Fabric and Scarf/Collar Questions

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What am I suppose to do with the collar/scarf thing? Do I tie it in the back??

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Is it suppose to stand up in the front??

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Is this fabric "flawed" or "snagged" or is this the way it is suppose to be?

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Is it suppose to be fitted or boxy??

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Thanks for any and all help you can give me!

Vicki
 
I think I'd put the collar as in the last picture, with those lapels or what you'd call it hanging over the back.
But around the front, I'd fold it down once, so that the collar is not quite so high.

Material-wise - it looks like raw silk to me (I think that's what you call it in English). That has this slightly irregular look. Personally I like this a lot, especially in strong colors. ;)

Karin
 
Yes we call this raw silk. I think it can also be called shantung silk, but we'll let some of the more knowledgeable members correct me if I'm wrong!
 
It's Shantung or Dupioni silk (same basic type of silk, only from different regions in China). Raw silk is nubbier (rougher) and has a dull rather than lustrous finish. There's a great web site that I use for reference on silk. I'll see if I can find it just now.

The collar should fold down, and I would try tying it at the side like a scarf or at the back and see which looks better and lies better. Some of these could be criss-crossed or very loosely tied at the shoulder like a scarf and you could use a brooch to secure it. You could try the same thing at the back and see how it looks.

Here is one good guide to silk: http://www.texeresilk.com/cms-silk_information_dictionary.html

There is another I've used, with photos of the different kinds of silk, but I can't find it. If you just type "types of silk" or "silk fabric" into your search engine, you will get tons of sites with pictures you can look at and descriptions of the various types of silk.

And, take just a minute to think about how this would fit... Take the measurements, look at the proportions, and, if you need further confirmation, check out other 60's dresses of this type. The answer is really only logic in this case.
 
I suspected that "raw" silk and "shantung" silk couldn't be the same, I just didn't know the difference. Thanks so much Anne, thats great information!
 
Thanks for confirming, Joan! I love, love, love my silks (as if it's not obvious!). If I could have clothing made of only one fabric, it would be silk--there are so many weaves, finishes, textures, etc. It's so versatile--and nothing, except maybe the finest of fine wool, feels as wonderful as silk....
 
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