Choosing Fabrics. There is such a tremendous selection of fabrics available; the job of choosing fabric can be overwhelming. As you peruse the different fabrics, you may be drawn to the bright, splashy colors at first. Then, the subtle colors, interesting textures and weaves present you with more possibilities. It is essential to be informed about fabrics, so that your project is successful.
But, it is still important for you to fall in love with the fabric! We will begin by breaking down the types of fabric into categories, then sub-categories. You will want to know what the fabric is made of, how it will drape (flow), and what the care instructions are. The fiber content of a fabric will determine the comfort of the garment when you wear it, and how you will need to care for the garment.
Natural Fiber Fabrics CottonLinenRamieSilkWoolSpecialty Hair FibersMan-Made Fiber Fabrics Acetate and TriacetateAcrylicNylonOlefinPolyesterRayonSpandexLeathers and SuedesSynthetic SuedesVinylsFurs Fabric Prep Pressing. A Simple Medieval Shoe. Materials (per pair): Sole: vegetable tanned leather, 2.5-3 mm thick. Upper & heel stiffener: vegetable tanned leather, 2.5 mm thick. Thread: raw linen or equivalent. Nylon is not recommended. Thonging: 5-6mm leather lace, 45 cm length.
Tools: Shears or blade for leather cutting Stitch marker Awl (diamond section blade) Saddler's needles (ie. blunt) and wax. Skill Level: Fairly easy. Shoe (756) with single piece wrap-around upper from Parliament St., York. Notes: This pattern is for a type of early medieval (l0th to 13th cent.) shoe that is distributed widely in North Western Europe, examples are known from York, England as well as Hedeby/Haithabu in Germany and Svendborg in Sweden.
A triangular internal heel stiffener is present on some shoes of this type, but may be omitted. Instructions: 1. 2. 3. Lasting seam (exploded view). 4. Continue on 'long' side from toe towards the heel. 5. Binding stitch for holding down heel stiffener. 6. 'Butted' side seam (exploded). 7. 8. 9.
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