I have this great piece of fabric, remnant, that I just could not pass up. It reminded me of a dress I saw in a movie or on the Tudors. I can't find a pic of what I was remembering. The point being that I can't think of what I should do with it. It has a lot of potential. Problem is I only have about 1.25 yrds! Any ideas?
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I can't tell scale but it's a bit too modern for my tastes. (I'd make it into a summer skirt for work!) However, if your dying to make it into a "Renaissance" dress, maybe just a forepart and a stomacher? Get another five yards of fabric to make a dress to go over it.
:)
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I like it. My first thoughts would be a skirt forepart, or a hat. Or send it to me, and I'll make my 3 year old a new chemise or gown ;D.
tube sleeves under big Spanish oversleeves.
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1 yard can make you a basic bodice.
A flat cap (or muffin cap) takes about 1/2 yard.
1.25 yards should make you a forepart (Margo's patterns call for 1.5 yards).
Sleeves take 1-2 yards, depending on style.
Basic breeches take about 2 yards.
The Simplicity pirate (http://www.simplicity.com/p-2198-costumes.aspx) waistcoat takes 1 yard.
A pouch can be made from scraps.
Awesome guys! I really love the ideas. I knew you could come through. Thank you!
And this doublet, ya, that's TOTALLY cool. ;D
Quote from: Gauwyn of Bracknell on July 10, 2010, 01:57:57 PM
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