08-23-2007, 07:34 AM
Dear Roman friends,
I am scrambling to prepare for an event here at the end of next week, so I regret not being able to post fully. Most garments I've made have gone off with their new owners. Unfortunately I am left hunting for pictures. For complete accuracy, I think I should make and photograph tunica using both construction methods for a side-by-side comparison.
It is true that bias cutting uses more cloth, but the scrap is not unusable. Bias cut seams take patience. Beautiful curves are possible. The sinus of the toga would be a good application.
I was examining my own paenula and realized because it is roughly circular, the fabric falls into nice folds off the shoulders where the weave is at the bias. Crispvs' paenula is extremely nice and falls well, I wish the photo included more of his tunica.
I thank Graham for his helpful information and well-made point. Tunica woven to size would have been the staple, especially if the weaver is at home, weaving for the family. I completely agree: bias construction is for the well off. Our discussion began started with examining the images of officers and Emperors, and the draping of their clothes.
If possible, I would like to please ask Graham, to ask Dr. Hero Granger-Taylor for any information regarding the size of so-called “boltsâ€
I am scrambling to prepare for an event here at the end of next week, so I regret not being able to post fully. Most garments I've made have gone off with their new owners. Unfortunately I am left hunting for pictures. For complete accuracy, I think I should make and photograph tunica using both construction methods for a side-by-side comparison.
It is true that bias cutting uses more cloth, but the scrap is not unusable. Bias cut seams take patience. Beautiful curves are possible. The sinus of the toga would be a good application.
I was examining my own paenula and realized because it is roughly circular, the fabric falls into nice folds off the shoulders where the weave is at the bias. Crispvs' paenula is extremely nice and falls well, I wish the photo included more of his tunica.
I thank Graham for his helpful information and well-made point. Tunica woven to size would have been the staple, especially if the weaver is at home, weaving for the family. I completely agree: bias construction is for the well off. Our discussion began started with examining the images of officers and Emperors, and the draping of their clothes.
If possible, I would like to please ask Graham, to ask Dr. Hero Granger-Taylor for any information regarding the size of so-called “boltsâ€
