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Post by lastbloom on Jun 17, 2011 0:41:14 GMT -5
What fabrics do you use for men's breeches or trousers, and where do you find it?
My Dad had a pair that were made from a really soft, very, very fine brushed twill (may have become really soft after about 1 billion trips through the wash, however), sort of a "moleskin" sort of fabric. I haven't seen it anywhere else, and as I say, the pair are fairly ancient.
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Post by The Major on Jun 17, 2011 8:06:32 GMT -5
There are a number of fabrics that breeches/trousers can be made of. Basically, you want either linen or wool. I personally have linen for summer and wool for winter.
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Post by Eleanor on Jun 17, 2011 8:58:12 GMT -5
Good Major,
May I ask what weight of linen you use?
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Post by lastbloom on Jun 17, 2011 19:54:00 GMT -5
Thank you, Major! I'm curious about the linen -- do you find that it becomes hopelessly wrinkled after a few hours of wear?
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Post by Goblin, esq. on Jun 19, 2011 14:37:08 GMT -5
I'm particularly interested in wool stockinette. Does anyone have good source? Is there a modern name for this fabric I should be looking for?
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Post by The Major on Jun 22, 2011 13:40:47 GMT -5
I generally use something like a twill in about 10 oz. If you go too light, you will get wrinkling. Too heavy and it's hot. It really comes down to personal preference, but this is what I use.
I have not had the problem of the linen becoming wrinkled after a few hours of wear. Just when it comes out of the laundry. A few friends have exclaimed how wrinkled their lighter weight linen clothing becomes, so I use more of medium weight and try to balance wrinkles with comfort.
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Post by esther on Jun 22, 2011 14:16:09 GMT -5
If in doubt of what fabric to buy, I would recommend contacting Burnley & Trowbridge (http://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/) or Wm. Booth Draper (http://www.burnleyandtrowbridge.com/).
They are both re-enactor owned businesses that are very knowledgeable about the proper fabrics to use for various projects. When I am unsure of the best fabric to purchase, they have always steered me in the right direction. They both have extensive knowledge of period clothing and sewing and are able to give good fabric recommendations based on your need/project. They will also send you fabric swatches so that you can see the fabric before ordering. I recommend both businesses highly. Also, if you look on their websites at the fabric descriptions, they usually describe what garments various fabrics are best for.
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Post by esther on Jun 22, 2011 14:19:58 GMT -5
In regards to linen wrinkling, I would not worry about it. Linen wrinkles, it's a fact and an irreversable quality of the material. If you wear linen, it's going to wrinkle. It's expected, so don't worry about it. In fact, I tend to think a few linen wrinkles make you look even more period correct. ;D
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