Elizabeth, what is the width of your silk? I'm a size 24-26 and 5'10" and can easily make a kyrtle or gown out of 3 yards of fabric, if it's at least 58" wide. Gotta love those simple, no-waste cuts! (There's really no need for a paper pattern for simple gowns like this, in fact they tend to waste fabric imo) I like working in noil. It's very forgiving and comfortable.
::Linda:: -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Walpole Subject: [h-cost] minimum yardage for 14/15th century kirtle I've been given just under 4 yards of dark gold silk noil as a gift and the summary is I've got 3 & 3/4 yds of fabric and I need a 15th century kirtle either with short sleeves do you think it's plausible either with or without piecing, opinions and shared experiences are welcome. Thanks Elizabeth -------------------------------------------- Elizabeth Walpole _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
