> > For that same shirt project, now that I have woken up and recognized the > many resources already present in my studio, I'm hung up on fabric. Well, > not really hung up as I can certainly use 100% linen and end up with a > reasonably period shirt. But the shirt that he already has is 100% cotton - > I know - not period - but very comfy and again, he likes it. > Cotton not period? Sure it is. I know it was used in Spain and Itialy in the Rennaisance (Hispanic Costume 1480-1530 by Ruth Matilda Anderson p.183 worn by Empress Isabel) and Germany, where it was also mixed with linen. Muslin (aka calico in Europe) is ideal. -- Aspasia Moonwind
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