07-01-2010, 12:06 AM
Here is a good source for 100% linen in the US. It comes from Ukraine, but they import it and take care of all that mundane customs, inspection, etc. stuff, and still offer pretty good prices.
Fabrics-store.com
Here, you can get some good 100% wool, in various colors.
http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catal ... px?TypID=5
http://www.bblackandsons.com/
In either case, wool or linen, if you stick with a solid color, there is very little sewing involved in making a chiton. Basically, all you really have to do is something to keep the raw edges from unravelling if you put the cut edge at the top and bottom. Since most of these fabrics are around 59" wide, you can use the factory edge at top and bottom. and just sew up the tube on the sides. Not much to that. If you need some pointers on sewing, PM me and I'll tell you what I know. :wink: Heck, I could tell you everything I know and it wouldn't take very long. :roll:
Hope that helps.
Fabrics-store.com
Here, you can get some good 100% wool, in various colors.
http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catal ... px?TypID=5
http://www.bblackandsons.com/
In either case, wool or linen, if you stick with a solid color, there is very little sewing involved in making a chiton. Basically, all you really have to do is something to keep the raw edges from unravelling if you put the cut edge at the top and bottom. Since most of these fabrics are around 59" wide, you can use the factory edge at top and bottom. and just sew up the tube on the sides. Not much to that. If you need some pointers on sewing, PM me and I'll tell you what I know. :wink: Heck, I could tell you everything I know and it wouldn't take very long. :roll:
Hope that helps.
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
