The Tudor Tailor: reconstructing 16th century dress embellishing To be a chamberer of

To be a chamberer of a queen could be the first step in a very rewarding career for a woman of gentle birth at this time

The clothing provided for the gentlewomen who attended on Henry VIII’s first queen was noticeably more lavish than that issued to the queen’s ladies during the reign of Henry VII

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

Skirt length from waist to hem 39in (99cm)

Wire for the arms

The Tudor Tailor: reconstructing 16th century dress embellishing To be a chamberer ofBy 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