For those interested, here is the link to this list's info page which does a good job of covering what this list is about. http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume/
Here's just the first paragraph: > This list concentrates on re-creating period costume, from the Bronze > age to the mid-20th Century. Its emphasis is on accurate historical > reproduction of clothing, historical techniques for garment construction, > as well as the application of those techniques in modern clothing design. > Other topics appropriate for discussion include adapting historical > clothing for the modern figure, clothing evolution, theatrical costumes, > patterns, materials, books, and sources for supplies. > > Note that it includes clothing evolution. [please forgive the very brief history] It used to be that every single garment was sewn by hand at home. During the Middle Ages, guilds grew that focused on making clothing among other things. Yet, much of the lower classes still made their own clothes. Time progressed, governments changed... but we reached a point in the Industrial age when the sewing machine was made. While many people still sewed by hand, the machine changed the way things were done. This lead to further developments and in short, we reached the point where we are today: some sew by hand in authentic traditions, some sew using machines, some of us sew historical garments, some sew our own clothes, some mass produce garments. Yes, there are other groups out there (and thank you for listing the links). While I am aware of some of those and others, other people might not be. The other discussion on here led me to realize that there is natural bias among all of us who deal with fabric. But is it warranted bias? Or are we just being stubborn and refuse to listen. In no means am I accusing anyone, in fact I think we all are guilty of this in some form - myself included. The same "theory" I had been discussing on the other forum I am on to get feedback from that aspect. I had gotten some feedback from historical costumers here. Laurie's post broke things down even simpler. Fran, you mentioned that if you dont want to read some of the posts on here, you simply ignore them. I completely agree! My time is limited as well. No need to be forced to read anything. Michael _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
