www.renaissancetailor.com has ruffs that can be easily washed. I believe they are made of linen with horsehair braid inside for stiffness. My friend has some and loves them. You might consider using them, or looking at the site for techniques, etc. Will you be posting pictures? Your work is always so beautiful. Sharon C.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Leif og Bjarne Drews Sent: Friday, May 13, 2011 7:25 AM To: [email protected] Subject: [h-cost] some questions about renaissance, 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 _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
