[Regia-NA] tents again

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While that fabric looks pretty cool, and the patterns are certainly
appropriate, I'd be hesitant to use anything for a tent (major undertaking
and expense) that you can't be sure to make waterproof.  Unless you just
want a sun-shade.

The benefit of using cotton canvas over other fabrics is that it has been
deemed a necessary evil.  So you know you'll be able to use it at events.

--charlotte mayhew



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> Having bought a french bell wedge from panther primatives I am loathe to
> invest in another tent as of right now but I just picked up some jute
> fabric in a herringbone weave for some bags. It was 2.99 a yard and a
> nice tight weave as well as a good weight. At that price I can afford to
> get a few more bolts. I was wondering what would be wrong with a tent
> made of this fabric.
>   I got the second one down. I just love red.
> http://www.jamesthompson.com/zoom.php?SampleName=Burlap_Plaids
> I know jute comes from India. I understand that the fiber prolly would
> not be used in that part of europe in our period, but cotton would have
> been just as scarce. Jute stands up to the weather fairly well.
> Can I just get a bit of feedback before I plunge into this investment.
> I was thinking Geteld btw
> Kimberly
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