On May 6, 2010, at 7:43 PM, landofoz wrote:
Has anybody got any suggestions on an 18th century accessory that
would use only one metre of velvet (something to keep warm would
be good as July is the middle of winter for those of us in the
southern hemisphere)
Denise B wrote,
Would a rectangle shawl be appropriate? Cut the piece in half and
sew the narrow ends together. Trim with lace or fringe or ??
A shawl would depend on which part of the 18th century. The end
of the century (90s) saw them creeping in, but not most of the century.
What part of the century are you aiming for?
What about a muff?
-Carol
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