I am SOOO sorry! That was supposed to be private! Diana
> Rebecca, > > I have a fabric website specifically for people making historical > costumes. > > http://www.renaissancefabrics.net/ > > I carry wool, silk, linen, and some cottons. For a hot summer and > historical accuaracy, I recommend linens for shirts, pants, and maybe a > doublet. Lightweight wool is even better for a doublet and can also be > used for pants. Most people think wool is too warm but it breathes so it > isn't that bad if you get a lightweight kind. And it is more historically > accurate than cotton. Silk would be accuarate as well, but if he is going > to be outside in hot weather, silk is impractical because it will get > sweat (salt) stains. You could use it as a trim fabric, though. > > Someone mentioned Margo's patterns. They are awesome and heavily > researched and tested (I know her personally). I recommend them also. > > And someone else said to use cotton for his outfit. I would recommend > linen over than cotton because it is sturdy and more accurate. I also > carry a cotton/linen blend that is good because it isn't as expensive as > pure linen but it has a better look than 100% cotton. I also can order > other colors than the ones listed on the website so if you are looking for > a specific color, let me know and I will see if it is available. > > Other websites you can check for fabrics are www.fabrics.com, > www.denverfabrics.com, and www.fashionfabricsclub.com > > I am a costumer myself so I will be happy to answer any construction or > other questions you may have! > > Diana > > www.RenaissanceFabrics.net > "Everything for the Costumer" > > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > h-costume@mail.indra.com > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > www.RenaissanceFabrics.net "Everything for the Costumer" _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
