Luckily, I'm putting a border of abut 12 inches of black(actually a black
and gray plaid) arould the front opening and base of the cloak which will be
a little more stain resistant. But I do plan to cut it above the ankles.
For the first time I'm going to photo document the whole process, so I'll
let you all know when I get pictures and such up on a website. I haven't
100% decided yet, but I may hand sew the thing, given the weight of the wool
involved.
While I'm at it, does anyone have recommendations for what to line with?
I'm trying to decide between linen and light weight polar fleece. This is
blanket weight wool, so it will be plenty warm on its own. Has anyone lined
a winter cloak in linen? Fur's not really an option for me, so what other
historically accurate options do I have?
Tayla
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dawn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, February 02, 2006 1:02 PM
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Protecting wool?
Sablerose wrote:
But I would like to make it even slightly stain resistant if possible?
The other thing I would suggest is to cut the length somewhere below the
knee, but well above the ankle, perhaps 10" up, somewhere around mid calf
or higher. This will keep your white wool off the ground and out of reach
of most mud and grass, splashed water, and such. Much easier to keep clean
if it's not in the muck in the first place. :)
Dawn
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