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Matt: /* Accessories */

2025-04-07T16:46:02Z

Accessories

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Dockenbarett.jpg\|caption=Dockenbarett}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Dockenbarett.jpg\|caption=Dockenbarett}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Muffinhat.jpg\|caption=Muffin hat}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Muffinhat.jpg\|caption=Muffin hat}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~TudorBonnet~~.jpg\|caption=Tudor Bonnet}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=TudorBonnet3.jpg\|caption=Tudor Bonnet}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=EmmaDay.jpg\|caption=Capitanesca}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=EmmaDay.jpg\|caption=Capitanesca}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=League hat 4.jpg\|caption=Beaded snood}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=League hat 4.jpg\|caption=Beaded snood}}

Matt: /* Accessories */

2025-04-07T16:43:06Z

Accessories

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=League hat 4.jpg\|caption=Beaded snood}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=League hat 4.jpg\|caption=Beaded snood}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=League hat 5.jpg\|caption=Flemish hood}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=League hat 5.jpg\|caption=Flemish hood}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~Felt Hat~~.jpg\|caption=Felt hat}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Roundcrown.jpg\|caption=Felt hat}}
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Matt: /* Colours and Materials */

2025-04-05T15:37:12Z

Colours and Materials

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Trim.jpg}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Trim.jpg}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Pearl trim.jpg}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Pearl trim.jpg}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Red Trim.~~jpg~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Red Trim.png}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gimp trim gold.jpg}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gimp trim gold.jpg}}
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Matt: /* Colours and Materials */

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Colours and Materials

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	'''Fur:''' Full garments made from fur or faux fur are less appropriate, with the exception of [[#capes\|capelets]], but fur - real or synthetic - is a good material to trim garments with.		'''Fur:''' Full garments made from fur or faux fur are less appropriate, with the exception of [[#capes\|capelets]], but fur - real or synthetic - is a good material to trim garments with.

	~~'''Trim:''' Using embroidered trim, beading, ribbon or upholstery trim (sometimes called 'gimp trim') to edge or decorate a garment is a great idea.~~

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gimp trim gold.jpg}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gimp trim gold.jpg}}
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			'''Trim:''' Using embroidered trim, beading, ribbon or upholstery trim (sometimes called 'gimp trim') to edge or decorate a garment is a great idea

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

Matt: /* Colours and Materials */

2025-04-05T15:36:37Z

Colours and Materials

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	'''Trim:''' Using embroidered trim, beading, ribbon or upholstery trim (sometimes called 'gimp trim') to edge or decorate a garment is a great idea.		'''Trim:''' Using embroidered trim, beading, ribbon or upholstery trim (sometimes called 'gimp trim') to edge or decorate a garment is a great idea.

			<div class="fourpicture">
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Trim.jpg}}
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Pearl trim.jpg}}
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Red Trim.jpg}}
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gimp trim gold.jpg}}
			</div>

	==Gallery==		==Gallery==

Matt: /* Colours and Materials */

2025-04-05T15:32:36Z

Colours and Materials

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	<div style="float: right; width: 100%; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;" class="imagegrid">		<div style="float: right; width: 100%; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;" class="imagegrid">
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Orange Wool Cloth.png\|Wool cloth}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Orange Wool Cloth.png\|caption=Wool cloth}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Purple Velvet.png\|Velvet}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Purple Velvet.png\|caption=Velvet}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gold Satin.png\|caption=Satin}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gold Satin.png\|caption=Satin}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Red Blue Gold Brocade.png\|Brocade}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Red Blue Gold Brocade.png\|caption=Brocade}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gold-Brown Jacquard.png\|Jacquard}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gold-Brown Jacquard.png\|caption=Jacquard}}
	</div>		</div>

	'''Patterned fabrics:''' Brocade, damask and jacquard are all ideal for the League. They are not printed - decoration is woven in as a raised, textured pattern. Flamboyant, busy patterns are common, often using metallic threads so the pattern stands out against the background colour. Popular motifs include curling foliage, stylised flowers, and diamond and lattice patterns. Avoid brocades with obvious East Asian motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, lions and storks as these are ''not appropriate'' for Empire.		'''Patterned fabrics:''' [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brocade Brocade], [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Damask damask] and jacquard are all ideal for the League. They are not printed - decoration is woven in as a raised, textured pattern. Flamboyant, busy patterns are common, often using metallic threads so the pattern stands out against the background colour. Popular motifs include curling foliage, stylised flowers, and diamond and lattice patterns. Avoid brocades with obvious East Asian motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, lions and storks as these are ''not appropriate'' for Empire.

	'''Hard-wearing fabrics:''' Leather, suede and cotton canvas can all be used for characters who want hard-wearing garments.		'''Hard-wearing fabrics:''' Leather, suede and cotton canvas can all be used for characters who want hard-wearing garments.

Matt: /* Colours and Materials */

2025-04-05T15:31:44Z

Colours and Materials

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	'''Outer layer fabrics:''' Velvet, wool cloth (rather than garments knitted using wool yarn), and heavier weight satins are ideal for any outer garments in the League.		'''Outer layer fabrics:''' Velvet, wool cloth (rather than garments knitted using wool yarn), and heavier weight satins are ideal for any outer garments in the League.

			<div style="float: right; width: 100%; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr 1fr;" class="imagegrid">
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Orange Wool Cloth.png\|Wool cloth}}
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Purple Velvet.png\|Velvet}}
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gold Satin.png\|caption=Satin}}
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Red Blue Gold Brocade.png\|Brocade}}
			{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gold-Brown Jacquard.png\|Jacquard}}
			</div>

	'''Patterned fabrics:''' Brocade, damask and jacquard are all ideal for the League. They are not printed - decoration is woven in as a raised, textured pattern. Flamboyant, busy patterns are common, often using metallic threads so the pattern stands out against the background colour. Popular motifs include curling foliage, stylised flowers, and diamond and lattice patterns. Avoid brocades with obvious East Asian motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, lions and storks as these are ''not appropriate'' for Empire.		'''Patterned fabrics:''' Brocade, damask and jacquard are all ideal for the League. They are not printed - decoration is woven in as a raised, textured pattern. Flamboyant, busy patterns are common, often using metallic threads so the pattern stands out against the background colour. Popular motifs include curling foliage, stylised flowers, and diamond and lattice patterns. Avoid brocades with obvious East Asian motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, lions and storks as these are ''not appropriate'' for Empire.

Matt: /* Colours and Materials */

2025-04-05T15:22:04Z

Colours and Materials

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	'''Materials:''' League garments often use heavier fabrics for outer garments such as doublets, dresses and waffenrocks and lighter materials for the base layers, such as shirts and chemises, that go underneath. You can always use synthetic versions of any of these materials, or mixed fabrics such as wool blends and cotton velvet. Cotton, linen and wool are often blended with polyester, acrylic or viscose, and poly satins and velvets are a good budget alternative that is easily available.		'''Materials:''' League garments often use heavier fabrics for outer garments such as doublets, dresses and waffenrocks and lighter materials for the base layers, such as shirts and chemises, that go underneath. You can always use synthetic versions of any of these materials, or mixed fabrics such as wool blends and cotton velvet. Cotton, linen and wool are often blended with polyester, acrylic or viscose, and poly satins and velvets are a good budget alternative that is easily available.

	'''~~Undergarment~~ fabrics:''' Cotton, linen and thinner satins are ideal for base layers. They can also be used to provide a pop of contrasting colour, for example as the lining to a cape or as puffs between slashed sleeves.		'''Base layer fabrics:''' Cotton, linen and thinner satins are ideal for base layers. They can also be used to provide a pop of contrasting colour, for example as the lining to a cape or as puffs between slashed sleeves.

	'''Outer ~~garment~~ fabrics:''' Velvet, wool cloth (rather than garments knitted using wool yarn), and heavier weight satins are ideal for any outer garments in the League.		'''Outer layer fabrics:''' Velvet, wool cloth (rather than garments knitted using wool yarn), and heavier weight satins are ideal for any outer garments in the League.

	'''Patterned fabrics:''' Brocade, damask and jacquard are all ideal for the League. They are not printed - decoration is woven in as a raised, textured pattern. Flamboyant, busy patterns are common, often using metallic threads so the pattern stands out against the background colour. Popular motifs include curling foliage, stylised flowers, and diamond and lattice patterns. Avoid brocades with obvious East Asian motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, lions and storks as these are ''not appropriate'' for Empire.		'''Patterned fabrics:''' Brocade, damask and jacquard are all ideal for the League. They are not printed - decoration is woven in as a raised, textured pattern. Flamboyant, busy patterns are common, often using metallic threads so the pattern stands out against the background colour. Popular motifs include curling foliage, stylised flowers, and diamond and lattice patterns. Avoid brocades with obvious East Asian motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, lions and storks as these are ''not appropriate'' for Empire.

Matt: /* Colours and Materials */

2025-04-05T15:18:10Z

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	'''Colours:''' Every colour is found in the cosmopolitan League; bright, strong colours, dark, sombre tones and delicate pastels are all common. Two or three contrasting colours are often used to accentuate key features of the League silhouette, for example in slashed decorations on garments. Capes and cloaks may be lined in a contrasting colour, and underskirts worn beneath split-front dresses are often a different colour to the overdress worn on top. You might also choose to wear colours that suggest your character is affiliated with a particular [[#cities\|League city]].		'''Colours:''' Every colour is found in the cosmopolitan League; bright, strong colours, dark, sombre tones and delicate pastels are all common. Two or three contrasting colours are often used to accentuate key features of the League silhouette, for example in slashed decorations on garments. Capes and cloaks may be lined in a contrasting colour, and underskirts worn beneath split-front dresses are often a different colour to the overdress worn on top. You might also choose to wear colours that suggest your character is affiliated with a particular [[#cities\|League city]].

	'''Materials:''' ~~The ideal~~ League ~~costume will~~ often use heavier fabrics for outer garments such as doublets, dresses and waffenrocks, and lighter materials for the base layers, such as shirts and chemises, that go underneath.		'''Materials:''' League garments often use heavier fabrics for outer garments such as doublets, dresses and waffenrocks and lighter materials for the base layers, such as shirts and chemises, that go underneath. You can always use synthetic versions of any of these materials, or mixed fabrics such as wool blends and cotton velvet. Cotton, linen and wool are often blended with polyester, acrylic or viscose, and poly satins and velvets are a good budget alternative that is easily available.

	Cotton, linen and thinner satins are ideal for base layers. They can also be used to provide a pop of contrasting colour, for example as the lining to a cape or as puffs between slashed sleeves.		'''Undergarment fabrics:''' Cotton, linen and thinner satins are ideal for base layers. They can also be used to provide a pop of contrasting colour, for example as the lining to a cape or as puffs between slashed sleeves.

	~~The following~~ are ~~excellent fabric choices~~ for League ~~garments that go over base layers:~~		'''Outer garment fabrics:''' Velvet, wool cloth (rather than garments knitted using wool yarn), and heavier weight satins are ideal for any outer garments in the League.

	* Wool cloth (rather than garments knitted using wool yarn)		'''Patterned fabrics:''' Brocade, damask and jacquard are all ideal for the League. They are not printed - decoration is woven in as a raised, textured pattern. Flamboyant, busy patterns are common, often using metallic threads so the pattern stands out against the background colour. Popular motifs include curling foliage, stylised flowers, and diamond and lattice patterns. Avoid brocades with obvious East Asian motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, lions and storks as these are ''not appropriate'' for Empire.
	* Velvet
	* Heavier weight satin
	* Leather and suede
	* Cotton canvas
	* Brocade, damask and jacquard

	~~Patterned~~ fabrics, like brocade and damask are ideal for the League. They are not printed - decoration is woven in as a raised, textured pattern. Flamboyant, busy patterns are common, often using metallic threads so the pattern stands out against the background colour. Popular motifs include curling foliage, stylised flowers, and diamond and lattice patterns. Avoid brocades with obvious East Asian motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, lions and storks as these are ''~~not appropriate~~'~~' for Empire.~~		'''Hard-wearing fabrics:''' Leather, suede and cotton canvas can all be used for characters who want hard-wearing garments.

	~~You can always use synthetic versions or synthetic blends of any of these materials. Cotton~~, ~~linen~~ and ~~wool are often blended with polyester, acrylic or viscose, and poly satins and velvets are a good budget alternative that is easily available~~.

	'''Fur:''' Full garments made from fur or faux fur are less appropriate, with the exception of [[#capes\|capelets]], but fur - real or synthetic - is a good material to trim garments with.		'''Fur:''' Full garments made from fur or faux fur are less appropriate, with the exception of [[#capes\|capelets]], but fur - real or synthetic - is a good material to trim garments with.

Matt: /* Colours and Materials */

2025-04-05T15:00:16Z

Colours and Materials

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	* Leather and suede		* Leather and suede
	* Cotton canvas		* Cotton canvas
	* Brocade, damask and jacquard~~: These patterned~~ fabrics are ~~especially suitable~~ for the League. They are not printed - decoration is woven in as a raised, textured pattern. Flamboyant, busy patterns are common, often using metallic threads so the pattern stands out against the background colour. Popular motifs include curling foliage, stylised flowers, and diamond and lattice patterns. Avoid brocades with obvious East Asian motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, lions and storks as these are ''not appropriate'' for Empire.		* Brocade, damask and jacquard

			Patterned fabrics, like brocade and damask are ideal for the League. They are not printed - decoration is woven in as a raised, textured pattern. Flamboyant, busy patterns are common, often using metallic threads so the pattern stands out against the background colour. Popular motifs include curling foliage, stylised flowers, and diamond and lattice patterns. Avoid brocades with obvious East Asian motifs such as dragons, phoenixes, lions and storks as these are ''not appropriate'' for Empire.

	You can always use synthetic versions or synthetic blends of any of these materials. Cotton, linen and wool are often blended with polyester, acrylic or viscose, and poly satins and velvets are a good budget alternative that is easily available.		You can always use synthetic versions or synthetic blends of any of these materials. Cotton, linen and wool are often blended with polyester, acrylic or viscose, and poly satins and velvets are a good budget alternative that is easily available.

	'''~~A note on fur~~:''' Full garments made from fur or faux fur are less appropriate, with the exception of [[#capes\|capelets]], but fur - real or synthetic - is a good material to trim garments with.		'''Fur:''' Full garments made from fur or faux fur are less appropriate, with the exception of [[#capes\|capelets]], but fur - real or synthetic - is a good material to trim garments with.

	'''Trim:''' Using embroidered trim, beading, ribbon or upholstery trim (sometimes called 'gimp trim') to edge or decorate a garment is a great idea.		'''Trim:''' Using embroidered trim, beading, ribbon or upholstery trim (sometimes called 'gimp trim') to edge or decorate a garment is a great idea.

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Dockenbarett.jpg\|caption=Dockenbarett}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Dockenbarett.jpg\|caption=Dockenbarett}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Muffinhat.jpg\|caption=Muffin hat}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Muffinhat.jpg\|caption=Muffin hat}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=~~TudorBonnet~~.jpg\|caption=Tudor Bonnet}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=TudorBonnet3.jpg\|caption=Tudor Bonnet}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=EmmaDay.jpg\|caption=Capitanesca}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=EmmaDay.jpg\|caption=Capitanesca}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=League hat 4.jpg\|caption=Beaded snood}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=League hat 4.jpg\|caption=Beaded snood}}

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	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Trim.jpg}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Trim.jpg}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Pearl trim.jpg}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Pearl trim.jpg}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Red Trim.~~jpg~~}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Red Trim.png}}
	{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gimp trim gold.jpg}}		{{CaptionedImage\|file=Gimp trim gold.jpg}}
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