Monday 12 August 2019

Norwich Cathedral-Elizabethan Kirtle costume


Way back in April Imogen, Abby and I met up in Norfolk, were Abby lives, for a weekend holiday.

 Abby volunteers at a sewing group at Norwich Cathedral as so arranged to take some photos of her amazing Italian Renaissance dress (that Imogen modelled) in the cloisters. I asked if I could tag along in my Elizabethan kirtle as I felt that a shift and cap with a forehead cloth was achievable in the time I had. In case anyone needs a reminder here is what the kirtle looks like:


1790s short stays (and a petticoat)

In January I made a decision to begin a 1790's ensemble. I originally wrote the majority of this post in February and have only just got...