It looks like the frazzled frau website is images only - no articles or dress diaries that I can find. Are there any other resources online that would at least give me the different layers/pieces to the von Bora dress?
************************ Rebecca Schmitt aka Agness Cabot, Guilde of St. Lawrence, Bristol Renn Faire ************************* > -----Original Message----- > From: [email protected] > [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Elizabeth Walpole > Sent: Wednesday, August 25, 2010 5:42 PM > To: Historical Costume > Subject: Re: [h-cost] suggestions/help to recreate the Luthers > > On Thu, Aug 26, 2010 at 6:26 AM, Rebecca Schmitt > <[email protected]> wrote: > <snip> > > I have the Tudor Tailor, and am hoping I can use/modify patterns in > > there to create these outfits. I would love ideas or > suggestions on how to do so. > > Here's what I am thinking so far... > > > > Martin Luther: is always shown in a gown. I am thinking of > making the > > jerkin with a high front and sleeves. Question: is the > length correct > > (approx knee length), or should I make it longer (mid-calf > to ankle)? > > And where can I find a pattern for the hat he is wearing? > > The Tudor Tailor actually has patterns for a loose gown/robe, > they are essentially unisex in basic construction but > accessories and trimming styles can make them more or less > masculine/feminine. > > > > Katherina Von Bora: Especially in the second link above, > there seems > > to be a lot going on. <snip> > For research on 16th century German women's garb the Frazzled > Frau website may be useful > http://frazzledfrau.glittersweet.com/ if you want a pattern > the Mary of Hungary gown is a good starting place. > Alternatively if you want a commercial pattern I've heard > positive reviews of the Reconstructing History 'Cranach Gown' pattern > http://reconstructinghistory.com/rh501-saxon-cranach-gown.php? > s=&c=22&d=190&e=33&q=4&p=57&w=21 > > Hope that helps, > Elizabeth > ------------------------------------------ > Elizabeth Walpole > http://magpiecostumer.wordpress.com/ > http://magpiecostumer.110mb.com/ > _______________________________________________ > h-costume mailing list > [email protected] > http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 9.0.851 / Virus Database: 271.1.1/3092 - Release > Date: 08/25/10 13:34:00 > _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
