When the Bride has the fabric but no idea of what style she wants, how to do make the perfect dress? This post is the first in a series describing how the wedding outfits of two very special people were created.
Read MoreMaking a late 13th century surcote in quarterd colours is not quite as straight forward as it seems.
Read MoreHidden conspicuous consumption? This contradiction in terms might apply to the modern interpretation of fashion in the 17th century when we are not all aware of the techniques used to create the various parts of the clothing. I propose that the fashion for tabs on doublets was actually conspicuous consumption, having just finished making 8 of them.
Read MoreConstructing a replica of a 1640’s doublet in crimson silk - this post starts a series following the reconstruction of a doublet for use in banqueting and having fun with re-enactment.
Read MoreA description of making a pair of stays using a pattern from Patterns of Fashion 5. Carrying out the fitting and a review of the effectiveness of using the Barra Tape method of scaling up the pattern from the book scale to the client size.
Read MoreA look back at starting a new business venture and a look forward into the New Year at what might come next.
Read MoreA review of the Modern Maker series by Matthew Gnagy. These excellent books provide a range of advice, techniques and tips on making C16th and C17th clothing in the original manner to get the right shape and look. Using one of the techniques, we have extended its use successfully and present this here too.
Read MoreA discussion of the varying levels of historical accuracy of different re-enactment societies, its purpose and its drawbacks.
Read MoreHow do C17th breeches close at the front? Probably not the way we have tended to make, looking pack from our modern stand point. This blog looks at one alternative method.
Read MoreThe final post on making a 1630 high fashion outfit.
Read MoreMaking the accessories for a 1630’s fashion gown have given the dress something very special and set off the look perfectly.
Read MorePart three in the story of making a 1630’s high fashion outfit.
Read MorePart two of the construction of a banqueting gown for the seventeenth century.
Read MoreThe design and creation of a silk seventeenth century dress
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