The high collar is a part of the partlet. She is wearing a kind of coat over a gown. Something a kin to this ensemble. http://realmofvenus.renaissancewoman.net/wardrobe/countesslivia.JPG or this http://realmofvenus.renaissancewoman.net/wardrobe/EMILIA1560.jpg only a little more fitted in the bodice region. Will this be a problem? There is this pattern that can be adapted http://www.reconstructinghistory.com/patterns/loosegowns.html and I know there are some dress diaries online that deal with making the "coat" (sorry it's my bed time and brain is shutting down) Note just because a dress is a solid color does not necessarily mean you can't use your material to make that style, unless you are entering is in a competition where authenticity is a part of the score. De Whos not sure she's making sense.
-----Original Message----- I found the perfect dress for my fabric!!!!! That is about the closest I've found to any design for the fabric I have. Any idea of what kind of pattern I'd need to make it? http://www.tudor-portraits.com/ElenoraToledo5.jpg _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
