Taking the linen fabric, the best course of action seemed to be to test different types of pleats and determine which would best represent those illustrated in the paintings. The fabric has been left in rectangular form for the experiment. From left to right the linen is pleated in a rolled pleat (4 pleats), double box pleat (2 pleats), and a knife pleat (4 pleats). The contenders would be the rolled pleat and the double box pleat for the ability to keep the pleat to the ground. However, only the rolled pleat gives the same impression at the top point as the paintings. In terms of fabric consumption, in the pleats pictured each rolled pleat uses approximately 10.5” of fabric, the double box pleats 11.75”, and the knife pleat 5.5”.
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AuthorMy name is Cerridwen verch Ioreword. My SCA persona is that of a mid 14th century noblewoman in Wales. However, as you can see, I don't feel the need to limit my interests there! Archives
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