Something Different
Re-enacting should not be all work and no play.
Crewel embroidery on a Tudor gown. Sewn on panels and applied to silk sleeves and bodice
Frills and Fancy
We can offer embroidery to suit a special outfit, although 16th and 18th century embroidered waistcoats are still as expensive as they were in their day! It was common to have embroidered panels appliqued on to plain garments and this is still a cost effective way to have luxury.
Banquet Wear or Officer’s Clothes
This is the height of bespoke tailoring. We will talk with you, preferably in person or by a virtual meeting, to find out what you want, identify paintings and woodcuts, develop sketches of the clothes you want and agree fabrics to suit your budget. The outcome will be totally unique, just as you are, but by adapting patterns from elements of existing garments they will be as authentic as we can make them.
Creating the pattern for a fitted bodice
Silk Points from Lucy the Tudor
Other Suppliers
Many little extras are sometimes needed to really set off a new outfit. Shopping around to find silk points, lace collars and cuffs, just the right hat, special buttons, etc can be a pain.
We will point you in the direction of those that can help or can offer to sell you items from other suppliers along with your outfit. Examples would be:
Lucy the Tudor - For silk points, haberdashery, and other small items
Historical Caps - for many varieties of caps, hats and bonnets
Christophus Leather - for leather-work, shoes, bags, bottles and many other small items