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Post by Jauhzmynn Enz on Nov 9, 2007 12:27:50 GMT -5
I stumbled over a wool/silk mix fabric on www.dharmatrading.com website and was wondering how that stuff would work for an overobe? It's white but can be dyed. It's insanely exspensive but cheaper by the bolt. Does anyone know if the wool/silk mix breathes? |
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Post by Ani-Chay Pinn on Nov 9, 2007 22:56:52 GMT -5
The wool/silk blend should breath fine, though you should check the fabric weight. I have a robe made from 8 oz/sq yard wool which is about as heavy as you want it. 5-7 oz/sq yard is good for a lighter weight robe. Any less than 5 oz/sq yard might look too flimsy for a robe.
I have some wool/silk that I want to make an elven cloak from, as soon as I make the dress to go with it.  I tried a small piece in the wash and it gets more woolly with washing which I think is perfect for a robe, or an elven cloak. The fabric itself is very smooth and nice, before washing.
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Post by JediKai on Nov 10, 2007 0:11:32 GMT -5
I would think it would be very difficult to evenly dye that much fabric, though.
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Nov 10, 2007 23:58:55 GMT -5
Kai, you have that right, unless you have a serious dye vat/boiler, it will come out blotchy, which might be interesting, but, very unpredictable.
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Post by Obi-Jeff Kenobi on Nov 11, 2007 18:04:45 GMT -5
Here is my Robe made out of Brown Sweat shirt materal. It keeps me warm in the winter. |
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Post by Ani-Chay Pinn on Nov 12, 2007 19:20:24 GMT -5
Wow, I didn't even know you could get sweatshirt material in that color. I've never seen it. Is it all cotton?
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Post by Nova Darklighter on Nov 12, 2007 21:36:35 GMT -5
Comfy? I'll bet, I've used fleece and double brushed flannel, hadn't thought of sweatshirt knit, but i'll bet it drapes well.
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Post by Obi-Jeff Kenobi on Nov 13, 2007 0:42:32 GMT -5
my robe for the summer is lighter in weight but its not like my winter one. you can find the materal at walmart.
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Post by Ani-Chay Pinn on Nov 13, 2007 19:08:24 GMT -5
Oh, one thing about sweatshirt knit, or any stretchy fabric -- don't store it for long periods of time on a hanger. For something as big as a robe the weight of it will stretch out all on it's own, making the hem uneven or some parts getting out of shape. For anything big, with some stretch to it, it's best to just store it folded, and there shouldn't be any problem with wrinkles with knit.
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Post by Obi-Jeff Kenobi on Nov 14, 2007 17:49:08 GMT -5
thanks for the info.
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Post by Jauhzmynn Enz on Nov 18, 2007 15:47:31 GMT -5
THanks gang. I think I can use the X-Large load on the washing machine to dye the fabric , just keep turning the time back and agitaiting the fabric.
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I tried a small piece in the wash and it gets more woolly with washing which I think is perfect for a robe, or an elven cloak. The fabric itself is very smooth and nice, before washing.
