A few weeks ago I felt I had to go through my wooden boxes filled with fabrics (to be used in various projects when I get the time and the inspiration ^^; ). And there I found a fabric I had forgotten I even had! XD It’s a green shiny fabric with a leaf pattern.
The problem is that I have no idea what it’s made of and I have no knowledge of how to see or feel if a fabric is natural or synthetic or silk or whatever. So now I need your help again dear readers! ^-^
Here’s a pic:
So whaddaya think? I think it looks great and very natural when I hold it up and see it from afar, but it looks a bit synthetic close up. =/
The thing is that it matches the second fabric I baught absolutely PERFECTLY, and I reeeeally want to use it for a petticoat to match that:
Fuchsia's 18th century dress 
February 13, 2009 at 8:34 pm |
du kan alltid prova att göra ett brännprov för att få lite mer säkerhet i materialet men snyggt var det 🙂
http://www.sysidan.se/lingo/view.htm?ID=1471
February 13, 2009 at 9:04 pm |
The two together look really fabulous. If you are trying to historical reproduction you may want to test it for synthetic fibers by a burn test – synthetic fibers melt. Usually historical reproductionist want it absolutely period right down to the sewing. If you are doing historical interpretation, GO FOR IT! It is a beautiful combination. Your fellow 18th century enthusiast. A
ps have you ever been to these two websites?
http://www.chenillesetpapillons.com and http://www.mauritia.de/en/index.php
there is inspiration when you want. Enjoy
February 14, 2009 at 9:36 am |
Thank you! katafalk told me about the burn test in Swedish. I never thought of that! XD I’m very glad for your tip though! =)
And I have been to those sites actually, I thought about putting links up in my blogroll, but I guess I forgot, hehe ^^; Now that you reminded me of their existance I will though! =D
Thanks again! =*
February 14, 2009 at 9:19 am |
Ooooh, tack så mycket! Man lär sig något varje dag! =D
February 17, 2009 at 5:06 pm |
Did you do the burn test yet? Feeling the fabric should help, also. It’s probably a cotton blend if it’s a home decor-type fabric. Silk usually feels warm to the touch vs/ rayon ( the closest thing to silk) which often feels cooler. Natural fibers tend to “puddle” and drape better, also. I usually use all of those methods to test fabrics.
February 19, 2009 at 8:22 am |
I did the bur test just now, I’ll write about the result and my conclusions in a post, hehe ;P
February 19, 2009 at 9:02 am |
[…] test with satisfying results! By Maria I got very good tips concerning the riddle of the material in the green piece of fabic! Of course I could do a burn test – even an unexperienced wannabe silk snob like me knows that […]
March 27, 2009 at 10:30 am |
I think it’s synthetic, unfortunatly…
I have the same fabric in purple, and really like it, so if you really like yours and if you’re not picky about accuracy, I’d say stuff accuracy and use it anyway.
April 2, 2009 at 5:39 pm |
Hehe, thank you! I think I will actually! =D