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Best material to use...?
I was wondering what the best type of material to use for a shawl? And if you know where I could get it from? Thanks!!
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"A single tear found it's way down her face. She swallowed in an effort to choke back the flood that threatened to follow. She lifted her chin. She was an Apache. Her captors would NOT see her cry...."
--Walks Alone, Brian Burks
"My hair is long, my skin is tan, my eyes brown, and my heart strong. I am an Apache woman. I will not be broken." -
My personal favorite shawl is made from dark red garberdine wool; it was my grandmother's shawl. Although this kind is heavy and hot, it looks the best; and more traditional. My second choice of fabric would be a good polyester blend, mainly for ease of cleaning. My wool-blend shawl has to be dry-cleaned or very carefully hand washed in cold with woolite and air dried. Joann's fabric is a good place to shop for these fabrics. Anyhow with any shawl, it should be placed inside a closed pillow case for washing so the fringe will stay intact. -
I wanted to know..the measurements for a traditional shawl...and also how long the fridge should be. I've seen many different lengths but wouldn't it depend on what size the shawl is?? *HELP PLEASE* :):p Your First and Last Love Is Self Love! :pComment
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Traditional shawl
Your shawl should be fitted to you. It is not like a fancy dancer's shawl. It should go out past the length of your finger tips when your wearing it. It should be cut into a square. Mine is 70"x70", for example and the fringe is 14" inches long and covers all four sides. I wouldn't put really long fringe on a traditional shawl; it is usually carried over your arm, and you don't want it dragging the floor or ground.Comment
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Thank you very much for the info.. It's much appreciated! :rofl2:Originally posted by klamathdancer:p Your First and Last Love Is Self Love! :pComment
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Thanks alot! Sorry it took so long to reply. Very helpful!"A single tear found it's way down her face. She swallowed in an effort to choke back the flood that threatened to follow. She lifted her chin. She was an Apache. Her captors would NOT see her cry...."
--Walks Alone, Brian Burks
"My hair is long, my skin is tan, my eyes brown, and my heart strong. I am an Apache woman. I will not be broken."Comment
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I would have to say satin material or the shiney material, you would get it at the fabric stores or wal-mart cause the satin looks better and it will bring out the beadwork that you have.Originally posted by MarthaFlysWithEaglesComment
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Being out here in non-Pow Wow land, I have managed to make it into adulthood without having attended a Pow Wow. Recently I went to OK and was able to attend a Pow Wow while there (Choctaw). I was told I need to at least get a shawl for entering the circle during open dances. We are going back in a few...05-02-2008, 02:58 PM -
Hi, I would like to make my own shawl. Could someone tell me what the correct length would be including the fringe? I often see the shawls are 60" and the fringe 13" or 14". Not sure if that total size is supposed to be 73" or if the fringe in included the the length of 60"....02-28-2008, 06:19 PM
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And I need some help...okay on the shawl how low should it go? Do I fringe the sides of the shawl too?
By the way...should i make a dress or just a skirt??
my mom is teaching me how to sew but I dunno much about fancy outfits and I was gonna kinda do it my own way but...11-21-2005, 11:18 PM -
What measurements do you use when making a shawl?
How big is the acutal shawl?
How long is your fringe??01-28-2004, 12:04 PM -
royal blue Hey Sup Ya'll?...
I was just wondering a few things, I'm makin myself a fancy shawl outfit this year which is a first for me cuz i'm just startin to dance n' all that, and i'm planning on puttin :Rainbow taffetta on top of my material for the shawl, but i also want a fire sun :Flaming:...02-27-2004, 09:21 AM
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