Make the perfect lady's gown in your perfect measurements for the Northern Renaissance period!
This gown and kirtle makes a great look for the 1550s "Mid-Tudor" period of Edward VI and "Bloody" Mary I. Based on pictorial references. Supportive kirtle, overgown, and high-neck partlet included.
See RH602 for the farthingale, petticote, and smock you'll need to make this a complete "from the skin out" ensemble.
Made to Measure pattern in your personal measurements.
Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.
NOTE: the downloadable version of this pattern will not deliver immediately like our other downloads. Kass has to format it first. You will receive an email when your download is available.
Suggested Fabrics:
velvet, silk satin, taffeta, or brocade
silk or fine linen for lining
5oz. linen, canvas or buckram
for interlining
Notions:
thread
7mm or ¼” half oval or round reeds or ¼” corset boning
corset lacing
hooks and eyes or pins
gems, pearls, other decorative bits
Yardage Requirements:
Kirtle - outer material 4 yds at least 45” wide, lining 4 yds at least 45” wide, interlining 2 yds at least 45” wide, contrast fabric as desired for kirtle top and skirts forepart
Gown - outer material 10 yds at least 45” wide, lining (optional) 10 yds at least 45” wide, sleeve turnbacks 2 yds at least 45” wide
Undersleeves - outer material, interlining 2 yds at least 45” wide, lining 2 yds at least 45” wide
Partlet - outer material, interlining 1 yd at least 45” wide, lining 1 yd at least 45” wide
Forepart - 2 yds at least 45” wide