If you could make garb to match a portrait........

[Lady Anne Clare]

I absolutely love everything about this portrait

[LadyElizabeth]

Sagittarius Uisce Beatha, I also adore that portrait.  I've been meaning to make fur lining for my dress that's simliar to that for a very long time to match this portraits...

Lady Kathleen, I am so insanely jealous of this "friend" of yours.  I adore this portriat of Elizabeth, it's one of my favorite outfits of hers because of the detail in the partlet and the very large gems.  I wish you luck in your grand pursuit, I hope it comes out wonderfully!  PLease do post pics!!

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

I absolutely love everything about this portrait

I feel so blessed as Lady Kathleen made me a dress based on this one, just done in burgandy red's golds and a deep brown fur. When I wear it, people at CoRF think I am the queen. I know I feel like one.

I wouldn't mind a 2nd in the tans and red's with ermine fur.

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

Thank you Lady Elizabeth. The gown is questiuon will be part of the front and back cover for a Historical novel my friend is writing on the life of Queen Elizabeth from the time she was a child to her dying day. She is going more for the psychological aspect as to how the reign of her father, King Henry VIII, influenced her life, attitudes towards men and marriage, relationships with her Father's other wives, etc. The novel will contain actual conversations conducted during that time. It's going to read like a James Michner epic fillwed with historical context in a  novel format.

AS for the Catherine Parr portrait, I used that portrait to base a Tudor ensemble for Lady De Laney earlier this summer...

Showing the neckline detail and that of the French Hood.

The Front View. Simpler lines of the Tudor Period.

Side view showing more of the fur oversleeves. The Undersleeves attach via ribbon to the inside.

The jewels around the neckline and French Hood were ordered from Sapphire & Sage. I just ordered a ton more in Emerald and Gold for the Pelican Gown. Some in Ruby as well. It ws the closest I could find that would look best against the Brick Red of the Pelican Gown.

[LadyElizabeth]

That sounds like an excellent novel, and one I would very much like to read.  I've read 2 biographies on her thus far, but a James Michtner style epic would be a lovely change!  If u could let me know when it comes out and the name I'd be quite grateful!

The inverse coloring on the Lady Jane Grey portrait is quite stunning.  I can understand why Lady De Laney would feel like the queen... even if it was for only 9 days... haha.

[Capt Gabriela Fullpepper]

That sounds like an excellent novel, and one I would very much like to read.  I've read 2 biographies on her thus far, but a James Michtner style epic would be a lovely change!  If u could let me know when it comes out and the name I'd be quite grateful!

The inverse coloring on the Lady Jane Grey portrait is quite stunning.  I can understand why Lady De Laney would feel like the queen... even if it was for only 9 days... haha.

But, I never wanted to be the Queen, That was for Mary after good King Edward died. But that Evil Northumberland and my over ambitios family made me do it. I never wanted to be the queen Honestly

[LadyElizabeth]

Of course you didn't, you were a slave to mens and family ambition, but I do think you are a very intelligent woman and therefore also inherently ambitious in part...

[Cilean]

Hello Everyone,

So I have found another portrait I would like to bring to life


Now the funny thing is I don't want to do QEI's gown, but her lady in waiting sitting the forefront of the picture on the left side I want the blue one!  Notice all of the ladies are wearing coifs done in red? I would also like to do the QEI gown sometime in the future but I really like the lines of these gowns and how they are portrayed!


Here is what I am working on for my Hubby in black corduroy and warm grey flannel as the lining material.




Cilean

[DonaCatalina]

Here is what I am working on for my Hubby in black corduroy and warm grey flannel as the lining material.




Cilean

Which one? the long or short one?

[Cilean]

>> Which one? the long or short one? <<



Sorry!! The Long Gabardine with the sleeves, I am going to put some faux fur at the cuffs I think it will lend some nice panache!

and I forgot this one as well. I have so many in the mix I could make clothing for the next 6 years and still would want to make yet more
LOL I am a Garb Fiend!  Okay here is one I really want to do as well
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Image:Called_Christina_of_Denmark_Dowager-Duchess_of_Milan_and_Lorraine_1568-72.jpg
I am currently collecting trim that is out now (Thank you Cheaptrims) and I will have 40 or so yards to really make this outfit POP!

Cilean

[operafantomet]

OI, that's a lot of trim! Wow...

[Syrilla]

That's on my list also

[Lady Kathleen of Olmsted]

WOW!!!!

What a stunning portrait!!! 

I have been wanting to do a Doublet gown esnemble for some time. The chemise looks to be a Silk Organza. LOVELY!!!

[LadyElizabeth]

I had no idea that nobles ever had sleeves in silk organza or any kind of see-thru material... That is one absolutley stunning gown and just SO very unique!

[Syrilla]

Most sheer material was worn over a patterned sleeve.  I can think of only two noble English/French/ Spanish Elizabethan paintings that show sheer sleeves.  The above being one, and the other was .... I can't find the link, but it was worn over a shift sleeve.