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After maaaany long hours, it's finally finished. This is the gown that Elizabeth I wore in the portrait of her as a teenager (the painting is dated 1546, i.e. she was 13). Here is the painting I based the whole gown on: [link]

This is a Tudor gown, sewn about 70-80% by hand (as opposed to machine sewn). I made the entire thing myself, including beading all of the trim. The short necklace and brooch however, were made by Sapphire and Sage ([link]), a wonderful replica jewelry company. All of the funds for materials for this came out of my paychecks, and let me say, it was by no means cheap to make >.<;

I did use a pattern, but it royally sucked, so I ended up altering it a lot. The gown consists of a hoopskirt (that I did not make), a full kirtle (under gown, the gold), and the over gown (red).

NOTE: I finally got some better pictures of the updated costume (front placard was changed and French hood was added). You can view them here:
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Made and modeled by me.

NEW: You can purchase the updated version of this set here: [link]
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Mood: Love ~Elly3981 Feb 19, 2013
I've seen that portrait; I could never tell she was a teenager in it. She's never been an attractive woman, unfortunately. But I do think you did a good job on the dress :)
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~Captain200 Mar 28, 2010
Beautiful! I always wonder how they kept them clean in the old days walking in the filthy streets in long skirts?
Ive been making huge long pants if you want to look on my fashion gallery ?
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Mood: Love ~Kendall-Moorehead Dec 20, 2009
Amazing work! I really wish I could have this dress. :D
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~Reine-Haru Dec 21, 2009  Student General Artist
Thanks! Well, it's currently for sale at [link]
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~Kendall-Moorehead Dec 21, 2009
Ha ha. Thanks for showing me, but I don't really have money for that. ^^;
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~pinkxxnightmare Jun 21, 2009
I had a question about the dress construction. Is the bodice a sepeeate piece from the skirt? What pattern did you use?
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~Reine-Haru Jun 22, 2009  Student General Artist
No, the bodice and the skirt are connected. I used a Reconstructing History pattern, but it wasn't good at all. I think McCall's has a new pattern out very similar to this, so you might check there.
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~pinkxxnightmare Jun 23, 2009
Yeah, I found one, it is simplicity. It looks like it is modeled after the princess Elizabeth dress. I am gonna get it as soon as it comes to our store! Plus they know have a patter with all the ren underpinnings! yay about time. I just hope they are good!
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~Reine-Haru Jun 23, 2009  Student General Artist
Me too, let me know how it is!
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~pinkxxnightmare Jun 23, 2009
I will.
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