[h-cost] Fwd: h-costume Digest, Vol 4, Issue 532

Her husband wasn't disintered in sex-he was incapable of it. And once his problem had been fixed their first born apparently suffered from progeria, so maybe he shouldn't have had kids. Note: forwarded message attached. Carol Mitchell listowner Costumemidwest www.yahoogroups.com/group

[h-cost] Marie Antoinette

to Kings bedhopping--it was almost expected. Her husband wasn't disintered in sex-he was incapable of it. And once his problem had been fixed their first born apparently suffered from progeria, so maybe he shouldn't have had kids Carol Carol Mitchell listowner Costumemidwest

[h-cost] saris for Victorian dress

the Regency period.. Carol Mitchell Carol Mitchell listowner Costumemidwest www.yahoogroups.com/group/costumemidwest - Start your day with Yahoo! - make it your home page ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] Response to conditions in Coastal Areas

in person. :-) -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Eras and places (was hippies)

1500s/early 1600s is London due to Elizabeth. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Eras and places (was hippies)

think of the real daytime wear, the buttoned up hooped gowns in the sepia toned portraits, I think of Gettysburg, PA. That's probably because it's near me and I've done reenactments there, so it's strictly personal. But the fluffy pastel colored ballgowns - that's the south. -Carol

Re: [h-cost] regional crinoline fashions

. Black hats with buckles on them were not the fashion at Plymouth, Mass, but they're all over the souvenir shops. I'm imagining a what city is this sort of thing based on the historic costume icons. -Carol I disagree. For every extant pastel colored ballgown *documented

[h-cost] making vs buying clothes

of fitted clothing, some items that are sold off-the-rack at events do not look as good as something custom-made (whether by one's self or someone else). -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h

Re: [h-cost] 1968 SCA views of medieval clothing

, and generally each unit will have a meeting or party once or twice a year. My impression is that American Revolution or Civil War reenactment came to the west coast later, so the SCA was first in that area. But in the east it was already going on. -Carol

Re: [h-cost] 1968 SCA views of medieval clothing

will throw a party that is truly private, as you describe, but then I don't think it would be considered reenactment at that point. I'm not sure of your meaning of Victorian costume balls - is it those held in the 19th century, or vintage dances now? -Carol

[h-cost] vintage costume

Does anyone know how to post to the vintage mailing list at indra.com? When I tried to post a reminder about this weekend's vintage show in Elgin, IL, I got an error message. Does the list still exist? Thanks Carol Mitchell Carol Mitchell listowner Costumemidwest www.yahoogroups.com

Re: [h-cost] source for 1700-1710 Mantua

that it was mostly straight cuts, not a lot of curves, and no significant wasted fabric. You probably know this already, but wear it over stays! Early 18thC stays are a lot straighter than the 3rd 4th quarters. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] what would you do with 14 yards of wool?

multiples in the same color). I got some wool like this when a local fabric store went out of business. It's a challis weight. At the moment it's packed away, ripening. :-) -Carol I've got 14 yards of plain medium-dark green (somewhere between emerald and forest) wool. It's lovely

[h-cost] RE: what would you do with 14 yards of wool?

Hosen Marc With 14 yards? You must have really long legs! Or are you casting an entire forest full of Robin Hood: Men in Hosen? :-) -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h

Re: [h-cost] carpet sweeper

I saw a commercial on TV for a new Swiffer - it's for carpets and has a sticky pad on the inside to catch the sweepings. They show it working with loose items, such as dry cereal. I don't know how well it would work with things that stick, like thread and cat hair. -Carol

Re: [h-cost] a holliday idea

or postage perhaps they could specify getting a name of someone in their own country. Great idea - take a chance! Where do we sign up? -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h

Re: [h-cost] Holiday Gift exchange - question...clarification

there will be a lot of talking once the gift-giving is done! -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] odd question about toille draping

perhaps you'll have the opportunity to ensure the sleeves go smoothly over the straps of the stays, and the actual position of the seams on the gown will not matter. -Carol Dear Saragrace, Albertcat, understood it right, its my armscye of the bodice wich are bigger than the armscye

Re: [h-cost] victorian corset with too short busk

have a stock of a lot of different lengths. That way I don't have to order a specific amount and I can switch them if something ends up not the right size or comfort for any reason. -Carol the front of my corset is 19 inches in total (I chose this pattern from Corsets and Crinolines

Re: [h-cost] Disposing of fabric

be destroying something that is EXACTLY what someone else is looking for. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] eBay Listing Removed: Keyword Spamming

. -Carol Hi, just want to warn others - I got this message tonight - I did not realise I was spamming. What are your thoughts? I make Regency dresses for sale. Thanks, Aylwen Garden Jane Austen 1800s Pride Prejudice ___ h-costume mailing list h

Re: [h-cost] Colonial costume

. Everyone makes their own changes and compromises, and it helps to know what you're looking at. -Carol She wants to do a stomacher to minimize the width, and wonders how her skirt should look. I can't find any pattern sites with a stomacher for colonial patterns, and my best guess for her

[h-cost] Re:Colonial costume

Hi Kitty, Ok, I think I see what you mean - two strips of lace form a V that suggests a stomacher. Which is not at all how gowns of the era were made. Also they typically had low necklines, not a jewel neck. A riding habit would have a high neck, but not a gown. To fill

Re: [h-cost] Holiday/Secret Santa gifts

Naturally mine was waiting for me today when I got home. :-) Sue Clemenger sent some chocolate truffles (Yum!) and a beautiful blank book covered in green velvet, with a Celtic knotwork animal design embossed into it. Very cool, thank you! -Carol

[h-cost] Re: socks/stocking etc.

Hi Mia, Ok, since you mention Cowpens, I'm guessing you're doing Rev War? Hey Carol K, e-friend and sock guru, thanks for all the info on machine/frame knit sock (what is the correct term, or are all the terms correct, but for different techniques?) Framework knitting, stocking

Re: [h-cost] Re: socks/stocking etc.

many kinds of toe, also with instructions. What I love about this book (author - Nancy Bush) is that heels and toes are very nicely described and illustrated. She does not say when the different heels and toes are used, but the definitions are very nice. -Carol

[h-cost] re:knit stockings (long)

on the heel construction. I'm not aware of anyone ever making correct machine knit ladies stockings. That name sounds familiar. I only heard he was making Civil War era, not any details beyond that. Was he making circular knits, or a flat knit with a seam? -Carol

Re: [h-cost] knit stockings

for travel. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] 17th Century French hunting dress

! -Carol http://www.costumes.org/history/100pages/leloirX2.htm It's the 7th image down, Full hunting dress... 1692... ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Re: 18c stays

- I find a linen shift underneath is quite comfy. At an outdoor event in 90 degrees, everyone is hot no matter what they are wearing. A handkerchief also keeps for sun protection. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] Re: Cage crinolines: wire/steel hoops and casings query

when I got it. They have patterns, fabric and supplies for historic reenactors. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Knitting Historians?

discussions. And we have talked about crochet, too, and it's beginnings. I do 18th century and crochet is not around for that era, either. -Carol Recently there was a discussion about the history of knitting. I didn't really pay to much attention to it since I do not knit

Re: [h-cost] colonial

in looking at originals to learn the techniques that were used. Also, regarding American vs European - some collections in America include European clothing. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com

[h-cost] Pink Fox Hunting

are called pink for a man named Pinkerton. I don't remember his exact title, Lord Pinkerton, perhaps? -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

RE: [h-cost] Alexandrian cap

Kind of like a Smurf hat... It's soft and fits to the head, except for a tip at the top that tends to point or lie forward. -Carol Alas, that helps me not -- what does a Phrygian style hat look like? : ) otsisto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Would it not be a Phrygian style

Re: [h-cost] semi-OT: waiting for books

I don't believe in the traditional (and outmoded) female role model of constantly saying, of course, it's only my opinion, it's just my two cents, your mileage may vary, what does the rest of the group think? ad nauseum. Tone is not apparent on a list like this one, so I think it's

Re: [h-cost] Quick lace question

eyelets to fasten things. I know what you mean, though, if the author means something like that, readers will be looking for string holes. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h

RE: [h-cost] Knight's Tale

movies... Many people on the Revlist were extras in The Patriot, so they had even more personal investment in it. The wore their own repro 18thC uniforms (to keep it costume related!) -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

Re: Subject: Re: [h-cost] Questions, (both on topic and not)

of a fashionable coat. Some guys run around in shirts waistcoats without a sleeved garment on top. But that's 18th century naked. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] 18thC Bodice, was: A little help please????

as we do with modern clothes. -Carol Been lurking for a couple of weeks now, and heard about the Tudor Tailor book, got it and love it..big thanks to all who spoke of it before it came out. Question is, I am Scadian, but have a friend who asked me for a pattern for a Rev war era fitted

[h-cost] Multiple textile techniques...

can if I want to. A friend has been trying to teach her daughter to knit (she's 8), and I may suggest crochet first for her. It's a lot more instant gratification, useful for those with a small attention span. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing

[h-cost] The delete button...

don't want to lose any of the knowledgeable people we have (whether they consider themselves experts or not), many of whom can make those 5th century Fredonian necklines interesting! -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] Cotton gloves?

marching band gloves. Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Re: h-costume Digest, Vol 5, Issue 570

What is ecampus, please? I haven't been able to keep up with the digest very well for health reasons. Thanks Carol [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Send h-costume mailing list submissions to h-costume@mail.indra.com To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://mail.indra.com

[h-cost] Fwd: Unique Internship for Costume Students

This was on a museum list. I e-mailed Eva, and she asked to please share with other lists! - Hello, I'm writing in hopes that you know of a talented student who might be interested in the following internship at the Merchant's House Museum. This is the first time we've

Re: [h-cost] Harmful Fabrics

the collection. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] a question about museums

someone to take photos just for you, that may be a bit more difficult to arrange. -Carol On Nov 26, 2006, at 5:00 AM, Bjarne og Leif Drews wrote: Hi, I went to se the Marie Antoinette movie last week, and my eyes fell on a gentlemans suit. It was copyed from Revolution in Fashion from

Re: [h-cost] 1450 - pregnant?

. What's going on there - some kind of lace shortage? It's not a get dressed fast scene, and also wouldn't that side lace be for adjustment rather than getting into the dress? -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http

Re: [h-cost] Metrosexual???? OT

Right, as others have said, it's not about sexual activity, it's about grooming. My personal line of definition — hair gel. :-) It can be as simple as that, and also guys who get manicures, facials and have their eyebrows pruned shaped. -Carol On May 5, 2007, at 2:48 PM

Re: [h-cost] New Simplicity patterns

part of the pattern. And it's not right, either. With a few adjustments, though, it could produce something decent. -Carol On Jul 22, 2007, at 9:19 PM, Elizabeth Walpole wrote: 20 1/2 yds for the Robe A l'francaise http://www.simplicity.com/ designNavigator.cfm?design=3637, sounds

[h-cost] Re: bra centenary

would bet many of us have better bra histories on our bookshelves already. -Carol On Aug 26, 2007, at 10:25 AM, zelda crusher wrote: Cut and pasted the thing twice, came back bad request. Laurie (not a bloke but interested in bras nonetheless) From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply

[h-cost] Speaking of fleece...

in the fiber. Thanks! -Carol Kocian [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: Tango in a Hoop (was [h-cost] What's your dressmaker's wearing?)

. ;-) -Carol On Dec 8, 2007, at 12:16 AM, otsisto wrote: Actually, the blue comes from the saying wear something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue. Which was originally: Something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and a silver sixpence in her shoe. English

[h-cost] tights

, but apparently weren't popular. I've found cotton tights for almost $20 a pair-has anyone seen any natural fibre tights for less? Thanks Carol Carol Mitchell listowner Costumemidwest www.yahoogroups.com/group/costumemidwest - Never miss a thing. Make Yahoo your

[h-cost] sweating sickness

? Carol Mitchell Carol Mitchell listowner Costumemidwest www.yahoogroups.com/group/costumemidwest - Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

[h-cost] Elizabethan world

I'm not sure who put in that posting, but I can't get the website to open. Does anyone know anything about the book? Thanks Carol Carol Mitchell listowner Costumemidwest www.yahoogroups.com/group/costumemidwest - You rock. That's why Blockbuster's

Re: [h-cost] Old fashion in fashion

customers would rather take their chances with a $50 vintage item than pay $250 for a repro. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Old fashion in fashion

that fabrics follow the trends, too — colors, patterns, etc. Sometimes brocades are all over the place, and sometimes they are hard to find. Many of us especially enjoy it when our time period is passing out of fashion, and the items are marked down. :-) -Carol

Re: [h-cost] crochet 18th C

not exist at the time, it's the answer to those questions. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

machines make a stretchy knit, and even with the tension set very high it's not exactly the same. Considering that a most historic costuming means compromise, you can provide something that will be useful to earlier reenactors. -Carol ___ h

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

to see different brands. It sounds like you have an idea of the type of things you want to make. For historic costume, home knitting machines are most suitable for 19th ad 20th century items. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

well want to have all three gauges, fully computerized and automated. But the medium would be a good start. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

are missing one. Eventually you will get a feel for it and not have to count very much at all. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

the knitting machines, because then you still might not get to work with them yourself. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Number of machines.Was Sewing and Embroidery Machines

of a perfectly good machine for only $5? There are other machines that are are kept because they are sentimental, perhaps inherited. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Knitting machines

knitting one stitch after another. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

[h-cost] Nurses and nuns

Andrew in which the nurse of the operating room (called an operating theatre)was referred to as Sister Theatre. Can someone tell me if that's been changed or not? Thanks Carol Mitchell Chicagoland Costumer's Guild www.chicostume.org Costume Midwest http

Re: [h-cost] h-costume Digest, Vol 7, Issue 223

the chance. Carol Chicagoland Costumer's Guild www.chicostume.org Costume Midwest http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumemidwest/ ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h

[h-cost] General sewing lists

I would suggest going to google and asking about sewing lists. They have continued some of the thousands of old lists, and it is possible to get a daily list of postings so you don't need to log in every day. Carol Mitchell Chicagoland Costumer's Guild

[h-cost] London bookstores

, it was also pre-decimal coinage for England, which gives you an idea of how long ago it was. I checked just to make sure they were still in business. Carol Chicagoland Costumer's Guild www.chicostume.org Costume Midwest http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumemidwest

Re: [h-cost] preserving patterns — paper

uncoated or matte finish so you can write on it easily. Of course, you can't be too fussy with free stuff, but also they could look out for the type of paper you need and save it for you. It helps to bring cookies or brownies to the person who helps you. :-) -Carol

Re: [h-cost] FLDS clothing

   I noticed some articles while doing research for my newsletter. I have mixed feelings, because while it might enable some of them to support their kids away from the cult, there's always the possibility that the money could end up being given to members of it. After all, there's no

[h-cost] Nancy's in Seattle-La Mode Bagatelle

You mentioned that they only had two patterns in their line. I only know of one-the Regency wardrobe. What was the other? Thanks Carol Chicagoland Costumer's Guild www.chicostume.org Costume Midwest http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumemidwest

[h-cost] British Magazine

, and when, not if, it fails, there won't be any money to pay anyone back. I think they're trying to avoid lawsuits. Why not wait until they have something to show? Carol Mitchell Chicagoland Costumer's Guild www.chicostume.org Costume Midwest http://groups.yahoo.com/group

Re: [h-cost] Stockings query

was looking around on the web, I thought someone had stocking instructions with illustrations of one in progress. I hope this clarifies it! You may also want to try the Historic Knit list, or check out Ravelry.com for more resources. -Carol On Nov 28, 2008, at 9:46 AM, Kate

Re: [h-cost] Spartan

Hey Judy, please email me. I think I may have a manual...and yes they thru most things... Ta Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Costume- and sewing-related Christmas gifts

A book, Barbara Johnson's Album...G Happy, happy, happy! Ta Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Costume- and sewing-related Christmas gifts

in a space suit, which I got for a friend as flying monkey. There are all manner of toy monkeys available, and all you need to do is add wings. The little vest and pillbox hat wouldn't hurt... :-D -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Yellowed silk

on the skin than hair bleach. As with anything, try it on a swatch first. The yellowed tippets are weakened and will probably need to be replaced. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h

[h-cost] micro fiber velvet?

Hi Has anyone worked with the new to me micro fiber velvet? How does it compare to the silk velvets? Ta Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Corset boning with zip ties

Hi I made a set--works very nicely..and I'm not small. I cut the ends off and rounded them. They are in two layers of canvas... Ta Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Mr Darcy outfit

. On the side seams, pin the outer fabric right sides together. Sew it, and also sew the linings 1 or 2 inches at the top and bottom. Hand stitch the lining closed at the side seams. -Carol On Mar 7, 2009, at 3:49 PM, REBECCA BURCH wrote: My oldest son has requested some assistance

[h-cost] The fit of 17th century stockings?

Hi Shapely ankles and calves were sexy...You can get nice tight shaping with knits...be careful if you have high insteps to leave enough room to get them on... Ta Carol (and I haven't forgotten Mara...) ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume

Re: [h-cost] The fit of 17th century stockings?

change that much over 50 years. Many early knit stockings are densely made and/or fulled so the fabric is not as stretchy as we are used to with modern knits. they don't stretch for the smooth fit that we expect in modern socks. -Carol

Re: [h-cost] Peacock Wedding Dress

I had some white peacock feathers at one time. I suspect they were bleached. The gold section was still metallic looking and another part was pinkish, with the rest being a cream color. They would have made quite an impressive dress, too.

Re: [h-cost] Peacock Wedding Dress

for historic things. Sometimes they would have the end of a dye lot that were fairly cheap. They did custom dyeing, although of course they can be dyed at home, too. -Carol On Apr 14, 2009, at 12:20 AM, otsisto wrote: What gave you the impression they were bleached? De -Original Message

Re: [h-cost] 18th century Tricorn hats ....round heads...not!...maybe

worn caused the fashionable undulation of the brim. That doesn't happen when the brim is cocked up. Stretching the hat to oval will change the shape a bit, but not the the extent that it's visible with a free brim. Carol On Apr 15, 2009, at 6:36 AM, Kate Bunting wrote: I think

[h-cost] Quilted petticoat--earliest usage?

Hi I'm 2/3s done with the quilting on my petticoat. The question came up of how early these were used...I've seen mid 17th cent...any one have any earlier sightings? (can ya tell I jump from year 1 to 18th cent in one big hop? VBG) Ta Carol ___ h

Re: [h-cost] CC27 historical judge talks about workmanship and historical interpretation

that be better than a raw edge? -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] CC27 historical judge talks about workmanship and historical

French seam with the non-offensive exterior appearance. Judges of competitions have a difficult job of determining which compromise is better than another, not to mention comparing work portraying different time periods! -Carol ___ h

Re: [h-cost] CC27 historical judge talks about workmanship and historical

construction, none of which were common practice for rich city women in the Industrial Revolution. And good fit was good fit, whenever it was. So you're saying that judging these very different skills against each other is not difficult? -Carol

Re: [h-cost] Temporary facial hair

Don't they offer beards outside, like the stoning scene in Life of Brian? :-D -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Bowing to the inevitable

every day, others maybe once a month and next thing you know it's been a few months since I looked at it. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] early 17th century stays and bodice

not happen. -Carol On Aug 9, 2009, at 10:38 AM, Zuzana Kraemerova wrote: Hi, I am going to do an early 17th century woman's middle class dress, location: Bohemia (today's Czech Republic, east of Germany if someone doesn't know), time: 1618-1648. I want it to look like this: http

Re: [h-cost] Venetian Carnevale Gown

in the fit, too. Even if you used hooks eyes instead of straight pins, you might find they need to be moved from year to year. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] Fabric suggestions - Marie Antoinette 1786 portrait

That's a chemise dress. It would have been linen or cotton. Yes,they made it that sheer back then. On Aug 12, 2009, at 9:34 PM, Laurie Taylor wrote: Hello, My mad scramble to get myself ready for Costume College left me with a new goal, but I'm very uncertain about fabric. I

Re: [h-cost] Fabric suggestions - Marie Antoinette 1786 portrait

looking for sheers, handkerchief linen is sheer but coarse. Have you searched for cotton lawn? Some of the home decorating catalogs stores carry sheer cotton curtains. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com

Re: [h-cost] Color dye mixing

be added. A test would have meant just a little bit of dye and a lot less agitation of the wool, although it came through ok. -Carol On Sep 25, 2009, at 4:21 PM, Alexandria Doyle wrote: I have a length of wool that is a fushia color that I would like to take to burgundy. any suggestions

Re: [h-cost] Pattern Question - 18th C. Caraco - Butterick 3640

can use the pattern. You said late, and in the 90s fashion changed quite a bit, heading toward the Federal/Regency/ Directorie lines. -Carol ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume

Re: [h-cost] How to do a regency-era neckline

with a cord inside or the seam allowance to puff it out? -Carol On Oct 25, 2009, at 4:33 AM, Sharon Collier wrote: I'm probably completely wrong on this, but I looked at the picture at 400% zoom, and it looks like 2 pieces wrapped around each other. That way you could have one

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