Disclaimer: I was sent a free copy of these books for review purposes. However, all thoughts, opinions, and criticisms are my own. The late 15th century is not my area of expertise even after making a few kirtles that I consider “in the style of”. So when I was asked to review a new series… Read More Book Series Review: Historical Clothing From the Inside Out
I started this kirtle in 2014/2015 cutting it from the leftover yardage of the olive fitted gown and an old bodice block I drafted on newspaper. This kirtle differs from ones I’ve made before in that it has a very full skirt (possibly too full) and half sleeves. Images from the Da Costa Book of Hours… Read More A 16th Century Kirtle in Olive Wool with Caramel Oversleeves
I’m finishing up the bright red wool kirtle and this time around I need some dress pins to keep the sleeves on. I remembered Catrin’s pin making tutorial but knew I didn’t have the right gauge wire on hand, but I did have some decorative head pins left over from making the green tudor gown. I followed the… Read More Dress pins made from jewelry findings
Family medical things have kept me from sewing but I’ve managed to work a little bit on this, here are some work in progress photos. It still needs some work. The shoulders need to come up about 1/2 an inch to an inch, armscye needs to get cut down, sleeves reset after that, eyelets, hem… Read More Early 14th that turned into 15th Century Kirtle