Black Tudor Style Worsted Wool Cloth - fabric sold by the half yard tablet-weaving • Choice of three imitation

• Choice of three imitation gemstones: red zirconia

historian and former keeper of the department of textiles at the Victoria & Albert Museum

particularly if shipping internationally where customs duties might be involved

water repellent wool which has been raised on both side making it very warm and cosy

bodice front and neckline of tawny 100% silk damask lined throughout with unbleached linen

Black Tudor Style Worsted Wool Cloth - fabric sold by the half yard tablet-weaving • Choice of three imitationDuring the sixteenth century worsted was the choice of the middle and merchant classes for smart, aspirational garments. It is light, cool and fluid, making it perfect for summer gowns, kirtles, doublets and aprons. When colour is mentioned in documentary descriptions it is nearly always black. This fabric has a beautiful drape and sheen and looks wonderful trimmed with black velvet. Fabric details: 100% New Zealand wool 62in 158cm wide Twill weave 11