-----Original Message----- On 02/12/2011 02:34 PM, Beteena Paradise wrote: > It isn't exactly what she said as she insisted that it had to be 1/4 inch > cotton > twill tape as that is what was used then, but at least there is support for > silk > binding. Thank you so much! >
I greatly doubt it was "cotton" twill tape, and I don't recall seeing any period binding of those dimensions. Still, the more evidence you get the better you can make up your mind as to what *you* think is appropriate. -- Cathy Raymond >>> On another list I remember someone showing an extent kirtle with twill weave binding along the front opening and neckline which was stitched to the back side of the fabric. It appeared to be card woven onto the edge but may have been stitched on (pic. was a wee bit grainy). I believe the woman said that the threads were of wool and linen (warp was one and the other was the weft). So, twill tape is possibly period or a good substitute for the woven on band. That it HAS to be 1/4" is debatable as the extent example was closer to 1/2" and I do not think that there would have been a sumptuary laws that dictated the width of twill tape. For it being made of cotton is highly doubtful for most of Europe but possible in the Mediterranean region, either region it would have been rare and costly. As for binding and edge you are more likely to have in the European and Mediterranean regions linen, wool, hemp, nettle and silk before you would see a cotton bound edge. Egypt on the other h! and would most likely have the cotton binding. Is it possible that there was a miscommunication somewhere? De _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
