Tudor/Elizabethan kirtle in silk

 A 16th century kirtle in stunning silk brocade from Sudbury Silk Mills.

 Main features:

*bodice and skirts in stunning silk damask this is a very expensive fabric, (retailing at £82 per metre at the recent market), purchased as a bargain! 4 m went into this kirtle

* bodice lined with silk.  

*back lacing, handworked eyelets

*handsewn finish - inside seams  by machine

*  handplaited lace 

*bodice is  interlined with 2 layers of linen buckram and boned with reed to provide support and the correct shape.  The kirtle is supposed to fit very snuggly, flattening the bosom and accentuating the waist. No bra is necessary!

 * reed is a natural material  used in the period and provides good, flexible support  that breathes well and mould to the body with use.

measurements

* chest, fully laced 37" (94cm)

* waist 31" (78cm)

 It is designed to be worn either completely closed up, or with a gap -  would suit best  a curvy  lady with natural measurements of waist 32-35'', chest 39-43''

- skirt length  in front 39" (100cm)

 bespoke kirtles in this style start from £650 plus fabric

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