Philosophical question

[chargirlgenius]

Let's say that I want to make a garment that was originally made out of narrower fabric. That narrower fabric was pieced together because it was too narrow for the application. However, modern widths of fabric would be plenty to do the item without any additional piecing.

So, which is more a more faithful reproduction/reconstruction? Cutting the modern width of fabric into the narrower pieces, and piecing them together, or using the selvage like the original maker would have?

Granted, I'd end up cutting the selvage off anyway, since it's a modern selvage, but pretend for the sake of discussion that it's not an issue.

Comments

[alyclepal.livejournal.com]

you know I have looms...

My big, big one might be coming up for an extended loan this spring if all goes to plan. 4 shafts and up to 45 inch weaving width:>

[chargirlgenius.livejournal.com]

Believe it or not, I actually *have* a decent four shaft loom. I just have no time to actually warp it up or use it. Someday, I'll actually make my own fabric for a dress, so I can try stuff out on hand woven fabrics.

[alyclepal.livejournal.com]

That's awesome:>. My intention is to do the same for making a caftan some day. Currently there are two 4 shaft looms in the house and that's at least one too many.