http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/ Costumer's Info List Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:47:01 GMT MaryBeth Gagner http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6216 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6216 I just got labels from Alpha Impressions. They are printed on cotton tape, but they have other choices. I got there name from Norcostco which is a costume Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:45:59 GMT melanie starnes http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6215 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6215 I recently purchased some books in preparation for a class and found these to be full of interesting options. Fabric Art Workshop: Exploring Techniques and Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:45:51 GMT Karjala, Jodi http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6214 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6214 I use Sterling Name Tape Co.: www.sterlingtape.com. It's really easy and reasonably affordable to custom design your own label. They have many sizes and Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:45:38 GMT Melanie Schuessler http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6213 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6213 You might see if Butler University's Institute for Study Abroad has any programs that would fit. Though I did not attend Butler, I went through them when I Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:41:24 GMT Rainbow Koehl http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6212 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6212 Hi all, I am looking at purchasing labels to sew into costumes.  I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a company that does nice (reliable) work?  They can be Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:40:38 GMT Karjala, Jodi http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6211 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6211 One of my students is interested in studying abroad next year, in any European country, with the hopes of studying costume or fashion design. Does anyone know Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:47:53 GMT Paula Denise Davis http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6210 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6210 Hi, I made a trip to this museum at long last a couple of years ago and loved it. They also have what appears to be an excellent library for scholars. I Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:17:58 GMT am_wurster http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6209 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6209 Good morning everyone: As it turns out, I have a pretty small production load for this year (and the first show of 3 was over this weekend). Since I don't Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:19:51 GMT Alexandra Bonds http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6208 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6208 On the Fashion & Costume Conference ?ENDYESTHAI? (To Dress) Historical, sociological and methodological approaches April 9-11, 2010, Benaki Museum ? Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:19:14 GMT jnettie77 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6207 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6207 I second "Fitting and Proper", it's a great book. Also, "The Cut of Men's Clothes" by Nora Waugh is very good for 18th century patterns. It also gives you Sun, 01 Nov 2009 09:59:39 GMT Melinda Robinson http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6206 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6206 Try the Amazon Dry Goods shoe catalog. The leather women's victorian boots are available in several styles although they are a bit expensive. They are Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:08:24 GMT costumepirate http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6205 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6205 Anyone have a source for an upper class girls' victorian boot. We are using English riding boots for our Urchins in Christmas Carol, but I need something nice Thu, 29 Oct 2009 22:43:19 GMT Cathie McClellan http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6204 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6204 I recommend FITTING AND PROPER ­ 18C CLOTHING FROM THE COLLECTION OF THE CHESTER COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY. The men¹s clothing (shirt, waistcoat, breeches, Thu, 29 Oct 2009 20:33:42 GMT kathotmer http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6203 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6203 Hello there, We are attempting to stock up on some period garments for our Acting III course and focusing primarily on the Late 18th Century for now. We have Thu, 29 Oct 2009 19:07:10 GMT vibrina http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6202 http://groups.yahoo.com/group/costumeinfo/message/6202 In case anyone is interested... After some more searching, I found a US source of the Boker tracing wheel. Samuel Bauer and Sons in NYC sells it for $9.95,