In a message dated 4/19/2006 3:10:19 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
So in the 15th, 16th, 17th century, how did the tailors handle larger sizes? Did the skirts get wider? ********************** You're sorta assuming there's some kind of standard. Just like today, it most likely depended on the client... with much prodding from the tailor. But if you need more yardage, you have to have more yardage. With fabric being more costly back then, and fabric widths being usually narrower than today, this was more than likely a "bigger" decision. [no pun intended]. And then there's the problem of gowns being restyled from old gowns. You must use what you've got. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
