16th Century, Costumes, Inventories, Leather Jerkin, Research

Making a 16th-Century Leather Jerkin: Further Research into Spain

The majority of the inventory excerpts are transcripts from http://www.anastasiorojo.com however, the translations and missteps are my own. I’ve found a handful of cueras mentioned in inventory lists. Some are made of leather, others of fabric, they are cut, trimmed and in one instance lined in velvet. This is by no means exhaustive and in some entries, I’ve… Read More Making a 16th-Century Leather Jerkin: Further Research into Spain

16th Century, Costumes, Kirtle Sew Along, Living History, Sewing, Tutorials, Video Tutorials

Part 5 of the Elizabethan Kirtle Sew-Along Renaissance

Four videos today, this weekend I’m going to shoot some more. Pressing and prep for the sleeve seam allowances   Pressing the seam allowance with a seam roll when the sleeve is too narrow for the board. Sewing in the lining at the top of the sleeve. Hand sewing the bottom of the sleeve shut.… Read More Part 5 of the Elizabethan Kirtle Sew-Along Renaissance

16th Century, Costumes, Costumes for Others, Elizabethan, Living History

A 16th Century Black Linen Doublet and Unpanned Trunkhose

First, all the photos!   This project started several months ago before I moved, got married and several life thing reared their head. So my recollection of the construction process is a little fuzzy. After a few late night fb conversations, a friend of a friend needed better clothing for 16th century interpretations. I needed… Read More A 16th Century Black Linen Doublet and Unpanned Trunkhose