The Execution of Anne Boleyn
All of the photos I took while making my Anne Boleyn gown. I used 'The Tudor Tailor' book for the patterns and information for the smock, bodied petticoat, and coif. I used their Henrician French Kirtle, foresleeves, and Gown ready made patterns which I bought on Etsy.
It was an adventure in skills for sure. I've been sewing costumes for over 20 years, but this was definitely new territory. There was a lot of hand sewing involved and learning different stitches for different areas. I had to draft up the pattern drawings in the book up to life size, and then adjust for my own body size and shape. The ready made patterns required adding in the seam allowances when tracing it onto the fabric. Most areas were 1/2" some were an inch. I also made necessary for adjustments for my body (lengthen the arms, width the bicep, and lengthen the skirts) Surprisingly, I did not need to remove any torso length. Most modern patterns are a good 1.5" too long for my torso. These were actually fine as is.
I also made all of my ouches from jewelry making parts and those were hand sewn on. The 'B' necklace was a pendant I bought online and restrung it onto real pearls I had in my stash from an old necklace. I made the crystal blood choker in 2023 when I originally thought about doing this for 2024 (obviously it took another year before I finally did it).
**Materials used**
Gown: Curtains from Amazon https://a.co/d/6lkPVZf
Velvet Lining: Also Curtains! https://a.co/d/cWaRGXz
Gown Lining: Extra Wide Nylon Taffeta (110 Inch)
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Kirtle: Yorkshire 6.7 oz Natural 100% Linen from FWD (link above)
Lining: Extra Wide Nylon Taffeta (110 Inch) red from FWD (link above)
Body, Forepart, and Foresleeves: Burgundy Diamond Fabric https://www.etsy.com/listing/219192855/jacquard-diamond-fabric-print-sold-by
Petticoat: 100% Cotton Broadcloth (58/59 Inch) Red from FWD (link above) lined in a poly wool from my stash for added body and structure in the skirts. The bodice was lined in the same linen blend as the shift. An antique mother of pearl button closes the front.
Shift, coif, and foresleeve pull throughs: linen blend from my stash
Canvas from my stash was also used where called for as interlining, plus zip ties for the kirtle front and Gown lacing plackets, and heavy duty zip ties for the kirtle and gown placard centers. I used heavy duty carpet thread for hand sewing the skirts to the kirtle and gown, and for the hand bound eyelets. The pieces for the ouches and sew on pearls were from Ali Express. |
Date(s): October 19th, 2025. Album by Kristin and Will. 1 - 91 of 91 Total. 18 Visits. |
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