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abendgules ([personal profile] abendgules) wrote2009-03-07 12:01 pm

Slow progress on German 16th c. gown

Remembering that I want to look like princess no. 2 here, I've finished the 2-part sleeves, with guidance and patterning by milady Anne of Wokyingham. I'm pretty pleased with the result, and hope to heck they fit in the finished product!
Hopefully, hopefully, to be modelled at Crown at the end of the month.















3 Saxon Princesses, by Cranach 3 Saxon Princesses, by Cranach
 
Cranach sleeves, finished Cranach sleeves, finished

Backs of sleeves, showing silk lining.
Black Velveteen and gold patterned silk brocade is mounted on a calico internlining, and lined with yellow silk. Both pieces have two rows of slashed velveteen at the top and one at the bottom. The slashes are not lined or finished - they fray, but not overly much - an interpretation of the costly extravagance of the clothing.
Cranach sleeves, finished, fronts Cranach sleeves, finished, fronts