Re: [h-cost] Use of Fabrics?

2006-01-08 Thread Lori Alston
http://www.verymerryseamstress.com/court.htm above is a link showing several gown using that fabric. You will have to search through all of the pictures. She might be using of of the same in this one as well http://www.verymerryseamstress.com/maryt31.jpg

Re: [h-cost] Use of Fabrics?

2006-01-07 Thread kelly grant
I have used them in the past, for Renn stuff and 18thCstuff. I like how the fabric drapes, very rich. Not sure I'd want to use this fabric if I were wearing the garment outside, say in Pennsic heat, or warmer. But for indoor events, and where I live, it worked out well. There's a photo of

Re: [h-cost] Use of Fabrics?

2006-01-07 Thread taniampembroke
A. Garden writes I've often looked at the fabrics at http://stores.ebay.com/Renaissance-Fabrics and wondered if anyone here had used them for Renaissance (general term) or Elizabethan garb? If so, what are your thoughts? I realise they are not natural fibres, but what did you think of the

Re: [h-cost] Use of Fabrics?

2006-01-07 Thread Becky
I saw this vender at the Ren Faire this year and the assortment was wonderful. I had a hard time deciding what to buy. I found one that is the right color for me and them had to choose the pattern. It was a hard decision. I wanted them all. I bought the garnet and gold Fleur-de-lis fabric. I

Re: [h-cost] Use of Fabrics?

2006-01-07 Thread Catherine Olanich Raymond
On Thursday 05 January 2006 4:38 pm, A J Garden wrote: I've often looked at the fabrics at http://stores.ebay.com/Renaissance-Fabrics and wondered if anyone here had used them for Renaissance (general term) or Elizabethan garb? If so, what are your thoughts? I realise they are not natural

Re: [h-cost] Use of Fabrics?

2006-01-05 Thread Lori Alston
I purchased some of the Celtic Cross from them. I used this on my daughters gown. I find it a bit to light weight for myself. If you would like a swatch of it lmk email me directly Lori ___ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com