ooops - yes, they are Italian Renaissance. Its a hot day here and I've
just had lunch and am almost dozing in front of the computer - such a
silly mistake!
The brocade is essentially cotton, but the design is woven in polyester.
My fabric budget is completely blown as I've got at least half a dozen
men's Elizabethan outfits to make - my dress is from what I can scrounge
from my cupboard!
Thanks again, Aylwen
Diana Habra wrote:
I'm planning an Elizabethan gown to wear for dancing. It must allow for
extremely hot weather, 4-hour long stretches of dancing and yet look
grand for costume displays. I ned the bodice to be low-cut to allow me
to cool down.
I've seen a child's dress at
http://www.marquise.de/en/1500/pics/1542_1.shtml which is similar to
http://www.marquise.de/en/1500/pics/1540_1.shtml and wondered if it
possible to make this for an adult?
Aylwen,
The two dresses above are Italian, not Elizabethan. I am partial to
Italians and if you can get away with it, either style would be lovely.
Last night I drafted up a bodice
from Jean Hunnisett and today I washed some green cotton-cum-polycotton
brocade (from the curtain section of our local Spotlight store). Would
it work in a brocade or should I use silk?
You don't have to use silk, but do try to use all natural fibers. A
fabric with even some polyester won't breathe as well. Even a thin wool
will breathe better than a poly/cotton blend. I recommend all cotton for
price and comfort. All linen would be slightly better because it "wicks"
the sweat away from your body to keep it cool. And it is very sturdy.
Silk would be lovely but if you plan to sweat a lot, silk may not be the
best way to go. It can get sweat stains that may not come out.
Other images I like are:
http://www.marquise.de/en/1500/pics/153x_2.shtml
http://www.marquise.de/en/1600/pics/1610_1.shtml
And I've just found this sketch that looks ideal -
http://www.davidclaudon.com/Elizabethan/female.jpg as a gown from 1575 -
The first one would get my vote! It is sexy and lovely at the same time.
And it looks low cut enough to help you stay cool :~>
Good luck!
Diana
www.RenaissanceFabrics.net
"Everything for the Costumer"
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