I'd agree with Hilde, as the linen plaids I've seen from Haithabu all seemed to come from the layer closer to the skin, rather than the outer layer of clothing. The outer layers were linen in a few cases, though I couldn't say they were plaid, so I wouldn't absolutely rule out a linen apron dress if OP wanted to stick with the apron dress idea, but 3 metres is about what I use up for a normal underdress, given that I use tailored sleeves and long gores.
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Date: 2011-03-26 12:48 am (UTC)I'd agree with Hilde, as the linen plaids I've seen from Haithabu all seemed to come from the layer closer to the skin, rather than the outer layer of clothing. The outer layers were linen in a few cases, though I couldn't say they were plaid, so I wouldn't absolutely rule out a linen apron dress if OP wanted to stick with the apron dress idea, but 3 metres is about what I use up for a normal underdress, given that I use tailored sleeves and long gores.
Would Romano-British clothing work?