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centuriessewing ([personal profile] centuriessewing) wrote2012-04-30 09:22 am

Green Tudor/Henrician Gown Finished!

Green Silk Tudor Gown with Train

Green Silk Tudor Gown Side Front

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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Originally published at Centuries Sewing: Historical Costumes and Clothing. You can comment here or there.

[identity profile] hharris.livejournal.com 2012-04-30 06:30 pm (UTC)(link)
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!

[identity profile] starlightmasque.livejournal.com 2012-05-01 03:25 am (UTC)(link)
You look so completely beautiful! All your talent and hard work shine right through.

[identity profile] reine-de-coudre.livejournal.com 2012-05-01 07:55 pm (UTC)(link)
this is so, so lovely!

[identity profile] sstormwatch.livejournal.com 2012-05-01 09:33 pm (UTC)(link)
The dress is lovely, and you look wonderful in it.
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[identity profile] eggies-red-dres.livejournal.com 2012-05-02 06:16 pm (UTC)(link)
Love that rust/ cinnabar color with the green. Brown trimming looks fantastic as well. I enjoyed the writeup! Thanks!