The wool you have is worsted. That means the fibers were combed before spinning and weaving. All the short fibers are gone. The resulting fabric is smooth, and will not full the way woolens will. The twill weave also contributes to its smooth, un-fuzzy appearance. That's just the way this fabric is--you can't change it.
I can't see the weave of the fabric in the picture. Looking at the original painting might help, but it might not. It's not a photo, after all. Here is what I would do-- Make some gathers in the fabric, exactly like the waist of the gown. See if it drapes the same way. (This is why you need a dress form) Experiment with those pinked embellishments. Wash and dry enough of your fabric to actually make some, and see if they look like the picture. Kim Sorry about the cross posts, and mildly inappropriate topic for some groups, but I need help with what to do with this wool - if I should use it etc. I have posted a journal entry which better describes the issue and has links to some pictures. http://wickedfrau.livejournal.com/1589.html Thanks in advance to anyone who can help! > From: wickedf...@msn.com > To: h-cost...@indra.com > Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 16:59:35 -0700 > Subject: Re: [h-cost] Arnolfi gown - fabric > > > Hmmm, I think what I have is a very fine twill wool suiting. I just washed a four inch square and only got 7/8 " shrinkage (only along the length). I am a little worried that it won't be "fuzzy" enough....it looks so soft in the picture. This, even when pinked maintains it's structure very well..... > > I washed the sample in hot water and dried it on high heat....I know its wool...I burn tested it....but it just wants to look very neat and "modern"... > > Arrrrggggh! > > Sg _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
