Elizabeth Walpole wrote:
OK I've gone all waffly in this post but the summary is I've got 3 & 3/4
yds of fabric and I need a 15th century kirtle either with short sleeves
do you think it's plausible either with or without piecing, opinions and
shared experiences are welcome.
I know I can do it with that yardage, but I'm a 12/14 in pattern sizing.
I think it's iffy for you. You'll need to do some careful measuring, and
take a look at this site:
http://www.forest.gen.nz/Medieval/articles/Tunics/TUNICS.HTML
I'm sure you can get the main body piece out of your length, and several
gores. Without sleeves, you may be able to get additional gores.
Though noil was considered a lesser quality fabric, people still used
it, though maybe not in places it would show. However, if you love it, I
don't see a problem with using it.
Dawn
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