Does anyone know where to get that medium-weight, drapey 100% linen that
was used for vintage tablecloths, in cream or white and in a plain weave
(not damask)? I want to dye some yardage. Vintage tablecloths don't
look like an option. I don't have time for garage sales. The ones on
eBay are
At 04:18 PM 7/17/2011, you wrote:
Does anyone know where to get that medium-weight, drapey 100% linen
that was used for vintage tablecloths, in cream or white and in a
plain weave (not damask)? I want to dye some yardage. Vintage
tablecloths don't look like an option. I don't have time for
Is there any linen there you'd especially recommend? I've asked them
about swatches but they have not replied.
Thanks for any info,
Fran
On 7/17/2011 4:31 PM, Joan Jurancich wrote:
At 04:18 PM 7/17/2011, you wrote:
Does anyone know where to get that medium-weight, drapey 100% linen
that
You order them on line. They are free. You can order up to 5. Click the
symbol next to the picture.
Is there any linen there you'd especially recommend? I've asked them about
swatches but they have not replied.
*8
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*Maitresse Aspasia *
http://www.testfabrics.com/products/fabrics.htm#Linen
L-51, 54, 61 are probably the ones you'd be interested in. Price may not be
comparable to other sources.
Denise
Iowa
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I've used the 5.3 oz (medium weight) primarily; it has a nice drape
and would probably be what you are looking for. They have it in many colors.
Joan
At 06:47 PM 7/17/2011, you wrote:
Is there any linen there you'd especially recommend? I've asked
them about swatches but they have not
I am thinking you may want a firmer weave? If so, this might be more your type
of linen. I am not positive, as I've not ordered from here yet to see just what
their linen is like, but it has been recommended for use for embroidery on
linen, so I am thinking it would be a closer weave than what
Anyone have a source for linen bias tape? I have absolutely no patience for
making my own bias tape and I'd like some for a linen shirt I plan to make
for my husband.
I found a 50/50 linen/cotton blend tape here:
http://www.superbuzzy.com/index.php?main_page=product_infocPath=83_85produ
Depending on what you're doing, you may want straight-grain tape rather than
bias. In which case there are several sources:
http://wmboothdraper.com/TapeLace/tapelace.htm#Linen is my current favorite.
These guys also carry it:
http://woodedhamlet.com/tapes_braids/dutch_linentape.html
There
To: Historical Costume
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Linen Bias Tape
Depending on what you're doing, you may want straight-grain tape rather than
bias. In which case there are several sources:
http://wmboothdraper.com/TapeLace/tapelace.htm#Linen is my current favorite.
These guys also carry it:
http
Joan Jurancich wrote:
I just received a Deal-of-the-day email from Fabric.com with a notice
about a Dupioni Silk promotion. Here's the link to the sale pages:
, 2007 1:41 PM
To: Historical Costume
Subject: [h-cost] linen vs. cotton; was: Just a test
Ooh. I'm not much of a camper, but I've already got plans for next time to
make things a bit better. I'll add that to the list.
On a costume note, I would like to once again put in a vote for linen
over
To: Historical Costume
Subject: [h-cost] linen vs. cotton; was: Just a test
Ooh. I'm not much of a camper, but I've already got plans for next time to
make things a bit better. I'll add that to the list.
On a costume note, I would like to once again put in a vote for linen
over cotton as being
My mother always told me to sprinkle linen with water, put it in a plastic bag
for an hour or overnight and iron. That way the linen gets really damp.
Steam iron doesn't seem to do it for me.
Tania
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My mother said the same except the bag (with the dampened linen) went in
the refrigerator first.
Patty
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Subject: [h-cost] Linen
Ooh. I'm not much of a camper, but I've already got plans for next
time to make things a bit better. I'll add that to the list.
On a costume note, I would like to once again put in a vote for linen
over cotton as being the coolest thing around when it's ghastly hot.
I could definitely
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Subject: [h-cost] linen vs. cotton; was: Just a test
Ooh. I'm not much of a camper, but I've already got plans for next
time to make things a bit better. I'll add that to the list
http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/l-stomacher.htm
Candlewicking doesn't look at all like trapunto.
Scroll down to see example:
http://crossstitch.about.com/
http://www.garyclarkedesigns.com/candlewicking.html
Most trapunto that I have seen has been a white thread on white with early
works. The shear
At 09:54 30/05/2006, you wrote:
http://www.my-drewscostumes.dk/l-stomacher.htm
Candlewicking doesn't look at all like trapunto.
Scroll down to see example:
http://crossstitch.about.com/
http://www.garyclarkedesigns.com/candlewicking.html
Most trapunto that I have seen has been a white
I am more inclined to believe that it is simply, quilted. I have seen
quilted work from some extent petticoats that look like this but I wouldn't
rule out trapunto. Can anyone read what it says under the picture?
Also note that the cap and the cap pattern do not match. Same goes for the
forepart.
At 04:44 30/05/2006, you wrote:
I am more inclined to believe that it is simply, quilted. I have seen
quilted work from some extent petticoats that look like this but I wouldn't
rule out trapunto. Can anyone read what it says under the picture?
Also note that the cap and the cap pattern do not
For those of you who like to line with lightweight linen, there are two
colors on sale at fabric.com: tan and khaki, $3.75/yd
http://www.fabric.com/clearance-fabric-fashion-fabric-clearance-47-discount-fabric-30-off-apparel-fabrics.aspx
Lots of silk organzas, too...
- Hope
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I'm about to place an order for handkerchief linen, but instead of
getting a weight I was given this: 1000,1200,1300,1400 count cambric
linen. Can anyone enlighten me as to which one would be the really fine
linen?
Where are you ordering from? I'd think that the
I'm placing a large wholesale order - thought I'd ask here first before
straining relations with the supplier.
So you think that if I was asking about superfine linen - the 1400 count
would be the one to go for? I think its Czech linen.
Thanks, Aylwen
E House wrote:
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In a message dated 1/11/2006 7:30:13 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Other bast fibers (ramie, hemp), also look like bamboo, but they are much
less commonly found in yard goods.
I'm starting to think this actually might BE ramie--it's got a lot of the
characteristics, and
I'm about to place an order for handkerchief linen, but instead of
getting a weight I was given this: 1000,1200,1300,1400 count cambric
linen. Can anyone enlighten me as to which one would be the really fine
linen?
Many thanks, Aylwen Garden
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Use your microscope and have a look at your fibers under 250x to 500x
magnification. Flax fibers (linen) have a somewhat bamboo looking
shape. You get the bamboo like segments and when viewed in cross section
there is actually a dark looking (hollow?) centre like bamboo has. Cotton
fibers on
On Tue, 10 Jan 2006, Dawn Luckham wrote:
Use your microscope and have a look at your fibers under 250x to 500x
magnification. Flax fibers (linen) have a somewhat bamboo looking
shape. You get the bamboo like segments and when viewed in cross
section there is actually a dark looking
[How do you get the cross-section in a nonprofessional setup? I have used
my microscope on fibers, but have never figured out how to see anything
but the side view.}
LOL! Truth be told, I don't often manage it myself. :P
I try to cut very short, fragmented pieces of fiber (almost like dicing
Quoting Dawn Luckham [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
LOL! Truth be told, I don't often manage it myself. :P
I try to cut very short, fragmented pieces of fiber (almost like
dicing an onion). Every once in a while one or two pieces of fiber
end up in the right position on the microscope slide to be
In a message dated 1/11/2006 7:30:13 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Flax fibers (linen) have a somewhat bamboo looking
shape. You get the bamboo like segments and when viewed in cross section
there is actually a dark looking (hollow?) centre like bamboo has.
Speaking of fine linen, I think I may have just gotten quite a bit of that
myself. It's pure linen according to the manufacturer, but... If you saw
this stuff, you'd understand why I'm hesitant to take their word for it.
(Especially since the pure linen thing is second hand info, albeit from
Any ideas? Any other tests I could throw at it? (I have no microscope,
btw.) I'd really love for this stuff to be linen, but since it just plain
looks so un-linen-like I have to be as sure as I possibly can be before I'll
use it AS linen! I'm used to being able to pick out linen just by
was about to suggest that - although sometimes treated cottons do the same
thing.
the other thing is something you start to notice when you handkle linen a lot
- and apologies that this will sound a bit vague and away with the fairies,
but if you run your hand over the cloth, linen threads
De wrote:
My perspective is that linen degrades faster than wool and therefore is
one of the reasons that extant garments made of linen have not been
found yet in the Medieval Western Europe.
I don't think that's true. Some of the oldest clothing in existence is
linen from Egyptian tombs.
I've seen linen *tapes* for sale (Wooded Hamlet, maybe??), but not linen
*bias* tapes, sorry.
--Sue
Cozit / Liz wrote:
Does anyone know if such actually exists/anyone make/sell it?
Yes, I know can make it myself, but it's *so* much easier not to have
to, and I've got an edge that needs
I don't know of linen bias tape, but linen straight grain tape can be
found here:
http://www.woodedhamlet.com/tapes_braids/dutch_linentape.html
-Irmgart
On 8/25/05, Cozit / Liz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does anyone know if such actually exists/anyone make/sell it?
Yes, I know can make it
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Date: Fri, 19 Aug 2005 09:30:24 -0700
To: Historical Costume [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Linen prices, and a question
At 07:35 AM 8/19/2005, you wrote:
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A question - should linen rip in the same way that you can rip
cotton from selvedge to selvedge/along the grain
I have to laugh here... I have been seeing in stores candles that when lit
that smell like linen. So all you fabricoloics you better go get some!
Penny E. Ladnier
Owner,
The Costume Gallery, www.costumegallery.com
Costume Classroom, www.costumeclassroom.com
Costume Research Library,
At 07:35 AM 8/19/2005, you wrote:
[snip]
A question - should linen rip in the same way that you can rip
cotton from selvedge to selvedge/along the grain? If it should, does
the fact that some linen doesn't indicate that it isn't qood quality linen?
Yours in curiousity,
Joannah in Brisbane,
Hi Annette,
I'm from the Dallas area. If I find a nice linen, in the color that I like
or want and it's under $10/yd., I will purchase it.
Melinda~
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Subject: [h-cost] Linen prices
Date: Thu
On 8/18/05, Kahlara [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I know there are people from all over on the list -
but on average what would you expect to pay per yard
for a nice linen? ...either at a fabric store or
online.
My normal price range for nice linen is $7-10 per yard. My primary
sources are almost
price. When I buy
online, after having paid the exchange rate and shipping, it comes to that
anyway.
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From: Kahlara [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, August 18, 2005 1:40 PM
Subject: [h-cost] Linen prices
I know there are people from all
At 03:28 PM 8/2/2005, you wrote:
Thanks for the responses! The real thing? Someday - when I am better
at this and feel that I won't be wasting money on a mistake. :- )
Hopefully the heat won't be too much of a factor - up here in the
Northwest an 85 degree day is in the high range even in
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