The perfect lady's gown 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!
Fits busts 30½"-48" and waists 23"-41". All sizes in one envelope.
Or order a 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.
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.