16th Century Costumes

A valuable sourcebook for costume designers, dressmakers and those involved in historical reenactments, this book contains all the information you need to create authentic clothes from the Tudor period. Computer-generated, historically accurate patterns enable you to make a wide range of garments, such as doublets, hose, bodices, skirts, hats and headdresses -- even underwear. There are also plenty of ideas for decoration and embellishment such as ruffs, cuffs, collars, embroidery and other surf... [Read More]

Nothing is more versatile than the bandana! You can use them for arts and crafts projects like lining a basket or stitching a quilt, as sports team colors (great for Capture the Flag), as reusable, environmentally friendly hankies and dust masks, for light house cleaning, to carry supplies when camping, as an easy to carry and store seat cover for dirty or cold/hot stadium seats or for on the bleachers like at baseball games, and even as ice packs on hot summer days or to ice a child's scraped k... [Read More]

The captivating story of Tudor dress, its construction and symbolism, and the people who made and wore it The Tudor monarchs and their courtiers are some of the best-known figures in history. They continue, even today, to spark our curiosity and imagination. Their enduring popularity is no doubt partly due to the iconic portraits in which they are depicted in magnificent style, in farthingales and ruffs, furs and jewels, codpieces and cloaks, and vast expanses of velvet and silk. Far from being ... [Read More]

Ever wish you had all the Reconstructing History Patterns' historical notes from 16th century Ireland in one neat place for easy reference?Well, do we have the product for you!Introducing the Assembled Historical NotesThis downloadable booklet includes all the historical notes from the patterns in a given series in one easy-to-use e-book. The Assembled Historical Notes 300-1 (a.k.a. "The Irish Historical Notes") contains all the historical notes from patterns RH301 through RH305, covering the pe... [Read More]

RC207 - 16th Century Common Man's Doublet & Breeches Pattern - Fits chests 34"-54". All sizes included in one envelope. Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes for common man's doublet and breeches in the 16th century. Fits chests 34"-54". All sizes included in one envelope. Embellishment suggestions included. Tudor, Elizabethan, Colonial, English Civil War, Cavalier, Renaissance, Medieval. Great for SCA Costume, Medieval Costume, Cavalier Costume, Renaissance Co... [Read More]

This book provides photographs of portraits, miniatures, tomb sculptures, engravings, woven textiles and embroideries of clothes found in the wardrobe of Queen Elizabeth. It is an invaluable reference for students of the history of dress and embroidery, for social historians and art historians.

If you are an armor enthusiast, you are likely familiar with the Kettle Hat that this Morion Boat Helmet took the place of at the turning of the 16th century and well into the 17th century. It traditionally featured an unusual crest or "comb" that was used to strengthen construction and deflect blows however; it became more exaggerated on later models as a decorative piece. Although the Morion is most commonly associated with Spanish conquistadors, foot soldiers throughout Europe wore it as well... [Read More]

Fashion is ever-changing, and while some styles mark a dramatic departure from the past, many exhibit subtle differences from year to year that are not always easily identifiable. With overviews of each key period and detailed illustrations for each new style, How to Read a Dress is an authoritative visual guide to women's fashion across five centuries.Each entry includes annotated color images of historical garments, outlining important features and highlighting how styles have developed over t... [Read More]

If you enjoy historical reenactments or belong to a theater group and need a great costume that can withstand excessive wearing then this costume is just for you. Buy with confidence knowing your play will look incredible in this Medieval King Henry theater costume for men. Please double check your measurements with the Sizing Info to the right of the size name selection.

This book is a manual for drafting sewing patterns for the styes of clothing from around 1580-1640. Primarily taken from surviving manuals from Spain of the 16th and 17th centuries, this book will be filled with pattern drafts to make historical clothing with a more accurate shape and fit. It will teach you to draft historical patterns with lessons and practice drafts that will help to develop your skill. It will demonstrate the use of a system of measurement and drafting extrapolated from these... [Read More]

16th Century Princess child size halloween costume available in child sizes. Our Kid's 16th Century Princess costume features a panne and pleated lame gown with matching headpiece.Panne and pleated lame gownMatching headpeiceSKU:

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