appropriate fabric?

[Lady Marielle of Andorra]

Thanks, Miranda. I have my eye on a pretty piece of forest green, and I wasn't sure if I should take the plunge. I appreciate your help! 

[sealion]

I thought I'd update y'all and let you know that I think I just might have found the perfect fabric! I was browsing ebay last week and found a seller offering this 55% cotton 45% silk fabric.
http://www.robertkaufman.com/fabrics/radiance/?solids&cotton_blends
It's got a nice soft sheen and a nice weight to it. I just have to settle on a color. I ordered half-yard pieces of the crimson (too bright) and the mauve (too pink- looked much darker pinkish red in the listing photo) but I'm not crazy about either of them. I need to get a look at the rust and the cranberry then decide which color to use.

[Cilean]

Hi, everyone.
I'm a novice at sewing garb, so I'm not completely familiar to what works best. Is taffeta o.k. to use? I'm talking about the "traditional" stuff, not the irridescent, shiny stuff they have out now.

Silk is okay but there are other things you can use, like Cotton Sateen fabric to mimic silk or you can use Dupioni as a good substitute.  I like using raw silk for some things and linens for others. Cost is always a feature but also durability.  Especially if you move about when you are using your clothing.

Cilean

[Syrilla]

Sealion, How much is that fabric.  I greatly enjoy that blend!

[sealion]

I'm still looking to see if I can find it locally but there is an ebay seller offering it by the half-yard for $5.75 (so $11.50 yd). I've ordered a few half-yard cuts to compare colors. It seems to be marketed to quilters but I think it will make lovely garb. I'm PMing you the seller name since I don't think I'm allowed to post it.