In a message dated 8/29/2005 10:55:46 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'm also thinking that sari silk might be too lightweight to hold the silhouette, This is not a real concern. There are Victorian gowns [even bustle ones] made of mull [ fine gauze, basically]. It's the underpinnings that give the shape. In the Kyoto book are some 1830s and 1840s day dresses made of sheer fabrics and an 1850s gown made of a striped blue sheer with tucks decorating the skirt. The very sheerness of the fabric makes the wide tucks stand out. The yardage thing IS a real concern, however. But mixed with a matching [plain] silk, you might be able to work it out...using the sari just for ruffles and trims with the main body and skirt of the gown in the matching silk. After all, they made bustle gowns out of kimonos, y'know. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
