----- Original Message -----

From: Andrea Edelman

To: CGWcostumers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Tuesday, August 26, 2008 10:08 AM

Subject: Re: [CGWcostumers] I am not panicking

RELAX. I went through the same thing. The sentence should be worded, "In September, applications will be mailed out with the October Dispatch," or something like that. Collating is 18 September, which literally means "...mailed with Squeals in September..." If you look on page 29, you'll see a posting for 18 September: "...The issue collated this day will include application forms for Costume College 2009."

 

You're okay! :D

----- Original Message ----
From: ilkajonesing <ilkajonesing@sbcglobal.net>
To: CGWcostumers@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2008 8:49:16 PM
Subject: [CGWcostumers] I am not panicking

But did anyone else get their Costume College registration form with
their September Squeals? I didn't.

I just got the Squeals and tore it apart. All of the literature we got
says "[r]egistration forms for Members will be mailed with Squeals in
September 2008." I looked for a message that said that the form would
be coming with the October 2008 Squeals instead, which is probably
more accurate, and makes the process more idiot-proof, since I'm
assuming that means most people will remember NOT to send in their
form before October 20th.

Anyone with rational and soothing words of comfort, please reply.

- Ingrid J.

Hello!

I'm looking for someone who is planning to attend the Jane Austin
weekend on January 17, 2009, who would like to "host" a CGW Meetup.
Since the Bonus Track for Costume College was Regency, it would be
fabulous if we could have a time when our members could meet up and
show off their fabulous creations that they learned to make this year.
Unfortunately, I won't be attending, so I wouldn't be able to do it
myself.

I would also like to hear from anyone who is interested in hosting a
"Finish Your Finery" day in the beginning of January. That way anyone
with unfinished Regency items may be able to get help to finish them
in time for the Jane Austin weekend.

Thanks!
Colleen

I wanted to pass on this info for any of you folks who might be
interested in this.
Val LaBore
*************************************
Join us for the SD Costume Guild's 3rd Swap and Sell on October 11,
2009.  The event will be Costume Guild members only from 9-10 am, and
the general public from 10-2pm.  Event is free, and will take place
(again) at Mary Jenning's house in University City (south of La Jolla/
north of downtown SD):
4376 Benhurst Ave, San Diego, CA

Slight correction from Mary's info, it's on Oct 11, 2008, not 2009. I
just cut and pasted the info. Sorry for the confusion.
Val

I just read about this upcoming exhibit and thought others may be interested as
well: "The
Purse and the Person: A Century of Women's Purses" will be at the Fullerton
Museum
Center from Oct 18th- Jan 4th.

  The blurb on the website says:

"While archeologists may create a picture of an individual from a cache of
artifacts buried
deep in the earth, this exhibition brings together life stories buried right
under our noses
- in the purses carried by our mothers and grandmothers. Developed from a
private
collection of nearly 2,000 handbags, each vignette in this show combines purses
with the
everyday objects that filled them. Glimpse into the lives of Edwardian matrons,
flappers,
wartime Rosie the Riveters, suburban housewives, hippies, businesswomen, and
more.
Historical photographs are used to bring these characters to life. The women of
the 20th
century will reveal their personalities, their fashion sense, and their
day-to-day concerns
brought out in the mysterious depths of their purses."

From Google, I learned the address is 301 N Pomona Ave, Fullerton, CA 92832-
Downtown
Fullerton, very near Fullerton College. Admission is $4 or less, and there is
free parking
nearby. Their hours
are somewhat limited, so check the website.
Here's a link:
http://www.cityoffullerton.com/depts/museum/


I'll definitely go to the exhibit. I've lived in Fullerton for over a year, and
I have never been
to the FMC before (yes, I need to get out more). I  don't yet know what the
"scale" of the
place is... Has anyone been who could offer more light on the subject? Is it
terrible, awful
or something? :O)

Anyone think they might want to go?? Maybe have a "CGW Day" if we can all
coordinate?
(I'm volunteering to help/coordinate if there's interest.) I'm sure we can find
other things
to do  nearby and make a day of it. (This is Downtown Fullerton). "Gilding the
Lily" is
RIGHT THERE, no?  http://gildingthelilyvintage.blogspot.com/ I always pass
interesting
antique shops when I am down thataway. Who's up for an explore!? :O)


Actually, I think I'll drive by today and have a look. See what is nearby. More
later...

I'm interested -

Linda

I don't know how many CGW costumers take the Ventura line but I am
wondering if anyone got hurt.  I got off it three minutes before the
crash happened.  I know of one other member, Lynn, who takes it to Simi
Valley.  Has anyone heard anything about anyone?  Maryann

If I'm off work the day that's chosen, I'm in also. Sounds delightful!

-Jennifer Mulvey

--- In CGWcostumers@yahoogroups.com, "Elizabeth" <emccash@...> wrote:
>
> I just read about this upcoming exhibit and thought others may be
interested as well: "The
> Purse and the Person: A Century of Women's Purses" will be at the
Fullerton Museum
> Center from Oct 18th- Jan 4th.
>
>  The blurb on the website says:
>
> "While archeologists may create a picture of an individual from a
cache of artifacts buried
> deep in the earth, this exhibition brings together life stories
buried right under our noses
> - in the purses carried by our mothers and grandmothers. Developed
from a private
> collection of nearly 2,000 handbags, each vignette in this show
combines purses with the
> everyday objects that filled them. Glimpse into the lives of
Edwardian matrons, flappers,
> wartime Rosie the Riveters, suburban housewives, hippies,
businesswomen, and more.
> Historical photographs are used to bring these characters to life.
The women of the 20th
> century will reveal their personalities, their fashion sense, and
their day-to-day concerns
> brought out in the mysterious depths of their purses."
>
> From Google, I learned the address is 301 N Pomona Ave, Fullerton,
CA 92832- Downtown
> Fullerton, very near Fullerton College. Admission is $4 or less,
and there is free parking
> nearby. Their hours
> are somewhat limited, so check the website.
> Here's a link:
> http://www.cityoffullerton.com/depts/museum/
>
>
> I'll definitely go to the exhibit. I've lived in Fullerton for over
a year, and I have never been
> to the FMC before (yes, I need to get out more). I  don't yet know
what the "scale" of the
> place is... Has anyone been who could offer more light on the
subject? Is it terrible, awful
> or something? :O)
>
> Anyone think they might want to go?? Maybe have a "CGW Day" if we
can all coordinate?
> (I'm volunteering to help/coordinate if there's interest.) I'm sure
we can find other things
> to do  nearby and make a day of it. (This is Downtown
Fullerton). "Gilding the Lily" is
> RIGHT THERE, no?  http://gildingthelilyvintage.blogspot.com/ I
always pass interesting
> antique shops when I am down thataway. Who's up for an explore!? :O)
>
>
> Actually, I think I'll drive by today and have a look. See what is
nearby. More later...
>

This sounds just like the exhibit shown in Pasadena earlier this
year, and the one photo on the Fullerton website reinforces my opinion
that it is.  I saw it in March and it is an OUTSTANDING exhibit.
    I heartily second the motion that we make it a CGW event, and I
would definitely go to see it again.  Can we combine it with either
lunch or tea, as well as strolling around Fullerton shops in attire of
1840-1960 or perhaps just carrying eye-catching handbags?
    Hint, hint (Elizabeth) . . . if you schedule it, we will come.
Diane Y


--- In CGWcostumers@yahoogroups.com, "Elizabeth" <emccash@...> wrote:
>
> I just read about this upcoming exhibit and thought others may be
interested as well: "The
> Purse and the Person: A Century of Women's Purses" will be at the
Fullerton Museum
> Center from Oct 18th- Jan 4th.
>

Diane,
I'm glad to hear the good review of the exhibit. I have never been to the museum
here, so
I wasn't sure what I was leading people to!
  ***
I do think it should combine lunch and strolling the downtown shops. There's
also some
interesting architecture in the area (photo ops in period costume?)

As far as which restaurant, I guess I have to do some research as to who could
handle a
large group, if they'll take reservation, if they'll split the check, etc...

Regarding a DATE- I have too much going on until after Halloween and although I
might
do some Christmas shopping while I'm there, I want to keep the event away from
December and everyone being busy with holidays, so it looks like beginning/ mid-
November? I'd better get something written for Squeals!
-Elizabeth M

--- In CGWcostumers@yahoogroups.com, "diane27025" <pvdame@...> wrote:
>
>    This sounds just like the exhibit shown in Pasadena earlier this
> year, and the one photo on the Fullerton website reinforces my opinion
> that it is.  I saw it in March and it is an OUTSTANDING exhibit.
>    I heartily second the motion that we make it a CGW event, and I
> would definitely go to see it again.  Can we combine it with either
> lunch or tea, as well as strolling around Fullerton shops in attire of
> 1840-1960 or perhaps just carrying eye-catching handbags?
>    Hint, hint (Elizabeth) . . . if you schedule it, we will come.
> Diane Y
>
>
> --- In CGWcostumers@yahoogroups.com, "Elizabeth" <emccash@> wrote:
> >
> > I just read about this upcoming exhibit and thought others may be
> interested as well: "The
> > Purse and the Person: A Century of Women's Purses" will be at the
> Fullerton Museum
> > Center from Oct 18th- Jan 4th.
> >
>

Fran gave a talk at the last College on cross dressing so I thought I
would post this link to an interesting article in Mental Floss about
cross dressing through the ages.

http://www.mentalfloss.com/blogs/archives/18538

maryann

Harry Potter Party for the 10th Anniversary edition of Sorcerer's Stone

I SOOOO want to go to this event at Whimsic Alley! It is too short notice to get
it into Squeals
(we collate TONIGHT...) but if anyone thinks they might like to go, let me know
and maybe we
can build a group. Perhaps carpool? I'm in Fullerton, the event is in Santa
Monica.



  I cannot cut and paste the details from the Whimsic Alley website (it is an
image, not text),
so here is a link. If it doesn't come through, e-mail me off-list and I can
forward you the e-
mail I received.
-Elizabeth

http://www.whimsicalley.com/10thAnniversary.htm

Same here.  I'd love to go but on a Tuesday during the day??

Anyone interested in a mini party for those who cannot make it during the week?

I like an excuse for a Harry Potter Party... If someone throws it, I'm there! I
don't have the
space to host one myself (one bedroom apartment), so I will probably be at
Whimsic Alley
since I am fairly local and unemployed. Now I just have to decide if I am OK
with pulling
my kid out of school early for a... "dentist appointment"??? :O)

-Elizabeth

--- In CGWcostumers@yahoogroups.com, "Lynn Downward" <lynndownward@...> wrote:
>
> The Harry Potter books have such a wide age-range of fans that we forget
> that these books were predominantly written for children. Scholastic Books
> is a publisher specializing in children's books. Having said that, it makes
> perfect sense to me that the party would be in the afternoon-early evening.
> When else would an audience, whose bed time is 9pm Sharp on a school night,
> get to attend?
>
> I read the first book because my 11 year old daughter loved it and started
> to read it to her 6 year old sister immediately after she finished it (the
> first time). They kept arguing about taking turns reading, so I stepped in
> and the three of us read it out loud to each other. By the end of the book
> we were all hooked...
>
> Lynn
>
>
>
>
> On Fri, Sep 19, 2008 at 9:02 AM, Cynthia Stone <cyn_business@...>wrote:
>
> >   Same here. I'd love to go but on a Tuesday during the day??
> >
> > Anyone interested in a mini party for those who cannot make it during the
> > week?
> >
> >
> >
>

I was contacted by Susan Anderson of www.susanandersonphoto.com. She
is coordinating events for a fancy Halloween fundraiser in Beverly
Hills. It sounds like fun, and her photography is really good. I would
sign up, but I've already committed to another Halloween Haunt.

Here's the info, for anyone interested:

It is a private party with a Victorian era "Haunted" Train Station
theme, to be performed only once, on Friday October 31st.

The Train Station is basically a 10.000 sq ft home that will be
transformed for one evening into a Haunted House for the party guests
to experience.  We are expecting up to 1000+ guests at this party.

What we are hoping to find are some extras and featured characters for
our Haunted Train Station who can portray Victorian era characters.
The more authentic the costume, the better.

We are looking for the following characters:

Victorian ladies

Victorian Gents

Victorian "Gangs of New York" style Pick Pockets.. Street Gang types
(think the film, Oliver)

Keystone Kop characters (I know that is more teens or twenties, but we
are stretching it a bit)

Ticket takers for a Victorian Train station

Train Robbers


These characters will be hired to populate the street in front of the
Haunted House to lend a
note of authenticity to our event.  Some will have more specific
roles, others might be ghoulish
Victorians, etc etc.

These positions are paid, depending on the level of difficulty, the
price for the event differs.

Not unlike being an extra for a TV show or a film.  The rate for
talent is from $150  and up...

There will be food and refreshments provided, and a great place to
spend Halloween.

We have other roles available too for anyone who might have more
acting experience.

English accents are more than welcome!!

If you have any questions, please contact me.

Susan Anderson Photography
              Los Angeles, California
              #213-300-1100

Hello all!  I am working on an 1890s skirt and the pattern calls for
4" deep directionally (1/2") pleated trim at the hem.  However, I have
made this before and I don't want another skirt that looks the same.
:-)  So, I was thinking of making the pleated trim in box pleats.  I
was wondering if anyone knows if the box pleats will take up more
fabric than directional pleats?  I just want to be sure to cut the
correct amount of fabric and not have a seam in the pleats if possible.

Thanks a lot for any input!
Martha Gibbons

Anyone else planning on attending the Tea mentioned in the subject line above?
Wanna
maybe carpool? I'm in Fullerton, very near the 5 and 91...
-Elizabeth