My first thought would be to go with the late Victorian/Edwardian. You have to be careful with mourning customs earlier, but thanks to Queen Victoria, by then it had become fashionable to spend your life in mourning -- or just look like you were. And 5 1/3 yards might get you to a late Vict. gown or walking suit or walking skirt -- probably too little for a mid-century giant hoopskirt, but once they narrow back down again somewhat you're in the ballpark. Anyway, enjoy! -------------- Original message -------------- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> I just scored 5 1/3 yards of linen blend at my local Joanne's on clearance > for only $3.00/yard! The only trouble is that it is black linen - but I > thought "Hey, linen - only $3 - I can make something from that!" My question > to > the group now - what can I make? I do have linen in other colors as well, but > what periods, styles or types of garments could I use with the black? > Bodices? Petticoats? Dresses? I'm open to most periods - mostly involved in > Renaissance Faires - but also love Regency and late Victorian/ Edwardian. > There > is no hurry for this -- I just need to know some possiblities. > > Thanks to y'alls collective wisdom. > > Donna Scarfe > Fyne Hats By Felicity > > > > **************The year's hottest artists on the red carpet at the Grammy > Awards. Go to AOL Music. > (http://music.aol.com/grammys?NCID=aolcmp00300000002565) > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > h-costume@mail.indra.com > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
