I was saying get cotton fabric, not knit, and try it on the bias. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 09, 2007 6:25 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] riding breeches
> The fabric recommended is for 30% stretch in both directions. Would > you cut on the bias in addition? I don't know that I'd reccommend cutting a knit on the bias, unless the pattern directions indicate. > I'm having trouble finding local fabric that stretches enough in both > directions. The "muslin" copy can be anything, but the final product > needs to be from fabric with as much cotton as possible. 100% synthetic won't do. > The polyester knits have enough stretch, but making the "muslin" copy > won't do much good if the final fabric doesn't stretch as much. Do you care what the final fabric looks like? I've got some (I believe) high cotton content super stretchy fabric--in crazy huge black and white stripes. Does it *need* to be a local fabric source? Are you willing to buy online? > Denise Emma http://anvil.unl.edu/emma http://HelixHandworks.etsy.com _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
