Fabric Checking Thread

[K Krewer]

Okay, my humble opinion.

1)  Dotted swiss is okay and the print is okay, but I don't know of any documentation for printed dotted swiss.

2)  Ok

3)  Good

4)  ok

[KymR]

How would this be for a corded sunbonnet and/or undersleeves?

http://webstore.quiltropolis.net/stores_app/Browse_Item_Details.asp?Shopper_id=5629632156245629&Store_id=198&page_id=23&Item_ID=20693

or has anyone seen anything similar a little more budget friendly.  I have been searching for a couple of hours now.

Thanks,

Kym

[maureenditchman]

KymR,

In this thread, Eileen refers to a pink and white dimity. I'm guessing something on the same page as the expensive stuff you found might work for the sunbonnet.

Others might want to confirm since this is a guess.

It's post #476
http://thesewingacademy.org/index.php?topic=7124.msg112769#msg112769

Thank you.

[rrbeers]

Okay, my humble opinion.

1)  Dotted swiss is okay and the print is okay, but I don't know of any documentation for printed dotted swiss.

Just to clarify, on the dotted swiss, it does say that the dots are woven in.  So how do you feel about it now?

[BarbaraSmith]

Rachel, what K meant is a print on top of a woven dotted swiss. Not printed dots.

Hope that helps!
B.

[K Krewer]

Rachel, what K meant is a print on top of a woven dotted swiss. Not printed dots.

Hope that helps!
B.

'Zackly.  Sorry I wasn't clear.

[Buff Herbert]

Hi,

I would *really* like to have a summer day dress this year, so my question is:  Would a floral grey dotted swiss fabric be appropriate for a woman lying at the base of the stairs and looking up at the fatal porch of forty?   I intend to swan about outside and look middle class.  And not sweaty glowing.

My era is early 1850s at the end of the Applegate Trail, Oregon.  So far, I haven't seen any documention regarding printed dotted swiss at that time.

http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmIDJJJ629


Many thanks from a hot,

Mrs. Flint

[Buff Herbert]

Oh dear!  Apparently the fabric sold out while I was composing my question.


Continuing to be the hot,

Mrs. Flint



   

[Jessamyn]

Does that mean we get to refer to you as "the hot Mrs. Flint" until you find a good sheer and make it up? 

[Buff Herbert]

I'll ask Mr. Flint.

Mrs. Flint



 > Mr. Flint 



Perhaps the slightly flustered Mrs. Flint (sf Mrs. Flint) might be better.

[MissVictoriaRose]

"Beige & Red Floral Print on Black & Dark Gray Print Stripe Lawn Fabric
Suitable for Blouses
100% Cotton
57" Wide"

Well this is $3.95, is it at all worth buying? perhaps for a child's dress (1855-1865)? I just love it, and love the price!

[Maria]

So I've completely fallen in love with the printed dotted swiss that was posted a few posts ago, does anyone have an opinion on whether it is okay for 1860's?  I'm thinking of purchasing it even if it's not correct (I have a modern dress I'd like to make).

While I'm here I'd like an opinion on this fabric I have in my stash. It's cotton and the spots are cut not woven. My concern is the two colors.



Maria

[Buff Herbert]

Hah!

Perhaps *this* link will work to the fabric that I am considering for a sheer day dress suitable for a cough older lady cough cough.  What does the Combined Wisdom think?

http://www.fabricfabric.net/images/swatches/JJJ629.600x600_thumb.gif

I'm still pursing my dream of being cool and in period AND outside.


Mrs. Flint

[LenaMae]

Buff,

This fabric has been discussed here.  I know that it was okay.  I love the color way and I am sure that it will make up beautifully. Good Luck.

Lena Mae

Here is the link the fabric discussion.

http://thesewingacademy.org/index.php?topic=7124.msg116421#msg116421

[LenaMae]

Miss Victorian Rose,

I love that fabric.  I am not an expert, but it look good to me.  I would make a modern dress out of it even if it is not period appropriate. 

Lena Mae

[BarbaraSmith]

Hah!

Perhaps *this* link will work to the fabric that I am considering for a sheer day dress suitable for a cough older lady cough cough.  What does the Combined Wisdom think?

http://www.fabricfabric.net/images/swatches/JJJ629.600x600_thumb.gif

I'm still pursing my dream of being cool and in period AND outside.

Mrs. Flint

Go forth, Mrs. Flint! I am 46 and am wearing it in another colorway. A lady of some years my senior wears it in the black colorway. Another lady of undetermined years, and yet I'm certain is my senior, is also making this up in this colorway.

Enjoy!
B.

[rrbeers]

Rachel, what K meant is a print on top of a woven dotted swiss. Not printed dots.

Hope that helps!
B.

AH! That makes sense! Thank you!

[CVanS]

Hah!

Perhaps *this* link will work to the fabric that I am considering for a sheer day dress suitable for a cough older lady cough cough.  What does the Combined Wisdom think?

http://www.fabricfabric.net/images/swatches/JJJ629.600x600_thumb.gif

I'm still pursing my dream of being cool and in period AND outside.


Mrs. Flint

Lovely fabric!  Go for it!!

Cindy

[K Krewer]

But......has anyone found any documentation for a print on top of a dotted Swiss fabric?

Inquiring minds would love to know.

[maureenditchman]

Hi Ladies,

Searching again, and found this. Is this an OK for 1860-1865?

https://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/xcart/812882-Cotton-Shirting-Plaid-Ecru-Navy-Slate-Blue-White-60-Wide.html

Also, can I use brown cotton shirting for dress lining? (Not for this dress.)

Thank you.