At 03:41 19/03/2008, you wrote:
Hello, all -
I'm making a fantasy QE1 costume, but trying to make the silhouette,
at least, relatively accurate to period (I started with Margo's
pattern...). (It will also have wings, but that's part of the
fantasy <g>). I want a large standing collar rather than a ruff,
similar to the picture here:
<http://www.hbo.com/films/elizabeth/img/castandcrew/506x316_helen.jpg>
Or:
http://tinyurl.com/2yduje
The problem is, I have no idea how to make one, or how it attaches
to the costume. Can someone please point me to a book or website
that might give me some clues? I need to finish this by tax day
(Apr. 15 for non-U.S. members) and the rest of the dress is giving
me fits also.
You could try googling for "Supportasse", or you could look in
"Period Costume for Stage and Screen 1500-1800" by Jean Hunnisett,
where you will find instructions for the one worn by Glenda Jackson
in "Elizabeth R.". Or you could try "The Tudor Tailor" by Ninya
Mikhaila and Jane something-Davies (?) ( - sorry - not enough cups of tea!)
Suzi
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