03-19-2007, 04:29 PM
Looks fine to me, though they may be a bit skimpy. Make them WIDE, like square. If it fits like a tent, perfect! Not sure if the short sleeves are correct for 50 BC--sleeveless is always safe. Minor quibble!
Reds were most likely from madder, which gives a sort of orangey shade, like tomato soup. (I've seen people call it "brick red", which leads to the danger of more purplish shades, which you do NOT want!) Most common reds these days are the shades you could only get from rather expensive dyes in ancient times. You can usually get madder red wool from suttlers (suppliers) of 18th century reenactment stuff. I don't think I've ever seen madder red linen, though.
Definitely get Sumner's Osprey books! Happy sewing,
Matthew
Reds were most likely from madder, which gives a sort of orangey shade, like tomato soup. (I've seen people call it "brick red", which leads to the danger of more purplish shades, which you do NOT want!) Most common reds these days are the shades you could only get from rather expensive dyes in ancient times. You can usually get madder red wool from suttlers (suppliers) of 18th century reenactment stuff. I don't think I've ever seen madder red linen, though.
Definitely get Sumner's Osprey books! Happy sewing,
Matthew
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