Silk and linen fabrics.

[kimikosews]

I opened my fabric package from B.R. Exports/exclusive_silks that finally arrived today (I ordered at the end of January).

I got:

• White silk/linen blend (40/60). It is strong, soft, translucent and has ribs (I think the linen parts), which I didn't see in the photo they gave. Pretty fabric with a nice sheen, but it will need a lining so my skin won't show. Not a problem, since this will be for the bodice and sleees, which will be lined in white linen/cotton anyway. It is also strong enough I think for the spangles and cording trim.
• White lightweight linen for the large ruff. The weave appears fairly tight weave, compared to some other sources I have bought from.
• White organza, to interline the sleeves with. It was cheaper than even Dharmatrading, which is my usual source.
• White organza that has large cords of golden fibers inserted about every 2", in both warp and weft. It will be a partlet and maybe sleeves, tho I am not sure I will do that for the 1590s outfit.

This means I have to work on finishing the corset, so I can lace it onto the body and drape the bodice onto it. So, I've been slowly working on hand sewing the eyelets. I am so not into doing that tonight, so I've only got three done, but I will do one more before heading to bed.

I also have to finalize ideas on how to lace the bodice closed. I am thinking of front lacing it, with a stomacher pinned/hooked into place to completely cover the front. I could go the easy way and make it back lacing, but I need to be able to dress myself, so this I think will be a better choice (I hope). It also means I don't have to embroider the entire front, just the stomacher piece, and the back and sleeves, of course.

Well, back to the eyelets.