Venetian Breeches
These simple, unconfined and tapered breeches were popular in the late Elizabethan period and early Stuart period (late 16th and early 17th century). They are very full and gathered at the top but angle steeply to an unconfined knee opening (no knee band) held closed with lacing holes and ribbon.
The waistband has lacing holes for pointing to the doublet or pourpoint. The front can have either a fly closure or a cod flap, although fly was more common in this period.
The fabric is usually wool and they are fully lined. I have several wool colours in stock, but any colour of fabric can be agreed, extra costs may apply for more expensive fabric.
You will need a pair of garters or another way to hold up your stockings as these breeches will not do it. You can make these easily yourself, or select garters on the order form as an option for simple cotton webbing garters.
Venetian breeches
Prices and Options
Machine sewn breeches with machine sewn buttoned fly, hand sewn lacing holes and finishing
£100 - Deposit £45
Hand sewn buttonholes
Add £6 per buttonhole
Pair of garters
Add £5
Please add 2 weeks to the current waiting time as an estimate of delivery date. Delivery date will be confirmed when the deposit is paid.
Round Hose
These breeches or hose are very full and end above the knee with knee band. The leg fabric is pulled into the knee band using darts, not pleats, leading to a fuller shape at the knee.
They can be made with a codflap or codpiece (flap is shown). The waist band has lacing holes for supporting from a doublet or pourpoint - it is not recommended to belt these hose around the modern waist level instead of supporting with laces or large hooks and eyes.
The fabric is usually wool and they are fully lined. I have several wool colours in stock, but any colour of fabric can be agreed, extra costs may apply for more expensive fabric. It is best to use a fuller, thicker wool to get the rounder shape as thinner wool will sag too much.
For more details on this pair of hose for an apprentice, see the blog post on them or click the photo.
Round Hose
Prices and Options
Machine sewn round hose with codflap, hand sewn lacing holes and finishing
£100 - deposit £45
Codpiece alternative
Add £15
Please add 2 weeks to the current waiting time as an estimate of delivery date. Delivery date will be confirmed when the deposit is paid.
Simple Doublet
This 16th Century doublet is ideal for lower class portrayal. Typified by a single skirt around the waist and either buttoned or hook and eye front closure, it is suited for the mid to late Elizabethan era. It can be made of wool or linen of almost any weight depending on the look required.
The doublet can have shoulder wings or not and comes with full tailoring of the shoulders and collar so that it retains its shape after wearing. These garments are very fitted and a fitting session is required at least once during the production.
With the degree of hand tailoring in the doublet and the work involved in the lacing strip (to hold up hose) and hand stitching the full lining, it is the single most expensive item of clothing for normal daily wear.
The sleeves can be full with a false frill, or slit with buttons or a turn back cuff.
The doublet shown was created as part of a suit for an apprentice. For more information, see the blog post on it.
CORONA VIRUS: Any doublet made until after the current lockdown is eased will be made to measurements, posted and then adjusted as much as possible if the fit is very poor.
1580’s Doublet with Cloth Buttons
Tudor Doublet with Hook and Eye Closure
Prices and Options
Machine sewn hand tailored doublet
£300 to £350 approx - an estimate will be provided once all the details are agreed.
Hand sewn buttonholes
£6 per buttonhole
Hand Sewn Buttonholes
Please add 6 weeks to the current waiting time as an estimate of delivery date. Delivery date will be confirmed when the deposit is paid.
Other Options
Pluder hose - long breeches with silk bag lining between paned breeches
Paned hose - think pumpkins and you get the idea
Peascod doublet - adding the paunch to hide the paunch or lack of it
Cloaks
Tudor bonnet hats
Shirts
Nether hose or stockings - made from very fine wool fabric or linen.
Please get in touch to discuss options and prices
Prices and Options
Estimates will be provided prior to committing to any purchase. Some items require at least one fitting in person.
Delivery date will be confirmed when the deposit is paid.
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