The perfect lady's gown in your perfect size for the period of Elizabeth of York, Katherine of Aragon, and Juana la Loca!
Use our pattern to make a 1500s Early Tudor Renaissance Lady's Gown based on pictorial references. Includes supportive kirtle and overgown. It's a vehicle for you to display wealth, nobility, and conspicuous consumption!
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: silk brocade or velvet, lightweight silk or fine linen for lining, 5oz. linen for interlining
Notions: thread, corset lacing, hooks and eyes
Yardage Requirements, Kirtle and Middle Layer (each): outer material 4 yds at least 45” wide, lining 4 yds at least 45” wide, interlining 2 yds at least 45” wide
Gown: outer material 6 yds at least 45” wide, lining (or fur) 6 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
Smock: outer material 3 yds at least 45” wide
Train-weighting greyhound optional.