by Zanetta | Jan 25, 2026 | 1550s, Camica, Over Gown
Babs requested a Turkish Italian Gown inspired by portraits such as Woman Holding An Apple by Titian. I used the slide decks made by Mistress Aenor de Pessac of An Tir for directions on the patterning and construction thereof. The body linen used...
by Vittoria | Nov 21, 2021 | 1530s, Camica
Construction of the Body Linen The Yoke The first step in construction is to form the yoke itself. I did this part entirely by hand. I whip stitched through the folds of strips of linen. I almost always cut thin strips like this at double the required width,...
by Vittoria | Nov 21, 2021 | 1530s, Camica, Under Gown
First Steps The first step I always take is to make the bodice pattern. I do this to make sure I have the exact neckline measurements that I need for the body linen to fit as needed. I used a duct tape pattern ( made with Zanetta’s help) and came up with a three...
by Zanetta | Oct 4, 2021 | 1490s, Camica
1490’s Camica, Round 1 This was the first attempt at multiple things for Zanetta. First, it was the first attempt at a rectangular constructed camica pattern based solely on my measurements. Second, it was her first completely hand sewn garment using multiple...
