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Irish Dress
This lovely gown is great for those who want something simple to put on. You
can have a Chemise beneath it or a skirt or both! Show here in blue to the
right, this gown is simple but pretty. You may be able to make out the silver
trim on the gown. The skirt is a full 4 yards of fabric. Like all my gowns, the
bodice is lined with muslin and lightly boned. I use canvas to stiffen the
bodice so only a few bones are needed for shape. This is also gentler on people
who aren't use to wearing tight fitting clothing and still great for those of us
who are. Using canvas also happens to be more period than most other means of
"stiffing" used today.
Cotton was an expensive and hard to find fiber, such as linen is today. The people of the renaissance used linen like we use cotton. Most re-enactment groups allow people to use cotton instead of linen. They are both natural fibers but cotton takes dyes far better. Cotton breathes but flannel is great for the cooler months. Please indicate in the color field whether you want Cotton or Cotton Flannel. ie: "Blue Flannel"
| Irish Dress: Open Front bodice with attached open
front skirt |
Cotton: $65.00
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