We were inspired by La Signora Onorata Katerin da Brescia's post on making a similar outfit, however, we morphed into a later period as we went along, more 1560's, something like Laurie Tavan's gown on the Realm of Venus. As this outfit isn't for the SCA or other re-creation event, rather its for a history demonstration and English lesson, so we're happy to create a generic gown of the time, using the painting and others as a style guideline.
We chose a lovely dark green cotton velvet for the outer gown with a lighter cotton for lining. M is an embroiderer and is working on all the trims for the gown and underpinnings. Haven't any photos of these decorative articles as yet.
We used the Corset generator to create the bodice.
Fitting of the toile:
The bodice was made up of three layers, outer fashion fabric, lining and denim to reinforce the bodice. I also boned the bodice using cable ties, we were aiming for smooth, flat front of the late Renaissance period.
Front of the completed bodice
Back of bodice, note the back V point, this is typical of Venetian gowns of the period
Close up of spiral back side lacing, we used the Zen of spiral lacing tutorial to get it right, we also used this for the corset.
Draping of fabric to get an idea of the skirt, the pins look like a jeweled girdle
Onto the sleeves and undergown ---->
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