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Post by bvssmith on Aug 2, 2010 12:06:03 GMT -5
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Aug 2, 2010 13:21:29 GMT -5
The dresses are pretty, but not period. Aside from its syntheticness... the black velvet scrolling is not period appropriate by any means. I've used a red version of this fabric to make a corset and the non-patterened version of it for the skirts for a vampire/victorianish costume. See here in this ridiculous photo of my busting a gut: farm3.static.flickr.com/2592/4075136637_ca3bd83bdf.jpgIt's a 'costumey' fabric... rather than something authentic. I might use that fabric for a regency gown for events that aren't too fussy about authenticity. The second fabric is pretty but the pattern looks too big. Regency fabrics were not typically large-of-pattern... they preferred subtler, smaller patterns, and border/hem embroidery if patterned at all; and for ballgowns, relied more on embellishments and trims to enhance them rather than pattern. |
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Post by bvssmith on Aug 2, 2010 20:11:00 GMT -5
Thanks for your input:) I didn't realize that the regency era did not have large patterns on their fabric.
Brittany
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Post by lastbloom on Aug 2, 2010 22:40:42 GMT -5
Hi Brittany! Your dresses are very pretty, but I agree with allseeing's comments. Here is a very lovely period-appropriate fabric, and it is less than half the price of the fabric you posted (always a bonus!) reproductionfabrics.com/lines.php?subcat=968I am thinking of the dotted fabric on the right. In fact, I like it so much and the price is so good, I may have to buy some myself! I suggest you take a peek at the extant gowns in some of the inspiration threads, or in one of the great costume books from the Kyoto Institute. I also love "Revolution in Fashion" -- try looking for it at a library because it is out of print and very expensive. Anyway, looking at the real deal is the best way to develop an "eye" for what looks period and what doesn't. Besides, who doesn't love drooling over beautiful gowns? |
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Post by oldlady on Aug 5, 2010 20:05:59 GMT -5
I agree that the fabrics are not period correct. But if you look at the site it does say bridal wear, so these are meant for the general public, not us retro fashionistas! ;D
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Post by Mme de Beaufort on Aug 6, 2010 12:49:34 GMT -5
I agree that the fabrics are not period correct. But if you look at the site it does say bridal wear, so these are meant for the general public, not us retro fashionistas! ;D Understood. However the OP was asking if this fabric was appropriate and questioned whether it was period-correct. She made those lovely etsy gowns. |
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Post by amandamoose on Aug 6, 2010 15:21:07 GMT -5
Very pretty dresses but no not period correct  |
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Post by kingdomkm on Jan 26, 2011 1:30:16 GMT -5
So would a print with small flowers be more period correct? I saw a couple of fabrics with small flowers at a good price at the fabric store and was wondering if they would be period correct. I guess what I am saying is how do you know if some fabric pattern is period correct or not?
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Post by pinkweeds on Feb 24, 2011 12:01:59 GMT -5
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Post by wellybob on May 22, 2011 15:30:18 GMT -5
I also love the dresses for the new Emma, I have managed to find some floral fabrics, but with small flowers, but it is from England from a company called Abakhan
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Post by wellybob on Oct 15, 2011 13:55:28 GMT -5
I think it is very pretty and would love some myself. Is it really that important to get the exact period fabrics and give up on something we really like.  |
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Post by dawnluckham on Oct 15, 2011 15:23:45 GMT -5
Wellybob, I guess I would refer you to the recent thread about flannel/flannelette: It totally depends on why you are dressing in Regency era clothing. If you are involved in Living History then period correct prints are important and it’s important to do your research and choose your fabrics carefully. Scientists have discovered that people take a lasting first impression within seconds of meeting/seeing someone. If you are presenting history incorrectly your audience will walk away with an inaccurate impression. They trust you to do the research and get it right. They’re there to learn from you. It’s not that difficult to do a little bit of research and find a fabric that is both historically accurate and also appeals to you. There is just SO MUCH out there to choose from! If you are wearing Regency clothing for other reasons – you just like old fashioned clothes, or if you participate in a Jane Austen society or a historic dance group. As long as you are not presenting to the public, you are free to choose any fabric in the whole wide world.  Make yourself happy! One thing I would point out, however: Some fabrics are more suitable for the style of the gowns than other fabrics. Heavy brocades or stiff fabrics do not often drape in the gentle folds that suit Regency style gowns. |
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Where so many hours have been spent in convincing myself that I am right, is there not some reason to fear I may be wrong? ~ Jane Austen 
