by Zanetta | Mar 24, 2022 | 1490s, Over Gown
1490’s Over Gown The pattern for the overdress is the same as the underdress but the front is not cut on a fold and instead has a deep U-shape at the center. I started with 2 layers of cotton duck for both bodice fronts, the bodice back, and both straps. I...
by Zanetta | Mar 24, 2022 | 1490s, Sleeves
1490’s Sleeves The upper sleeves started with two layers of cotton duck with boning channels for heavy plastic cable tie boning. The two layers of cotton duck were flatlined to the quilting cotton lining. The fashion fabric– a navy cotton...
by Zanetta | Mar 24, 2022 | 1490s, Under Gown
1490’s Under Gown After completing two mock-ups to perfect the fit, I began on my actual dress. I started with 2 layers of cotton duck stitched together with boning channels for plastic boning–heavy-duty cable ties. The straps were just two layers of...
