Hi Ann!
thanks for the comments! :D
On Mar 28, 2006, at 7:37 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote
This is my first draft, so any input would be appreciated!! Thanks!!
There are several small errors or sort-of-but-not-quite truths
here. Do you
have a basic textile science book?
Actually several. :D
For example:
The linen-rayon blends are generally cheaper than 100% linen. They
are a
good compromise if necessary. They have the added benefit of making
the fabric
less wrinkle prone.
This statement is just not true. While linen does crease badly, rayon
wrinkles like crazy. Besides, I don't recall seeing this
particular blend.
Cotton/linen, yes, and polyester/rayon (your "linen look"), yes.
Our local Joanne's carries a linen/ rayon blend (currently on sale
30% off) and from experience with the fabric, it does wrinkle less.
I've found the wrinkly-ness of rayon is dependent on the type of
fabric. Rayon crepe can be worn for days with nary a wrinkle, but
challis can wrinkle if you look at it crossly.
Also, your discussion of flammability of manmade fibers vs natural
ones;
woolen/worsted.
Not really sure what you mean here. Polyester and Nylon are much
more flammable than natural fibers. And they do melt when burned.
"Flammable" might not be the exact technical term, but it's a word
everyone understands. The info on the worsted/ woolen is straight
from of my books on textiles. If it is wrong, I'd be happy to change
it.
This guide is intended for folks who know NOTHING about fabrics and
want to make good choices when venturing into the scary territory of
a fabric store. I want to keep it extremely basic, but give
suggestions so they steer clear of really bad fabric decisions.
Thanks for the input!
Althea Turner
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
"Ignorant themselves of the forces of nature and wanting to have
company in their ignorance, they don't want people to look into
anything; they want us to believe like peasants and not ask the
reasons behind things."
William of Conches, 12th century
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