The poli mari fabrics are a bit light weight for rent of any sort and though the patterns are lovely the weight will cheaper the look on stage. Might i suggestupholstery weight damask, brocade and drapery weight velveteen.Ive actually done pattern 41 in all those -----Original Message----- Date: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 7:29:16 am To: <h-cost...@indra.com> From: ". ." <lizmaek...@hotmail.com> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Renaissance dance costumes
For the women: Different colored brocades. Since this for the stage, you might want to look at Joann's collection of acetate/poly "sari" fabrics or -if you have some time- order actual saris online. You can easily order a lot of them from the same seller for little $$. Most saris go for about $10 on ebay with an actual lot of them going for 7 for $50. Since each sari is about 5 yards, you should have enough to at least make the dress. The saris have gorgeous borders in metallic threads and sometimes have a pallu -or about a yard/yard and a half of a decorated front that would make great sleeves. If you don't have time for the sari option (I've been getting saris in as little as five days but it can take up to three weeks. Most sellers on places like ebay are accommodating if you ask them for a speedier option), Joanns does have nice looking brocades. The metallic threads in the brocades or sari fabrics from Joanns should really shine on stage. The sleeves can be mixed and matched. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
