In a message dated 12/18/2010 1:54:43 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
franchesca.ha...@gmail.com writes:
I think I need some of the shirting material as well, just
to have
one nice suit shirt when needed.
I have found that fine shirting cottons, in appropriate stripes, checks,
or solids, are
Cin,
Where do you buy your hair cloth? I used to get it from greenberg and
Hammer, I'm so sad they are gone.
Katy
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 7:15 PM, Cin cinbar...@gmail.com wrote:
Rather than recommend patterns, let me encourage you to brush up your
tailoring skills with Easy, Easier, Easiest
Kimiko, glad you posted that. I wasted/spent a lot of time perusing
the site, and they actually do have the wool undercollar felt! http://www.bblackandsons.com/sewing-supplies-pocketing-felt-c-68_80_100.html
After the holidays I intend to make a special trip just to see them
(oh, and eat in
On Fri, Dec 17, 2010 at 10:53 PM, Franchesca franchesca.ha...@gmail.com wrote:
What is your favorite lining to use for wools?
Can we all play this game?
If Im being historically correct, I use whatever the original
garment(s) had inside. That's usually linen for the 16th-17th c.
Linen against
Rayon bemberg, baby! At least for theatrical purposes, silk is way too
fragile. It wears away under the arms particularly quickly. I'd choose poly
over silk for that reason alone (and I never say that!).
--Rachel
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What is your favorite lining to use for wools?
For any cloak that has even the slightest chance of being worn outside
and/or camping, my favourite lining for wool is... wool! There's nothing
better when it gets cold or rainy! Although, as a second best, I've also
used linen - but it doesn't
I have a very old cotton velveteen cloak edged in faux fur, that started with a
rayon lining which got shredded rather quickly (I think it was a cheap rayon,
not the good stuff). I replaced that lining with a wool lining, and it was nice
and warm. The back of the velveteen pile has been worn
