How to make French Hoods
French hoods, the bejewelled headpieces of the Tudor era, seem to be one of the most mysterious and difficult to recreate items – a real challenge for any Tudor re-enactor wanting to portray an upp…
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Portrait of Maria Farnese by Matteo Loves, ca 1630’s-40’s Italy, Museo delle Arti e della Storia, Ginevra
Possibly Mary, Queen of Scots by ? (Burghley House Collection, Burghley House - Stamford, Lincolnshire UK) | Grand Ladies
Possibly Mary, Queen of Scots by ? (Burghley House Collection, Burghley House - Stamford, Lincolnshire UK)
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ca. 1555 Caterina de' Medici by ? (Galleria degli Uffizi - Firenze, Toscana, Italy) | Grand Ladies
This image shows Catherine de Medici wearing one of the costliest gowns ever depicted. Besides being opulent, her gown is a tour-de-force in mid-century fashion. It has an early, conical, farthingale swelling from her hips, puffed and slashed false sleeves matching her kirtle, a French hood, and a full ruff made with an early form of lace such as point de Venise.
Costume renaissance gris - Simplicity 7031 - Mes essais de costumes
Même si j'ai respecté le patron à la lettre, les premières découpes pour le corsage étaient beaucoup trop petites pour moi. J'avais déjà utilisé un patron Simplicity pour un autre modèle et là le corsage était beaucoup trop grand. Décidément, ils ne...
Broider Me 'Bethan
Here are some ideas for the other option that I am considering for my upcoming event - Elizabethan coats or 'frocks'. The advantages with this option are that I have several that are mostly finished, I am familiar with construction techniques, I have ironed out the kinks in my pattern, I have completed loose under-kirtles that are ready to wear, and I can make a low-necked version to help keep me cool. The disadvantage is that I really need to wear a hoop to make this style look it's best on…
1565 – Claude de Beaune
1565 - Claude de Beaune
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Embroidery stitches: blackwork - Peacock & Fig
Blackwork is one of the oldest embroidery stitches in the world, and also one of the most beautiful. In this video tutorial, you'll learn
The return of the power brooch: coded jewellery in art history
The return of the power brooch: coded jewellery in art history | Art UK