I found this undergarment set at historic enterprises. It has just about everything I want, and at a price that seems reasonable to me. Is it? Also, there's a choice of head covering, but I'm not in love with either really. Any suggestions which would be better with my current garb? ( See profile pic). Any help would be appreciated.
http://historicenterprises.com/package-undergarments-complete-linen-p-1108.html?cPath=100_217 (http://historicenterprises.com/package-undergarments-complete-linen-p-1108.html?cPath=100_217)
The set is lovely but it is early 15ht c - not 16th c which I think is the look you are going for. I *love* historical enterprises and, if you want to go earlier, by all means, this is the way to go.
Have you considered making your own smock? It's not difficult and would be way cheaper.
yes, my faire and garb is set 16c, I had wondered that.
I have considered it, even bought patterns, but I can't sew more than a button. I'm afraid my patience even it comes to trying to learn isn't what it should be. I really wish I could do it, especially since it's be great to individuals my garb.
Okay, try etsy then. I think a high neck smock might look lovely with your garb. You can always leave the neck open when it gets warm. Look for linen smocks or chemises. I saw some decent ones for the $50-$65 range.
Thanks, I appreciate it!
Look around this site. I really don't think you want the medieval undergarments.
http://www.elizabethancostume.net/chemise.html (http://www.elizabethancostume.net/chemise.html)
That may not be everything. Please peruse this archaeology article from last year...
http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/austrian-archaeologists-announce-discovery-of-medieval-bras-at-castle-a-845397.html (http://www.spiegel.de/international/zeitgeist/austrian-archaeologists-announce-discovery-of-medieval-bras-at-castle-a-845397.html)
I've actually read that before, I still have no desire to wear a bra to faire. Lol
Also, the medieval garments are from ...the middle ages as the name implies. Not the Renaissance. :D During the Renaissance, the vast majority of dresses were either self supporting or required a pair of bodies (stays).
All that being said, have you decided on a chemise/smock?
still casually looking, but I'm not in any hurry. I have one I use, but I'd like a longer one. Might end up getting one on site.
Longer corsets are available, sometimes referred to as longline. But I have heard complaints that they can be difficult to sit.
Have you looked here?
http://www.verymerryseamstress.com/front.htm (http://www.verymerryseamstress.com/front.htm)
I have actually there is a lot of cool garb there, but I meant a longer chemise, not corset. I definitely want to be able to sit!
A chemise or shift typically comes down to mid calf. Anything shorter is a shirt.