http://www.calontirtrim.com has always been good to deal with.  They have a good
selection, I think.
cate

--- In EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com, "jorie6568" <jorie6568@...> wrote:
>
> I have decided I want to make a bliaut.  If anyone has any helpful suggestions
I am open to them, but I think I know how I am going to proceed.  However!  I am
worrying about trim.  I am thinking of finally learning card/tablet weaving to
make what I want but I would be thrilled if anyone had good sources/suggestions
on where to by appropriate trim.  Thanks!
>

I have decided I want to make a bliaut.  If anyone has any helpful suggestions I
am open to them, but I think I know how I am going to proceed.  However!  I am
worrying about trim.  I am thinking of finally learning card/tablet weaving to
make what I want but I would be thrilled if anyone had good sources/suggestions
on where to by appropriate trim.  Thanks!

Has anyone used Period Patterns?  I'm wondering how user friendly they are.
cate

--- In EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com, Marjorie Adams <jorie6568@...> wrote:
>
> Traditional Vietnamese. 
>
> --- On Tue, 6/30/09, Rachel Case <knittyprincess@...> wrote:

I think you should have Keith take a picture and post it here so we can see how
it looks on you.  You spent a lot of time researching it.
Cate


>
> From: Rachel Case <knittyprincess@...>
> Subject: [EndeweardeTailor] Re: Ao Dai
> To: EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 1:30 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I'm interested in what an ao dai is. Is it a dress? Do you have pictures?
> Woefully Uninformed--
> Agatha :)
>
> --- In EndeweardeTailor@ yahoogroups. com, "Wendi" <lobster_kelaguen@ ...>
wrote:
> >
> > Yay, I think it would look better on one of you. With me, it's the shoulder
issue. I think I need a neckline that breaks up the expanse.
> >
> > Clare
> >
> > --- In EndeweardeTailor@ yahoogroups. com, Marjorie Adams <jorie6568@>
wrote:
> > >
> > > Well, we would be more than happy to come try it on and see how it looks. 
Why do you think it looks unflattering?  Can we fix it so it is not?
> > >
> > > --- On Mon, 6/29/09, Wendi <lobster_kelaguen@ > wrote:
> > >
> > >
> > > From: Wendi <lobster_kelaguen@ >
> > > Subject: [EndeweardeTailor] Ao Dai
> > > To: EndeweardeTailor@ yahoogroups. com
> > > Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 3:37 PM
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Hi all,
> > > Well, I tried it. I made the Ao dai. Heck, I even bought the matching hat.
I didn't quite finish the fastenings, because by that time I noticed
something... It was not especially flattering on me. So, if anyone wants to take
over my ao dai, let me know. It's a rosy red with nice white flowy pants.
> > >
> > > Luckily, I've slimmed since the winter and will be able to fit back into
my cotehardies for GNEW. Whoo.
> > >
> > > Hope your experiments go better!
> > > Lady Clare
> > >
> >
>

Cool!  If you find out, could you let me know?
Thanks,
Agatha

--- In EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com, Marjorie Adams <jorie6568@...> wrote:
>
> There used to be a place in Farmington that sold some wool.  Pins & Needles I
think it was called.  I am not sure if she is still open though.  My sister
might know...
>
> --- On Tue, 6/30/09, Rachel Case <knittyprincess@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Rachel Case <knittyprincess@...>
> Subject: [EndeweardeTailor] Re: wool flannel fabric
> To: EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Tuesday, June 30, 2009, 5:01 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Does anyone else have ideas on where to find wool flannel fabric? I'm looking
for wool that is appropriate for gowns--lighter weight than wool you might use
for cloaks, for example.
> Thanks,
> Agatha
>

Thanks!  I'll give it a try--I wasn't sure if there was a particular online
source for wool that is good.  :)
Agatha

Does anyone else have ideas on where to find wool flannel fabric?  I'm looking
for wool that is appropriate for gowns--lighter weight than wool you might use
for cloaks, for example.
Thanks,
Agatha

--- On Tue, 6/30/09, Jason <jbgood789@...> wrote:

Greetings to the Fine Endewearde Tailors!

> At the last shire meeting, someone came up with the idea of building
> some sturdy clothing racks that could be used to hang and present some
> of our best period garb. Maybe we could offer a little blurb about each
> piece, what period it represents; how/what/who/ when/why someone would
> be wearing it.

I made the suggestion at that meeting that we could consider making simple
t-shaped self standing armor stands to drape clothing on from different time
periods. After having seen these demos for years I always notice there are a
couple of empty chamber rooms and always "see" the potential of setting up some
type of large self guided display, like clothing dummies, in one of these rooms.
If I were a spectator I'd be more comfortable walking around and getting a good
close look at some of the garb and reading about the time period it belongs to.
We could also string up a clothesline and more garments in a timeline approach
if we like.  Basically anything that is hard to damage or steal (we could always
ziptag stuff together).

> As silly as this sound, I recently was asked if people wore
> undergarments in period! I found myself mentioning all sorts of
> unmentionables in the form of underpinnings, codpieces, corsets smalls,
>  hosen, Braise and all manner of medieval underwear! So my point is that
> a lot of non-Scadian people don't know some of the most basic stuff and
> a lot would be interested in even what we might take for granted. Not to
> say that we should have a grand display of undergarments at the Fort!

> Other ideas?

Here is one we might want to try to do someday:

Some British museum tours where the guides and reenactors have a high degree of
costuming knowledge offer a brief session in how to dress someone (a woman) in
full elizabethan costume from undergarments to the complete outfit. The model
usually wears some form of leotard and is dressed in corset, chemise, etc....
with each layer being explained. It would take a brave model and savy presentor
to do this well but this might be an interesting talk for a team and moves the
discussion along to focus on each type of clothing item worn in a specific time
period.

Just so you know.. I do not volunteer to be "the model" <smile>

A similar presentation might work well for male garments if the model wore
something like swim trunks or exercise shorts. It would be nice if the time
periods matched, but they wouldn't have to.

Bryn

I'm interested in what an ao dai is.  Is it a dress?  Do you have pictures?
Woefully Uninformed--
Agatha :)

--- In EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com, "Wendi" <lobster_kelaguen@...> wrote:
>
> Yay, I think it would look better on one of you.  With me, it's the shoulder
issue.  I think I need a neckline that breaks up the expanse.
>
> Clare
>
> --- In EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com, Marjorie Adams <jorie6568@> wrote:
> >
> > Well, we would be more than happy to come try it on and see how it looks. 
Why do you think it looks unflattering?  Can we fix it so it is not?
> >
> > --- On Mon, 6/29/09, Wendi <lobster_kelaguen@> wrote:
> >
> >
> > From: Wendi <lobster_kelaguen@>
> > Subject: [EndeweardeTailor] Ao Dai
> > To: EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com
> > Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 3:37 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Hi all,
> > Well, I tried it. I made the Ao dai. Heck, I even bought the matching hat. I
didn't quite finish the fastenings, because by that time I noticed something...
It was not especially flattering on me. So, if anyone wants to take over my ao
dai, let me know. It's a rosy red with nice white flowy pants.
> >
> > Luckily, I've slimmed since the winter and will be able to fit back into my
cotehardies for GNEW. Whoo.
> >
> > Hope your experiments go better!
> > Lady Clare
> >
>

Greetings to the Fine Endewearde Tailors!

The Fort Knox Demo is quickly approaching and we are starting to plan for,
hopefully, some great presentations.

I would like to start a thread on the group to start talking about what the
tailors can bring to/do at/or present at the demo.

At the last shire meeting, someone came up with the idea of building some sturdy
clothing racks that could be used to hang and present some of our best period
garb. Maybe we could offer a little blurb about each piece, what period it
represents; how/what/who/when/why someone would be wearing it.

As silly as this sound, I recently was asked if people wore undergarments in
period! I found myself mentioning all sorts of unmentionables in the form of
underpinnings, codpieces, corsets smalls, hosen, Braise and all manner of
medieval underwear! So my point is that a lot of non-Scadian people don't know
some of the most basic stuff and a lot would be interested in even what we might
take for granted. Not to say that we should have a grand display of
undergarments at the Fort!

Other ideas?

Anyone interested in helping out to represent the tailors? We could use some
knowledgeable people to interact with the visitors, answer questions, and break
the 4th wall, so-to-speak.  This might even recruit new members! 8)

So let's chat about this on the list and don't be afraid to contact me off list
with anything that you might want/need/have questions about.

Hope to talk more,

Nevell the shoddily dressed

Yay, I think it would look better on one of you.  With me, it's the shoulder
issue.  I think I need a neckline that breaks up the expanse.

Clare

--- In EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com, Marjorie Adams <jorie6568@...> wrote:
>
> Well, we would be more than happy to come try it on and see how it looks.  Why
do you think it looks unflattering?  Can we fix it so it is not?
>
> --- On Mon, 6/29/09, Wendi <lobster_kelaguen@...> wrote:
>
>
> From: Wendi <lobster_kelaguen@...>
> Subject: [EndeweardeTailor] Ao Dai
> To: EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com
> Date: Monday, June 29, 2009, 3:37 PM
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> Hi all,
> Well, I tried it. I made the Ao dai. Heck, I even bought the matching hat. I
didn't quite finish the fastenings, because by that time I noticed something...
It was not especially flattering on me. So, if anyone wants to take over my ao
dai, let me know. It's a rosy red with nice white flowy pants.
>
> Luckily, I've slimmed since the winter and will be able to fit back into my
cotehardies for GNEW. Whoo.
>
> Hope your experiments go better!
> Lady Clare
>

Hi all,
Well, I tried it.  I made the Ao dai.  Heck, I even bought the matching hat.  I
didn't quite finish the fastenings, because by that time I noticed something... 
It was not especially flattering on me.  So, if anyone wants to take over my ao
dai, let me know.  It's a rosy red with nice white flowy pants.

Luckily, I've slimmed since the winter and will be able to fit back into my
cotehardies for GNEW.  Whoo.

Hope your experiments go better!
Lady Clare

I did know about that website--they sell coat weight wool and it says they only
sell in 1 yard increments.  :(


  --- In EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com, Jason goodrich <jbgood789@...> wrote:
>
> Oxfordmill
>
> http://www.oxfordmillendstore.com/
>
> On Thu, Jun 25, 2009 at 9:54 AM, Rachel Case <knittyprincess@...>wrote:
>
> >
> >
> > Greetings everyone--
> > I'm looking for some wool flannel fabric for making a gown (probably a Moy
> > gown). Does anyone know where wool can be purchased either online or locally
> > for a good price?
> > Agatha
> >
> >
> >
>

Greetings everyone--
I'm looking for some wool flannel fabric for making a gown (probably a Moy
gown).  Does anyone know where wool can be purchased either online or locally
for a good price?
Agatha

well, I stopped at Marden's today and picked up a large amount of yellow velvet
for a dollar yard. I was wondering if someone could help me on the easiest way
in making a pair of hosing for that boy of mine. maybe I should trim Logan's
Green cotehardie with the yellow. have any idea crew

Thanks, Sara and Mary for the advice!  The Zen of Spiral Lacing website is
perfect for what I need.  :)
YIS Agatha

--- In EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com, Mary M <mmerry2@...> wrote:
>
> try the Zen of Spiral Lacing: 
http://www.festiveattyre.com/research/lacing/lacing.html
>
> yis
>
> Mary
>

Seems I'm having my own little monologue here--I've been looking for pictures on
the web showing how to make lacing eyelets for kirtles and where to place them. 
It looks like the eyelets are sewn in a staggered pattern with the top two and
bottom two lining up.  Does that sound right?
Agatha

  --- In EndeweardeTailor@yahoogroups.com, "Rachel Case" <knittyprincess@...>
wrote:
>
> should the holes be put in in an alternating pattern?  Not straight across
from each other so that the spiral lacing looks good?
> YIS
> Agatha
>

should the holes be put in in an alternating pattern?  Not straight across from
each other so that the spiral lacing looks good?
YIS
Agatha

Hi everyone, and especially Mira, who put on the kirtle workshop--
I've got my kirtle almost done!  After two attempts at sleeves, and a near gore
disaster, it's looking pretty good!  I'll post pics soon, but I do have a
question:  How far apart do the eyelets for lacing need to be?  Also, I am
looking for lacing cord.  Joann's has a limited amount of lacing in mostly black
and white.  Where else should I look?
Anyone's advice would be much appreciated!
YIS
Agatha