Classes & Publications
Tailoring a Supportive Kirtle for 1500’s Europe

Offered At:

Pennsic War 50 (2023-07-28 - 2023-08-13)

Winter University (2024-02-03 - 2024-02-04)

Pennsic War 51 (2024-07-26 - 2024-08-11)

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A step-by-step exploration of how to construct a basic 16th-century women’s kirtle using tailoring techniques to achieve a supportive and structured fit. We will discuss materials, stitches, padstitching, interlining, patterns, and more.

Examples of kirtles (and their inner structures) will be available to inspect.

These techniques can be applied to garments worn by female-presenting individuals throughout Europe in the late-period.

Schedule:
Pennsic 51:
Wednesday Peace Week (7/31) from 3PM – 4:30PM, University Tent 18
Tuesday War Week (8/6) from 10AM – 11:30AM, University Tent 18

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