A Typical Tudor | sewing a 16th-century kirtle the easy way

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Жыл бұрын

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This new adventure was a spur of the moment break from my long term projects. My friend mentioned a cool May day event at Kentwell Hall (my first even with living history and I loved it!) and I thought I should whip up a quick dress, but of course, it should be a 16th century Tudor style kirtle. Plus, I had this blue fabric in my stash and I had recently acquired the wonderful book 'Typical Tudor', so I was really excited to make something from it! It was so useful to have such thoughtful and helpful research at my fingertips, I really loved this book and all the attention and detail that went into it. Now that I've discovered lacing rings, I may never go back.
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@CatsCostumery Жыл бұрын

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@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar Жыл бұрын

I feel this! I have about three projects going all at once always.

@Raayvhen Жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to make one of these forever. Perhaps I'll take a break from my current project as well....

@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar Жыл бұрын

Same!

@TheFeralFarmgirl Жыл бұрын

You can use the brass rings made for roman shades as lacing rings. A lot of people use those for lacing rings, because they are cheaper. They come in plastic too, but I prefer metal.

@NerdXertz Жыл бұрын

Anybody else notice how Cat's accent had more Scottish after she got back from her trip? I love it. I do the same thing and don't notice until someone tells me.

@DisplacedUnderDog 6 ай бұрын

A woman after my own heart. Linings.... "I dont know, i cant be bothered" 😂😂❤❤ thats what i tell my hubby all the time. 🤣🤣🤣

@meamela9820 Жыл бұрын

This was so inspiring! I made a kirtle in purple a few months back and learned a couple things watching this. I am fascinated about the shoulder strap angle: I realised myself that it needs to be slightly angled even if it looks straight when worn, but I should probably made it more angled like your pattern. Also fascinated by the lacing rings. I didn't realise that was an actual thing! I'm so glad I know that now! And that blue is gorgerous! It's my favorite type of blue.

@KenZchameleon Жыл бұрын

If you haven't found her channel, Morgan Donner has done some kirtles. I love this blue, the pleats, and the overall style. Well done!

@nataliestanchevski4628 Жыл бұрын

Wow, one day we'll be calling you Dr. Cat! Best wishes on your PhD journey. I love the kirtle, the blue mystery fabric is so striking.

@BethAge95 Жыл бұрын

Lovely kirtle! I think it's great that you used a fabric from your stash and still constructed it quite historically correct despite the modern fabric! Also the fork pleating method looked so cool! Have to try that!

@mewennm4387 Жыл бұрын

This dress is lovely and the blue gives me Belle from Beauty & the Beat flashbacks. Interesting eyelet construction and overall dress construction, thank you for showing us that. And you are right, it is flattering and you look lovely in it.

@sarahpolk2450 8 ай бұрын

I love the simplicity.

@vivianramsay2527 Жыл бұрын

I appreciate that you are using the fabric you have rather than insisting on period correct fabrics. The period styles lend themselves to many body shapes and sizes that can surely fit in current lifestyles with fun twists in fabric ! Really enjoyed your demonstration ! Thank you for sharing!

@vintagecameragirl Жыл бұрын

I struggle so much with eyelets, they hurt my hands, so this would be such an easier way of closing. Thank you! I never even thought of this!

@stefaniegiglio Жыл бұрын

It reminds me of Belle’s dress from Beauty and the Beast! I love the side lacing

@diamondslashranch Жыл бұрын

You look amazing in that dress! Make another 4 or 5 right away😂 I know easier said than done but definitely need more.

@BrooklynneMichelle Жыл бұрын

You had me at blue! This turned out so beautifully. I have to now convince myself that I do not need to add this to my projects!

@liav4102 Жыл бұрын

Super cute! I wonder how much better you would have liked the neck line if you made all the adjustments at the fold 🤔

@sarabarnes7189 Жыл бұрын

Please tell me you have access to that window at 13:35 for future content! It made such a glorious backdrop to your sewing. Also, closed captioning doesn't understand the word "kirtle" and that made for some hilarious captions. "Crystals, commercials, you can't go wrong with Carlos" LOL

@brandyloutherback9288 Жыл бұрын

Kirtles are so versatile! Lower Class Tudor women must have worn very few garments!

@kateatschool Жыл бұрын

It looks great and actually would work quite well as a history bounding look

@jkabholat Жыл бұрын

Happy to see you 😊

@mrs.knecro7044 9 ай бұрын

This came out so cute! I’ve been having a bit of a break from sewing. I’ve done some hand mending… maybe I need another hand sewing project

@DebbieGring Жыл бұрын

Cat, your kirtle is absolutely darling! You look awesome in it. Once I get into my own space I may try one too! Love the color, looks great on you!

@noreenroche5294 Жыл бұрын

Such a flattering fit. Very pretty

@Needleandfur Жыл бұрын

You know I have just finished my kirtle (from the same book) and I have the urge to make another one! If I do I might try those rings, as I now know I have miss-interperted the metal rings! I used parts of grommets that I placed INSIDE the dress and hand sewed the eyelets that way. I took my reference from the front cover. But I have loved watching you make a very similar dress it looks lovely and that blue is to die/dye for 😁

@debcarroll8192 Жыл бұрын

The kirtle is so gorgeous on you! I love the side lacing! I think I see a kirtle in my future...

@maudline Жыл бұрын

That colour is gorgeous on you!

@Lammstrellicon Жыл бұрын

Love the color of the fabric, reminds me of some cotton bunting I have 🤔

@sarahwatts7152 Жыл бұрын

The color works so well with the simplicity of the design

@PepperReed214 Жыл бұрын

Nicely done. I made a similar Elizabethan kirtle, pattern by Margo Patterns. Used similar metal lacing rings & loved them.

@angeladent4175 Жыл бұрын

Looks amazing, think I might need one in my wardrobe!

@kathleenmayer2729 Жыл бұрын

The blue looks so beautiful on you. Great dress!!

@TaylorRyanKitterman 11 ай бұрын

Omg this is basically that yellow “lute player” dress!! I’ve been dreaming about making it recently. It’s a baroque painting, but still a very similar silhouette.

@waterbitten Жыл бұрын

I'm wondering why you didn't use matching color thread? The blue is beautiful..

@CatsCostumery Жыл бұрын

I didn't have any! I wanted to use from stash and I've found it hard to source linen thread ☺️ I also noticed that in the book, a lot of mismatched linen thread!

@robintheparttimesewer6798 Жыл бұрын

Lovely!! The colour is wonderful. I also love your thought process. It’s way better than mine! Of late all breaks from long term projects are because something breaks! It’s not restful

@ladyjusticesusan Жыл бұрын

Thank you for posting. Beautiful work.

@octaviaravenstorm189 Жыл бұрын

Love your videos!

@makeda6530 Жыл бұрын

I always love everything you make but this cobalt kirtle is just, sis, I am IN LOVE! It is stunning, looks comfy and stylish~. Maybe I can procrastinate something else but I don’t think I have enough for something that length, hmm.

@bubbles1850 Жыл бұрын

Ooooh I need like twelve of these!

@Kelli.Hicks.5 Жыл бұрын

This looks so comfy.

@ceragowans Жыл бұрын

Such a lovely project!

@lindajensen1959 Жыл бұрын

That is a beautiful kirtle!!! It is very flattering on you!!!

@juniperjr2017 Жыл бұрын

Lovely make! I've had a kirtle-inspired dress on my list for a while, but it's so out of my wheelhouse. I also don't have any cool events to wear it to where I live. 😢

@joclark3702 Жыл бұрын

Try taking an inch out of the front of the pattern and adding it under the arms to keep the width of the pattern. That should move the straps in a little more.

@hollysoap8473 Жыл бұрын

Always wanted to make one thank you for showing I love your coffee cup

@sarahmwalsh Жыл бұрын

Love it!! And oh my gosh truly the perfect setting for it.

@frostywych9374 Жыл бұрын

Omg I love your cup

@farangarris2598 Жыл бұрын

So well done. Its beautiful.

@emilenegalvin Жыл бұрын

I love how it turned out ❤

@honey_seafoam3536 Жыл бұрын

I looks so good!! I love the color!

@katecapek3116 Жыл бұрын

Now I want one!

@NoraRoisin 9 ай бұрын

I love how well you summarise things throughout the video! It's very clear and straightforward and no fluff. :) This has somewhat sold me on trying a side-lacing kirtle (or something like it); I'd seen some years ago and liked how they looked. I have no idea how soon I'll get to it, though. ^.^

@janielamie7697 Жыл бұрын

So pretty, the style & color

@charlarp Жыл бұрын

Beautiful dress!! Love the colour 💕💕💕

@mothersuperior6751 Жыл бұрын

Lovely. Well done.

@cquarman Жыл бұрын

Kentwell is amazing. You fitted right in.

@MichelleSMV Жыл бұрын

Gosh the kirtle looks so comfy! I really like that it’s supportive tho cuz I hate bras lol. I suppose this could be something to make up in future lol

@DLBard-bv2nd Жыл бұрын

I agree that the shoulder straps look a bit wide for your body width. The dress turned out beautifully. 💞

@ushere5791 Жыл бұрын

lovely!

@wanyatelborn Жыл бұрын

Obsessed ❤❤❤

@michellecornum5856 Жыл бұрын

Lacing rings.

@smpayne2 Жыл бұрын

This garment should have negative ease, how much can depend on individual squishability. It does look like you need to take some out of the center front. I like machine button holes vs lacing rings because the cording doesn’t slip as much when I’m lacing it closed.

@KelseyDrummer Жыл бұрын

My UFO pile is out of control. My favourite part is cutting out, therefore I have like 5 cut out projects....😂

@amandamarquart2047 Жыл бұрын

Our powers combined we can finish a project! I hate the cutting process. I’ve literally thought so many times “I wish there was a service that sends you precut pieces” lol.

@KelseyDrummer Жыл бұрын

@@amandamarquart2047 Hahaha that would be hilarious. Like the sisterhood of the traveling project.

@JO-rx4tk 10 ай бұрын

Is that mustard/marigold colored sweater at the 17:00 mark crochet? It looks crocheted to me!

@stevezytveld6585 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely lovely. Well done. I have a hand-sewn kirtle in my future - in the meantime, thanks for the educational pre-view of the steps I'll eventually be working through. The lacing rings are a godsend... thank you. By-the-by - I've entered the Foundations Revealed competition in the Apprentice category under my full name of Cathy MacDonald-Zytveld. Come by and say 'hi'? - Cathy (&, accidently, Steve), Ottawa/Bytown/Pimisi

@elianaweiner4665 Жыл бұрын

Cat, where did you get your interlining? I’m not in the UK but maybe you can give me an idea of where I can find it. I’m having a lot of trouble finding any that is fusible, which I would love to get!

@LMarjoleinM Жыл бұрын

Cat..you have been playing junes journey for many years, yet are still stuck in the garden?😂 my game was deleted when i was already in france. Had to redo every level and i believe i am in italy now, but havent played in a while, so i am afraid to look. Love the dress as always. Trying to make a medieval kirtle myself. But tutor will now be added to the making list. Lots of love M.

@CatsCostumery Жыл бұрын

I switched from Apple to Play Store and I lost all my progress 😭 I'm well further ahead but wanted to show an early one so it made sense to anyone just starting 🤣

@leemacdonald2329 Жыл бұрын

Great video but I do have 2 questions if I may. 1: Is is an early Tudor kirtle or later? 2: Your enlargement looks like a pdf pattern? Is it or did you do this yourself? If so may I ask how?

@sarahpolk2450 8 ай бұрын

Do you have some pockets?

@theverbind Жыл бұрын

Hi Cat! what PhD program are you in right now? Also big Belle vibes in the castle with the books!

@CatsCostumery Жыл бұрын

I'm in a PhD candidate in a midlands university in the UK ☺️

@theverbind Жыл бұрын

@@CatsCostumery That's so coool! I really look up to you and Serena Dyer as awesome dress historians and material culture folks. I hope one day I can do my PhD on something like this. If you ever want to talk about your research in a video I'd be so interested to hear more :)

@pippaseaspirit4415 Жыл бұрын

Just FYI, doublet is pronounced “dub let”, it’s a brother of the singlet. (From single and double.)

@melanieanddavideccles895 9 ай бұрын

Hi Cat, I subscribed recently and I want to let you know that I love your channel and it's content, but I am having real issues with not being able to see your eyes for the lights reflecting off of your glasses. Please fix this or I won't be able to watch you any more. Looking into the flashing lights reflecting off of your glasses makes me physically ill. Thanks Cat!