Q: Anyone worked with the 5.3/5.4 ounce stuff (prewashed) from www.fabrics-store.com? Hello- I’ve been lurking for awhile. Let me introduce myself, I’m Astridr mka Kim. I’ve bought fabric from them before and I’ve been very happy with what I’ve gotten. I haven’t done too much with any of it yet …
(original subject line: Re: Re: Thanks all) I applaud the embroidery! I have no intention of learning how to weave – I don’t need any more hobbies in this grand huge hobby of ours. I embroider, love it and plan to put that machine made stuff out of business (no …
What might have silk from the 12th century look like? I’ve heard that some silk came back with the Crusaders and that very wealthy ladies wore it, but I have no idea what weave would be appropriate. Can I get away with a dupioni (which is kind of nubby), or …
How much ease is there over the bust in a bliaut? I was going to go with the patterns in the files and the one on the Janecourt site (spelling?) but have no idea how much ease to allow over the bust. My Elizabethan shift has six inches and that …
I’m still working on my Byzantine garb. 🙂 Would anyone know if the collar (I can’t remember the proper name off hand, the vertical piece was the pallium) could have a light, soft leather for a base? I’m planning embroidery in bright silk colors but was trying to figure out …
This may be a bit off topic, but those who are looking for details on 13th belts will be able to see quite a few in the book: GĂĽrtel des Hohen und Späten Mittelalters by Ilse Fingerlin, 1971, Deutscher Kunstverlag, ISBN 3 422 00645. There are many illustrations and extant …
In researching, I cannot find any illustrations of the ring belt, it seems buckles are what was worn during the 12th Century (and for that matter most of the other centuries)… And yet, the people I see who are re-enacting the 12th Century all (or most, there is no such …
Hi Everyone, I thought it was about time I introduced myself and this is a subject where I may have something to offer. I am Debra and I have to admit I belong to a C13th group, but my obsession with clothes from all era’s led me to this group. …
I was thinking about the difficulties of communicating color value. One idea I have seen tried elsewhere is using a DMC embroidery thread equivalent. The charts are relatively inexpensive (and useful for those who embroider) and would allow for an understanding of color without the variances in color calibration on …
(original subject line: “Wool types and Colors”) Q: Would a wedgewood-like blue, royal blue (like on the US flag), a bright medium blue, or a deep olive be period? A#1: I’ll try and give you a start: Blues: The only period bright blue clothing dye* I am aware of is …
