It sounds like a call to arms, doesn’t it? Batiste! For England and St George!

I’ve found some on ebay. It might not be authentic batiste proper, but it is a cotton and linen mix, which I imagine will feel nice against the skin. The description says it is almost transparent and suitable for ‘re-enactment’. I don’t think I am re-enacting anything, just enacting. Is that a real word?

It’s coming from Germany, plus I have to email and request the amount I want, wait for a price, then paypal it, so I think I’ll have to wait until next week before I can show you. In the meantime if any of you have decided to join me in this foolish quest you can find your batiste from Diana’s Fabrics

And now I can turn my attention to the fabric of the main dress. I want something heavy-ish I think, so that it hangs well. That’s as far as I’ve got to be honest, because I’ve started to worry about what on earth I’m going to do with my bosoms. Will a bra show? Will I need to make stays?