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Centuries-Sewing

Historical Costumes and Clothing

Tag: Pink

— 1560s Pink Nuremberg, 16th Century, Costumes —

Time for a Crash Course in 1560s Nuremberg Fashion

October 14, 2012

I have a confession to make, I am not a huge fan of pink. It is a fine color and I can wear it without looking ill but in my day-to-day life it is rather absent. Yet a  great deal of my costumes and historical clothing however are pink. I didn’t really notice it at… Read More Time for a Crash Course in 1560s Nuremberg Fashion

— 16th Century, Costumes —

The Pink Linen Test Kirtle In Action.

September 8, 2012

The pink linen kirtle I made for a friend made its début last weekend. Linen/rayon blend soft bodice with handmade eyelets. It has sleeves but it was way too hot for them. Over all I am pleased the next version in green wool will need very little tweaking.      

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