16th Century Women's Outerwear
Forepart / Petticoat:
#1500L08
$50 to sew + materials
silk, brocade, velvet, satin
Foreparts are petticoats with the front panel made from decorative fabric, the sides and back are made from cotton or muslin dyed to match. Semi-fitted drawstring waist.
Petticoats are made from the same fabric all around.
Overskirt:
#1500L09
Starts at $55 to sew + materials
linen, wool, silk, brocade, velvet, satin
Price may vary slightly according to design.
Overskirts are usually open in front to display the forepart, have a semi-fitted drawstring waist and match the bodice fabric to complete the 'gown' look.
Bodice / Pair of Bodies:
#1500L10
Starts at $200 to sew + materials
linen, wool, brocade, silk, satin
A separate top with a decorative hem. A bodice can end at the waist with tabs, or below the hips falling over the skirts. Sometimes stiffened to replace the corset. It can match or complement the skirts. This is the most common young lady's top at this time. See any of Sophonisba Anguissola's work.
Stomacher:
#1500L11
Starts at $20 to sew + materials
silk, brocade, velvet, satin
+ $10/hr. hand sewing for embroidered / quilted
+ boning material
A stomacher is a decorative front-piece of a bodice or gown. It can be worn over or under the bodice, be plain or fancy, match or contrast with the gown. It can be boned or soft. There are many variations, but all are beautiful.
Gown / Kirtle:
#1500L12
Starts at $200 to sew + materials
wool, linen, silk, brocade, velvet, satin, other
Prices will vary widely according to design
Each gown has front and side openings that lace tight for a snug fit. Sleeves can be sewn or tied-on. The skirt is pleated and sewn to the bodice. Bodices are lightly boned or corded to create a smoother fit.
16th Century Women's Outerwear
Forepart / Petticoat:
#1500L08
$50 to sew + materials
silk, brocade, velvet, satin
Foreparts are petticoats with the front panel made from decorative fabric, the sides and back are made from cotton or muslin dyed to match. Semi-fitted drawstring waist.
Petticoats are made from the same fabric all around.
Overskirt:
#1500L09
Starts at $55 to sew + materials
linen, wool, silk, brocade, velvet, satin
Price may vary slightly according to design.
Overskirts are usually open in front to display the forepart, have a semi-fitted drawstring waist and match the bodice fabric to complete the 'gown' look.
Bodice / Pair of Bodies:
#1500L10
Starts at $200 to sew + materials
linen, wool, brocade, silk, satin
A separate top with a decorative hem. A bodice can end at the waist with tabs, or below the hips falling over the skirts. Sometimes stiffened to replace the corset. It can match or complement the skirts. This is the most common young lady's top at this time. See any of Sophonisba Anguissola's work.
Stomacher:
#1500L11
Starts at $20 to sew + materials
silk, brocade, velvet, satin
+ $10/hr. hand sewing for embroidered / quilted
+ boning material
A stomacher is a decorative front-piece of a bodice or gown. It can be worn over or under the bodice, be plain or fancy, match or contrast with the gown. It can be boned or soft. There are many variations, but all are beautiful.
Gown / Kirtle:
#1500L12
Starts at $200 to sew + materials
wool, linen, silk, brocade, velvet, satin, other
Prices will vary widely according to design
Each gown has front and side openings that lace tight for a snug fit. Sleeves can be sewn or tied-on. The skirt is pleated and sewn to the bodice. Bodices are lightly boned or corded to create a smoother fit.