Cavalier was the name used by Parliamentarians for a Royalist supporter of King Charles I and son Charles II during the English Civil War, the Interregnum, and...
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Gailynne Bouret
bleubelledeux
Apr 28, 2013 6:18 pm
Hi Ann, The height of the Cavalier period would be 1630-1640s. Â Charles I and his court epitomized the look captured quite elegantly by the artist Anthony Van...
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fogswept
Apr 29, 2013 12:07 pm
Hello! I have never worked with leather, and have a friend with a beloved leather jacket that needs repair. The inside of the collar has worn holes in the...
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Sacree Noir
sn.keeper
Apr 30, 2013 2:46 am
A friend is looking for "great source for the sort of pin-on mourning brooch that you can keep a lock of hair in? Not antique pieces - a reasonably well-made...
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Christina Walley
christina.wa...
May 1, 2013 3:35 pm
Hello everyone,  Amazingly, this is the first time this has happened to me...I was trying to update my gown for the gala with some fancy new sleeves and...
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Sacree Noir
sn.keeper
May 2, 2013 5:34 pm
You might try LA. I know I've seen quite a bit of velvet down there, I can't remember if I saw any velveteen, but I haven't had need for it. On Tue, Apr 30,...
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Susan Haseltine
quondame
May 2, 2013 5:58 pm
Is it an option to go with contrast sleeves? Or use the original burgundy in combination with another color? Sue H ________________________________ From:...
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dirtbunny199
May 2, 2013 9:08 pm
Does anyone have a membership they won't be using that I can buy? I was going to print out the registration sheet to send in my check when I thought maybe...
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fauxrari
May 3, 2013 1:40 am
Tandy Leather has a really good selection of leather glues. If there isn't a Tandy around, rubber cement will also work, especially if the patch isn't in a...
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hndthmnky
May 3, 2013 6:13 pm
CGW Presdient Colleen Crosby & Member Development Chair Dani Crum will be speaking at our Victorian Tea Social THIS Sunday MAY 5th! We are very pleased to have...
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Rebecca Thelin
marcailgaelyn
May 3, 2013 7:40 pm
Anyone still interested in meeting up for a showing of Iron Man 3 tonight? (No Costume Required) Who wants to meet up & see this movie at the Edwards Long...
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colleency
May 6, 2013 2:35 am
Here are the songs we will choose from for the singalong at the Gilbert & Sullivan picnic. We will provide lyrics for the chorus parts for singalongers....
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Val
cinnamonhrts
May 7, 2013 4:07 pm
Are you coming? Have you been to an event recently and worn a new costume you made? Or did you make something fabulous for someone else, or a movie or theatre...
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Rebecca Thelin
marcailgaelyn
May 8, 2013 8:33 pm
REMINDER, for those interested, THIS FRIDAY (5/10/2013) we're having a meetup for the opening of the film adaptation of F. Scott Fitzgerald's Great American...
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Colleen Crosby
colleency
May 9, 2013 7:36 pm
I've been asked to forward information about a lecture on needlework in Burbank on Monday, May 13 at 6:30pm. The brochure is attached. ...
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hazelchaz
May 9, 2013 7:36 pm
Hey, gang, I'm hosting a room party Sunday night at Baycon Memorial Day weekend, with a "Speakeasy" theme. It's to support the KC in 2016 Worldcon Bid. Are you...
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Lynn Downward
pembr0ke
May 9, 2013 9:31 pm
I should add that the class I took was only one day and cost US$90 and included the kit. Lynn...
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Lynn Downward
pembr0ke
May 9, 2013 9:31 pm
That sounds interesting. And for those of you who are able/willing to travel, there is a branch of the Royal School of Needlework that has classes on weekends...
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Colleen Crosby
colleency
May 16, 2013 12:02 am
Hello! This event is costume-adjacent (because you could dress Egyptian to go). I apologize if it's not costume-related enough, but we have enough teachers and...
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fauxrari
May 17, 2013 1:02 pm
Speaking of ancient events... If anyone is interested in Roman history and/or costuming, my re-enactment group Legion VI is going to be re-creating a Roman...
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Laura Freas
kfreasstudio
May 17, 2013 1:03 pm
something going on for G&S picnic? Who's singing Modern Major General? Did you get a stand in? I'm only repeating what I've heard from others. Bests, Laura...
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colleency
May 17, 2013 7:52 pm
Hi All, This message was a question for me, and I've answered it offline. Thanks! Colleen...
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Costume College Dean
costumecolle...
May 21, 2013 3:40 am
Just a reminder that Rise' Reading will be hosting a pre-Costume College lecture on the Cavalier Era in Buena Park, CA on Sat. June 8 from 1:00 to 3:00PM. The...
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Lynn Downward
pembr0ke
May 21, 2013 5:17 pm
Have you been looking for that perfect trim to go on your latest Gatsby dress? Or a length of fabric to make that dress? How about a purse, parasol or pair of...
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Joanne Hoover
jokhoover
May 21, 2013 5:49 pm
Hi All - I am Joanne Hoover, CGW member and one of the founders of the Wild Wonderful King Vintage Museum, a vintage clothing museum in Oakhurst, CA....
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colleency
May 22, 2013 3:11 pm
CGW has received an invitation for our members to participate: My name is Kelly, I work at a commercial company in LA named Caviar. We are working on a...
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Costume College Dean
costumecolle...
May 22, 2013 9:13 pm
The shoot is actually this Friday, May 24 from 5:00PM to 5:00AM Sat. on the Queen Mary. They are looking for Titanic Era Dinner Attire both men and women. I...
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Lynn Downward
pembr0ke
May 22, 2013 9:57 pm
Hi everyone, I'm sorry to send out another mail to everyone but I have to let you all know that the rummage sale I notified you all about has had to be ...
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Colleen Crosby
colleency
May 25, 2013 2:02 pm
Just a reminder that you can get a membership to Anime Expo for helping out...
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Beverly Lopez
bev1916
May 25, 2013 2:02 pm
I will wait until I hear about the rescheduled event. Hope they can do it. Beverly Lopez bdlop@... ... From: Lynn Downward Date: 5/22/2013 2:57:34...
