2006-04-02

2006-04-02 09:52 pm

[SCA] Fabric advice sought

I'm finally making my garb wardrobe bigger and more period. I'm actually going to have dresses that my persona would wear. (I'm a 15th century Irish woman and thus I wear 15th century Italien clothes). I'm about to order some fabric and I need help. I know that for my chemises I should get hankerchief weight off-white linen. I then thought I might like a linen dress too 9I assume that'd be period) but I'm at a loss as to what weight of linen it should be and whatolors are ok.

I decided I might like a silk chemise as well, what type of silk is appropriate? I'm also finally using up some old brocade (or rather [livejournal.com profile] bess is making me some dresses from it) and it needs some help. I've got enough of one brocade for a bodice and I was toying with the idea of a silk skirt for it. Anyone know if that's period (or wear to find such info)? Anyone know what type of silk should be used?

I'm thinking of doing a velvet bodice for the brocade that I have enough of for a skirt. I know not to get stretch vevelt, but is cotton velvet ok?

Suggestions for wear to get said fabric (either local or online) are also welcome. Thanks.