I'm A Sucker For Silk

So today I visited the fabric store with my mum (since she is visiting) and really intended to just browse while she selected some nice fabrics. Truly, honestly I mean it I did not intend to purchase anything. BUT....

I found some poly duchess satin in the bargain bin and thought it would make a nice hat since it is that lovely icy pale blue seen in so many georgian garment costumes. I then just happened to ask the assistant if it were possible to buy 100% silk duchess satin and she said it's rarely seen here but, she just happened to have a single roll of the stuff in guess what colour? Yes you guessed it, pale blue. Intrigued I wanted to see it and touch it, it was amazing. So much body, such a subtle luster and the feel was magnificent. There wasn't much left on the roll, just 3 meters, and she was selling it for $13 per meter....Now would it have been sane for me to leave it there? Of course not! I took the lot and will post pics tomorrow when it's daylight and I can get a good rendition of the hue.

And while I was at it I dug out another interesting roll tucked away in the silks section. It looked like canvas, but had a herringbone weave. It was heavy and had the most amazing luster. It was 100% silk drill in cream. I bought 2 meters of it at just $8 per meter for my next set of stays to use in place of coutil. It's certainly strong enough and will be much less hot to wear in summer than my 4 layer stays.

Pics of that also coming tomorrow....and I promise I will not shop for another scrap of fabric for at least a month.