I can't help with Danish costume terms, but try here for ruffs:
http://www.renaissancetailor.com/demos_ruffs.htm . She also sells sets
of ruffs and you may find that to be more cost effective, especially if
you're pressed for time.
Welcome back,
Melusine
On 5/13/2011 7:25 AM, Leif og Bjarne Drews wrote:
Hello the list, its long time since last.
I have ben asked to make some renaissance costumes for a shool projekt at a
danish castle. the teachers are going to be dressed up in renaissance costumes,
a man and a woman. They work at a danish castle wich is a museum.
I am going to start this projekt in july.
In some danish inventory lists, wich all are written in german ( it was the
language used then in Denmark) it is often mentioned with wide dresses and
narrow dresses.
My question is, could a narrow dress be the same as the english word “a kirtle”
Its hopeless with danish study of danish renaissance costumes, because nobody
knows the danish terms for different costumes (costume parts) No danish words
for anything except the major things like ruffs, cuffs and the like.
Another question i have for you is: wich fabric would you recomend to use when
i make ruffs and cuffs? They should be able to wash them often, and i thoaght
about maybe using a synthetic fabric wich will hold the shape, and dont need to
be ironed, or perhaps to use silk organza, as this also is stiff and keeps the
shape.
Any suggestions and any help would be greatfull apreciated.
Bjarne
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