Re: [h-cost] 15th c sewing technique

Buttons on the edge --- sounds like the extant dress that either Kass McGann or -- saw and reproduced. The dress was either Irish or Scottish in origin. It sticks in my head because the extant dress was *almost* the ladies exact size. Katheryne On Mon, Feb 14, 2011 at 2:37 PM, wrote: > But

Re: [h-cost] Corset patterns and research questions

I have a friend who is looking for lacing eye tape.. the stuff that looks like the eye part of hook & eye sets. Not the stuff that looks like eyelets. she needs 1 yard of black. She has found it on-line for approx $3.50/yd (+$5 S&H) 1 week shipping. we are looking for cheaper and faster. help???

[h-cost] lacing tape WAS:Corset patterns and research questions

she is in central NJ Katheryne On Thu, Mar 24, 2011 at 10:30 PM, Sharon Collier wrote: > They usually have it at Fabrics R Us in San Jose. Where is she? > > -Original Message- > > I have a friend who is looking for lacing eye tape.. > > the stuff that looks like the eye part of hook & ey

Re: [h-cost] Costume-Con 29

Does anyone know if they need volunteers??? OR if any merchant needs help?? I would LOVE to go - but can't afford the $$$ Katheryne On Sun, Apr 10, 2011 at 12:52 AM, wrote: > I am going.  I am on the primary sources panel and giving two workshops. > AND photographing everyone! > > Penny Ladn

Re: [h-cost] Dating vintage sewing stuff

This won't help much but- I have in my collection: J P Coats Clark Company Coats & Clark White Star Thread Company Some of the older cotton thread is "mercerized & boil-fast" I have wooden spools, styrofoam spools (probably 70's), plastic spools, paper pre-filled sewing machine bobbins (the com

[h-cost] Costume Con - 29

Fist an apology if this is too far off topic, but I just HAD to comment about my first Costume Con... My "WOW" circuit is worn-out and completely off-line from being used so much. My brain is filled with wonderfull memories of outfits that look like they stepped out of a time machine, hel

Re: [h-cost] Hair and Reenacting

Re: sunglasses... IIRC during one period of history people wore green lensed glasses to 'ward off / cure" one type of VD.. I know - not what you want to portray, but a solution off the top of my head. As for the red in your hair... I have seen some 'natural' red heads that are brilliant red and s

Re: [h-cost] Embroiderry software

I have a housemate who does machine embroidery and I posed this question to her:: Her reply is: % Creating an embroidery design is not quite like creating a graphic design. There are issues of stitch size, thread pathing, push-pull compensation, just to name a few. There can be a f

Re: [h-cost] Fabrics Medieval vs Modern

I can go into NYC and get medium weight 60" wide pure linen in any color I want for approx $8/yd. I can also go to the local fabric store and find appropriate weave cottons for chemises.. $8.50/yd. One thing I am really looking for is light weight wool for under $10/yd. Even better if it is white

Re: [h-cost] Terms for pants

Aiglet... Katheryne (ducking and giggling) On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 2:41 PM, wrote: > Hello! >Thank you, everyone! I am happily surprised with the amount of > answers! It makes me afraid of asking "What do you call that little nibby bit > on > the end of a shoe lace?" Just kidding on th

Re: [h-cost] Terms for pants

.@indra.com] On > Behalf Of Purple Kat > Sent: Friday, March 22, 2013 2:48 PM > To: Historical Costume > Subject: Re: [h-cost] Terms for pants > > Aiglet... > > Katheryne > (ducking and giggling) > > On Fri, Mar 22, 2013 at 2:41 PM, wrote: >> Hello! >>

Re: [h-cost] What to do with 18C/1840 quilted skirts

I'm starting into American Civil War, and would LOVE to know what the 're-model' looks like. Can you describe how the skirts are 'gathered' into the waistband? Katheryne Central NJ, USA On Sat, Mar 30, 2013 at 12:42 AM, Aylwen Gardiner-Garden wrote: > I collect antique garments and bring them

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

Jumping in here - just to make a comment: I on the other hand are looking for camis with a 'shelf'. My big problem is that the manufacturers don't make the straps LONG enough. Nor the body of the cami longer than 'standard'. If I want long - I have to go bigger, and then it hangs on me. I am 5' 6

[h-cost] need help w/ American Civil War nurse outfit

Mostly I need info on what colors to use (or not use), and what is the average circumference of the hem of the skirt. I understand that hoops were not used, so I am making a corded petticoat. Also the outfit will have no lace, decoration, or frills. Thank you, Katheryne __

Re: [h-cost] image link for help needed in dating

Off the top of my non-historical, non-military mind the writing might be '(we) support our troops'. Which would place it probably in WW2 era. Katheryne On Sat, Aug 27, 2016 at 6:09 PM, Hansen, Lia wrote: > Thanks to Elena House for hosting the image. It's from the midden of a > 20th c. mil