I'd add Taffeta to the list of silk fabrics and add a warning that most of
the time if you see satin, taffeta, velvet etc. in your local fabric shop
they aren't actually silk and you must check the labels.
Elizabeth
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From: "Althea Turner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Historical Costume" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 29, 2006 7:23 AM
Subject: [h-cost] quickie textile guide
Hey all,
I have a friend who is not allowed to go to the fabric store without a
keeper. :D She knows nothing about fabrics and likes shiny bright SHINY
fabrics, which are rarely a natural fiber. So with her in mind, I am
working on a quick guide that she, and others, can print out. I am sure
I am leaving out important information so if you could check it out and
let me know, I'd greatly appreciate it. The intended audience is
re-enactors without much experience with fabrics or sewing.
http://www.alfalfapress.com/dress/quickie_textile_guide.html
This is my first draft, so any input would be appreciated!! Thanks!!
Althea
Althea Turner
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"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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