by Vittoria | Mar 5, 2023 | 1490s, Over Gown, Sleeves, Under Gown
Venetian bodices, within the entirety of the 16th century, are at the very least moderately supportive, to highly supportive and figure-shaping. The proper fit, small enough to compress and mold the body where it should and large enough for comfort, is critical. In...
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...