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[textileowl]

I've figured out what to use that lovely thick grey-green fabric that I snitched during the Embroiderer's guild, make a kirtle out it.

Yay!

First off, I'm using a pattern that I made it's something that I've never done before. The muslin is turning out decently except for the fact that six yards is apparently not enough for the whole dress and that I've made the hips waaaaayyyy tooo big, but better big than too small. Everything else looks to be going quite smoothly. I'm also going to try the side lacings rather than the back and handsewn eyelets. In other words, this is quite an experiment for me and I'm having lots of fun.

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[textileowl.livejournal.com]

Hi!

I've sewn for at least ten years, 4-H will do that to you. And I've been a Rennie for a couple of years now but nothing more than the wench bodice type until this dress.

It really isn't so much thick as it is heavy, it drapes beautifully. It's a good sturdy fabric that screamed kirtle at me simply because of th fact that there is no stretch to it. My muslin is also a bit thicker than the norm, as it is possibly becoming the lining for the fashion fabric.

Thanks for the advice though and the book reference. I've some Christmas money that may be used for that as I am also majoring in Textiles and Clothing design with, hopefully, an emphasis on Costume design.