Indeed - I'm glad there are really nice faux silks out there to give vegans an alternative.
On In Defense of Faux Silk – The Revolution Dress in Colonial Williamsburg
In 25 years time I bet the polyester stuff will either no longer exist (it's a product of oil, afterall),…
On In Defense of Faux Silk – The Revolution Dress in Colonial Williamsburg
It's definitely a process. I would say familiarize yourself very well with the natural fibers of the period, so you…
On In Defense of Faux Silk – The Revolution Dress in Colonial Williamsburg
Yes, in this case I would say don't try to order it online. It has to be seen and felt…
On In Defense of Faux Silk – The Revolution Dress in Colonial Williamsburg
I wish that too!
On In Defense of Faux Silk – The Revolution Dress in Colonial Williamsburg
Indeed! And thank you! My pocketbook sometimes looks at me askance too, lol. In the case of the red dress,…
On In Defense of Faux Silk – The Revolution Dress in Colonial Williamsburg
Just goes to show!
On In Defense of Faux Silk – The Revolution Dress in Colonial Williamsburg
Wow. I would have never guessed that dress was faux silk. And that bonnet is EPIC! I must get that…
On In Defense of Faux Silk – The Revolution Dress in Colonial Williamsburg
I have used the Sense & Sensibility Pattern - it works up easily and quickly. One warning is to use…
On Costume Analytics: Emilie Seriziat’s White Muslin Gaulle, 1795.
The idea of faux silk is tempting. It's cheap, it's (sometimes) very close to the real thing, you can throw…
On In Defense of Faux Silk – The Revolution Dress in Colonial Williamsburg