Green Tudor/Henrician Gown Finished!

[centuriessewing]

Here is a run down of all the layers.

Cotton/linen smock: Machine sewn with hand finished seams and hems.
Cuffs: Machine “blackwork” with silk thread, hand hemmed, they lace on to the smock cuffs with fingerloop braid so I can change them out as needed and wash them separately.
Rust red petticoat: Same one I wear with all my clothing.

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Comments

[christylee.livejournal.com]

beautiful!

[centuriessewing.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[hharris.livejournal.com]

Ah... Tudor!! Very nice. And great write up.
Let us know if taping the neckline helps. I did this with both my Tudor and Venetian. But I don't think I went as low with the center back V....not that brave:)
The jackets in Seventeenth-Century Women's Dress seem to be stabilized this way as well. So, it's an old trick!

[centuriessewing.livejournal.com]

Thank you, your lush green Tudor did come to mind when I found the fabric. =) When I get around to taping the neckline I shall report back!

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

Lovely!

[centuriessewing.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[ravenessdotcom.livejournal.com]

Looks AMAZING!

[centuriessewing.livejournal.com]

Thanks! =)

[jenthompson.livejournal.com]

That's gorgeous!

[centuriessewing.livejournal.com]

Thank you.

[starlightmasque.livejournal.com]

You look so completely beautiful! All your talent and hard work shine right through.

[centuriessewing.livejournal.com]

Thank you. =)

[reine-de-coudre.livejournal.com]

this is so, so lovely!

[centuriessewing.livejournal.com]

Thanks! =)

[sstormwatch.livejournal.com]

The dress is lovely, and you look wonderful in it.

[centuriessewing.livejournal.com]

Thank you!

[centuriessewing.livejournal.com]

Thank you, indeed I am. This really turned out to be a bit of a test dress, I have another planned in navy blue wool.

[eggies-red-dres.livejournal.com]

Love that rust/ cinnabar color with the green. Brown trimming looks fantastic as well. I enjoyed the writeup! Thanks!

[centuriessewing.livejournal.com]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it. =)