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mlewis92104
Aug 5, 2009 7:18 pm
As a lover of Victoriana, Steampunk and costumes in general, I thought this was not only a great opportunity to show off my creations with like-minded folks,...
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oakherder
Aug 7, 2009 2:34 am
Hi Guys, Love browsing this forum wondering if anyone had some advice for a costume I'm researching Making a Mary Wollstonecraft costume for myself and also a...
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Judy Mitchell
rookwoods
Aug 7, 2009 3:46 am
... you can get some very basic patterns from Kannicks Korner <http://www.kannikskorner.com/patwomen.htm> ... wow, that looks very simple. Looks like a...
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swimarcher@...
musicdoghiker
Aug 7, 2009 4:56 am
My curiosity was heightened with this posting.? I wanted to find out who this lady was and enjoyed reading about her on the Wikipedia site. Here it is for your...
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oakherder
Aug 10, 2009 3:14 am
This is the new information I have found: She wears a high-waisted white cotton gown while her plainly-styled hair is partially covered by a soft hat. ...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Aug 10, 2009 4:54 am
... really sure where to start. Only done 'dress-up' type things that Ive just patched together. I might have to find a book with more pictures of her dress...
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Judy Mitchell
rookwoods
Aug 10, 2009 12:55 pm
... For a 'kerchief', think lightweight, gauzey shawl tucked into the neckline. I don't know a lot about transitional periods, but it almost looks like she's...
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oakherder
Aug 11, 2009 12:31 am
Thanks Cat! Everything you wrote was very helpful. I had been searching through comments made about her but looking at the broader social picture hadnt...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Aug 11, 2009 1:45 am
... comments made about her but looking at the broader social picture hadnt occurred to me. It totally matters, should matter always.... historic or fantasy. ...
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LLWatts
antigone68104
Aug 11, 2009 12:01 pm
... Tomorrow" stuff:: I don't know if this would help, it's American rather than European. But, there's a gridded pattern for a shortgown in "Everyday Dress of...
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oakherder
Aug 12, 2009 8:34 am
Thanks for the pointer to that website, Dover seem to have a lot of gorgeous books! The dress on the front of the one you suggested does seem similar. There...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Aug 12, 2009 8:55 am
... gorgeous books! The dress on the front of the one you suggested does seem similar. There were English titles too but I can't see whats inside the books so...
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Judy Mitchell
rookwoods
Aug 12, 2009 1:06 pm
I was at a friend's house, last night, who knows a whole lot more about 18th century clothing. She pulled up the pics and bustled around her books. Here is...
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yocepha
Aug 12, 2009 1:33 pm
I can't help at all re: actual fashion advice, but if anyone wants to purchase the Kyoto book, try looking on the remainder shelves of your local Barnes and...
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hobbitmomof4
Aug 13, 2009 10:19 pm
Hi, I need some info one Burda Pattern. They are German made patterns available here in the US and how they calculate pattern size is a little confusing to me....
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dominiquebaltzley
dominiquebal...
Aug 16, 2009 12:24 am
Hi! I'm in desperate need of some help!! I am trying to make Tristan's white jacket from Stardust. I bought the Simplicity pattern #2895. ...
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Jacquelyne
jacquelynefr...
Aug 16, 2009 3:18 am
On their pattern site they have a measurement chart you can download. The US doesn't have standardized sizing, so I would recommend that you look at the chart...
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jlmonolith
Aug 16, 2009 3:39 am
I'm still kind of working on this myself, although I've had to put the coat off for a bit. For starters, you may want to look at the thread I have about it:...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Aug 16, 2009 4:08 am
... Welcome to the zoo. We help where we can. You didn't mention sewing or costuming skill level, so answers will be rather general for now. Can be more...
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Mia
miaviolyns
Aug 17, 2009 7:20 pm
... I can maybe help with that. I started up a collection of pictures of this costume awhile back. ...
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Melody Watts
hobbitmomof4
Aug 17, 2009 11:49 pm
HI, I saw this on ebay from seller tssy2005 Stardust jacket custom made to your size: $69.00 +$40 shipping turn around about 7 to 10 days item # ...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Aug 18, 2009 1:22 am
... Reminder.... This is a no buy / no sell list. We're here to encourage folks to make their own stuff. There's no problem sharing found supplies, fabric...
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jlmonolith
Aug 18, 2009 5:14 am
I can tell from the back picture of that ebay item that it is not a very accurate re-creation from the movie. It's missing some stuff in the lower center...
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mlewis92104
Aug 25, 2009 8:11 pm
Hello All! I hope that I will have to pleasure of many you enjoying the fun of participating in my Costumed Walkabout at Del Mar this November! Any questions,...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Aug 27, 2009 12:37 am
If ya don't subscribe to Simplicity's newsletter, they've done a major update on their web... http://www.simplicity.com In patterns: You actually get to see...
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Cat Devereaux
catdevereaux
Aug 27, 2009 12:48 am
Want to check out some wild costumes??? Miss Universe has a lot of pictures posted from their event. Quite a selection, and should give you some ideas if...
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slc_fire
Aug 27, 2009 1:23 am
I noticed that they don't have nearly the number of items online that they have in their cataloges at Joann Fabrics. I would love to be able to see everthing....
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Susan Toker
lynsepotter
Aug 27, 2009 4:32 pm
Thanks for the links. I got sucked into watching the National Costume parade and was rather impressed with some of the costumes. Some were awesome. Luckily...
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carolsfantasy_sf
carolsfantas...
Aug 29, 2009 11:30 pm
A friend of mine is thinking of a devil costume with a prehensile tail for Halloween. Anyone got any suggestions for how to make the tail move? Carol Mitchell...
