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Cherry
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I have some fantastic silk paj from http://www.fabricland.co.uk, that I intend to use as veiling. It is very fine and almost transparent, but soft. Hemming it will be interesting, but we like a challenge. It will have to be a rolled hem with fabric that fine- oh the joys of roll hemming chiffon - h...

Yep I would go with fur trim on the arms. Houppelandes were over the head garments- no lacing at all - voluminous garments needing about 8 meters of cloth. It was all pulled in by the belt and the folds arranged to give the pleated effect. The houppelande was an overdress and would have had kittle u...

Folks - ask for a delivery date when you place your order- if you need it quick smart then tell the supplier, also ask how long their order book is, confirm price then pay - simples !

Cherry
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Unfortunately Shadowlight will not be able to be there because Ming is out of the country on a contract - however we are still contactable for orders and will be at ILHF at the end of October.

Cherry

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Ming runs the Grey School of Western Martial Arts -( approved by the Federation of Historical Swordplay )it has been in abeyance for a while due to pressure of work but he will be hoping to start it up again very shortly (having members is a good reason - most of the old lot finished Uni - Trinity a...

i must say we have always suffered for our fashion -corsetry etc etc But on your point - I have lived through the fifties and sixties and there is wide documentation of clothing but............ I know I and my friends wore clothing that isn't evidenced - mostly it is the major trends that are docume...

I'm afraid we don't do Torm we do Living History a couple of weeks earlier I do refer to a Visual History of Costume by Aileen Ribero for some of the brass rubbings and "weepers" around tombs I believe there was both embroidery and brocade in this period but I don't think thereeis any evidence for s...

Site seems to be down but they have an active ebay shop of the same name

Cherry
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Oh by the way there were brocades - I have a picture of a brass rubbing around 1350 depicting brocade underdresses and short sleeved loose surcoates or overgowns

Cherry
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Hi Lidy, So nice to see someone planing to make other than a tightly fitting gown or kirtle - surcoats of this time were loose and drapey with quite high armholes. I use a company www.bankokthaisilk.com who produce a lightweight silk taffeta fine enough for underdresses and quite cheap -only drawbac...

the new power loomed silk dupion is far smoother and doesn't have hardly any slubs - otherwise I would agree on tafetta

Cherry
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Where have you been looking for these items? I know of at least half a dozen traders (including myself) who carry this type of stock ( for varying costs)

If you let me know where you are based and your budget I can point you in the right direction as to local events etc.

Cherry
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Have to wait until Ming gets back - i'm a complete luddite when it comes to computers.

I'm being good now and carrying on working on orders for Tewkesbury

Cherry
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Finally he brought me a sample of Scalamandre silk at £250.00 per yard!! :crazy: It was perfect, but way too expensive in my opinion. He went ahead and bought it anyway, at a reduced (!) price of £175.00 Aaargh!!! you know exactly how I feel then. The cut velvet and silk brocade came from an "ancie...

A new customer of mine has placed some hefty orders with me for very opulent stuff (not a regular re-enactor) i am now knee deep in Hainsworth's doeskin, cotton/silk velvet, Insanely expensive ( his words) italian silk cut velvet and silk damask brocade and fine venetian wool - not to mention copiou...

Minti, there are quite a few events happening around h country and most will have clothing traders from Basic to high end.and you may be able to find something off the peg Tewkesbury festival is on 10th/11th July and has a very big market Your budget will dictate how easy it is to find something -wh...

Got all my details today - everything seems fine although the pitch we have been allocated doesn't appear on the original field plan - I presume that another couple of pitches have been added to the E row as it had 12 rather than the 14 on the other rows. we aren't in our usual place but I am happy ...

We will be going to the Carlisle market it was very good this year

Cherry
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We have just received our e-mail confirmation
See you there

Cherry
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Absolutely stunning

Cherry
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Contact made now

Thanks

Cherry
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Has anyone heard back after sending in their booking forms or had their cheques cashed? I didn't get a form in the mail out but my mail was dodgy for a time - so mailed them and asked for one - silence! I mailed again - and still silence I got a copy of the forms from another trader, duly filled the...

Cut a contrast band / circle that will sit above the neckline giving a smaller neck opening and higher neckline.

When cutting this out cut the fabric on the bias -it sits better.

The other thing you could do is to take up the shoulder seams which will narrow the opening

Cherry
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Denholm Velvets do some very nice faux fur - bit pricey though
have to say much like other synthetic fabrics when working with it you can definitely tell the differencer.
Cherry
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Some costumiers suc as myself also cater for the fantasy market as well as historical. I try to display a wide range of my work - both authentic and other - it is not only re-enactors who come to buy at the markets - Larpers and those wanting sumptuous kit for the venice carnival , also brides wanti...

Wonderful Pegs - I'm just paranoid

Cherry

Hiya, Has anyone had confirmation of their pitch from Tewkes yet? I haven't and the cheque hasn't come out of my account yet. I e-mailed amanda a couple of weeks ago but have had no reply at all yet. If none of us have had confirmation, then thats OK if some of have then I need to see where my booki...

I tend to keep anything larger than a thumb nail - scraps are used to reinforce button holes and buttons. Striped are good for interlining edges and binding seams. a little larger and they are cuffs -- waistbands etc Only thing is that I have so many that get relegated to the barn perhaps once a yea...

I believe the ragged hems on trousers etc suggest that the wearer does not have to mend them because they have enough money to buy more - throw away society It a bit like a tan - yesteryear - a tan denoted work outside pale and interesting suggest the money not to do any outside work and the ladies ...