kathy Page wrote: I'm sprucing up a pair of kid gloves to look more elizabethan, and have decided this is what I want them to look like: http://ca.geocities.com/absynthe30/avatars/hand.jpg (hopefully tht link works, it said it uploaded just

[h-cost] EQ-[Fwd: Re: Historic Horse Yahoo group]-OT this list for other than Historic Horse Costuming discussions

2006-03-13 Thread WickedFrau
belong to other historic interest lists who, I'm am sure, wouldn't mind more folks coming in as well! Please feel free to have people sign up and I will approve as soon as I can! -GM- */WickedFrau [EMAIL PROTECTED]/* wrote: Hi, I and several others who belong to the Historic Costume List, were

[h-cost] Title: Fashion and Fiction: Dress in Art and Literature in Stuart England

2006-03-13 Thread WickedFrau
Saw this on my way to look at the Spanish Medieval book Janet recommended...thought some of you might be interested. Sg Item Number: 47054 *Title: Fashion and Fiction: Dress in Art and Literature in Stuart England* Author: RIBEIRO, AILEEN *Price: $65.00* ISBN: 0300109997 Description: New Haven

EQ-Re: [h-cost] Equestrian costumers and other hobbies - sort of OT

2006-03-12 Thread WickedFrau
Wow! What an interesting observation! I too have horses and just recently bought a new one just so I could dress her and myself up! My other horses are all Quarter horses, and they just don't suit my costuming tastes. I had a side saddle made about 10 years ago for this purpose also, but

[h-cost] Naked Children in the Grass-OT

2006-03-12 Thread WickedFrau
As you will be able to quickly tell, the only thing costume related about this dish is it's nameof course, there too, there is something lacking. This is an old Dutch recipe of lima green beans. I just think the name is hilarious, and was wondering if any of you might know how far back

[h-cost] Re: EQ-Naggers and Clothes-was Equestrian costumers....

2006-03-12 Thread WickedFrau
My mare is an Andalusian/Arab cross and I am about ready to breed her to a full Andalusian. I am not able to afford the current pure Andy breed, this is the closest I will be able to come. My dream is to be able to make many different costumes to ride her with. (I want an orange/black

Re: [h-cost] Ruff

2006-03-12 Thread WickedFrau
One of my ruffs is made from silk organza, and lace, it was pretty stiff before I starched it. It is actually easier to work with IMHO than something soft and flimsy Having done it both ways I prefer something with substance. Sg ___ h-costume

Re: [h-cost] soiré d´hiver

2006-03-06 Thread WickedFrau
The setting is just aweson. It looks like so much funif you get time, could you link the pictures to their larger form? There are some details that would be fun to look at. Speaking of which what is on the man's pony-tail in the picture: last column, second row. Is it wrapped in ribbon?

Re: [h-cost] Tee Hee

2006-03-06 Thread WickedFrau
For whatever reason, it doesn't cause any discomfort. It is a very comfortable brait does cause an odd shape for the modern taste though! Land of Oz wrote: I would think the ugly seam that runs right across the nipple is going to cause you some serious discomfort if you ride for very

[h-cost] Tee Hee-Was: Non-Elizabethan Tudor Corset a Myth! (was Princess Elizabeth)

2006-03-04 Thread WickedFrau
Along these thoughts I had a funny experience a few weeks ago. I needed to purchase a new sport bra for use while riding horses. I had heard that the Enell bras *http://tinyurl.com/hgbfl *were the best. When I opened the package, my first thought was-jeez, I could have made this. Not sure

Re: [h-cost] clothing for the reluctant husband

2006-02-23 Thread WickedFrau
I have this exact problem with my hubby too. Here is what I have proposed to him and he seems close to accepting it. He has even considered tights as long as his coat comes over his hips. http://gallery.euroweb.hu/html/b/bruegel/pieter_e/painting/children/ (This by Pieter the Elder) Look

[h-cost] Woolen underclothing....where to find such fabric

2006-02-21 Thread WickedFrau
After a chilly first night at Estrella this year, I was able to purchase a pair of Merino wool socks at merchants row to keep my tootsies warm for the following nights. They are soft and not at all itchy. I began to think how lovely it would be to have an entire nightie made from such a

Re: [h-cost] Kelly/Estellas projekt

2006-02-20 Thread WickedFrau
kelly grant wrote: I like how Ninya uses the short bones down the centrefront edges though, and will try that out as mine are collapsing at the moment. I also need to make yet another bum roll, mine *still* isn't large enough! Something we discovered in the process of making the bumroll is

Re: [h-cost] Kelly/Estellas projekt

2006-02-17 Thread WickedFrau
Yeah! I am so glad to see someone else doing these types of gowns. In doing A Suitable Gown for Her Majesty *http://tinyurl.com/87qbb * we also chose to put the corset front under the farthingale. Now the front of this farthingale is flat. In my research I found some wheels depicted as

[h-cost] Dress Form Class: was williamsburg suit

2006-02-04 Thread WickedFrau
Clearly I won't be able to make the class, but I am interested, if you have a little information, about what materials will be used and what the process is. I wonder if it isn't like the kits you can buy over here with a video... Sg Tania Gruning wrote: Hi Bjarne. My sewing teacher Kia is

[h-cost] Bjarnes old embroidered cuffs..was : thanks for your replyes of my embroideries and prices

2006-02-04 Thread WickedFrau
So, can you recycle your cuffs into something like a pillow, or little purse? ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] History of the Parasol

2006-02-04 Thread WickedFrau
Thank you for putting this together. I was aware of the Max Von Bohen source, but not of some of the others. There are so many silly truths being strutted about.it is a good lesson for newbies...do your own research. ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] Book Alert - Inventories of Henry VIII

2006-02-04 Thread WickedFrau
Bad, Bad, Bad Wanda! Thank you! Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Danish Noble extant wardrobe inventories

2006-02-01 Thread WickedFrau
Tania, you might want to ask Bjarne...he'd probably know. Sg Tania Gruning wrote: Hiya all. I am wondering if anyone know of any danish noble/royal inventories that are intact? We have had some major royal castle burnings, but could be they were stored elsewhere. I am especially looking

Re: [h-cost] re: costume experts

2006-02-01 Thread WickedFrau
I would consider Robert Trump to be an expert BTW. He is with the St. Louis Opera still I believe. Sg ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Paying for color copies: was 16th Century Nationality Dress Characteristics...long

2006-02-01 Thread WickedFrau
Just out of curiousity, how much did the color copy cost? Always looking for cool color pictures -- especially of embroidery! I have paid up to $100 for a color reprint. That was of a painting not currently on exhibit (in America) , and supposedly the museum did not have a color copy

Re: [h-cost] extant wardrobe inventories

2006-01-31 Thread WickedFrau
Something which continues to exist, that has escaped the ravages of time. (I just assumed you had made a little typo there..:) Sg Becky wrote: I've seen the word Exant. What does this mean in costume terms? - Original Message - From: Robin Netherton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Historical

Re: [h-cost] 16th c. costume experts?

2006-01-30 Thread WickedFrau
Speaking of which...what makes an expert? Someone who is already published? Someone who has a degree in history, research, costuming, or? Someone who has access to primary sources?I am reminded of someone who considered themselves (grammatically incorrect, but gender non-specific) an

[h-cost] [Fwd: 16th Century Nationality Dress Characteristics...long]

2006-01-30 Thread WickedFrau
Sorry, I had sent this to the group owner on accident. (Sheepish grin) Original Message Subject:16th Century Nationality Dress Characteristics...long Date: Mon, 30 Jan 2006 08:04:34 -0700 From: WickedFrau [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED

[h-cost] Picture Trail for H-costume was: Pictures - Show and Tell

2006-01-28 Thread WickedFrau
Me too, I was hoping that others would take advantage of the Picture Trail album I set up for H-costume for the gift exchange...but now that they have these free photo albums which everyone can use, I guess it maybe it isn't necessary?No one is really using it...boo hoo. Sg Susan

Re: [h-cost] prices

2006-01-28 Thread WickedFrau
I think that is a very reasonable price. Just as a guideline, I have a friend who is a wonderful fiber artist (amongst many other things) she marks her wares up 200%. Not sure what this would make your bags cost, but thought it might be an idea to consider. Meanwhile, I am putting on my

Re: [h-cost] stumpwork bag

2006-01-27 Thread WickedFrau
I was just about to askwhen are you going to offer some of these up for sale? That is your intention right? I think I remember you saying you were trying to do some smaller items for saleI assume we can commission you for something special as well? Sg Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote:

[h-cost] Wow-cool current style shoe!

2006-01-26 Thread WickedFrau
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[h-cost] Wow-could we get away with these at an 18th century gig?

2006-01-26 Thread WickedFrau
Wow-could we get away with these at an 18th century gig? http://www.zappos.com/n/p/dp/3035290/c/20.html WickedFrau wrote: *http://tinyurl.com/84juu* ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h

Re: [h-cost] 16th century Men's trades person shoe suggestions

2006-01-24 Thread WickedFrau
Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote: At our local faire, it is strongly suggested that closed shoes be worn, so stuff isn't constantly getting in and also so your shoes don't inadvertently fall off. Plain closed shoes can be found at www.landsend.com Those are what I wear and I spend most of the day

Re: [h-cost] 16th century Men's trades person shoe

2006-01-24 Thread WickedFrau
Wow, those are nice...thank you. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recommend these: http://www.bornshoes.com/asp/shoepage.asp?itemid=M4250 Not particularly period, but generic enough not to distract, and affordable. I have the ladies' version

[h-cost] New trend in Men's shoes?

2006-01-23 Thread WickedFrau
Wow, some of these shoes have a positively period feel to them...is this a new trend; the more pointy toe?? I am not up on current fashion at all. Sg http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAMEPROD_ID=1624520 http://www.overstock.com/cgi-bin/d2.cgi?PAGE=PROFRAMEPROD_ID=1624520

[h-cost] More fantastic figures/dolls was: fashion dolls again.

2006-01-22 Thread WickedFrau
Burgidges dolls are awesome. Here is another artist who is in the LA area: http://www.galleryhistoricalfigures.com/ This fellow is AMAZING Too bad the one I know you all would like to get a closer look at comes up with, although interesting, the wrong doll upon clicking. I have written the

Re: [h-cost] fashion dolls again.

2006-01-20 Thread WickedFrau
Those are such awesome dolls, can't wait to see your dolls dressed. Some links that might interest you: Awesome faceups: http://www.bellarepaints.com/enhancements-gallery.htm Not sure why these dolls appeal to me (other than the fact they are jointed in 23 differnt places!) the are kind of

Re: [h-cost] Re: Mother Ginger

2006-01-17 Thread WickedFrau
I forget which one is POF 1 and 2. Is it Patterns of Fashion: 1660-1860 (Patterns of Fashion) or is it Patterns of Fashion: The Cut and Construction of Clothes for Men and Women C1560-1620 I could probably go look at my own, but am too lazy. I see that they have the dates in the title but are

[h-cost] Sockings on a frame :knit stockings

2006-01-15 Thread WickedFrau
I saw some of the previous posts and links about this and was curious if you knew how far back knitting socks on a frame went? Also...having made the spelling error above in the subject, I started to wonder how the t started getting left out of stocking...or was it the other way around?

Re: [h-cost] medieval quote on underwear

2006-01-14 Thread WickedFrau
Yes, and I will look for a picture I have seen where there are women pulling up their skirst to warm their feet/legs at a fire in a room. It is almost a cut away picture as if to show the scene of the village, but what is going on inside the buildings as well. I think I said this recently

Re: [h-cost] pride and prejudice (late)

2006-01-14 Thread WickedFrau
Unitil I read your review I really had no interest in this movie...I will wait till it is on DVD...but thanks! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] happy danse

2006-01-14 Thread WickedFrau
Pictures...We want Pictures!!! ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Avant-garde gown

2006-01-14 Thread WickedFrau
Why don't you contact the company? I am sure they would help you. Sg Beth Chamberlain wrote: Is there someone who has Patterns of History's avant-garde gown who could give me the yardage requirements for size 10 (or something close)? I just ordered the pattern but I'm afraid the fabric I want

[h-cost] silk knit fabric: was: knit stockings

2006-01-14 Thread WickedFrau
Thai Silks sells it. I bought some several years ago to make a mini sock for a fashion doll. They sell it in two weights: 034A http://www.thaisilks.com/store/merchant.mv?Screen=PRODStore_Code=TSProduct_Code=034A Silk Knit, 155 Gram, 42

Re: [h-cost] RE: medieval quote on underwear

2006-01-14 Thread WickedFrau
I wasn't assuming anything...I was just providing a source that compared an English traveler writing about other countries. I am not trying to provide information to infer that it was more or less common either Sg Marc Carlson wrote: Ok, maybe we could look at this a different way.

Re: [h-cost] Stitch example?

2006-01-14 Thread WickedFrau
It is on its way! FYI, the Vogue sewing book can be picked up for nothin'. There are some new sewing books out with photographs which are fab though! Sg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That would be great, Sg. Thanks! Rose ___ h-costume mailing

Re: [h-cost] Re: Italian Underwear

2006-01-09 Thread WickedFrau
Fynes Moryson notes that women in Italy (and in parts of Germany) wore breeches under their gowns...(I think this is online at project ) Gutenberg, if you want to read the account.) He notes these exceptions in this period (~1598~1604) of time as an anomaly. Sg

[h-cost] I have the Interview with Vampire movie and can help....was movie source..

2006-01-05 Thread WickedFrau
Suzi, if you can't readily come up with a copy, I have the movie and can capture shots of the gown for you and send them to you. Saragrace Suzi Clarke wrote: I have been asked to quote for a gown from Interview with the Vampire and cannot find anything other than a very poor shot. It is

[h-cost] Other paintings on this site, was Man's Doublet closure

2005-12-31 Thread WickedFrau
If you have the time and patience, there are a number of paintings on this site that I've not seen before: One example (besides the one Bjarne shared) : http://www.kleio.org/frauen/abb17a.htm And if this is truely a self portrait of Leonardowhoo hoo!

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