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Dec 16, 2021 • 19 tweets • 4 min read
A follow up for yesterday's thread:
Why Geralt of Rivia's Pants as Portrayed by Netflix are an Exercise in Impossibility from a Historical Perspective
There will be embarrassing tailoring discussions. You've been warned.
So! One thing I mentioned already--historically, fabrics don't have a ton of stretch. You can get some give in non-synthetic fabrics by cutting on the bias and using knits. Neither of these will give you the stretch and give of, say, modern yoga pants.
Dec 15, 2021 • 19 tweets • 3 min read
I may regret this later but I'm doing it anyway:
How Fantasy Costumes Can In Fact be "Historically Inauthentic" A Thread.
First! If you don't care about this...that's cool! Enjoy whatever you enjoy! That's the joy of fantasy and entertainment in general! Have fun!
However, if your idea of fun is pedantic conversations about the feasibility of various textile expressions in fantasy worlds, read on!
Feb 22, 2021 • 22 tweets • 5 min read
Happy Monday! Which means...
Time for Corset Myths Monday!
This week: The purpose of a corset, historically, was to reduce waist size.
The truth? Not really. Though SOME eras of corsetry MAY reduce waist size SOMEWHAT, it's not the main goal of the garment.
Apr 3, 2020 • 27 tweets • 6 min read
So, I'm still seeing stuff circulating about how fabric masks are "useless" even as the CDC recommends more widespread mask usage and some local governments require it.
Friends--homemeade masks can help prevent the spread of disease BUT YOU HAVE TO DO IT RIGHT.
This is important because med-grade masks SHOULD be reserved for those folks on the front line who need them the most.
Let me repeat that--when I say "wear a mask" I am NOT saying "wear a med-grade mask or N95 respirator that a nurse needs more than you."
