Tudor/Elizabethan kirtle in silk

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

 Perferct for recreating wealthylady from about 1515-1550s

 Main features:

*bodice and skirts in stunning silk/wool damask- this is a very expensive fabric, purchased as a bargain!

* bodice lined with linen.  

*back lacing, handworked eyelets in silk thread

*handsewn finish - inside seams  by machine

* linen lace 

*bodice is interlined with 2 layers of linen/cotton canvas and boned with reed and synthetic whalebone 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. It can break over time - and was usually replaced. the additional use of synthetic whalebone ( front centre, front sides, back centre), prevents early breakage and extends the life of the bodice.

Measurements

*chest, fully laced: 37" (94cm)

*waist: 30" (77cm)

* side length: 7" (18cm)

 It is designed to be worn either completely closed up, or with a gap -  would suit best natural measurements of waist 32-34'', chest 39-42''

- skirt length in front 40" (102cm)

Here shown on size 12 - not a bad fit, a tad tight undearms though

Bespoke kirtles in this style start from £500 plus fabric

Postage:

 UK buyers, pleaseuse soecial delivery so that the parcel is fully insured

 Overseas buyers, please use the small parcel with adequate insurance option.

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