tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post165267550672331625..comments2023-12-13T03:14:36.848-08:00Comments on This Is CorpGoth: Silk & Fiber SnobberyUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post-30353232209972824422012-05-04T06:55:50.245-07:002012-05-04T06:55:50.245-07:00I think fiber snobbery comes naturally from using ...I think fiber snobbery comes naturally from using better stuff. I used to talk a pretty good game about how great many modern acrylic yarns are and how it is just pretension to insist on natural fibers, until I made my first wool sweater. I will save up, use smaller quantities, or knit at a finer gauge (thus taking longer to complete each project) rather than use crap. It's just a waste ofSabayonhttp://rufflesnotdiets.blogspot.in/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post-20476509097129685572012-05-02T10:30:51.847-07:002012-05-02T10:30:51.847-07:00Oh yes, leather shoes last so much longer!Oh yes, leather shoes last so much longer!Trystan L. Basshttp://corpgoth.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post-71504083431486022022012-05-02T10:30:37.588-07:002012-05-02T10:30:37.588-07:00Thanks!Thanks!Trystan L. Basshttp://corpgoth.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post-86911831559701785852012-05-02T10:30:30.470-07:002012-05-02T10:30:30.470-07:00So true!So true!Trystan L. Basshttp://corpgoth.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post-21636122025867370432012-05-02T10:30:15.251-07:002012-05-02T10:30:15.251-07:00Yep, fabrics are worth the investment!Yep, fabrics are worth the investment!Trystan L. Basshttp://corpgoth.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post-4816263905728930042012-05-02T10:29:59.849-07:002012-05-02T10:29:59.849-07:00Mmmm... leather ;-) And I'll definitely post ...Mmmm... leather ;-) And I'll definitely post pix of the new gown, in about a month when it's done.Trystan L. Basshttp://corpgoth.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post-68778042229061809592012-05-02T05:48:15.657-07:002012-05-02T05:48:15.657-07:00I prefer natural fibers, or blends. I made a rule ...I prefer natural fibers, or blends. I made a rule recently that my shoes have to be natural - no more PVC or polyu. It's been tough, but I rather my shoes last 5 yrs than 6 months.Karen Koynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post-2236739099882905152012-05-02T04:24:43.689-07:002012-05-02T04:24:43.689-07:00I'm also a massive fibre snob...I don' wea...I'm also a massive fibre snob...I don' wear leather though.<br />The colour of your skirt is fantastic!Alexandria Webhttp://hrhqueenalexandria.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post-46486529746628684532012-05-02T04:03:48.074-07:002012-05-02T04:03:48.074-07:00I definitely agree with you there. If you make a h...I definitely agree with you there. If you make a historical costume you should use the right fabric. Its amazing what sheer woven fabrics they could achieve by hand weaving at that time. I know how difficult it is to strain the warp evenly. I also try to buy clothes in good quality because it pays in the end. I have jerseyknits that is 10 years old, but looks like new. Clothes in wool is really Therese Mårtenssonhttp://linneapalandet.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post-13933611883168240192012-05-02T01:14:54.240-07:002012-05-02T01:14:54.240-07:00I love the combo of this beautiful patterned jacke...I love the combo of this beautiful patterned jacket with the plum skirt. Love your style!<br /><br />I've only become a fabric snob as I've grown older and realised with time that quality fabrics are a better long-term investment. In winter (here now), I have to wear wool. Nothing else is as warm! I also love angora (I know, bad) and wool blends. <br />When it comes to summer, I love Christine Ninhttp://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=827602279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post-7011421298740827442012-05-01T21:25:33.078-07:002012-05-01T21:25:33.078-07:00I really prefer natural fabrics, especially cotton...I really prefer natural fabrics, especially cotton, silk and leather (if you can call leather a fabric!).<br /><br />Lovely skirt. I can't wait to see your new gown with the fancy expensive fabric!nepenthesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6319752528366979140.post-9883425765418426152012-05-01T19:35:57.433-07:002012-05-01T19:35:57.433-07:00Love your jewelry, especially your layered necklac...Love your jewelry, especially your layered necklaces. :)Lady Bethezdahttp://bethezdaspreoccupations.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com