If it's going on the battlefield and possibly getting wrapped around
armour and other spiky things, noil or dupion is good because it's not a
smooth surface to begin with, so it won't look ruined the first time a
thread gets pulled. Dupion would be lighter than noil - easier to carry
and more chance of fluttering in anything less than a gale.
Jean
Becky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote
Most people think silk is a delicate fiber, but it is a very strong
thread. Silk noil or dupioni silk are strong and thicker than the
lightweight silk. If you layer the silk it's even better.
I took silk painting and you can paint directly onto it. It can be sewn
onto, yarn punched or appliqued. Great designs can be chain stitiched
like designs on wool fabrics from ancient China.
Silk is great for banners. Just make sure to store it somewhere moths
and bugs can't get into the project. I'm battling moth holes in a silk
artwork I did. Luckily the holes are small and I can creatively stitch
over them.
----- Original Message ----- From: "otsisto" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 1:10 AM
Subject: [h-cost] Fabric question SOT
I am looking for a light weight material to make a banner.
I have been recommended Silk Noil as a possible fabric.
How sturdy is silk noil as I have never worked with this material.
What would you recommend? Needs to not look modern.
I have some idea what I am looking for but I am covering all bases.
Basically, there is a 6' x 2 1/2'(tapering) embroidered and appliqued
banner. It is made of silk and wool. The creator of the banner added an
upholstery fringe (allegedly silk) around the edge. This banner is usually
carried into battle, so what I am looking into is making a copy so
that this
beautiful banner won't get trashed. Also because of the fringe and it
being
top heavy it makes things difficult for the carrier. During a good
wind the
banner could easily take out someone (either army's personnel, it doesn't
discriminate) or wrap itself around the carrier (On the bright side
it does
make it harder for the opposition army to take it when they have to deal
with a body).
If I take on the project, I have two weeks to complete it.
Thank you,
De
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