French Gown & Hood vis a vis Anne Boleyn
A French Gown in the style of the court of King Henry VIII, based on a portrait of Anne Boleyn. Primarily hand-sewn with some machine construction for speed.
Materials
Kirtle
Top Fabric: Red silk taffeta
Interlining: Heavyweight linen (Gray Lines “Warsa”)
Lining: Handkerchief linen (Gray Lines “Yarn Dyed Handkerchief”)
Gown
Top Fabric: Black silk faille
Accent Fabric: Brown faux fur
Interlining: Heavyweight linen (Gray Lines “Warsa”)
Wadding: Heavyweight melton wool from stash
Lining: Handkerchief linen (Gray Lines “Yarn Dyed Handkerchief”)
Lining (Sleeves): Cream dupioni silk
French Hood
Cap fabric & lining: White linen
Outer cap fabric: Black silk taffeta
Outer cap lining: White linen
Hood fabric: Black cotton velvet
Hood Lining: Black silk taffeta
Pearls: Freshwater pearls