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 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 _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
