Thanks, and oops - I had cut this down from a much longer and rambling message
and guess I edited too much - mid to late 1400's is what I have in mind at the
moment. But may end up in something for a later period.
AnnetteM
From: Joan Jurancich
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Osnaburg (& silk question)
At 09:01 PM 8/9/2005, you wrote:
>Hello,
>
>I found this definition - Osnaburg: A plainly woven cotton fabric
>with small flecks of cotton stalks remaining within the weave. Its
>appearance is similar to a coarse muslin.
>
>Sounds like flour sacking material to me.
>
>
>I found some gorgeous peacock blue silk - with a shimmer that
>changes color from the greenish to blueish peacock range depending
>on the angle of the light. I thought it would make a beautiful skirt
>lining or something? Would something like this be too OOP? (if it
>is, I think I'll add it to my collection anyway, but it would be
>nice to have an excuse)
>
>Annette M
>(someday I hope I can contribute as much as I get from here)
>
It sounds like changeable silk to me, which has been around a long
time (definitely during the 16th century, and probably much
earlier). Look at the warp and weft threads; they are probably
different colors (from your description it sounds like they may be
blue and green). It would make a lovely dress if it's the right weight.
Joan Jurancich
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Date: Tue, 09 Aug 2005 22:27:29 -0600
From: Sue Clemenger
Subject: Re: [h-cost] Osnaburg (& silk question)
Hi, Annette! Dunno about the Osnaburg (only flour sacking I'm familiar
with is the printed cotton stuff reused for dresses and quilts and
such), but the peacock silk sounds absolutely lovely. It would be
perfectly appropriate for some types of historical clothing, and not so
appropriate for others--the weave structure of the fabric, the weight of
it, the color, all could have an effect on suitability for a given
garment. So, the OOP-ness of it would depend quite strongly on what
time period (and culture) you're thinking of. So if you give us a few
more details (e.g., "I want to make a 25th Century Whatzit as worn
during High Court Functions in the Barony of Mumbledon, would that
work?"), we can probably give you better advice.
Personally, of course, it sounds like a glorious addition to anyone's
stash. ;o) Mine included, if you want to get rid of it!
--Sue in Montana, trying to stay cool.....
Message: 10
Date: Wed, 10 Aug 2005 02:40:51 -0500
From: "otsisto"
Subject: RE: [h-cost] Osnaburg (& silk question)
I have worked with Osnaburg and it isn't flour sack material. The weave is
not tight enough.
Silk, sounds beautiful. Remember that it is a warming fabric so you might
not want to line any summer costumes with it if you are in a warm humid
climate.
It sounds like you have what is referred to as shot(sp?) fabric, which can
be found in the mid 1500s (I think earlier but not sure) in certain areas up
through the ages.
What period are you thinking of?
De
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