Much better

[frualeydis]

This day that started so badly has turned out much better than I thought it would. First I learn that guyelfkin, the kindest evil bunny around, has bought a book for me that I can pick up when I go see him in April and then I call home (to tell Rickard I love him, because I just heard "She bangs the drums" by the Stone Roses and it evoked some fond memories) and Rickard tells me that my samples from Denverfabrics has arrived.
There's nothing like a fabric fix.

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[serenalyons.livejournal.com]

We'll have to discuss samples since I think I ordered a few similar ones to what you did. :D

Taffeta

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

Yes, I think there are several that are the same. I ordered the patriot blue and the royal blue taffeta to see if any of them would be good for my 19th century corset, but the patriot blue was a bit too dark and the royal blue too "electric". What I really would like to have is something like this corset (http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/frames.shtml?http://www.museumoflondon.org.uk/MOLsite/piclib/pages/bigpicture.asp?id=165). (And in satin, please.)
I also got the red/blue changeable taffeta, which was much lighter than on my monitor. It still created avery pretty effect, but not as dramatic as I had hoped. The ruby red lightweight taffeta was a little lighter and more pinkish than expected, but it's a colour that is really good on me, so I might get some and make a bliaut later. I think it is too thin for mid-19th century though. Not that I have handled any original clothing, but they look like they're a little more substantial. The green/purple taffeta was, as you said a lot duller and more green than in the pictures, but I like it a lot and eventually, if/when I get enough money I will order it and make myself a 1850s ball gown.

Eva

Re: Taffeta

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

Oh, I forgot. When you follow that link, note that the Museum of London claims that this is the _back view_ of the corset. I would like to see anyone close a busk in the back! It's hard enough in front, since it needs to be straight to be snapped on and most of us aren't straight in the front.

Eva

Re: Taffeta

[serenalyons.livejournal.com]

I ended up with the brick dust, plum wine, patriot blue, and sierra taffetas in this second bout of swatch ordering. I ended up ordering 6 yards each of the patriot, plum, and brickdust to make kirtles out of. The brickdust one ended up being such a smashing color I just adore it. Its a pinky rosy red that just makes me happy. The sierra is a red and pale yellow shot taffeta that is really pretty I almost got some of it as well, but budget and all that silly nonsense. I like the patriot blue but yes it is very dark, it will make for a nice somber kirtle though. It will look good under my spanish surcoat. The plum I got mostly for the fact its purple. I adore purple. I am going to make the kirtles with matching tudor false sleeves and regular detachable sleeves so that I can get more wear out of them :D

Re: Taffeta

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

Hmm, brick dust sounds interesting. I'm going to take a look at that.

Eva