Re: [h-cost] spam (was need help with Butterick B6074)

2015-02-27 Thread Emily Gilbert
The pirate mouse on my Google account? Yes, I've made a number of little costumed mice (although I'm not doing much with them at the moment). They're about 5 tall and very cute, if I do say so myself! : ) Emily On 2/27/2015 6:52 PM, Lynn Downward wrote: And I thought it was just my spam

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

2015-02-27 Thread Carmen Beaudry
Since this isn't my normal period of expertise, could someone tell me if this pattern is historically accurate, and what would have to be changed to make it HA? Thanks, Carmen On 2/26/2015 11:25 PM, Sybella wrote: Well, I don't own this pattern and can't find a copy of the instructions

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

2015-02-27 Thread Emily Gilbert
Well, for starters, the skirt gathers should all be at the back. You want the front of the skirt to be smooth and flat. The bodice, on the other hand, should be gathered in front, over the bust, and smooth at the back. (The shaping of the bodice pieces doesn't look quite right either, but

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

2015-02-27 Thread Charlene C
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 1:25 AM, Sybella mae...@gmail.com wrote: For closure, the neckline ribbon is tied in the back and the hook and eye is in place the lower casing. (In another view, both casings have draw-string ties.) I get the neckline ribbon ties in back and the hook and eye, well,

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

2015-02-27 Thread Hope Greenberg
On 2/27/15 1:13 PM, Carmen Beaudry wrote: Since this isn't my normal period of expertise, could someone tell me if this pattern is historically accurate, and what would have to be changed to make it HA? Butterick is getting better with their Regency patterns. That said, here is what I

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

2015-02-27 Thread Hope Greenberg
On 2/27/15 3:21 PM, Hope Greenberg wrote: Here's a trick: if you are about an A-B-C cup you can cut the back a little shorter (a screenshot showing where the line can be is attached). And it's not crucial, but if the attachment didn't come through you can see it here:

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

2015-02-27 Thread Charlene C
On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 4:25 AM, annbw...@aol.com wrote: I think Sybella gave you a good answer. However, if the pattern instructions are that poorly written, I suggest you also let Butterick (McCall) know. You can't be the only frustrated user. I shudder to think of any newish sewers

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

2015-02-27 Thread Sybella
Hm. It looks like the list is only sending me some of the messages in this conversation. Charlene took a quote from Ann's but I never received Ann's message at all! I wonder what else I'm missing. :( This isn't my period of interest either, so I cannot comment on historical accuracy. Charlene,

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

2015-02-27 Thread aquazoo
Charlene, shoelaces sewn in the center front? What!? From the pictures, I can't see any laces in front. Good gosh, I wish I could see these instructions! LOL! I wonder if shoelace is suggested because the diagonal braid will be a bit more flexible than ribbon? But yes, elastic. :-) One tip

Re: [h-cost] spam (was need help with Butterick B6074)

2015-02-27 Thread Emily Gilbert
On 2/27/2015 2:12 PM, Sybella wrote: Hm. It looks like the list is only sending me some of the messages in this conversation. Charlene took a quote from Ann's but I never received Ann's message at all! I wonder what else I'm missing. :( Ann's messages tend to go into my spam folder for some

Re: [h-cost] spam (was need help with Butterick B6074)

2015-02-27 Thread Lynn Downward
And I thought it was just my spam in gmail... I check every other day or so, or whenever I feel I'm missing part of the conversation. Emily, I love your little mouse picture! Is it something you made? LynnD On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 1:26 PM, Emily Gilbert emchantm...@gmail.com wrote: On

Re: [h-cost] spam (was need help with Butterick B6074)

2015-02-27 Thread Sybella
A...off to check that folder. Thank you, Lynn and Emily..for the record, Emily's didn't arrive in my inbox either. Sheesh. Stpid Gmail!! LOL! On Fri, Feb 27, 2015 at 4:52 PM, Lynn Downward lynndownw...@gmail.com wrote: And I thought it was just my spam in gmail... I check every other

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

2015-02-27 Thread annbwass
I think Sybella gave you a good answer. However, if the pattern instructions are that poorly written, I suggest you also let Butterick (McCall) know. You can't be the only frustrated user. Ann Wass -Original Message- From: Charlene C charlene...@gmail.com To: h-costume