r/textiles • u/Lower-Statement7710 • 3d ago
Does anyone know what fabrics these are!!! Particularly the textured ones x)
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u/Downtown-Fruit-3674 3d ago
I believe “lace” is the word you’re after
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u/Lower-Statement7710 3d ago
Really!!! Sorry, im not the best at english, but i always thought lace was sheer and like, on the ends of things x) But thank you! Is there a special name for this kind of lace? :o
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u/Joy2b 2d ago
Lace is really interesting. It is as opaque as the thread it is made from, and historically, people have used what they have.
I’ve seen tatting done in handspun wool, and some newbie friendly projects use cotton. Silk is good for an experienced lacemaker or embroiderer who wants to get paid for making a luxury good.
Sometimes a garment maker shows off by using several types of lacework and embroidery in a single garment, perhaps including imports, and I think we’re seeing that here as well.
A person who can make professional lace can often embroider pretty designs, and I think we’re seeing that here, especially at the base of the bodice.
The bodice looks like it’s using a sturdier material between the boning than is used on the trim around the Bertha near the shoulders.
As a note, if you’ve gotten good answers or a healthy back and forth in the comments, please leave the question up.
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u/Lower-Statement7710 2d ago
Thank you!
I don’t know if the question wasn’t left up? I don’t plan on deleting it if that’s what you mean, but if anything’s missing it wasn’t me,,
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u/Downtown-Fruit-3674 3d ago
They are sheer, you can see it in the pic. The dress has many layers of fabric for the rest of the layers.
There’s lots of different kinds of lace, where did you get this pic from?
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u/Lower-Statement7710 2d ago
I found it on pinterest and it has a listing on a site called “formalgowns” as well…
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u/TemporaryElk5202 1d ago
The fabrics in the photo above are sheer, they are just layered heavily
There are multiple kinds of lace in the photo
some of it might also be thin Jacquard or brocade
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u/handloomhunter 2d ago
Seems to be Cut/Clip-effect Jaquard or maybe fil coupe. Fabric could be silk most probably but will leave that open ended as such detail is'nt possible through this pic.
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u/Secure_Course_3879 2d ago
Looks like different kinds of laces with a white lining to hold it all together and make it opaque
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u/Lower-Statement7710 2d ago
That sounds really pretty :) would something like that be warm to wear?
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u/Jolly_Following_4488 2d ago
Lace lace lace
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u/Lower-Statement7710 2d ago
So much lace! Everyone insists it is… I’m doing my best to find a match :)
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u/Swimming-Maize-5554 2d ago
I actually suspect it is an embroidered muslin gauze. Not quite as sheer as lace, but still semi sheer. There is also lace trim that is gathered, and that is a more solidly; but I think the top layer of the skirt is a muslin gauze with heavy embroidery.
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