Where to get a good Irish/Celtic dress...

[Selkie]

I've looked at a few sites like Very Merry Seamstres', Tudor Shoppe and Threads of Time for this particular style of dress. Through my browsing, I've found I like Threads of Time's Celtic Wreath froca.

The dress in question: http://www.threadsoftime.com/Merchant2/merchant.mv?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=TOT&Product_Code=WreathFroca&Category_Code=LA-CE-DR

What do you guys think? Are there any other online stores that sell a similar product for a reasonable price?

[gypsylakat]

question is it normal for stuff to bunch like that on the side seam under the arm like that? I am unfamiliar with irish dresses...

[Lady Amy of York]

What type of Irish/ celtic dress do you have in mine ?  Are you thinking of a overdress, to wear over a chemise.    Here is a picture of the  Irish overdress i own, that i use to wear. I have now moved up to a more, noble court style gown, but i still like this gown.  Comfortable  and easy to clean.

http://i159.photobucket.com/albums/t142/nobleclan_album/Picture005-1.jpg

I am wearing it with a white chemise,  and a green peasant skirt for the underskirt.  I also have a hoop on, but it can be  worn without a hoop.  The material is  a cotton twill.     It was a  gift from a girlfriend of mine, who hired a seamstress to make it for me.  If you are interested in something like this I can ask her for the name of the seamstress.   I know the price  for the dress was very reasonable.

[Selkie]

Lady Amy, that dress is very pretty and is similar to what I would want. Yes, please see if you could get in contact with the seamstress who made the dress you're wearing in that picture. I'd greatly appreciate it.

[Lady Amy of York]

Let me ren mail my friend. Maybe  aday or two to hear back from her. she is not often  on, on weekends. I know the seamstress is out of California.  The  gown is very versatile.  You can wear  it with a hoop skirt and make it look noble looking, or if you want you can wear it without a hoop  and just a chemise and make it more peasant class.       It laces up the front, and is boned  and does give some  lift to the  breasts  .

[Lady Amy of York]

Check your ren mail. just sent you info on   seamstress.   Keep me posted on how things turn out !

[isabelladangelo]

gypsylakat ->  No.   They aren't supposed to bunch like that under the arm.

The "Irish" dress is a very popular one at most Renaissance Faires.  I've seen them from $70 to $500 depending on the expertise of the seamstress and the materials the dress is made out of.   It's typically not historically accurate but it is pretty.   Check Etsy (I have mine up right now) and ebay to see if anyone has your size.   

[Ginette]

I got my Irish dress (in hunter green so the husband and I can match) and chemise from Sofi's Stitches at TRF and I love it.  I also got the black skirt that can be worn under the dress as well as on it's own.  The dress is machine washable which is very nice but it wrinkles easly.  Sofi's Stitche's chemises are drawstring necklines if you have any kind of preference on that.


https://www.sofisstitches.com/Product.aspx?ProductID=109

[dragongirl]

I have several overdresses.  THe best one I have is from the Bored Housewife and I bought it at Pennsic for $45.00.  She does/did have a website but I think it was taken down.  If you would like I can renmail you her address and phone number. 

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

Here is a Celtic dress I had done months ago. For the Bodice part, I used the Alter Years Bodice pattern, smothed the front to add a gathered skirt. The detachable sleeves are basic that can be worn with a different Chemise. The Celtic Chemise is the McCalls pattern that goes together quite well.Rather than have grommets, I sewed in the Alpine Lacing rings I had ordered from Pillaged Village.

Most Irish Dresses are basic in that most Bodice patterns work well.

[Cilean]

I am all about eBay as a great source for gear

So I found this one today, I think it has good bones

http://cgi.ebay.com/Renaissance-Medieval-SCA-Celtic-Irish-Dress-Gown_W0QQitemZ230266934721QQihZ013QQcategoryZ53369QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247

I do also have to say? You can make the same thing with Alteryears pattern,


I always place boning in my front channels to avoid the bunching that can occur.

Just a suggestion!

Cilean

[Scotsman]

Wolfstone has some really nice dresses as well.