I learned at a recent workshop that linen can have the same sheen as satin
if the treatment is done correctly. It takes ironing the wet fabric until it
shines. Lines should not be placed in a dryer. It will remove the sheen. Air
drying retains the shiney surface. Once it'sbeen put in a dryer that sheen
is gone forever. That is why we have so many linen textiles in museums... no
dryers bach then. Dry gets too hot.
I'd suggest going to a second hand store, find a piece of linen fabric and
test the ironing suggestion. I need to do that myself. I weave and that is
one of the things I'll have to do next year.
----- Original Message -----
From: "otsisto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 5:26 PM
Subject: RE: [h-cost] Hello-new member
Some help
http://www.npg.org.uk/live/search/portrait.asp?LinkID=mp54600&rNo=2&role=sit
The best I can do in getting the portrait that Cornelius Ketel painted.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/reader/0300083807/ref=sib_dp_pt/104-4894048-4326327
#reader-link
If you copy this you will definitely want the shirt to be linen.
I don't think that MF would be wearing the full ruff while working.
The off-white doublet looks satin but it is not the same "satin" as modern
satin. Might substitute the satin for polished cotton.
The jerkin looks to be leather.
Recommend these patterns for assistance if needed.
http://www.margospatterns.com/mainframe.htm
http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/patterns/elizabethan.html
Good luck,
De
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