laurajparker
1570's English Fitted Gown
Inspired by the 1574 De Heere images, and The Tudor Tailor. This gown is constructed of a dark teal/black wool twill, lined in yellow silk jacquard and edged in black wool twill tape. The bodice of the gown is flatlined to linen canvas, and linen canvas is used as the base of the puff sleeve to give the sleeve structure. Closes down the center front with hooks and bars. This is worn over my petticoat bodies as the foundation garment, with a shift, partlet with detachable s