Category: Dress Diaries

DRESS DIARY: 16th Century Florentine Hemp-Stiffened Dress

I. Summary This entry is a Florentine gamurra style dress with a hemp-stiffened bodice, detachable sleeves, and an underskirt with a stiffened hem in the doppia style. Materials: 100% linen (dress, sleeve lining) 100% silk charmeuse (sleeves) 100% raw silk (underskirt) 100% wool felt (underskirt stiffening) 100% hemp cording (dress bodice) 100% cotton thread (stitches)…