Kate Bunting
Librarian and 17th century reenactor

>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 15/11/2005 20:28 >>> wrote:
>I always edge the chemise in lace rather than sewing the lace to the dress, 
>because the chemise is much easier >to launder. With the actresses in make-up, 
>the lace gets soiled easily but the dress usually stays pretty clean,
 >and if the actress perspires this also affects the chemise much more than the 
 >costume, so washing the chemise >keeps the whole costume looking clean and 
 >smelling fresh.

...which of course is exactly how it worked in period.

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