Simplicity patterns are currently on sale for $0.99 at Hobby Lobby.
They have an Elizabethan pattern (2621) that includes a corset, farthingale, chemise and bum roll. This would be a great starter/cheater for our Elizabethan Clothing project. We can make adjustments and fit it to the individual at the guild meeting!
Four our corsets: Cut the closest size to your measurements (go larger rather than smaller) out of patterning/scrap fabric and bring it with you. We'll get the fit dialed in so that you can cut it out of your linen and start sewing your channels.
Rénee provided the following feedback:
ReplyDeleteSimplicity 3635 (view A) might be another version to consider for the Boned-Tab corset with the tabs & corset body all one unit.
You can see the details here:
http://www.simplicity.com/images/product/large/3635_fbv.jpg
Thanks for the info Rénee!
how long is the sale for?
ReplyDeleteRobin, I have an extra pattern if you weren't able to get one. Just let me know.
ReplyDeleteCJ, I would love that!
ReplyDeleteThat is a Tudor Style Corset,Chemise and Bum Roll, not Elizabethan. It is usable as an early Elizabethan undergarment choice, but not for the later Elizabethan era. If you want to be totally accurate, I would suggest The Tudor Tailor. It is a book made by women Palaces in England. That is a Tudor and Elizabethan costumers bible, i own it and if your able to scale up patterns, the finished product looks great, trust me I do Historical Costuming/Clothing for a living. By the way they have another book coming out soon called The Typical Tudor and I'm on pins and needles waiting for it. Go to www.tudortailor.com and see all the stuff they offer.
ReplyDeleteSorry the Women make the Historical clothing for Historic Royal Palaces in England, Sorry for the last comment it was incomplete.
ReplyDeleteI have however used the Simplicity 2621 Pattern, it works ok, however I would suggest alterations, being it runs fairly short in the bodice, and the sizes are not completly accurate, but for a commercial pattern it is a good choice. it goes hand in hand with the Simplicity Patterns 2589 and 3782. the farthingale in the 2621 pattern is a Spanish Style, if youur wanting to make a later Elizabethan dress you will need a french Farthingale pattern, once again look to The Tudor Tailor book for that, because there is no commercial pattern that makes them.
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