Silk organza would be the classic fabric to use if you want the top fabric to
have more body, (due to it's static retention, it sticks to the outer fabric
of its own accord). Don't think it works with the synthetic stuff.
A quilted peticoat would work well to prevent boning coming through (my
pockets are quilted and hide all the bumps from the stuff I fill them with
brilliantly) - though you might need to test out different weights of quilting
-
obviously, if very light the hoops might still show - if very heavy it might
make
the hoops droop.
An extra petticoat made up of layers of cotton voile or muslin, underneath
the skirts would work too - a bit like a layered victorian petticoat.
(although
this wouldn't be historically correct for C18th as far as I know, it does
work).
Debs
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Hi,
I wondered if any have suggestions i could use to stiffen a fabric. I am
talking about that cotton/viscose damask weawed fabric wich i baught a lot
of.
It is a little two heavy when draping. I wondered if there might be any
fabrics i could use to line it with, to help it get more support.
I am planning a francaise dress with this, and thoaght about maybe to use a
quilted petticoat over the hip panniers, to hide the sharp edges of the
bones.
Do you think perhaps a organza fabric would help the fabric to get more body
to it?
Any other suggestions.
I am determined to use this fabric, as i otherwise didnt know what to do
with it, and i thoaght it would be a waste, not to use it. Maybe the
finished dress would be ok?
Its not a big pannier dress, only small hip panniers, inspired by the dress
in Dangerous Liasions, the woman playing the harp.
Bjarne
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