My rope farthingale

[frualeydis]

It was a couple of weeks since my rope farthingale was finished. i have been too ill and it has been too warm for me to put it on and take photos however. But today and tonight it is much cooler, so I can now present you with photos. It's made from silk, stiffened with ropes and lined with wool,; all mentioned in period sources. The edge is bound with a half-silk velvet: vegetable fibre bottom weave and silk pile. The pattern is from The Tudor Tailor.




A funny thing is that even though I weigh less now than when I took the photos of my corset it was very hard to close it. I think the linen and reeds need time to stretch.

Comments

[sneprinsesse.livejournal.com]

It will almost be a pity to cover it up with a dress :)

[frualeydis.livejournal.com]

But the kirtle (which of course will also be covered by the actual gown) will be from navy/forest green shot taffeta and that will be gorgeous.

/Eva

[mirazandar.livejournal.com]

oooh. can't wait to see it

looking good