, 2011 9:14 PM
To: h-cost...@indra.com
Subject: Re: [h-cost] question about fabric for gown
This period is very structured. It is not known for flowing clingy fabrics.
Heavy fabrics have body, wools and velvets and grograin. Light fabrics are
crisp, like paper taffeta and organdy.
Laces
I am working on an 1892 ball gown using Truly Victorian patterns. I was
hoping for some fabric suggestions when I received the patterns, but none
were there. This is a brand-new era for me. Can anyone give me a rough idea
of types and weights of fabric that would be appropriate? I imagine silk
Heavy satin for winter, silk taffeta for summer
Kim
-Original Message-
From: h-costume-boun...@indra.com [mailto:h-costume-boun...@indra.com] On
Behalf Of Rebecca
Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 7:09 PM
To: H-Costume
Subject: [h-cost] question about fabric for gown
I am working
I love the 1890s. Depending on what time of year you want to wear the
dress or the look you are going for you can make it out of light or
heavy cloth. I have several dresses pictured on my website, ranging
from lightweight silk chiffon with china silk, to taffeta or thai
silk, to satins, to silk
This period is very structured. It is not known for flowing clingy fabrics.
Heavy fabrics have body, wools and velvets and grograin. Light fabrics are
crisp, like paper taffeta and organdy.
Laces are bold and heavy and passamentry is popular
