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 would be correct, but what kind of silk? lightweight dupioni or heavier satin, or something else entirely? And what would be good modern, cost-effective substitutes?
Thanks all very much! Rebecca Schmitt aka Agnyss Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence, Bristol Renn Faire _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
