I just saw those. . . makes my nose hurt just thinking about it.
There was a guy in my old neighborhood that had his head pierced (implanted?) with little screw wells and he could screw different sized spikes in at will. :eek:
I was just watching Jane Eyre this morning and the moment the camera focuses on Elizabeth's face - I can just imagine the director looking at her and thinking "She is going to be a STAR."
Yes! Good idea. Wander around and every time you see a uniform/group that interests you - go talk to them. I'd say 75% of the reenactment hobby is spent talking to people.
Have you seen the spray-on stocking color? I've seen them in a couple of stores - it's meant to specifically look like stockings, not an all-over tan. But they come in several different shades. I myself haven't tried them - but was wondering if anyone else had seen/heard of it? Looks to be...
I think of this every time I see a nine year old girl in an inappropriately short skirt & heeled shoes. What are her parents thinking? They obviously are buying their children clothing if they are that young - so why wouldn't they try to instill a little more decorum.
On an :offtopic: : my...
Well, depending on the level of squished-ness, you can steam them a bit using a househould iron or clothes steamer. That's what I do with mine and then very in-expertly I reshape them and pin them to a headform until they dry.
However, if they are in really bad shape, I'd suggest taking them...
Unless you're up for treasure hunting at flea markets & resale stores - go pattern shopping the easy way - internet!
There are a ton of pattern sites besides ebay and also several 'lending libraries' where you can get a copy of a pattern.
It's a great coat - I kept it in the closet for a couple years after finding it, thinking I'd have someone to put in it. But the closets need cleaning. [huh]
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