Since they are not complicated, you should make them in the linen. Cartridge pleats and a yoke--super easy. Sharon C.
-----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Nordtorp-Madson, Michelle A. Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 9:35 AM To: Historical Costume Subject: Re: [h-cost] Academic Dress Good plan for linen. I have a set that is bullet-proof polyester and it is like a sweat cabinet when the weather is warm. These days, they are all made of hideous cloth, so I shall be envying you. On 7/25/11 11:30 AM, "Susan Farmer" <[email protected]> wrote: On 7/25/2011 9:45 AM, Melanie Schuessler wrote: > That wasn't me, but I did make my own robes. The modern master's robes are based on 16th-century loose gowns with hanging sleeves, so that's what I made (along with a cloth flat cap). My area of study is 16th-century clothing, so it seemed appropriate, and people always compliment me on it at graduation. I'm a professor, so I get to wear it once or twice a year. I don't have any photos that I can post, unfortunately. > nods. And I'm in south Georgia. I have a bolt of black linen ready to go. I'll wear mine (probably the damn plastic bag) on the 14th, again in December, and again in May. I'm making a Modern Robe, and I want to make a period robe as well. Susan -- Susan Farmer [email protected] Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Division of Science and Math http://www.goldsword.com/sfarmer/Trillium/ _______________________________________________ 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 _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
