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Purple Silk Tudor Round Gown & Black Linen Kirtle

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Trystan L. Bass
Tudor Round Gown at Collegium 2024

Sometime in early to mid 2024, I got a hankering for a new 16th-century outfit. No reason, nowhere to wear it, just wanted one. And not necessarily a fancy one either. I decided to order the Tudor Tailor pattern for a woman’s round gown and see how that made up. Although first, I realized I

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Posted in 16th Century, SCA | Tags: finished costume, French hood, historical accuracy, kirtle, makin' a muslin, trim trim trim, tudor round gown, Tudor Tailor |

Elizabeth’s French Hood

Posted on January 17, 2015 by Trystan L. Bass
French hood in progress

This is a custom-made French hood commission for Lady Elizabeth de Belcaire to go with a late 16th-century English outfit made by Mistress Elena Edgar and embroidered sleeves made by Elizabeth herself. It was first worn at the SCA West Kingdom’s 12th Night in January 2015. Since the fitted gown and kirtle were inspired by

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