The Elizabethan Gown is a decorated bodice and skirt worn over a chemise, corset and farthingale
Description:
This gown was inspired by Steven Van Der Meulen of Elizabeth the First in The Hampden Portrait painted in 1563 and by a portrait of Mary Queen of Scots by an unknown artist in 1565 during her brief rule in Scotland. The bodice is steel boned and laced on the sides. The lacing should be angling from the armpit to the middle of the back hip. I did not incorporate that into this pattern though.
The skirt is an 8 paneled box pleated skirt with a button closure. To be accurate though the skirt should be cartridge pleated or knife pleated and hooked in the bodice.
Inspiration Images
Common Materials
Fabrics:
Silk, Satin, Velvet, taffeta
Ornamentation:
Bobbin Lace
Jewels
Embroidery
Effective Substitutions
Fabrics:
Heavy brocades, like upholstery fabrics, work very well to give a rich look.
Fancy bedspreads also work well for inserts.
Ornamentation:
Buttons work well as jewels.
Lace curtains sometimes look enough like bobbin lace to use.
Ensemble Components
Chemise (high necked or low necked)
stockings
corset
underskirt
outer skirt
bodice
shoes
Accessories
snood
hat
strings of pearls or other jewels around the neck
choker necklace
rings
ear rings
gloves
girdle belt
mirror hanging from the belt
decorative pouch hanging from the belt
Source/Links
Elizabeth of Valios by Alonso Sanchez Coello 1564
Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlocked by Janet Arnold
Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlocked by Janet Arnold
1560 Elisabeth De Valois by Alonso Sanchez Coello…Grand Ladies
Version
2
date
3/7/2021
Source of Period Pic
1560 Elisabeth De Valois by Alonso Sanchez Coello…
The Elizabethan Gown is a decorated bodice and skirt worn over a chemise, corset and farthingale
Description:
This gown was inspired by Steven Van Der Meulen of Elizabeth the First in The Hampden Portrait painted in 1563 and by a portrait of Mary Queen of Scots by an unknown artist in 1565 during her brief rule in Scotland. The bodice is steel boned and laced on the sides. The lacing should be angling from the armpit to the middle of the back hip. I did not incorporate that into this pattern though.
The skirt is an 8 paneled box pleated skirt with a button closure. To be accurate though the skirt should be cartridge pleated or knife pleated and hooked in the bodice.
This dress features many attached pearls and beads stitched to the fabric of the bodice.
Inspiration Images
Common Materials
Fabrics:
Silk, Satin, Velvet, taffeta
Ornamentation:
Bobbin Lace
Jewels
Embroidery
Effective Substitutions
Fabrics:
Heavy brocades, like upholstery fabrics, work very well to give a rich look.
Fancy bedspreads also work well for inserts.
Ornamentation:
Buttons work well as jewels.
Lace curtains sometimes look enough like bobbin lace to use.
Ensemble Components
Chemise (high necked or low necked)
stockings
corset
underskirt
outer skirt
bodice
shoes
Accessories
snood
hat
strings of pearls or other jewels around the neck
choker necklace
rings
ear rings
gloves
girdle belt
mirror hanging from the belt
decorative pouch hanging from the belt
Source/Links
Elizabeth of Valios by Alonso Sanchez Coello 1564
Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlocked by Janet Arnold
Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlocked by Janet Arnold
1560 Elisabeth De Valois by Alonso Sanchez Coello…Grand Ladies
Version
3
date
3/7/2021
Source of Period Pic
1560 Elisabeth De Valois by Alonso Sanchez Coello…
The Elizabethan Gown is a decorated bodice and skirt worn over a chemise, corset and farthingale
Description:
This gown was inspired by Steven Van Der Meulen of Elizabeth the First in The Hampden Portrait painted in 1563 and by a portrait of Mary Queen of Scots by an unknown artist in 1565 during her brief rule in Scotland. The bodice is steel boned and laced on the sides. The lacing should be angling from the armpit to the middle of the back hip. I did not incorporate that into this pattern though.
The skirt is an 8 paneled box pleated skirt with a button closure. To be accurate though the skirt should be cartridge pleated or knife pleated and hooked in the bodice.
Inspiration Images
Common Materials
Fabrics:
Silk, Satin, Velvet, taffeta
Ornamentation:
Bobbin Lace
Jewels
Embroidery
Effective Substitutions
Fabrics:
Heavy brocades, like upholstery fabrics, work very well to give a rich look.
Fancy bedspreads also work well for inserts.
Ornamentation:
Buttons work well as jewels.
Lace curtains sometimes look enough like bobbin lace to use.
Ensemble Components
Chemise (high necked or low necked)
stockings
corset
underskirt
outer skirt
bodice
shoes
Accessories
snood
hat
strings of pearls or other jewels around the neck
choker necklace
rings
ear rings
gloves
girdle belt
mirror hanging from the belt
decorative pouch hanging from the belt
Source/Links
Elizabeth of Valios by Alonso Sanchez Coello 1564
Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlocked by Janet Arnold
Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlocked by Janet Arnold
1560 Elisabeth De Valois by Alonso Sanchez Coello…Grand Ladies
Version
2
date
3/7/2021
Source of Period Pic
1560 Elisabeth De Valois by Alonso Sanchez Coello…
Coat worn by the Henchmen (servant) of Henry the 8th court. Coat with pleated skirt worn over a doublet and pants
Description:
Coat much like earlier surcotes making the individual as a servant in a household, Commonly seen with some indication of which household they belong to such as a color combination. Worn over a doublet and pants or breeches with hose and an under layer and braies next to the skin
This example was made out of very light fabric and doesn’t display the same drape of the other examples.
Inspiration Images
Common Materials
Fabrics:
Wools, wool blends, silks, brocaded fabrics richly decorated with woven in patterns
Doublet made out of wool lined in linen
Under layers made out of linen
Additional:
Effective Substitutions
Fabrics:
Upholstery fabrics, brocades and patterned cloth, cottons or blends
The outer layer needs to be of a heavy enough fabric to achieve the right drape of the examples
Doublet and breeches made out of lighter wool blends, linen, linen blends
Under tunic made out of linen, linen blends or cottons
Ornamentation:
Ensemble Components
Under shirt
doublet
over coat
pants
shoes
hat
Accessories
Belt
pouch/purse
shoes
dagger
Source/Links
The King’s Servants: Men’s Dress at the Accession of Henry VIII – Caroline Johnson
The Elizabethan Gown is a decorated bodice and skirt worn over a chemise, corset and farthingale
Description:
This gown was inspired by Steven Van Der Meulen of Elizabeth the First in The Hampden Portrait painted in 1563 and by a portrait of Mary Queen of Scots by an unknown artist in 1565 during her brief rule in Scotland. The bodice is steel boned and laced on the sides. The lacing should be angling from the armpit to the middle of the back hip. I did not incorporate that into this pattern though.
The skirt is an 8 paneled box pleated skirt with a button closure. To be accurate though the skirt should be cartridge pleated or knife pleated and hooked in the bodice.
This example features a basket weave sleeve.
Inspiration Images
Common Materials
Fabrics:
Silk, Satin, Velvet, taffeta
Ornamentation:
Bobbin Lace
Jewels
Embroidery
Effective Substitutions
Fabrics:
Heavy brocades, like upholstery fabrics, work very well to give a rich look.
Fancy bedspreads also work well for inserts.
Ornamentation:
Buttons work well as jewels.
Lace curtains sometimes look enough like bobbin lace to use.
Ensemble Components
Chemise (high necked or low necked)
stockings
corset
underskirt
outer skirt
bodice
shoes
Accessories
snood
hat
strings of pearls or other jewels around the neck
choker necklace
rings
ear rings
gloves
girdle belt
mirror hanging from the belt
decorative pouch hanging from the belt
Source/Links
Elizabeth of Valios by Alonso Sanchez Coello 1564
Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlocked by Janet Arnold
Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlocked by Janet Arnold
1560 Elisabeth De Valois by Alonso Sanchez Coello…Grand Ladies
Version
3
date
3/7/2021
Source of Period Pic
1560 Elisabeth De Valois by Alonso Sanchez Coello…
The Elizabethan Gown is a decorated bodice and skirt worn over a chemise, corset and farthingale
Description:
This gown was inspired by Steven Van Der Meulen of Elizabeth the First in The Hampden Portrait painted in 1563 and by a portrait of Mary Queen of Scots by an unknown artist in 1565 during her brief rule in Scotland. The bodice is steel boned and laced on the sides. The lacing should be angling from the armpit to the middle of the back hip. I did not incorporate that into this pattern though.
The skirt is an 8 paneled box pleated skirt with a button closure. To be accurate though the skirt should be cartridge pleated or knife pleated and hooked in the bodice.
Inspiration Images
Common Materials
Fabrics:
Silk, Satin, Velvet, taffeta
Ornamentation:
Bobbin Lace
Jewels
Embroidery
Effective Substitutions
Fabrics:
Heavy brocades, like upholstery fabrics, work very well to give a rich look.
Fancy bedspreads also work well for inserts.
Ornamentation:
Buttons work well as jewels.
Lace curtains sometimes look enough like bobbin lace to use.
Ensemble Components
Chemise (high necked or low necked)
stockings
corset
underskirt
outer skirt
bodice
shoes
Accessories
snood
hat
strings of pearls or other jewels around the neck
choker necklace
rings
ear rings
gloves
girdle belt
mirror hanging from the belt
decorative pouch hanging from the belt
Source/Links
Elizabeth of Valios by Alonso Sanchez Coello 1564
Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlocked by Janet Arnold
Elizabeth’s Wardrobe Unlocked by Janet Arnold
1560 Elisabeth De Valois by Alonso Sanchez Coello…Grand Ladies
Version
2
date
3/7/2021
Source of Period Pic
1560 Elisabeth De Valois by Alonso Sanchez Coello…
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