Sharon at Collierfam.com wrote:
If you put an extra layer on the inside of the ruff neckband, you can take that off to wash and sew on again more easily.
Yes, but the tops of mine also get dirty where they touch my chin, as I unfortunately have oily skin. Plus the shaping of the starch starts to "break down" after a few wearings just from getting bashed about hugging people, leaning back against things, and the exigencies of travel. I do have a nice "case" for carrying them in, but starch is a temporary thing.
It just makes me appreciate the hard work of all those starchers in the 16th and 17th centuries!
Now I'm curious: how many people actually starch their ruffs after they're made like I do?
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