I use silk facings around neck openings, on buttonhole facings, and to bind armhole seams. I actually find it easier to create a neckline with a silk facing than without. The facing helps conceal less than beautiful edges and seam allowances cut too small by you know who… :-)
Read MoreOne aspect of 14th century clothing that immediately comes to mind is - buttons. Lots of them. Buttons on the fronts of garments, on sleeves, on collars, on hoods... the list goes on and on. Here is a little back story on fabric buttons and how I make them. Enjoy!
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