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Post by workswithwords on Apr 24, 2011 17:38:54 GMT -5
Hi all! I have a question regarding fabric that is 50-50 poly-cotton. Is it best to just avoid using this kind of fabric? Or is there anywhere that this kind of fabric can be used in Regency costuming. The reason I ask is because I was recently given a lot of fabric that someone no longer had use for, but a lot of it was this poly-cotton blend.
Any help or advice would be much appreciated!
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Post by bennettgirl on Apr 25, 2011 0:06:12 GMT -5
it really depends on the fabric. if it is a period appropriate print or solid color and if it looks and feel like cotton i see no reason not to use it. unless you are bothered by knowing your fabric is not 100% authentic i see no reason why you can't use it.
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Post by Izodiea on Apr 25, 2011 1:12:38 GMT -5
Heat would be my only concern, poly is warmer and so would be your clothing. If you live somewhere cooler, or will be indoors a lot it may not matter.
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Post by workswithwords on May 11, 2011 19:17:40 GMT -5
Thanks for the advice! I just went to the fabric store and ended up finding light weight muslin for only $2/meter because it was not as wide as it was supposed to be! I also got some 100% cotton prints for dress, a soft pinky rose color and a white with tiny blue flowers. Hopefully both look historical accurate enough!
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