I have a very old cotton velveteen cloak edged in faux fur, that started with a rayon lining which got shredded rather quickly (I think it was a cheap rayon, not the good stuff). I replaced that lining with a wool lining, and it was nice and warm. The back of the velveteen pile has been worn off, parts of the hem is now ragged, there are spots of ember burn holes, but the wool lining is still in decent shape, and still nice and warm. I wear it for Halloween as it has that spooky look to it that only time can create (or a good distresser). I've actually had a few larp friends offer to buy it from me, as is, for their own larp use, but I can't seem to part with it, as horrid a shape as it is getting.
I've recently done a minkee (minky? - the stuff used for baby blankets and plush animals) fur lining in a Tudor gown that also keeps it warm in cold weather. That was chosen more for the fur look (the edge of the front is trimmed in thicker faux fur in the same color) than for any historical basis. It works well visually for what I wanted it for, and it is sometimes a little too warm. I am finding the minkee polyester is starting to hang low in the back, which surprised me. Not sure I would do this again, as wool seems to breathe nicer in regulating the body heat - but my area doesn't get super cold when I am outside. And no, I don't go near fires when wearing this gown, like I can with that ratty old wool cloak. Kimiko ________________________________ From: Audrey Bergeron-Morin <[email protected]> To: Historical Costume <[email protected]> Sent: Sat, December 18, 2010 1:52:27 PM Subject: Re: [h-cost] tailoring supplies (was eek, quick opinion pls...) > What is your favorite lining to use for wools? > > For any cloak that has even the slightest chance of being worn outside and/or camping, my favourite lining for wool is... wool! There's nothing better when it gets cold or rainy! _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
