Crossroads and choices

[mmcnealy]

I'm at a crossroads with the Schaube project, I could do several things with the lining fabric and I'm not sure which one to choose:

The outer fabric is a dark red claret wool twill. The collar and parts that will show will be covered in Beaver fur, so the lining probably won't even matter or show much. I would post pictures, but every single time I've taken pictures of the red and the fur it washes it out and makes it look bad.

Here are pictures of the yellow linen mockup/interlining if I use the brown silk or other fine fabrics.
The Front
The Back


Should I:

A- Line it with the pretty brown shimmery silk that was bought to line it? Even though it looks stunning on me and would look great as a dress?

The brown silk on me

B - Line it with a pale yellow linen that also looks good on me and good with the dark red?
Red with yellow

C - Line it with the yellow linen but cover the parts that will show when I'm not wearing the fur with something nicer and richer looking?

Edit at 8:41 pm PDT
D - Use another fabric already in my possesion to line it with. ( I really *REALLY* don't need to buy ANYMORE fabric, and I would actually use fabric that I already own.)

Comments

The look My two cents

[slysidonia.livejournal.com]

I wish that the linen was an amber color, I think that would look great.
Sly.

Re: The look My two cents

[mmcnealy.livejournal.com]

Good point, I could get another fabric for the lining... I was just focused on using what I had on hand.

Re: The look My two cents

[moizissimo.livejournal.com]

You could probably dye it a darker colour as it is. I do agree that amber would be more flattering. The brown silk is lovely, too.

Re: The look My two cents

[slysidonia.livejournal.com]

Make a dress with the brown silk!!!!!! .It is a color that is so unused in clothing. Lately it has become more popular . I cant find enought brown stuff to buy.....

[merastra.livejournal.com]

I love that picture of you and the silk. Without hearing what dress you'd make from it, I'd have to choose the brown silk for the schaube. So luxurious.

[pandorasbox.livejournal.com]

I like just how you have it. Amber would be nice, but that yellow is just smashing. keep it just the way it is. Go with b & make aa dress out of the brown silk

[hleleanor.livejournal.com]

Ohhhhh, pretty! Not ever being one to "think economically" when it comes to costuming...my personal suggestion would be red wool outside, brown silk lining, inside, pale yellow should make good interlining. Your mileage may be totally different. But, I just think the combination of the brown silk...which will show in the sleeves I should think, if nowhere else, should be as extravagantly beautiful as the outside.

It reminds me of a story about a famous Hollywood director that insisted on fabulous undergarments for his key actors. When it was remarked that no one would ever see the wonderful undergarments, his reply was; True. But, you'll know you're wearing them, and it will add to your performance!

I feel the same about linings, and lovely unseen things in costumes...you'll know they are there...and it will look rich and plush and lovely, and you will even move differently because of it.

That's just me groats' worth...for what it's worth. Cheers m'dear.

Can't wait to see it all done!

El

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

Fabulous as a silk lining would be I think something that looks so good on you should be made into a separate dress.

Eva

[gailsedotes.livejournal.com]

my vote goes for the silk lining too!
brings out the blue in your eyes!

[linuxwitch.livejournal.com]

Yah, I agree - red outer, darken the linen a bit, and use that brown silk for a new dress :P

You look great, btw! :D