When you find you don't have a use for pieces of garb anymore, consider a couple of things. One, consider giving it away particularly if it dosen't fit you in size or persona anymore. Two, consider remaking it.
I'm in the process of taking apart a Byzantine dress I made a number of years ago (for Hrodir's first cor'n as prince before we were a kingdom) and making it into a coat. I split the front, moved the two stripes from over the sides to lining the opening and cuffs. I just have to line it, fix the top piece (small sec'n missing), and hem it. I also stripped the garnets, pearls and hematite from the dress to use again but I'm switching out the round large pearls for seed pearls instead.
Part of the reason for doing this is economy but I really like the burgundy fabric. Originally, there were 4 dresses made using the fabric but each was different for each person who wore it.
I really like it! Personally, I think the inside of the brocade is pretty enough that if you're not beading the burgundy fabric and you flat-fell the seams, you could get away with not lining it. - Gabriela
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