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Black Brocade Renaissance SCA GownThe sleeves are made of black silk cut on the bias with an interlining of white silk and trimmed in more of the silver metal. To see more photographs of the Renaissance Gown of your choice Please click on the photos or gown description of your choice. |
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Renaissance Gown DetailsThe outside of the bodice made of black and non-metallic silver brocade in a bee pattern. Lined in black cotton there are ten bones in the front and four in the back, eliminating the need for a separate corset in order to achieve the correct look for the time period. The bodice is trimmed in silver filigree metallic, with the neck line piped in black. The back closure laces up the back with a special system that is hidden from view by more of the trim. Since we do not all have a Lady's Maid to sew us into the bodice, I use this system so that if a grommet, or button hole tears, the entire bodice is not ruined as is typical of most bodices. This bodice is made to last. There is a 6" modesty panel to accommodate changing sizes. The sleeves are made bias strips of black dupioni silk. The bias strips of silk are held together by the silver filigree trim. They are interlined in white silk dupioni which shows through the strips and are lined with black cotton. The sleeves attach to the bodice using small hidden loops and are laced black grosgrain ribbon, giving the wearer of this gown the option of only wearing the great sleeves on hot days. OVERSKIRT The overskirt is hand cartridge pleated into the waist band, with a circumference of about 160". This will not look skimpy around your hoop. It is trimmed in the same trim as the bodice. The size is adjustable in the front with hook and eyes. UNDERSKIRT The underskirt is made of black lining fabric, that is slippery so that it slides easily over your hoop. The fore-panel is made from black and non-metallic silver brocade in a Celtic Cross design and is backed with canvas. This was done to give further substance to the fore-panel so that the boning in the hoops does not show through. (A proper lady does not show her bones) It has a no-roll elastic waist band for comfort SIZING Waist is fully closed at 30" with a chest measurement of aprox. 36"(You would want to be a couple of inches larger for the full "fluff" effect). The 6 " modesty panel allows for additional room. Waist on the overskirt and underskirt are adjustable in proportion to the bodice size. Please remember to add room for any underpinnings such as a chemise or corset to the measurements. Gown will be shipped unhemmed so that you can have it fit correctly over your own farthingale and bumroll should you be wearing them. Depending on your height you may have enough fabric for a small train in the back. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have stimpzilla@stimpzillasumptuarylaw.com |