by Zanetta | Apr 2, 2023 | 1490s, Under Gown
For this 1490s Venetian underdress, I choose a lightweight– almost tropical weight– teal wool from Pendleton’s. This wool was purchased as two 3-yard remnants. I found a lovely jacquard trim on Etsy to compliment it. The trim came in the same...
by Vittoria | Apr 2, 2023 | 1490s, Under Gown
To get from feral tape double, to a useable pattern, we need to civilize it. I start by cutting it apart at the seams lines, and further removal of excess at armholes and below the waistline. Once I have the pieces in question laid out, I take a good look at them and...
by Vittoria | Mar 5, 2023 | 1490s, Over Gown, Sleeves, Under Gown
Venetian bodices, within the entirety of the 16th century, are at the very least moderately supportive, to highly supportive and figure-shaping. The proper fit, small enough to compress and mold the body where it should and large enough for comfort, is critical. In...
by Vittoria | Nov 11, 2022 | 1510s, Under Gown
Constructing a Floof Worthy of Doom Doesn’t look like much now, does it? This is the beginning of the Great Floofening! This is 8 yards of very light-weight pale pink-peach silk taffeta that is cut into panels and hung up to keep it safe from my cat Minimew....
by Zanetta | Mar 24, 2022 | 1490s, Under Gown
1490’s Under Gown After completing two mock-ups to perfect the fit, I began on my actual dress. I started with 2 layers of cotton duck stitched together with boning channels for plastic boning–heavy-duty cable ties. The straps were just two layers of...
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...
