Re: [h-cost] New York fabric shopping

Yes that's it. And they only have a 1 yard minium now. Although directly across the st you can find handkerchief linen for $4-5 a yard. All I ever make underwear out of. Just look for the going out of business sign. Oh and they will haggel with you, be prepared. Not my favorite part, but if

Re: [h-cost] New York fabric shopping

Despite the fact of its popularity, despite the 'tourists,' I have to admit I love Mood. I've never gone in there without finding something delightful, which I can't say about some of the other places in the area. It's mainly because Mood seems to carry more than the usual amount of natural

Re: [h-cost] 1940s patterns

This quesstion is actullay about 1937.  The childrens theate I work at is doing a play A Thousand Dresses.  It's about a polish girl during I believe 1937.  Does anyone know what would be worn during that time such as style fabric ex, cotton? thank you for your help.  Lynn --- On Wed, 4/1/09,

[h-cost] In Washington DC the week before CC28

Gentle H-costumers, I'm probably not the only one heading out early for CostumeCon; hopefully I can find some others. I'll be in DC between 22 and 30 April before going to CostumeCon in Baldermur, Merilnd as my family says it. I'm looking for h-costumers who might like to pal around for a weekday

Re: [h-cost] In Washington DC the week before CC28

At 22:51 03/04/2009, you wrote: Gentle H-costumers, I'm probably not the only one heading out early for CostumeCon; hopefully I can find some others. I'll be in DC between 22 and 30 April before going to CostumeCon in Baldermur, Merilnd as my family says it. I'm looking for h-costumers who

[h-cost] new book

For those interested in really early costume: http://www.artbooks.com/wc.dll?AB~emailReview~itemno=100047custno=12840 Janet ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] New York fabric shopping

Thanks everyone for all the suggestions so far. I'm getting psyched, and believe it or not, so is my husband (who was dubious about the time we allotted on the schedule for fabric shopping, until he realized there was stuff HE was looking for...) Susan

Re: [h-cost] New York fabric shopping

I haven't been following this NY shopping thread, since I never go there, but it brings up a question for me. I heard a year or two back, that fabric shopping in the big cities isn't what it used to be. If I take on a new design job I've just been offered, I may have to travel to L.A.

Re: [h-cost] New York fabric shopping

Greetings-- I'm not sure about LA, but here in Toronto we've probably lost about 1/3 of our good independent fabric stores in the fashion district. For whatever reason, they've been mostly replaced by bead stores. I've also been told that one of our old standbyes, Designer Fabric Outlet (the

Re: [h-cost] In Washington DC the week before CC28

Cin wrote: Gentle H-costumers, I'm probably not the only one heading out early for CostumeCon; hopefully I can find some others. I'll be in DC between 22 and 30 April before going to CostumeCon Do you know about the 18th Century Market Fair at Fort Frederick that weekend (Apr 23-26)? Just

Re: [h-cost] In Washington DC the week before CC28?

Probably a typo, but it's CC --27-- not --28-- that's next year...;-) Sandy At 04:51 PM 4/3/2009, you wrote: Gentle H-costumers, I'm probably not the only one heading out early for CostumeCon; hopefully I can find some others. --cin Those Who Fail to Learn History Are Doomed to Repeat It;

Re: [h-cost] new book

Thanks. This looks interesting. -- Cathy Raymond ca...@thyrsus.com Doubt is not a pleasant condition, but certainty is absurd. --Voltaire ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume