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6:22 pm
January 13, 2013
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I’m in the beginning stages of thinking that I want to create a tudor-style dress. Has anyone attempted to this and if so, how was your experience? I’ve already bought my pattern. Would it be a good idea to create the dress first in a cheaper fabric? And after doing that, maybe create it again in a more appropriate fabric. Your thoughts and suggestions are happily appreciated!
Virtue Alone Invincible
7:57 pm
February 24, 2010
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Sorry Ladycat can’t help you. Not very good at it. My son came over the other day and asked if I would help him out. He had ripped a button off his jacket. I told him I could help him find the sewing kit. After that my dear, you are on your own.
3:11 am
November 18, 2010
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You may be better googling your local Ren Faire or SCA websites as tjhtend to either make thier own costunes or know a specialist tailor in the area who could help you.
Personally..I’d make a trial in a cheap fabric before attempting anything more serious but then I’m not a dress-maker.
It's always bunnies.
12:24 pm
June 7, 2010
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Ladycat, there is a book titled “The Tudor Tailor: Reconstructing Sixteenth-Century Dress.” I might be worth a look. It is avaliable on Amazon.com here:
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb…..dor+tailor
Regardless, best of luck with your gown. Sewing is not my strong point. I can do it, but I’d rather not! I was desperate once at work, and amazed my co-workers. The button has remained in place.
"By daily proof you shall find me to be to you both loving and kind" Anne Boleyn
