The Tudor Tailor: reconstructing 16th century dress embellishing or cheaply dyed ‘Poor black’

or cheaply dyed ‘Poor black’ was what was worn by the masses

A Schole-House for the Needle: 17th century embroidery & lacemaking facsimile book

A noteworthy inclusion is an early livery issued to Henry VII’s newly-founded Yeomen of the Guard

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The silk ribbons continue all the way down the skirt opening and are also used to lace the sleeve openings under the cuffs

The Tudor Tailor: reconstructing 16th century dress embellishing or cheaply dyed ‘Poor black’By Jane Malcolm Davies and Ninya Mikhaila 160 pages, some in colour 36 patterns with comprehensive step by step instructions 80 historical images Detailed line drawings and diagrams by Michael Perry Photographs showing finished reconstructed garments worn by real people Paperback 9in x 11in (20. 5cm x 28cm) This book contains all the information you need to create authentic clothes from the Tudor period. It includes 36 patterns for men and womens