What are the fabrics and materials used in Irish Step Dance costumes?
Both male and female. Also would like to know about the shoes, and the process of making them.
Thanks very much!
Shine:
These sites are quite thorough, and will answer your questions.
Females:
http://www.gunaglas.com/tips/fabric.php
http://www.colleensofcanberra.com/soyouthinkyouwanttomakeyourowndress.html
Scroll down to the information regarding fabrics.
http://www.gunaglas.com/tips/
Males:
http://histclo.com/act/dance/ir/dircg-kilt.html
http://histclo.com/act/dance/danceirc.html
(Often, many boys simply wear black silk pants and a silk shirt.)
Shoes:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_dancing#Shoes_and_costume
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ghillies_(dance)
God bless. 
Irish Step Dancing for Beginners : Irish Step Dancing Costumes
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