[Esther B.]

Re: Fabric Question

I see that there is some "agreement" about using burlap for punishment or during the unclean times. I find that suggestion to be an appealing one and an appropriate reminder of my status as a woman, but I do have one question, though. I know that burlap is used for sacks, so is it the same as, or at least similar to, sackcloth? I don't want to accidentally get the two of them confused if they are indeed different.

[canyoukeepup]

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I see that there is some "agreement" about using burlap for punishment or during the unclean times. I find that suggestion to be an appealing one and an appropriate reminder of my status as a woman, but I do have one question, though. I know that burlap is used for sacks, so is it the same as, or at least similar to, sackcloth? I don't want to accidentally get the two of them confused if they are indeed different.

I asked my husband and he said that sackcloth and burlap are the same.

For one thing, you'll find neither in one of those ridiculous fabric stores run by unGodly men and even women.

[Mother Of Seven]

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So this is your standard burlap dress:



But, you can make it more attractive if you're handy with the sewing machine (and which good Godly woman isn't?):


For instance, imagine this skirt, but quite a bit longer:





teamed with a tunic top or something like this (without the hood):





A burlap dress (add sleeves of course). Note how the top on the first one is cut on the bias, which makes it better fitting and far more interesting



I have rolls of burlap in my menstral shack. And I experiment with new designs to make later in cottons and wools. If it works with burlap, you know it's going to work with other fabrics.

[MitzaLizalor]

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Those are lovely fabrics, however I must mention that if sewing on a machine the tension is difficult to regulate using jute thread and the heathen retailer will try to foist cotton or even polyester thread onto you. Another point worth raising is that sackcloth made from hemp is becoming popular, especially from France. However hemp fibre is quite coarse and most woven fabric is a hemp/cotton blebd, or hemp and flax mixed 55% hemp, which directly flouts God's Just Law and mocks His plan for Salvation.

Such garments are therefore an abomination in His sight and abominations merit the harsher penalties. Not quite at the genocide-plus-all-livestock level, but quite severe personallly. That's how much God loves us. He's warned us, but the fabric dealers won't care that their yarns lead to perdition, so it's always worth checking first.

[Naomi Ruth Lamb]

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Sisters,

Doesn't this just show the immensity of God's love for us? Think: Without His Holy Word, how else would we know that the mixing of fabrics is so offensive to our LORD? I pity so many in the world that ignore this fundamental truth and pray God's mercies upon them. If more women looked for Godly husbands, men that will teach their wives about the Word of God, I believe we'd have less uppity wives trying to dominate the world. I've added this to my prayer list.

Oh, what a God we serve. Hallelujah!

NRL

[Esther B.]

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Mother of Seven, that's a brilliant idea!

Thank you for the advice, Mitza! It's been far too long since I've used my sewing machine.

@Naomi: It certainly does! If only someone would teach the fabric makers and dealers that God can't stand mixed fabrics. There has to be someone in the world who sells fabric that is pleasing to God. It would probably be really expensive and hard to find, though.

[Mistress Cookie]

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If you're locked in your menstrual hut and running low on thread, one trick you can do is created a frayed edge instead of a rolled hem, just by pulling out some threads.



Just don't go crazy with this, or you'll end up with a "hippie-dippy" (or even American Indian) look.
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[Mother Of Seven]

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Mother of Seven, that's a brilliant idea!

One of the advantages of a design like this

is that on particularly heavy days, if it gets stained, you can simply replace the stained section, and not destroy the whole skirt.

[Esther B.]

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@Mistress Cookie: What a wonderful suggestion! Thank you!

@Mother of Seven: Very true, and a wonderful idea!

I just need to find some good burlap to use.

[Esther B.]

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I know that I probably shouldn't be double posting, but I have another question. Is it possible to dye burlap? If it is, what kind of dye should I use and how would I go about dyeing it?

[Attila's Wife]

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I believe you can, Sister, although if you want to go for some pale, pretty color like pink then you'd probably need something to strip the natural dark tan color out first. Otherwise it might come out kinda sludgey.

If you google "dying burlap", a lot of people seem to have had success. Indeed, it's encouraging to see how many women are using burlap these days!

[Esther B.]

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Thank you for the suggestion!

I'm still trying to think of the color or colors that I want to use. Are there any colors that are not supposed to be worn? I looked in my Bible, but I couldn't find anything.

[Basilissa]

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Thank you for the suggestion!

I'm still trying to think of the color or colors that I want to use. Are there any colors that are not supposed to be worn? I looked in my Bible, but I couldn't find anything.

I think that Sister Mitza Lizalor was doing a project about colors described in the Bible. Oh, yes, here it is:

Smitten With Joy (children's palette competition)

I'm sure you can find inspiration in this thread! (Go to the last page to see the names of all colors). I'm sure any woman would look lovely in the "stinking carcass" or "inflammation" colors!

[Otto Pruefer]

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Hello Ladies of Landover!

I tell you there is soft spot in my heart for burlap as it is known in many countries as "hessian" which is from my home State of Hesse in Germany! I do not feel that it is very good for clothing as it is quite abrasive and was used as a "hairshirt" for self-punishment by many Catholics so this must be avoided.

Most handy for sandbags and there has been many floodings in Germany these months!

-Otto

[Attila's Wife]

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Otto, I am a little uncomfortable about the presence of an UnSaved male in Auntie Flo's Prayer Shack for Women. Do you have a Pastor's permission to post here?

Concerned for your (and our) Salvation,
YiC
AW