Comments on: Fabric Choices for 19th C. Costumes – Part 1 – Linen

By: More Dirndl Goodness – Historical Sewing

More Dirndl Goodness – Historical Sewing — Fri, 01 May 2020 02:00:29 +0000

[…] Natural fiber fabrics like cotton and linen […]

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 23:33:20 +0000

In reply to Laura B.. Absolutely good tip! A few years ago (well after writing this post) I was recommended to soak my linen first before a full machine wash. It came out so lovely. Thanks for your comment!

By: Laura B.

Laura B. — Fri, 27 Mar 2020 18:35:21 +0000

I love working with and wearing linen, especially for my everyday skirts. My Grandma taught me to soak my new fabric in water with a cup or two of vinegar mixed in before washing it. This helps to “set” the color so it doesn’t fade or wash out as much. I’ve regretted it when I didn’t do it on dark colors. I do the same thing with new jeans. Hope this helps.

By: For the Love of Dirndls – A New Obsession – Emma Lily Designs

For the Love of Dirndls – A New Obsession – Emma Lily Designs — Sun, 08 Mar 2020 00:53:19 +0000

[…] Linen and Wool and Silk are all a-ok to use too – huzzah! Does this make your historical heart sing? I mean, all four natural fibers are used and appropriate for the dirndl. Yes! […]

By: The Biggest Mistake Costumers Make – Historical Sewing

The Biggest Mistake Costumers Make – Historical Sewing — Mon, 16 Dec 2019 18:10:46 +0000

[…] To look like part of history, costumers need to step up their knowledge of fabrics and be willing to save for the quality silks, the quilting cottons, and the handkerchief linens. […]

By: For the Love of Dirndls – A New Obsession

For the Love of Dirndls – A New Obsession — Tue, 06 Mar 2018 06:36:14 +0000

[…] Linen and Wool and Silk are all a-ok to use too – huzzah! Does this make your historical heart sing? I mean, all four natural fibers are used and appropriate for the dirndl. Yes! […]

By: Libby

Libby — Tue, 13 May 2014 02:42:04 +0000

I am going to make the 1830-40 corset and chemise and saw them on in your article on linen. I certainly will consider linen instead of cotton for this set of undergarments. Thanks

By: Jennifer Rosbrugh

Jennifer Rosbrugh — Thu, 25 Jul 2013 00:39:07 +0000

In reply to Carole Kingham.

I’ve never bought linen from Pure Silks – only organdy and silk. Thanks for the comment on it!
I very recently learned that freezing or refrigerating fabrics will cause the fibers to break down faster. Yes, it may help with ironing and wrinkles but not so good if you want the garment to last. Starching would help more than freezing. But I don’t speak of much experience on freezing fabrics….