Laurel gown fabric options
(Cross posted from my main blog: http://www.kimiko1.com/blog/?p=264)
For those of you just reading along, you may want to read my last post, where I explain what direction I'm going towards, and what options are in front of me, and yeah, that laurel thing. :-P
For those who are wondering why I talked more about the C.Parr gown, it was because I've been discussing the short gown far more in my blog in the past in my original prep for coronation. The sleeves I will be using is based on this image from the same tapestry, and was used in my wool gown mockup.
So, earlier this afternoon, I went hunting through my book of stash fabrics, which told me where I stuck the fabrics I am wanting to use (it is useful to have fabrics organized) ... oh dear, I just realized I've other fabrics that are not yet in the stash book, so I will look at those later.
So, having pulled out the fabrics, on rolls or in boxes, and I took crappy photos of them with my camera phone (my computer won't download photos and needs fixing) and emailed them to myself so I could upload here. At least I could do that without problems.
Here they are, with links to their pages with larger images and further thoughts, which I suggest you read them. (they are viewed here in different order than their previous/next buttons will take you, so use the Back button to return here if you get lost.)
(LJ Note: Sorry - LJ doesn't cross post for me as I'm blocked, so links to the image pages will have to do.)
The trims shown in the last photo is not for actual use, but was to see how well it would work with that particular fabric combo. I may use the wider piece if I can't embroider in time, or if it works for the forepart or hem or something appropriate; not sure yet. I've got two rolls of it (and other trims - but I don't use trims too often).
While the Tudor Tailor ladies made it pretty clear that women did not wear much blue during the Tudor period, as noted in the Essex wills, blue and gold is my personal heraldic colors (with a silver top) in the SCA. Also, the inspiration gown has a lady right next to her in a blue gown (sadly the threads are faded some). While not common, it did come up some 20 odd per cent of the time. I also feel that sky blue servants wool coats for men, is going to be different than the use of dark blue silks as seen in a few period images, and mentioned among the documents as coming in at least 7 shades including a very deep blue (one of the reasons I'm getting into natural dyeing). Yes, black and red are the most common colors for a Tudor woman, which is why I am looking at the red fabrics I have. So... things for me to think about, but I did want to note that I would be breaking from the more common color choices if I went with the blue & gold.
I may even have other fabrics to use that I'd forgotten about and didn't catalog yet, but will check that shortly and post if I find anything interesting.
Which do you like best and for what garment? Thoughts?
For those of you just reading along, you may want to read my last post, where I explain what direction I'm going towards, and what options are in front of me, and yeah, that laurel thing. :-P
For those who are wondering why I talked more about the C.Parr gown, it was because I've been discussing the short gown far more in my blog in the past in my original prep for coronation. The sleeves I will be using is based on this image from the same tapestry, and was used in my wool gown mockup.
So, earlier this afternoon, I went hunting through my book of stash fabrics, which told me where I stuck the fabrics I am wanting to use (it is useful to have fabrics organized) ... oh dear, I just realized I've other fabrics that are not yet in the stash book, so I will look at those later.
So, having pulled out the fabrics, on rolls or in boxes, and I took crappy photos of them with my camera phone (my computer won't download photos and needs fixing) and emailed them to myself so I could upload here. At least I could do that without problems.
Here they are, with links to their pages with larger images and further thoughts, which I suggest you read them. (they are viewed here in different order than their previous/next buttons will take you, so use the Back button to return here if you get lost.)
(LJ Note: Sorry - LJ doesn't cross post for me as I'm blocked, so links to the image pages will have to do.)
- Brick Red & golden yellow damask blend
- Merlot red & golden yellow damask in 100% silk.
- Dark blue & golden yellow silk damask
- Dark blue and yellow/greenish overdyed damask blend.
- Dark blue & yellow/greenish damask, paired with deep blue silk taffeta, with trims.
The trims shown in the last photo is not for actual use, but was to see how well it would work with that particular fabric combo. I may use the wider piece if I can't embroider in time, or if it works for the forepart or hem or something appropriate; not sure yet. I've got two rolls of it (and other trims - but I don't use trims too often).
While the Tudor Tailor ladies made it pretty clear that women did not wear much blue during the Tudor period, as noted in the Essex wills, blue and gold is my personal heraldic colors (with a silver top) in the SCA. Also, the inspiration gown has a lady right next to her in a blue gown (sadly the threads are faded some). While not common, it did come up some 20 odd per cent of the time. I also feel that sky blue servants wool coats for men, is going to be different than the use of dark blue silks as seen in a few period images, and mentioned among the documents as coming in at least 7 shades including a very deep blue (one of the reasons I'm getting into natural dyeing). Yes, black and red are the most common colors for a Tudor woman, which is why I am looking at the red fabrics I have. So... things for me to think about, but I did want to note that I would be breaking from the more common color choices if I went with the blue & gold.
I may even have other fabrics to use that I'd forgotten about and didn't catalog yet, but will check that shortly and post if I find anything interesting.
Which do you like best and for what garment? Thoughts?