Hi all, I am looking for help with identifying the fabric of these two dresses. I believe they are 50s, Both have crinolines attached. The second one has a bit of sheen to it. Thanks. Victoria
Thank you. These are two of my all time favorite finds. To be honest, I am not very good with the burn test. It happens so quickly I have no idea what I am actually seeing.
The one with the sheen could well be a polished cotton and the other one looks like cotton. Both are lovely!
I can check my Textile kit if you send very close up shots of each fabric for you, if you still need some help.
The second is probably sateen. Please remember that the burn test is mainly scent. http://vintagefashionguild.org/determining-fiber/ The reason I'm pushing this is because a cotton fabric is pretty distinguishable.
I don't think the first one is cotton. In the third photo, there's a cat's face that looks like taffeta so I would think silk or a man-made fabric. The look inside is interesting: the hem has machine stitched hem tape so it isn't couture, but notice the little pleat on the hem. This would be expensive ready-to-wear. The dresses are lovely and your photos are excellent.
