The Almain
drawing on both contemporary research and primary sources such as ordinary people's wills and surviving royal records
• 192 pages • Over 30 patterns• Over 400 illustrations in colour and black and white• Paperback • 8 1/4in x 8 1/4in (21cm x 21cm) This sequel to Heather's book on 18th century whiteworked accessories
Originally made for a 5' 5" tall woman and the skirt subsequently lengthened to fit the 5' 7" tall model (see last photo for addtional band of worsted at hem)
farthingale and either a pair of bodies or a supportive upper-bodied petticoat or kirtle
Pattern for Tudor woman’s head linen green_thread The AlmainNEW! Made exclusively by The Tudor Tailor Sewing pattern for a cap kercher and cornered kerchief, along with information for making other common 16th century head linen components, including a crosscloth (also called a forehead cloth), quarter, half yard, and full kerchief kercher. Ideal for women of all social classes, across the entire Tudor era, 1485 1603. With full instructions for choosing materials and constructing, arranging and pinning