I have been occupied for the last few weeks with a project for a friend.
Lochac's big SCA event 'Rowany Festival' is coming up, and a young friend wanted to learn how to make an Italian style dress and make a new one in time for Festival. It was a great opportunity to pass on skills, but (as so often happens) there wasn't enough time to get much done during our designated time together. I have been working on the outfit when my health allows, and I can finally see the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel.
The dress is made from a hard wearing and washable cotton drill and lined in drill and calico. The light boning is removable as the wearer is still adjusting to boned garments. There is a pleat at the hem to allow for growth. Three seams are machine sewn, with all other sewing, including seam felling, being done by hand. The dress has commercially made trim applied. The pattern is based on an existing 16thC style dress that is comfortable for the wearer.
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Some excellent images of 16th century working class dress can be found here:
Italy: Working Class Dress (1575-1600) - Sophie Stitches (weebly.com)
including this detail from the Nativity of Mary by Pietro Ronzelli which is in the style of the recipient's wardrobe-
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