In a message dated 12/2/2005 1:44:30 A.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
-- linen dyed in strong colors, e.g. cranberry, deep green, bright redblack (I've been using the hot pink for mock-ups!) ********************* You can always dip them down or change the color completely by dying...Ritt works well on linen....even the hot pink. -- glazed cotton (apricot, blue) ********************** 18th century....especially for lining a caraco or something where you'll catch a glimpse of it...like a yellow silk jacket lined with the blue...or actually even the apricot. Tres chich! -- moire (the modern stuff that looks like wood-grain in texture, probably rayon), in light blue or ivory or yellowy-white ********************** Victorian. I see an 1895 ball gown with huge sleeves.... -- silk noil ******************* Hmmmmmm.... embroider it in coral red and make an early 1920s day dress or make a great 20s dress out of some brightly patterned china silk and a floater coat of the noil lined with the dress fabric. Also tres chich! _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
