[Artemisia] Re: Artemisia Digest, Vol 6, Issue 46

[Jeanine]

Why, Mistress - I would never call you a smart at ss.   <grin>

Ok,  here's the deal.  Etienne came home from Pennsic a couple of years ago with some GORGEOUS taffeta feeling reversable brocade, with fleurs all over.  3 different sets - black & silver, black & red, & black & blue.  I would love to make a parti-colored cotehardie for him - but I would like to wash it first, if I can.  Being the dear, sweet man that he is - he didn't get the pertinent information - what it is, how to care for it, etc.

Like I said, it feels like taffeta and/or polyester, but beyond that, I am not sure.

Thanks for everyone's help!

Ja'mala


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Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2004 18:01:53 -0700
From: Sue Clemenger <mooncat at in-tch.com>
Subject: Re: [Artemisia] Fabric question
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Well, you can start with having a basic knowledge based on the fabric 
type, how it's decorated or dyed, etc.  Frequently, the label on the end 
of the bolt in the fabric store will tell you, too <g>.
I know I'm coming off as a smart- at ss <g>, but if you'd tell me a little 
bit more, I could probably actually say something useful! Most fabrics 
can be washed and/or cleaned, but the method varies quite a bit.
--maire