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new to this tribe, I come with questions...

Suzyque — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 18:10:32 GMT

I have recently become the Costume Coordinator for The South Island Musical Society's spring production of ," The Music Man". I live in Duncan, on Vancouver Island.
I'm hoping to find local like-minded individuals who might be interested in offering words of wisdom, or possibly nimble fingers as crunch time approaches.
As this is a musical, with lots of dancing, I'm trying to deal with the shoe situation. Most others involved with the show seem to feel everyone should be able to handle their own, but if you're familiar w/the show &/or era, you know there's not a lot of those shoes in stores right now. I can find in consignment/vintage shops for adults (it hasn't been easy) but for the children... nothing...nowhere.... this is community theatre. We've got an extremely limited budget.
I don't want to see a single pair of sneakers on that stage....
But they have to be able to dance, for quite awhile, in whatever ends up on their feet...

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Cotton voile chemises/nightgowns from April Cornell

la_chanteuse — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 05:53:09 GMT

I normally just lurk around various tribes, but I found this link and HAD to share it.

www.aprilcornell.com/Product...ult.aspx

I'm not very well-versed on how period-correct the white "nighties" are -- but in my mind, they would make excellent chemises regardless. (Besides, nobody who wants to look truly "period-correct" is going to go around exposing a whole lot of chemise . . . right?)

L'anyway -- pretty things! Cotton voile! Lovely embroidery! Go ogle!

(X-posted to What to wear at the Dickens Fair!)

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Gold Rush Days Photos Posted 2009

Leilani — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:32:35 GMT

Here are some Gold Rush Days photos. Thanks to everyone who helped out the Sacramento Ballroom Society, and the Old Sacramento Living History Program.

Sacramento Ballroom Society's:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sacramento_ballroom_society/sets/72157622269116047/
More will be added soon.

Kim Yasuda, a photographer extraordinaire has captured 100s more photos of all aspects of the event:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/7181690@N03/sets/72157622120264791/

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Help locating Victorian [reproduction] Boots

aeranthes — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 04:36:23 GMT

I'd love some advice as to where I can get some exquisitely designed Victorian boots. Probably need to be reproduction, since I wear a women's US size 8 wide. Any information will be greatly appreciated.

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Wool Co-Op - High Quality 100% Wool Coatings, Flannels, Crepes - April 2009

Tristan — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 01:20:42 GMT

Greetings unto the List!

Tristan the fabric guy here.

Please forgive the plug, but we have a fantastic wool co-op going on right now on our period fabric co-op group. Please come and join us and get yourself some great period fabric for cheap.

Here is the yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gypsycaravancoop/

~Tristan el Gitano
Gypsy Caravan fabric guy
http://www.bigdaddygypsy.com

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Linen Co-Op - High Quality European Flax - March 2009

Tristan — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 02:00:43 GMT

Greetings unto the Tribe,

Please forgive the plug, but we have a fantastic linen co-op going on right now on our period fabric co-op group. Please come and join us and get yourself some great period fabric for cheap.

Here is the yahoo group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/gypsycaravancoop/

~Tristan el Gitano
Gypsy Caravan fabric guy

(there may be some cross posting, please forgive the redundancy)

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Buttons in the Middle Ages

Allison — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 19:23:08 GMT

I'm in the midst of making loosely period Elizabethan breeches for my fiance, when I realize I can't find my antler buttons I was planning on using. Money is an object right now, but I noticed that I do have plenty of natural colored Sculpey (a bake-to-harden clay.) I know buttons with button holes were relatively new, but what would a button made of carved bone or clay at the time have looked like?

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Need help figuring out a victorian pattern

ButterflyLisa in HD — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 01:12:12 GMT

I recently made the bustle from this pattern: http://www.lafnmoon.com/saloon_girl.htm
It was real easy to understand and figure out until I got to the last few steps. Nothing made sense and I convinced myself they left a step out. I ended up making it the way it made sense to me. If anyone is familiar with this pattern and can answer my questions please PM me.
Thanks

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hinged/foldable pannier pattern?

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 08:04:14 GMT

I have a need to make collapsible panniers.. are there directions anywhere on how to do this? I'm creating costuming that needs to be able to travel in regular baggage for air travel.

Thanks!

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wear your costume to the New Year's Eve "Over the Rainbow" Waltz Ball

scott — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 14:17:07 GMT

Our Seventh Annual New Year's Eve Waltz Ball. Always fun, always a great time, a wonderful way to ring in the new year. Sells out every year. 300 attendance.

Brassworks returns for a 7th time playing waltzes, polkas, Congress of Vienna and a few other dances such as tango, latin and swing.
From 9pm to 12:30 am 12/31/2008
Abo

Always located at the National Historic Landmark the Chevron Auditorium in the International House 2299 Piedmont Berkeley Ca X Bancroft. A gorgeous 3,500 square foot hardwood floor high ceilinged Morrocan style ballroom with additional socializing in the Slusser room.

Tickets are $25 per person at the door

Formal attire strongly preferred, but dressy is fine too.

Delightful light refreshments - raspberry cheesecake, lemon merengue pies, apple tartes, triple chocolate cake, fruit, vegetable , shrimp and meat platters.

A non alcohol event. All Ages. Under 18 must be accompanied by parent or guardian.

Midnight countdown, sing along.

No partner necessary, many attend as singles.

Plenty of street parking, as the students have left for the holiday vacation. Also several paid parking lots within 2 blocks.

www.FridayNightWaltz.com

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Online photos from V&A exhibit of Russian Czar fashion

regfoghorn — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 22:12:07 GMT

I found these today while wandering:

http://www.time.com/time/photogallery/0,29307,1866340,00.html

Paul Sinasohn

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Dec. 12- Leather Mask Making Workshop, Los Angeles

Alyssa — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 17:50:58 GMT

Dec. 12- Leather Mask Making Workshop
at Ravenwood Studios, Los Angeles

For more information:
http://www.ravenwoodmasks.com/mask-making.htm

Leather Mask Making Workshop
Learn to make "folded" leather masks. An easy technique for beginners to learn, yet gives the artist infinite potential for creating elaborate works
of art. You will make 2-3 masks in class. Materials are included in price.
photos and sign up: http://www.ravenwoodmasks.com/mask-making.htm

Tuition: $100
Early Bird Tuition: $90 (tuition paid before Dec. 8)

Date: 7:00 -10:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
Location: Ravenwood Studios at The Brewery Artists Colony, (near Union
Station) Los Angeles, CA

Contact Information:
website: http://www.ravenwoodmasks.com
email: ravenwoodmasks (at) yahoo (dot) com

About the Instructor:
Alyssa Ravenwood is an award winning mask designer whose masks have been seen in performances by theatre companies and schools in the USA, Europe, Canada, Korea and Japan. She was awarded the Portland Drammy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Mask Design and is a two time winner of the Best Performance Mask Award at the Ink People Maskibition. She has taught mask making and mask performance workshops at theatres and Universities across
the US.

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Choosing fabric...

ButterflyLisa in HD — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:51:47 GMT

I am going to attempt to make this dress for L.A's first annual Edwardian Ball.

http://www.lafnmoon.com/gore.htm

What is the best types of fabrics to use and colors for authenticity.

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Looking for a good Marie Antoinette/colonialish wig...

S.C. Libertine — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:07:30 GMT

I'm not looking to be 100% accurate with it, just tall, white, etc.

The ones I've been looking at in stores, the mesh shows through too much. Or they are too cheap.

Any recommendations from anyone?

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The dog ate my homework! (X-Post)

Margrrret — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:55:55 GMT

I am begging your help as this seems like a good place to start. My beloved dog just ate most of the instructions page of a skirt pattern I was working on- Vogue 8003, a contemporary long skirt with a bustled back and plain or lace-trimmed ruffle at the bottom. It's very Victorian and I bet someone on this tribe owns it. Would someone be willing to scan theirs and send me a PDF? Please? I've tried taping, but a big chunk is missing from the middle. Thanks!

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Help! Andalusian costume wearing (X-posted)

feiruz_al-bnefsagia — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:37:30 GMT

Hi all,

A friend sent me an outfiit that he says is Andalusian, but I'm not sure how to wear it. It's like a long vest that wraps under your legs and back around your body... but where? The hips? Waist? Chest? Underarms?

Anyone got a pic of this type of costume so I wear it right?

Thanks!

Feiruz

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Pirate costumes pre 1600

Arline — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 20:28:16 GMT

Does anybody know what a femaie pirate would have worn pre 1600, I have just joined a pirate ship in the SCA and would like to do a period costume. Any help would be great?

Thanks, Arline

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Mask Making Workshop in LA, August 11-15

Alyssa — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 23:13:35 GMT

Mask Making Workshop with mask designer Alyssa Ravenwood

Learn how to make expressive masks in neoprene
Alyssa Ravenwood is an award winning mask designer whose masks have been
seen in performances in the USA, Canada, Asia, and Europe.
http://www.ravenwoodmasks.com

August 11-15, 7-10 pm
In Los Angeles CA

Neoprene Mask Making Workshop:
Learn sculpting, mold making, casting, and painting techniques.
You will leave class with a neoprene mask and a plaster mask mold.
Small class size allows for individual direction.

For more information:
Ravenwood Mask Design
email: ravenwoodmasks (at) yahoo (dot) com
Theater Website: http://www.alyssaravenwood.com
Mask Shop: http://www.ravenwoodmasks.com

You will learn:
* sculpting in clay
* how to sculpt an expressive face
* plaster mold making techniques
* casting with neoprene rubber
* trimming and sanding neoprene
* fitting a mask to a person's face
* making an adjustable elastic strap
* painting techniques

Evening Class Schedule:
Monday, August 11 - Friday, August 15
7:00-10:00 p.m.

Location:
The Brewery Arts Complex in downtown Los Angeles, CA.

Cost:
$250 tuition + $40 materials.

A $140 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your place in class.
This deposit goes towards your tuition.
Class size is limited, register early to reserve space.
Credit cards accepted through Paypal.

About the Instructor:
Alyssa Ravenwood was awarded the Portland Drammy Award for Outstanding
Achievement in Mask Design and is a two time winner of the Best Performance
Mask Award at the Ink People Maskibition. She has taught mask making and
mask performance workshops at theatres and Universities across the US.

For more information and to reserve your place in class:
Ravenwood Mask Design
email: ravenwoodmasks (at) yahoo (dot) com

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Costuming Question

pennyplay — Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:12:35 GMT

I'm wearing a muff to Dickens Fair. Should I wear gloves, too?

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Tea hats

Y McLeod. — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 01:56:00 GMT

Hullo everyone.

First, as I'm new to this tribe, I feel it would be more than necessary to introduce myself. I go by Y. McLeod and needless to say, I love costumes. Unfortunately I have no skill in sewing and as our sewing machine is broken at the moment I don't see myself learning anytime soon. In any event, I do have items to put together to make costumes that are suitable for balls and other events. But enough about me. Thank you for welcoming me into your tribe, I hope to learn more about costumes than I ever thought possible :).

Now my question/dilemma : I would like to make a tea hat for a ball coming up on the 2nd of February but I have no idea how to let alone what supplies would be needed. Would I need any sewing experience? Would it be expensive?

Thanks :)
~Y. McLeod

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Bodice for sale....

Alaina — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 08:09:54 GMT

I have a front lace Pendragon bodice for sale. It is black leather and has picadilles on it. It has only been worn 2 or 3 times. Looks like the one at the link below. Asking $75 or best offer.

It is a size SMALL

http://www.pendragoncostumes.com/Merchant2/graphics/photos/pic_blk.gif

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looking for military crusher cap pattern

panigirl — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 15:25:13 GMT

i am attempting to make my own version of an aviators crusher cap (think WWI or II) from scratch. i have lots of photos to follow, but if i had a pattern it would help a lot. does anyone know of a place to get patterns for military caps?

reference: http://www.pbyrescue.com/uniforms/crushers.jpg

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18th Century costume events in the US?

dancesofvice — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 13:37:25 GMT

There are a great number of Baroque festivals in Europe, like the Sonnenball in Cologne and the Lumieres event in Udine, at which beautifully costumed guests attend to enjoy 18th Century music and arts at fancy gardens and chateaus. Is there anything remotely close to this in the States? I know there are a few Victorian events like the Dickens Faire, but... where can I go in my 18th Century gowns?

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color choices in the other boyelin girl movie

Heather — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 05:21:32 GMT

my roommate and i have an on going argument about the color scheme in the movie the other boyelin girl....help......the yellowish green dress and kings outfit she is saying is totally not a period color...i beg to differ with her that is totally a period color but could use some opinions on the topic....if anyone has any source material for color choices available in 1533 that would be helpful too

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Civil War shirt (trying to track down an original piece)

BAsina — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 20:21:26 GMT

This is totally weird, but going to throw this out there in case anyone knows what I am talking about.

A co-worker has a relative that was in the Civil War. It was a Private Peter S. Hyde, from WV. At one point a few years back, he came across a website for SB Enterprises (the site that I have a 2 year old print out from is now defunct) that had what appeared to be an extant shirt that belonged to this soldier. There was an image, and the shirt is also referenced by Coach McCoach in this article:

http://education.articlesarchive.net/should-your-civil-war-shirt-have-a-collar-or-be-collarless.html

Does anyone know where this shirt exists? Its blue and which plaid with a blue pocket. My friend is trying to find out if its still in existance and if its on display somewhere...

Thanks!

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Hairstyles of HBO's Rome

petra — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 05:35:00 GMT

Does anyone know how replicate the hairstyles of the women of HBO's Rome? I've got hip-length hair and wonder how to fix it like Naobi or Eirene, where most of their curls seems to be tied back in a ribbon (I think), and a few loose curls fall past their shoulders....truly beautiful!!

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Conservation and preservation

Artistpriestess — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:20:23 GMT

I run the costume shop for UC Riverside, Ca . . . we recently had a donation of an Edwardian gown, and I would like to find a museum and/or conservator to donate it to . . . there is fabulous detail that we will studied here, but it is very fragile and will need to be preserved soon.

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I'm looking for high quality enamled or patina'd eyelets.

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:10:54 GMT

Hi there.. I'm looking for high quality khaki coloured or antique bronze/copper/brass (NOT shiny) eyelets, about corset size, but not for a corset.

Does anyone have a good source for eyelets that don't stretch out of shape as easily as the ones you get at chain fabric stores?

Thanks!

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Need Your Dark Garden Fix? 10% All Corsets In Stock! This Weekend Only!!!! Mar. 6-Mar. 8

buick-qualityandservice — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:17:23 GMT

Need Your Dark Garden Fix? 10% All Corsets In Stock! This Weekend Only!!!! Mar. 6-Mar. 8

This means---Sweetheart Victorians and Waist Cinchers! It only applies to store stock--but drop by~~you may find something perfect!!!!

SF Fetish Ball Weekend Sale at Dark Garden Mar. 6--Mar. 8
Need a last minute costume for the San Francisco Fetish Ball Weekend? Once again, the extravaganza will unfold!!!!!

All Ready to Wear Corsets in stock are 10% off!
All hosiery is 10% off!!!

We've got what you need to fit in (or stand out)! We have a large
variety of Ready-to-Wear Corsets, skirts and fabulous mini top hats,
lingerie and hosiery, to finish the perfect ensemble. Something for
everyone, every size, available now!

The SF Fetish Ball Weekend is March 6th through the 8th.

Tickets and more info can be found at www.sffetishball.com/.

This sale is...
at Dark Garden Unique Corsetry
321 Linden
Hayes Valley
San Francisco

Hours: Mon-Sat 1pm -7pm

Thanks

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Help Children's Hospital

Craig — Sat, 01 Mar 2008 18:47:13 GMT

WHAT:
Humanitarians, pirate enthusiasts, music buffs and movie fans are invited to San Francisco’s historic Verdi Club for an evening of live music, dancing, and star gazing at the first annual Pirate Ball and Silent Auction. Raise a pint and sing along to nautical musician Skip Henderson and The Starboard Watch. Then groove to local indie rock group The Plasterkatz. Delight in the clever antics of the infamous Jack Spareribs, the evening’s Master of Ceremonies, and bid on over $5,000 worth of limited edition collectibles and memorabilia. Win a raffle prize or revel in the company of Barbossa's crewmembers from the hit Disney movie Pirates of the Caribbean; Curse of the Black Pearl: The forceful Bo'sun who slapped Miss Swan - Isaac C Singelton Jr., the creepy Koehler who choked Captain Jack through the bars of his cell - Treva Etienne, and the sadistic grenade tossing Jacoby - Vince Lozano. Guests are encouraged to come dressed in their best pirate gear and enter The Best Dressed Pirate contest. 100% of the event’s gross proceeds will go to The Children’s Hospital and Research Center of Oakland.

WHO:
Pirates for Children’s Hospital of Orange County (“Pirates4choc”) was started by Evan Pagay, an Orange County DJ and Jack Sparrow impersonator, and Matt Stone, owner of Sea Wolf Clothing Company in Huntington Beach. Evan and Matt gathered a group of piratical celebrities and entertainers to donate their time to entertain, give out toys, and play games with the children and their families in the hospital. The event was so successful, the group decided to launch a similar hospital visit and fund raiser in Northern California under the leadership of Craig Appel, local Bay Area pirate entertainer.

WHEN:
Saturday, March 21, 2008
VIP pre-party 6:00PM – 8:00PM. Doors open for general admission at 8:00PM.

WHERE:
The Verdi Club, 2424 Mariposa Street, San Francisco, CA

PRICES:
Advance tickets: $30.00
Tickets at the door: $40.00
VIP tickets: $50.00

VIP package includes reserved parking, gift bag, and exclusive early admission to the Pirate Lounge for wine tasting and hors d'oeuvres with The Pirates of the Caribbean, Curse of the Black Pearl film actors.

Tickets available at Sea Wolf Trading Company, 36551 Fremont Blvd. Fremont or online at http://www.pirates4choc.org

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Laces for 26-eyelet boots?

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:56:49 GMT

I have a pair of early 20th century boots, a strange khaki taupe coloured leather.. and am having trouble finding laces long enough, or even to know what would be period appropriate.. anyone have a suggestion? Thanks!

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my new clothing company ...

7synergy — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 19:20:35 GMT

www.gaiaclothing.com

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neck ruff

SnapesMistress — Wed, 28 Apr 2004 21:44:30 GMT

Does anyone know of a good pattern for making a simple neck ruff? I need it for a costume I will wear for a theme night at a club, so it does not have to be historically accurate, just to give the impression.
I'll be wearing it with a corset, so some sort of fastening similar to a chocker would work best.
Has anyone made such an item before?
Would a few yards of lace drawn tight with a thred and needle work well enough?

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Bodice and Kirtle for sale!

Calvaleigh — Tue, 05 Feb 2008 14:24:05 GMT

Hi--
I lost quite a lot of weight over the past few years and therefore have a couple of garments that I undergrew before I could wear them! I've got them up for sale on craigslist if anyone is interested! Links below:

sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/clo...966.html

sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/clo...316.html

:)

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CostumeCon 26 Historical Masquerade - Call for Entries

Shelley — Sun, 03 Feb 2008 23:36:30 GMT

The Costume-Con 26 Historical Masquerade recognizes creativity, scholarship, stage presentation, and workmanship skills in the context of historical clothing. It celebrates the history of costume, including all cultures, periods, and types of dress. "Historical costume" is costume based on clothing that was worn or could have been worn somewhere in the past of this world.

The Historical Masquerade will take place on Sunday, April 27th, 2008. To enter the CC26 Historical you must be a member of CC26, as must all models you may plan to use. We are expecting to have a particularly large number of entries for this Costume-Con, as the Bay Area has so many opportunities for historical costuming. Because of that, we would like to encourage interested costumers to pre-register, even if you only think you will have a garment completed in time. You can submit a registration form, or contact the masquerade directors to express your interest. Deadline for submission by mail: April 15th, 2008 (Rules and downloadable pdf registration forms can be obtained on the Costume-Con 26 website: http://www.cc26.info/main.php?section=events&page=h_masq).

Deadline for registration at the con: 8 p.m. Friday, April 25th, 2008, but please don't wait in case we are unable to accept all submissions due to space/time limitations.

Thanks, and we are looking forward to a very wonderful historical masquerade at CC26!

Eleanor Farrell and Shelley Monson
Masquerade Directors

CC26 website: http://www.cc26.info
email: histmasq@cc26.org

Please feel free to repost this announcement.... thanks!

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Length of tartan for an Earisaid?

Allison — Wed, 30 Jan 2008 01:39:42 GMT

Can any one point me to a source that states how long the tartan for an arisaid should be? I know it needs to be 60" wide to reach from shoulder to calf, but I have a feeling that the length has been exaggerated, much like what was discussed with the kilt. I've heard 6-7 yards and 3-4 yards, and while I'm buying six yards of fabric, I want to know if I'm getting just enough, or enough for two.

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Costume construction classes move to Tuesday nights!!!

Liz — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 02:18:18 GMT

Hopefully this will give everyone enough information to decide. Please PM me with your request to reserve a space.

Start Date: Tuesday Feb 19th
Time: doors open 6:30 pm, Class begins at 7 pm. Please call if you are running late.
Place: Vallejo Musical Theater
823 Marin St.
Vallejo Ca
Fee: $20 per class with pre-registration (4 classes), $65 if you pay the whole class up front, $25 drop-in based on availability. There are a few work scholarships available, please contact me privately to discuss this option.

Requirements/materials needed: sewing machine, sewing machine needles size 10, sharp pins, 3 sharpened pencils, sewers tape measure, extension cord/strip plug, seam ripper, good scissors for fabric cutting,

There will be a materials fee of approximately $50 but this will include fabric, thread and pattern.

Class limited to 20 participants

For more info please go to the Dickens costume construction tribe
tribes.tribe.net/yesimadeitmyself

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Performance artist needs costume suggestions

kahlea — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:22:54 GMT

Hello
I am a dancer who needs some information on where I might:
A. see photos or renderings of what a brothel worker may have worn, say 1700s-early 1900s eras.
B. learn more of the history of brothel or bordello workers
C. find out geographical info on the various types of sex trades took place in areas around the world

Any other costuming suggestions/links/photos for this type of garb would be appreciated! I know it's a vast spanse of time periods, but I am not sure yet what I am looking for exactly.
Thank you graciously

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grommet tools

ElizArtist — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 17:58:00 GMT

So I want to buy a good grommet setting tool and am hoping someone has experience with them. I'm sick of buy the cheap hand held ones at JoAnn's and having them work on only 2 grommets before it starts making the grommets all crooked and weird looking.

I am confused though. Do you have to buy separate die & hole punch for each size grommet you use? If so, what size is the most useful to start out with?

I was looking at the ones on this site...
http://store.corsetmaking.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=CTGY&Store_Code=CMS&Category_Code=GST&AFFIL=CM

thanks in advance! & I'm going to post this question on the corset tribe too...

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Tribal cholis for SALE!!!!!

yamina_alzahra — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 23:40:11 GMT

Hey y'all,

This is the first time I have posted on here but I have some cholis for sale. They are all in natural fibers and I have them in various sizes and am willing to make more if people are interested.

Pricing is as follows:

Cotton: untrimmed: $30 Trimmed: $35-40(depending on trim widths)
Linen: untrimmed: $35-40(depending on grade of linen) trimmed: $40-45(same as cotton)
Silk: untrimmed: $50 trimmed: $55-60(same as both cotton and linen)

I will be getting links to pictures and sizes of the current ones I have done. Let me know what y'all think about them and if there is any interest.

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boning

manda — Sun, 06 Jan 2008 10:13:55 GMT

Does any one have a good web site they use or know of that sells steel boning? I have several bodices and a corset that I need to finish boning before March.

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A Regency Wedding

John — Fri, 28 Dec 2007 19:17:37 GMT

Hi everyone, my fiance and I are getting married and we'll have a regency theme to it. Yes we'll be dressed in regency atire and the place will be decked with regency decor. That's what brought me to this site.

John

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new parasol-making book published

Trystan — Thu, 03 Jan 2008 06:22:49 GMT

A friend who's a theater costumer & professor just published a textbook for one of her classes, & it's entirely about parasols. I was one of her early editors, & I'm so excited to buy my final copy with photos & diagrams!

The text is amazing -- very clear & detailed instructions on covering & repairing parasols of different types. This book should be useful to anyone who wants to recover a modern parasol to look historical or repair a vintage one.

The title is: _Sticks in Petticoats: Parasol Manufacture for the Modern Costumer_

It's available online in several formats:

full color paperback for $30
full-color download for $15
http://www.lulu.com/content/1745945

greyscale paperback for $25
http://www.lulu.com/content/1746385

Here's the "official" description:
Written as a resource for costumers and propbuilders in the performing arts industry, this reference volume contains a range of in-depth information on the design, construction, and repair of parasols. Chapters include a brief history of the parasol, step-by-step instructions on different patterning methods for parasol canopies, and suggestions for making material and trim choices. Numerous illustrations, diagrams, and photographs augment the text, and appendices include a thorough glossary of parasol component terms. Sticks in Petticoats is an invaluable addition to any costumer or propbuilder's professional library.

Hope you'll enjoy adding this to your costume books as much as I am!
--Trystan

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Public Service Anouncement

Huzzab — Sat, 22 Dec 2007 05:42:58 GMT

Get a Hat! They're Woooonderful!

http://gallery.villagehatshop.com/gallery/

(My local college radio station really has a PSA for hats. I couldn't resist using their line.)

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Where is Quality 16th Century Clothing for Sale?

Maeve — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 19:08:45 GMT

My husband has decided he wants to do 16th Century middle class as his persona. Great, that's fine, but it takes me forever to finish garb! He can be rather, um, hard shall we say on clothes, and while I love researching and creating the clothing I wear, I'm simply not willing to spend that amount of time on something for him to wear. I'd feel like I needed to follow him around with a stain stick! In order to prevent strain on our marriage *grin*, I'd rather he purchased something. Here's the problem. Neither of us wants something that is not done correctly, and we also do not need fancy brocade court wear. I want to find something simple out of a plain linen or wool that is similar to the type of clothing in the Tudor Tailor book. All of the merchants I have found either do *very* high end stuff or really cheezy stuff. They also only tend to offer the outerwear-none of the underwear and accessories that make an outfit complete. I need something like Historic Enterprises, but for 16th Century. Any suggestions?

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corset stays fired back at ya !!

Vikinggirl — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 18:29:15 GMT

My friend who sells corset stays got an email from a guy asking if she knew how wide the corset stays were in 1760-1840.
Because, after some reserche he found out that the native americans would use the metal corset stays and re-shape them as arrowheads. And he wanted to re-create some.
So how wide were they in that time period?

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looking for a double breasted vest pattern

padrhaig — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 17:20:01 GMT

Good morning all,
I am looking for a good double breasted vest pattern. Most of what i have seen is close but to open in the chest. any ideas?

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Tatterdemalion Vintage Tails Coat - More Tattered the Better!

stache — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 21:14:58 GMT

For an absinthe theme New Years party and the Edwardian Ball, I'm looking for a very tired and old vintage tails coat or morning jacket. Black or darker tones are best and sizes between 38 and 40 are preferred, though a little smaller may do (those old folk were tiny you know!).

I WANT it to be very tattered and/or threadbare, even a bit dirty. Think early Chaplin or any number of long lost absinthe poets and bedraggled bohemians from Paris circa 1890-1910, slumped over in a filthy tavern corner and spotty with spilled spirits.

However, the coat must be mostly intact and wearable. I'm not interested in something so brittle and ancient that it'll fall apart.

Please do check those dusty old great grandparents' closets and grandiose wardrobes for something now far too worse for wear but befitting a special costume for my green fairy dreams.

Click my face and send a message with any leads. Thanks!

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Great deal on linen

barelyproper — Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:06:53 GMT

A friend pointed out this sale at fabric.com

http://www.fabric.com/sew-crazy-sale-up-to-65-off-extra-wide-linen-fabric.aspx

It's for 90" wide 100% linen at $3.18 per yard.
(plus $4.95 shipping)

They have it in blue, slate, pink and creme.

Enjoy.

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Victorian Military Coats...

Angie — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 18:54:54 GMT

So I know that this may be a bitt strange (and in a hurry) But I am needing to make a Modern Major General costume, and need to have it done by thanksgiving. Does anyone have any idea where I can find the patterns needed?

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pin up bathing suits

border_reiver — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 02:50:25 GMT

My friend would very much have her husband take pin-up shots of her. I would like to make the suits. Anyone have any good patterns or reference material? Thanks, Jason

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Which side for kilts?

Amy — Sun, 11 Nov 2007 20:53:06 GMT

Men's kilts fasten on the right hip, correct? (so the front apron comes across the left hip to fasten at the right). I read that women's kilts swap sides (thus fastening at the left). Is this correct?

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1850s Costuming for Pregnancy

Alexa — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 23:17:44 GMT

Does anybody have references for Victorian clothing during pregnancy? I couldn't fit in my corset if I wanted to, and certainly don't adhere to period silhouette. ;) I'm happy to take a library trip if print resources are called for.

Thanks for pointing me in the right direction! (and apologies for cross-posting this all over)

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looking for book recommendation: pattern drafting/draping

Sat, 10 Nov 2007 22:38:35 GMT

I'm looking for books teaching basic patter drafting & draping & thought this would be a good place to ask.

I'm not looking necessarily to create historical patterns; I need to put these skills into my pocket & create some reliable, replicable patterns.

thanks!

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Northwest Costumers News

Suzan-a-Thon — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 20:45:03 GMT

For those of us in the Pacific Northwest, there is a new thing in the Eugene, OR area. The website is www.costumetalk.com & they just had their first seminar, about midevil (can never spell that right) clothing. Very interesting & informative. "Bringing costume and textile scholars together for lectures on construction, history, and philosophy of costume and dress." This is what they do. Sorry I didn't post about this before the event, I only found out about it myself about 1 week before registration deadline. I think the next seminar is in April. See you there!

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16th century samurai re-enactors in the Bay Area?

LJ — Thu, 18 Oct 2007 05:24:01 GMT

This was forwarded to me this evening:

"hello - i'm coming out of lurk-mode with a plea to all costuming
groups i know.
does anyone know of 2 people who have REALLY great 16th c. japanese samarai costumes? i am costuming a history channel special on
crucifixions with zero budget and less-than-zero time, so two reenactors for-hire with their own costumes would really save me for
this short scene. we will be shooting this scene for one day in the north bay area at the end of october. please contact me directly if
you are interested. thank you!!
lisa
650-867-7154 "

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Venice carnaval

Vikinggirl — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 02:39:26 GMT

I found this interesting link. Also look at the links under related documents.
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.carnivalofvenice.com/files/images/pulcinella.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.carnivalofvenice.com/documento.asp%3Fid%3D28%26desc%3DPulcinella%2B(Punch)&h=345&w=150&sz=33&hl=en&start=40&um=1&tbnid=UdXt0zaKgS8IoM:&tbnh=120&tbnw=52&prev=/images%3Fq%3DPulcinella%26start%3D20%26ndsp%3D20%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DN

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Costumers yard sale - Sun. 10/14 in San Jose, CA

Isara — Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:13:00 GMT

Hi fellow sewers!

Just wanted to let you know about this uber yard sale we're holding on the 14th of October. All of us are clearing our sewing rooms and closets (of course we'll fill them up as soon as we empty them, but we'll indulge the fantasy of having a clean space anyway). Should be a great time! (please forgive the cross-posting)

***Costumers Yard Sale***

Sunday, October 14, noon to 4pm
(no early-birds, please)

512 Laswell Ave, San Jose
near hwys 280 & 880
Use Yahoo! Maps to find us

8 costumers are selling their goodies in one place! Shop for fabric, patterns, historical & fantasy costumes, accessories, wigs, vintage clothing, Halloween & goth gear, handmade crafts -- bargains & surprises galore.

Looking for a reproduction 18th-c. gown, vintage ostrich plumes, or a traditional Egyptian belly-dance costume? How about a 1950s black taffeta dress, a reproduction 1850s Dickens Faire dress, or a red satin can-can costume? Maybe bolts of velvet & brocade fabric or wedding veil supplies are your thing? Come see these delights & more.

A few sellers will take PayPal, all will take cash. A communal dressing room with mirrors is available to try costumes on.

Visit the treasure trove of other costumers' closets. You never know what fabulous things you'll find!

Bonus for buyers:
This house is just blocks away from the hidden gem that is San Jose's Antique Row. Visit over a dozen jam-packed stores, selling everything from Victorian oak furniture to vintage 1950s dresses to Art Deco glassware -- often at better prices & less picked-over than in other parts of the Bay Area. We'll have a handout listing all the stores. Get a full day of treasure hunting in San Jose.

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bra vs corset

Vikinggirl — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 19:20:35 GMT

I'm fed up with bra's. Last year I bought some at Lane Bryant. I was glad they had some that fitted my voluptious body.
Now what do they do? They press them flat and push them down to the side. I guess by designe.
That just doesn't seem right to me. They have to be pressed together and UP.
(And also I am fed up with wearing T-shirts. So I made myself a chemise.
Looks pretty, it just needs a corset. underneath.)

Who is wearing a corset on a regular basis and would like to share some info about it? Because I have decided to switch. I'm not looking for one that give me the smallest waist in town, but something that supports and lifts.
I'm bidding on some on Ebay at the moment. I dont expect the highest quality, but so far they are cheap(er).
Later this year I will try to see if I can contact somebody who can custom make me one.

I was wondering, is there a "modern day" simple version of this. Instead of the Renfair-erotic ones.
And where do you get these?

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Shoes

Ondraedan — Thu, 27 Sep 2007 13:51:43 GMT

Here is a question of curiosity.
Early turn shoes that have been found show that they were made for left and right feet. When and why did the shoe makers start making straight last shoes. Was there a reason for this due to the change in construction methods or was it just a fashion thing? Even though my straight last shoes look symetrical I have them set left and right by the way I set the buckels.

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Fabric Question??

Angie — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 22:34:39 GMT

I was wondering if Cordroy is ok for this time period?? My guess is yes, but I wanted to make sure before I bought it and started making and new costume

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Marie-Antoinette movie

Vikinggirl — Tue, 06 Mar 2007 18:50:03 GMT

Did you see that movie? ( last year)
How about that clothing. It looks fabulous.
But its not my time period I know a lot about. Anybody seen it and can give some comments about the authenticity of those clothes?

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Tosenin's Kosode

LJ — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 03:14:07 GMT

Please have a look at my most recent insanity at http://www.wodefordhall.com/toseninkosode.htm

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Costume Designer needed for emerging theatre company

LadyThorn — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:36:26 GMT

Butterfield 8 Theatre Company is looking for a Costume Designer.

Butterfield 8 is a small but emerging company based in the East Bay. Following the vision of Artistic Director John Butterfield, the company is dedicated to bringing fresh approaches to classic and historical works, as well as showcasing new and experimental plays and ideas.

We are currently going into production for

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

This production will feature some non-traditional casting, with a strong possibility of same-sex couples in the leading roles, and supporting roles filled by either sex, all ages, and many “body-types.” We hope to emphasize movement with both staging and costuming, and may double-cast several roles.

The show will be in production through August and September,
and run weekends in October at Cue Productions in Concord.

Future productions this season will include
The Importance of Being Earnest and Taming of the Shrew.

We are seeking a costume designer who will bring an innovative and fresh perspective, and who understands the time and monetary challenges of community theatre. This is a volunteer position, with growing exposure to the community, and great opportunity to stretch some creative wings.

If you are interested, or would like further details, please email:

8butterfield@gmail.com

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New to Tribe

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 21:34:23 GMT

I love this tribe, I am an avid sewer and lot's of other things, but I also moderate to tribes dedicated to my favorite garments the Dirndl, ooh ahh and yesterday I started a corset tribe because I spent all after noon at a friends sex shop, which happens to have an entire room of just corsets and she laced me up over and over so, wow its hot in here, if any one would like to take a look at either, they have some fetish, but don't be shy they are really just for the creative sewer and dresser. http://tribes.tribe.net/dirndls & http://tribes.tribe.net/corsetry, In fact can anyone tell me, the word corsetry doesn't look right did I spell it wrong.

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LOJ Fantasy Masquerade Ball - July 2007

lordstrider — Fri, 06 Jul 2007 21:16:24 GMT

The Labyrinth of Jareth Fantasy Masquerade X
Doors Open on July 13th, 2007 and July 14th 2007
One Weekend of Enchantment within the Royal Court

In this Update : 7 days before LOJ 2007

Current information is available at:
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com

Official Tribe Group at:
http://tribes.tribe.net/labyrinthmasquerade

Live Performances from Desert Sin, Lucent Dossier, Brother,
AM PACIFIC, Orbis Lazuli, Sylphirance and more within the Masquerade. . .

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LAST CHANCE to Purchase your Masquerade Tickets Online:

http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/tickets.html

Friday Night Tickets are available in advance for $36.00 each.
There will be NO tickets available at the door. Only a handful of tickets are left online.
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All tickets now purchased online will be placed on the WILL CALL list and
must be picked up at the doors of the masquerade with the purchaser's ID.
All Tickets are issued on a first come, first served basis!

Ticket Update: Time burns like embers upon our skin as this surrealistic night of fantasy quickly approaches. If you've waited to purchase your tickets to the masquerade and lend your support these artistic endeavors, now is the time to glitter your wings and forge these dreams.

Ticket Deadlines are quickly approaching for the Tenth Annual Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade.

No tickets will be for sale at the door.

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LABYRINTH OF JARETH X
The Tenth Annual Fantasy Masquerade Ball
FRIDAY, July 13th 2007 - SATURDAY, July 14th 2007
Within the historic Henry Fonda MusicBox Theatre
On the Hollywood Walk of Fame
6126 Hollywood Blvd Los Angeles, CA

Doors open at 8pm
Costumes or Masks are Absolutely Mandatory!
Imaginative costumes are highly recommended
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GLIMPSE WITHIN: The Masquerade
Wander through the ancient halls where the manuscripts of Sypher's Core have collected the legends of faerie and echoed the artifacts of empires. Through these elaborate gates, dreams take precious breath as Lords and Ladies dance amongst the fae and their dreams mingle upon unfinished
temples and forested realms. Here masked beauties wait alongside water nymphs as strings set a tone of enchantment in the air.

Quick Updates:

Last Minute Hotel: Since the LOJ Room Blocks have sold out, we've had dozens of people ask for last minute accomodations in Hollywood.
The Valadon Hotel in West Hollywood has graciously offered rooms at a discounted rate for LOJ attendees in their European Styled Suites.
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/hotel.html

LOJ COINS: This year's limited edition coins look absolutely amazing and we've shipped them to all of our Grande Masquerade Package holders.
For those of you interested in the coins of years past, wandering over to Lord Strider's Royal Archieves where there will be a very limited selection of past coins for sale.
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/artifacts.html

COSTUMES: Are you scrambling for a costume at the last minute? Perhaps you should email the SYPHER CREW with your location
and we can help you find a good place to get clothed. You can also check out the LOJ Links area for some ideas at: http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/links

Cool costume rental places include:
http://www.valentinoscostumes.com/ or Glendale Costumes : phone: 818.244.1161

Performances: We've added even more new performances, making the 2007 Labyrinth of Jareth Masquerade Ball even more ambitious and enchanting.
Performance Highlights : http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/performance_June.html
Full List of Performers : http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/performance.html

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Go to the Labyrinth of Jareth Website for more information
http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com

Quick Notes from Strider:

As I finish up this missive to our beloved patrons and noble friends, the Sypher artists are buried in their preparations. The Elvish Water Temples and ancient forests are beginning to take shape as the glittering realms within our dreams begin to solidify. The the festivities approach so very quickly m'friends. This year our ambitions take us into the heart of Faerie, to the very boarders of the etheral trees and Oberon's Court. Baby dragons are learning to fly as nobles and faerie creatures dance. Time approaches and Sypher's Royal Court shall open its doors for a weekend of magic.

Well, time burns, promising only to burn out. Enjoy the world around you, each little detail you perceive are the brushstrokes of creation.
Upon solid soil we place these dreams and with our hands we shall forge them.

http://www.labyrinthmasquerade.com/masquerade2007/promote.html

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NCRF web site active!

Molly D — Sat, 23 Jun 2007 20:21:40 GMT

Hey Everybody,

Our new website is finally up and running. We will still be adding and updating to it for some time so keep checking back for the registration forms and achedules and additions. The ticket sales page is active.
The Participation pages have all the info and dates for Participants.

Again, the site is www.NorCalRenFaire.com

Our gratitude to Stefanie Gold for her design work and
Derek Daniels, our new web master for tweeking it and all the technical work.

Thanks
Molly

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Ok, my historical friends....

Bounty — Fri, 15 Jun 2007 06:05:51 GMT

I LOVE the thought of beauty patches (altho' I am aware of their ugly history). However, I believe there were certain patches with meanings behind them.....AND, how would I make these? I'm countin' on all of your brilliant minds! Bounty

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"he wore a cloak of grogam"

festivebeer — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 11:24:33 GMT

Can anyone tell me what it is and if there is a current soarce for this fabric.
thanks...

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Looking for a SF/South Bay grommet setter for rent

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 21:23:44 GMT

Please pardon the cross-post.

Does anyone know of a place that rents their grommet setter in SF or the South Bay at large? I've mislaid mine and have a project due right away. Laci's is out of reach for me due to their limited hours and my schedule. It would be very helpful to find someone who - like Laci's - will also sell 00 grommets as mine are probably with my setter!

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fake blood quandry

europamoon — Thu, 07 Jun 2007 13:51:06 GMT

Hello everyone,

I am costuming for a play, where the costumes have to take loads of fake blood, there is more than one show, so, question is, I can't have the fake blood staining the costumes, anybody know a good non-staining reciepe?
thanks,
Europamoon

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hemp fiber

kathi — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:35:11 GMT

Anyone out there have info on hemp as a clothing fiber? What is the first documented date of use? Where? For what? Thanks in advance.

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Hip Buckets/ Side Bustles

SnapesMistress — Mon, 07 May 2007 23:48:21 GMT

I've got about a week to make 3 pair of hip buckets, and I'm thinking I'll instead do bustle pillows due to time and quantity demands-along with faire and real life getting in the way.

Has anyone made side-bustle pillows before?
What's the best filler?

Is there a resource online to purchase pre-made ones?
(other than ebay)

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Guillotine Picnic - 7/14 in Oakland (nor. Calif.)

Kendra — Tue, 22 May 2007 20:34:17 GMT

Tickets are now on sale for:

SURVIVING THE GUILLOTINE: A FRENCH REVOLUTION PICNIC
Saturday, July 14th, 2007 -- 12pm to 5pm
Mountain View Cemetery, Oakland, CA
http://www.gbacg.org/Current/GuillotinePicnic.htm

Citizens and aristocrats are invited to celebrate life in the face of death with a picnic, memorial to the aristocrats and revolutionaries, and period songs and dances.

Costume: Costumes are required. The suggested costume era is 1780-1799 (the build-up to and period of the revolution), but 1700-1810 (the full 18th century, plus early Regency/Empire) is also welcome and perfectly appropriate. All social classes are welcome!

Tickets: Advance tickets required. Tickets are $7.50 members, $14.50 non-members, $5.00 children 5-12, free for children 0-5.

** Ticket deadline: July 2, 2007 **

Lots more info, including ticket purchase information, is available at:
http://www.gbacg.org/Current/GuillotinePicnic.htm

Hope to see you there!

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So. Cal, Costume/Fashion Designer . . .

Artistpriestess — Sun, 20 May 2007 18:45:07 GMT

Just saw the post for the Masquerade Ball, and wanted to offer my assistance to anyone attending the ball or other events this summer (Ren Faires, proms etc.) . . . I designed for the ball last year, and have some free time over the next few months . . . my resume and a lot of my work is on my profile . . .
Anam Cara, Bonnie

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costume swap at Social Salon, a new format of social networking event

scott — Fri, 11 May 2007 23:37:17 GMT

Social Sampler

A new concept in social events: "Social Sampler". 28 activities in 7 rooms over 6 hours with 300 chairs using 50 tables. Conversation tables, dancing, games, sing-alongs, read-alongs costume club, toys, food sampler join, watch, or wander activities. several helpful hosts. waltz dancing, latin, swing dancing. 6pm to midnight

www.SocialSampler.com

All ages, Comfortable attire. No partner necessary. $12 general, $6 student with ID.

Oakland Veterans Hall, 200 Grand Avenue Oakland CA X Harrison.A beautiful dance hall, with 3,500 square foot hardwood floor, extra room for socializing and meeting new people, easy access, great parking.

CONVERSATION TABLES: Movies, Books, Relationships, Culture, Tech, Dining, Humor, Random Chat, Artists, Networking, Writers, Harry Potter, Pets, Weather, Vacations; DANCING: Waltz, Swing, Latin SOCIAL : Board games, Card games, Social games, Sing alongs, Script Read alouds, Costumers club, Toys, Food sampler

Conversation Tables
Each Conversation table has a different theme such as Movies, Books, Relationships, Culture, Tech, Dining, Humor, Random Chat, Artists, Networking, Writers, Harry Potter, Pets, Weather, and Vacations.

Each table has a deck of cards with a different topic on each card. Each card is turned over one at a time. People talk about the topic as they wish until everyone who wants to talk is finished. Then the next card is turned over. For example, for the Movie Table, topic cards include “Your favorite movie?” “Your favorite actor?” “Your worst movie experience?” “Your favorite theatre” “Your favorite movie snack?”. Similar topic cards decks are set on each conversation table. You may participate or just listen. You may join or leave any table at any time. There is a host at each table to answer questions.
Movies Table May 26 -a table each for Spiderman III, Shrek III, Pan's Labyrinth, movies in general.
Books Table Recent book discussion, writing, literature, business of authorship
Relationships Table Romance and Relationships discussion
Culture Table Symphony-dance-opera-ballet-theatre
Technology Table Technology, computers and science fiction
Dining Table cooking, fine dining, restaurant, food, cooking experiences
Humor Table Read Jokes, write cartoon captions
Random Chat Table There are 100 cards: "What was the oddest thing you have ever seen?""What is your worst hair day?" “What was your worst job experience?" "Most embarassing moment?"
Artists Exchange Table Exchange techniques, shows, art
Networking Table Business Networking: startups, marketing strategy, IPO, financing
The Writers Exchange Table mutual help for new writers and authors
Harry Potter Table movies, books and trivia
Pets Table cute pet stories, pet health
Vacations Table favorite vacations, budget vacations, dream vacations
Weather stories Table Everyone has interesting stories about weather. Blizzards, hurricanes, earthquakes, hail

Dancing
Waltz Dancing Dj music for Waltz, Polka, Congress of Vienna, Bohemian National Polka
Swing Dancing Dj music for Lindy, East Coast Swing, West Coast Swing, Shag, Balboa, Blues dances
Latin Dancing Dj music for Salsa, cha cha, samba, mambo, bachata, cumbia dances

Games Room
Social games including charades, acronamatic, the question game, story time, WHAT IF? There are social board games in the room: pick up a social board game, select a table, and invite other to play with you. You may leave any game at any time. All games stop after 30 minutes so that everyone can try other games.

Board games including cranium, outburst, monopoly, Pictionary. There are social board games in the room: pick up a board game, select a table, and invite other to play with you. You may leave any game at any time. All games stop after 30 minutes so that everyone can try other games

Card games including Hearts, Holmes Card Game, Magic: Mamma Mia, other. There are many decks of cards and many specialty card decks. Pick out a game, select a table, invite others to join. You may leave any game at any time. All games stop after 30 minutes so that everyone can try other games.

Social Rooms

Toys
Legos, Tinker Toys, K’nex, Erector sets, modeling clay, group jigsaw puzzles, crossword puzzle. You are welcome to play with the toys and invite others to join you.

Script read-alouds
reading aloud scripts from TV, plays, movies, such as the Simpsons, Seinfeld, Friends, Mash, All in the Family, Hamlet, Shakespeare in Love,Buffy, Coupling, American Beauty. There are many scripts on the table. Pick one that you would like to read aloud. Select a table, invite others to join in. Everyone selects a character, and start reading aloud.

Food Sampler There is a different food sampler each Social Sampler. Some food sampler themes are ice creams, chocolates, coffees, potato chips, cookies. Odd Ice Creams with be sampled for May 26: Avacado, Buko (Baby Coconut), Ginger, Green Tea, Halo Halo (Buko, Langka, Ube, Pineapple, Mongo &Sweet Beans), Langka (also known as Jackfruit, a relative of the Fig), Lychee, Mango, Thai Tea, Sweet Coconut, and Ube (purple Yam).

Costumers Club activities include swap or sell fabric, clothing, or costumes' sewing circle talk; or meet potential new clients about new costumes, tuxes, or gowns; or finish a costume in a 'stitch and bitch' session. This is a group for costumers and seamstresses who make costumes, gowns, wedding dresses, and clothing for such events as Renaissance Faire, Dickens Faire, Science Fiction costume masquerade balls, Halloween balls and events, Sea of Dreams NYE, Anon Salon events, Costume cons, Belly Dancers outfits, Greater Bay Area Costume Group events, Art Deco's Gatsby picnic, Newport Week, San Francisco Waltzing Society, Friday Night Waltz New Year's Eve formal Waltz Balls, Peers and Gaskells formal balls.

Sing alongs
Sea Shanteys are songs traditionally sung by sailors to accompany and set the rhythm for certain kinds of heavy, repetitive work on board ship—raising and trimming the sails, raising the anchor, and working the pumps.

Musicals are the songs from musical plays and movies, such as Sound of Music, Grease, Singing in the Rain, Brigadoon, Hair, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma, Guys and Dolls.

Folk songs are just that: traditional folk songs.

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Finally!!!! Website update!!!!

Cherie — Wed, 09 May 2007 01:01:57 GMT

We (mostly Rupert, as he's the computer guy) have updated my website!!!
And it is Good!!

www.wintermooncostumes.net

Enjoy!

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Garb by Berney

Darter02 — Mon, 30 Apr 2007 17:02:58 GMT

I often take photos of garb created by Bernadette de Foix. While I cannot tell you ANYTHING about how she makes them or the research, I can only show off the images.

See: http://flickr.com/photos/darter02/sets/72157600098657544/

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Making Ghillies

Amy — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 21:35:32 GMT

Anyone know of a pattern/instructions to make ghillies? I have no idea if it's possible for me to do, but I'd like to learn more.

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Boning for corsets and hoop skirts...

Chrystalique — Sat, 07 Apr 2007 17:55:46 GMT

I need a good hopefully inexpensive place to purchase strong steel boning and hoopskirt boning in large quantities. I also need to make sure they sell the metal tips for the end of the boding as well. Any suppliers you can reccomend would be greatly appreciated.

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Pay $150 + cost of materials = you help create a banner for our booth at Humanities Team Conference

Mysterese — Wed, 18 Apr 2007 20:36:23 GMT

Are you interested in helping me create a banner for a booth at the Humanities Team Conference? I will pay you $150 plus the costs of materials if you will put it together. you do not need to cross stitch it. If you are good with fabric (know how o do this and think, "ahh, yes, I've done this type of thing before") and you are interested please send me an email or call me. OR if you know anyone who can do this please pass the message on.
We need this by the 23rd of April (sorry there's not more time).
Thank You!
Terese (we are based in the Bay Area/ SF/ South Bay)
terese@biocybernaut.com
415-302-0781

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The Tudor Tailor comes to Vallejo!

Irishtrouble — Tue, 17 Apr 2007 16:48:28 GMT

THE TUDOR TAILOR - IN PERSON!

Saturday, June 9th, 2007 Vallejo Music Theatre will present a book signing and historic costume workshops by the authors of The Tudor Tailor. The two presentations on 16th century clothing will be held at 823 Marin St in Vallejo. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. and the first session "The Tudor Wardrobe" will begin at 10:30 a.m.; the second session, "Tudor Hair, Hats and Headdresses", will begin at 2:30 p.m. At the end of each session there will be a “meet the authors” and book signing; tea and refreshments will be served as well.
http://www.vallejomusictheatre.org/tudortailor.html

Tickets are available for either the morning session, afternoon session or both. Admission for a single session is $35.00; an all-day admission is $60.00. Refreshments are included. For more information and reservations call Vallejo Music Theatre at 707.649.2787. Seating is limited.

Session I - The Tudor Wardrobe

The book The Tudor Tailor ($40) and full-scaled patterns (for men and women), many styles, shapes and sizes of garments and headwear will be available (cash and cheques only). Join The Tudor Tailor for a lively look inside the clothes presses of ordinary and middle class people in 16th century England. Discover what evidence there is for their clothes, where their garments came from, and how they were made and maintained. This dressing demonstration compares and contrasts everyday wear with Sunday best and explains other clothing conventions of Tudor society. It also discusses some of the challenges of recreating historic dress for 21st century wear.

Session II - Tudor Hair, Hats and Headdresses

Join authors Ninya Mikhaila and Jane Malcolm-Davies as they share the secrets of constructing convincing Tudor headwear that is comfortable and stays firmly is place! This practical session will include opportunities to handle reconstructed hats and headdresses as well as trying out Tudor hairstyling. Ladies attending are asked to bring one yard square of linen (hemmed, if possible). This presentation will be followed by tea and a second book signing (with sales) for those unable to attend the morning session.

Biographies of the Authors

Jane Malcolm-Davies (author) is director of JMD&Co, a live interpretation consultancy. She managed costumed interpretation at Hampton Court Palace from 1992 to 2004 and was lecturer in leisure management at the University of Surrey until 2005, where she gained her doctorate through research into the educational benefits of costumed interpretation. Her current work includes training front-of-house staff for historic properties (including Buckingham Palace). Jane also undertakes interpretation, evaluation and other visitor studies for heritage organizations such as The National Trust and Historic Scotland - www.jmdandco.com.

Ninya Mikhaila (author) has been making reproduction historical costumes since 1988. She established her business in 1994 after gaining a Higher National Diploma in Costume Interpretation at the London College of Fashion. She has been the principal maker for JMD&Co since then. Her other clients include The Royal Armouries, Historic Royal Palaces, The National Trust, English Heritage, The Public Records Office and Gainsborough's House - www.ninyamikhaila.com.

Comments from Amazon.com

The Tudor Tailor - reconstructing 16th century dress (Batsford, 2006)

* 160 pages; * 80 historical illustrations, many in colour; * Over 100 specially commissioned line drawings; * 36 patterns with full step-by-step instructions and photographs showing finished garments worn by real people.

The first four chapters provide a social history of clothes in the 16th century, drawing on the latest research and primary sources such as ordinary people's wills and surviving royal records. There is discussion of the materials used, people's financial and social relationships with their clothes, and the changes in dress from birth to death. There is as much emphasis on the clothes of ordinary people as there is on high fashion. There is also general advice on choosing materials, construction methods, and an insight into the Tudor tailor's sewing kit.

Synopsis (from Amazon.com)

A valuable source book for costume designers, dressmakers and those involved in historical reenactments, this book contains all the information you need to create authentic clothes from the Tudor period. Computer-generated, historically accurate patterns enable one to make a wide range of garments, such as doublets, hose, bodices, skirts, hats and headdresses - even underwear. There are also plenty of ideas for decoration and embellishment such as ruffs, cuffs, collars, embroidery and other surface decoration. The full range of Tudor society is represented, including lower- and middle-class clothing as well as the more sumptuous costumes from the courts of Henry VIII and Elizabeth I. In addition to the patterns, there are detailed drawings of each costume and information about historical context, including original paintings and source material.

Review (excerpted) from Amazon.com:

"Outstanding, well-researched, beautifully realized volume, April 20, 2006"

Reviewer: "ilka" (San Francisco, California):

“I have had this book in my possession for less than a week and I'm already beating it up, creasing the pages and getting it dirty and telling everyone I know about it.

“Ms. Mikhaila and Ms. Malcolm-Davies should be commended for the scope and depth of the manual they have created. The writing is succinct, intelligent and accessible. The book dives right in with an assessment of researching historical costume, the strengths and weaknesses of primary sources, and a thorough overview of what was being worn by whom and why. There is even a series of small line drawings (over 40) showing what was worn by the common people and the nobility, basic sorts of silhouettes to work from. The first chapters are filled with portraits, line drawings and photographs of actual clothing of the time period, including some works and pieces I have never seen reproduced in other art, history or costume volumes. There is an entire chapter on fabrics and garment creation and structure, including a table discussing the various materials.

“Amazingly, the majority of this book covers the actual pieces of clothing to be made. It starts with the foundation pieces for both genders, moves along to all the various possibilities: hose, doublets and more for men; gowns, bodices, kirtles, partlets and more for women, plus ruffs, cuffs, collars, hats, even hair -- and each one is carefully described as to the construction, with careful illustrations and actual photographs of garments during creation. "Henrician" (I have not heard such term before), Elizabethan and late Elizabethan costumes are covered in equal detail. With all due respect to Ms. Winter and Ms. Savoy, I was floored by the instructions, and I felt far more confidence in the process than I did with "Elizabethan Costuming." I am not a beginner, but my feeling is that a novice with a basic sewing background, after carefully reading the instructions, could construct any of the described garments. Has footnotes, a bibliography and a small but quality list of suppliers. There are not enough superlatives to use to describe this delicious book. I highly recommend it, would give it six stars if the rating system would let me.”

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Afghani/Persian Patterns

Mon, 09 Apr 2007 03:21:12 GMT

Would anyone happen to be able to point me in the direction of Afghani & Persian costume? I'm primarily seeking from the 14th through 16th century...

Thanks!

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fashion show

Wed, 04 Apr 2007 20:44:00 GMT

http://www.rootdivision.org/
Looking for designers for our June 9th fashion show at Root Division, 17th and south Van Ness, San Francisco. We are looking for more of an eccentric-Tim Burton-costumey-couture style, historical is good too. As many pieces as you can make, but at least 2 or 3. Its going to be a 6 to midnight party with art, fashion show, circus acts and more. Shoot me an email if you are interested.

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Recommendation for dress form

Velvet Peacock Designs — Sat, 03 Mar 2007 07:48:51 GMT

Hello all,
I am hoping for input on quality adjustable dressforms. I make all my patterns via the flat pattern making method. And so mainly I am looking for something that will help me when I need to hem circle skirts or cloaks etc. as well as having somewhere to set up my full costumes in the works for inspiration etc.

I would like an adjustable dress form so that If I decide to do the draping method I am ready, as well as having an easier time when doing custom orders

The best I found is the Singer® 150 or 151 Adjustable Dressform
http://www.singernj.com/singer-dressforms.html

Has anyone ever used this brand/type or have another to suggest?

Thanks so much and Happy Creating to all
-Tristen
www.velvetpeacockdesigns.com

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Queen's dress stolen

Rydell — Mon, 20 Nov 2006 20:32:34 GMT

Help! My San Francisco garage was ransacked Saturday night, November 18. Thieves stole the beautiful Queen's dress I've worn at Folsom Faire, The Revels and at Valhalla; to be more precise, they took the bodice, sleeves and overskirt.

Designed and made by Liz Martin, this unique purple (okay, aubergine) velvet confection—beaded and pearled to within an inch of its life by the fabulous women of St. Matthews Guild—weighs at least 30 pounds.

Pictures here: www.folsomfaire.com/StMPhoto...F05Q1.htm

The SFPD is looking for it. The officers who took the report say it's likely to turn up since it's so unusual; one of the officers is a Faire fan and even asked about Dickens.

As you shop Bay Area costume and thrift shops for your pleasure this season, please keep an eye out for the dress. It's tough to miss.
(Yes, we've had security issues before. I was taking the dress up to my Dad's for safekeeping at Thanksgiving. Sigh.)
Generous reward offered.

Please spread the word.

Thanks so much.
Deborah Doyle (cell: 415-269-0540)

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Help and save Wal-Mart's Fabric and Pattern Section!!!

Viscaria — Fri, 09 Feb 2007 07:05:39 GMT

Hello all,
It has come to my attention that certain authorities in the institution that is Wal-mart in all their wisdom (or lacking of)has decided to remove the Fabric and Pattern department.They want to make space for a larger party supply dept. I have found this to be a great loss for me and many sewing enthusists since Wal-Mart is now one of the few places that I can find affordable fabric and sewing supplies. Although it is said that a few stores may remain keep their fabric section, i dont think that this is going to cut it.I have been informed by a few walmart employees who shall remain nameless that the transition will be complete by the end of march or the mid april of this year 2007.It was also suggested that I call wal-mart's corperate office at 1-800-WALMART and voice your complaint about this issue. Here is a link to the online petition, but i really reccomend making a call, by flooding their phonelines, you will really get their attention.

http://www.petitiononline.com/savefab/petition.html

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Length for bell sleeves?

Amy — Thu, 15 Feb 2007 16:06:22 GMT

I'm a complete newbie to historical clothing, having made one dress for the Ren Fair last weekend. I took 6" off the bottom hem and was wondering how much, if any, to take off the long bell sleeves. The sleeves currently reach just past my finger tips. Is that appropriate or should the sleeves reach to the first thumb joint, as in modern sleeves? The pattern is McCall's 4492 ( http://www.mccallpattern.com/item/M4492.htm?tab=costumes&page=5 )

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PHOTOS ~ EDWARDIAN BALL

pixievision — Fri, 02 Feb 2007 17:29:24 GMT

http://www.pixievisionproductions.com/gallery/edwardianball07

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need help garbing Medieval bagpipes and drums band....

Cincypipers — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:49:45 GMT

Greetings,

Most of the European bands these days dress in a large colorful tunic with a tiny white hat with draw strings....like Wolgemut. Whelp, we want to look like barbarian/viking sorts that play monster instruments and can do battle on a whim if needed. Something a wee bit more fierce than funny.
Any ideas?
If you look at my photo collection I have a few pics here on tribe but check the one's on myspace. My costume seems to be okay but some professional help is desired. There are two pipers and two drummers.

www.myspace.com/bagpipmetal

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Help Please!

Denise — Fri, 26 Jan 2007 13:12:51 GMT

Hi
Does anyone have or know where I can get hold of some decent instructions on how to attach a stomacher to a bodice. I am trying to make a 1770-17780's polonaise.
All help will be gratefully appreicated!
Thanks
Denise

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More medieval manuscripty goodness

LJ — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 22:58:54 GMT

Since Vikinggirl has just posted the Bible Whose Name I Can Never Spell, I thought I'd put up links to some other manuscripts that are great clothing resources:

Manesse Codex:
http://www.tempora-nostra.de/tempora-nostra/manesse.php?id=203

Alfonso X Book of Games and the Cantigas de Santa Maria:
http://games.rengeekcentral.com/
http://www.pbm.com/~lindahl/cantigas/

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AmIPeriodOrNot is back!

lngrid — Fri, 29 Jul 2005 23:04:14 GMT

"What," I hear you saying, "is Am I Period Or Not?"

Once upon a time a website was born on the Internet, dedicated to historical garb and based on AmIHotOrNot.com. People could upload photos of their garb, armor and accoutrements and others could vote on how faithfully it represented similar things made in the period. It became much more popular than the site manager predicted and she had to close it down because she was unable to keep up with it.

Now, years later, it's reborn under new management and with a larger staff.

There are categories for all epochs of time, from ancient Greece and Rome to the 20th century and fantasy garb. Come on over and show the world what you can do or what you have, or just look around and vote. There's some beautiful stuff there already (read: Crenach-inspired gown)!

amiperiodornot.myphotoalbum.com/

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Maciejowski bible

Vikinggirl — Sat, 20 Jan 2007 19:41:46 GMT

http://www.medievaltymes.com/courtyard/maciejowski_bible.htm

Ooooohhhhh.....aaaaahhhhh

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Masterpiece Theatre ~ Public Television

Vrederun — Thu, 04 Jan 2007 21:44:58 GMT

This Sunday and next, Public Television will broadcast 'The Virgin Queen' with Anne Marie Duff as Elizabeth I.

http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/masterpiece/virginqueen/index.html

No mention of who did the costumes . .

Norayn

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Proper Edwardian Shirt Starch Help

stache — Sat, 13 Jan 2007 00:58:37 GMT

I recently acquired an Edwardian long sleeve formal shirt that is in need of press and starch (I assume). See image links below.

This is a, I believe, fairly typical shirt for that time with a thicker and textured cotton "bib" and matching cuffs. The rest of the shirt is a simple plain cotton which is easy enough to just iron.

Does anyone have special advice on how I should approach pressing this type of shirt? I'm assuming that only ironing the bib will not be enough as it's quite think and fairly rumpled. Will try this though.

Thanks for any help!

See picts here:
http://people.tribe.net/stache/photos/6b4ef5fb-1e1a-4188-a9b8-faea0e3aa3cf
http://people.tribe.net/stache/photos/672591bd-eee1-44e5-bf35-15e3dfa9e73c

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New pics, from the Pict!

Sat, 13 Jan 2007 16:16:30 GMT

finally had a chance to upload some recent projects. Please check'em out when ya gotta chance. Thanks, G.

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Rome Costuming

Carnildo — Mon, 15 Jan 2007 14:34:57 GMT

I've been very impressed with the quality of the costuming on the HBO series Rome. I have to admit, that roman couture is a bit out of my area and I was wondering if anyone else out there is watching and happens to know what fabrics are being used on the tunics. There is a bit of variety but they all have a rough spun quality about them, lots of slubs and texture, but I can't identify the fabric types.

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Reconstructing History Patterns

LJ — Sat, 10 Jun 2006 16:45:30 GMT

Kass McGann's pattern company is going great guns. She's just released her Golden Age of Piracy line and Tudor patterns are due out later this summer.

I've used her 1630's women's jacket and petticoat pattern (see my profile for a photo). In addition to the pattern itself, you get copious historical notes and detailed instructions for both machine and hand construction. She also has a pattern mailing list for questions, troubleshooting and plain old chat on historical clothing. Check her out at:

http://www.reconstructinghistory.com

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"...and he wore a cloak of grogam..."

festivebeer — Sun, 14 Jan 2007 07:50:25 GMT

I am intrested in finding information on this fabric and or if it can be found today/how do I go about making it???
Thanks, Craig

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