Sorry about the cross posts, and mildly inappropriate topic for some groups,
but I need help with what to do with this wool - if I should use it etc.
I have posted a journal entry which better describes the issue and has links to
some pictures. http://wickedfrau.livejournal.com/1589.html
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help!
> From: wickedf...@msn.com
> To: h-cost...@indra.com
> Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 16:59:35 -0700
> Subject: Re: [h-cost] Arnolfi gown - fabric
>
>
> Hmmm, I think what I have is a very fine twill wool suiting. I just washed
> a four inch square and only got 7/8 " shrinkage (only along the length). I
> am a little worried that it won't be "fuzzy" enough....it looks so soft in
> the picture. This, even when pinked maintains it's structure very well.....
>
> I washed the sample in hot water and dried it on high heat....I know its
> wool...I burn tested it....but it just wants to look very neat and "modern"...
>
> Arrrrggggh!
>
> Sg
>
>
>
> >
> > I thought this dress demanded a very fine, rather lightweight material
> > in order to make the pleating work.
> >
>
> > Cindy Abel
> >
>
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