The kirtle and smock were key components of the Renaissance wardrobe as they could be worn alone as a day dress or as a foundation garment underneath a formal gown. The Renaissance Faire Side Laced Kirtle by Thimbles and Acorns includes a square necked smock with optional blackwork embroidery at the neckline and cuffs. It fastens with the back with a single snap or button closure and is finished with a subtle asymmetrical hem. The Kirtle laces up each side with three sets of eyelets and fastens at the shoulders with two sets of eyelets. The two piece detachable sleeves allow the full smock sleeves to spill out at the shoulders and elbows in classic style and the traditional coif rests securely on the back of the head to complete the historic Renaissance look. As an added bonus, make a spunky present day version. The smock features elbow length sleeves and a slit asymetrical hemline that is topped with a kirtle that has been updated with a two-piece A-line asymmetrical skirt.
This PDF sewing pattern is sized to fit American Girl® and other similarly sized dolls.
Recommended Fabrics: Kirtles in medium weight woven fabric such as linen, wool, cotton, cotton blends, or silk. Not suitable for knits. Smocks and Coif in lightweight woven fabric such as cotton, cotton blends, silk, or linen. Not suitable for knits.
Supplies Needed:
Fabric:
Past Kirtle ~ 2/3 yard (2/3 m)
Past Kirtle Lining ~ 1/6 yard (1/6 m)
Past Smock ~ 1/2 yard (1/2 m)
Coif ~ 1/3 yard (1/3 m)
Present Kirtle ~ 1/3 yard (1/3 m)
Present Kirtle Lining ~ 1/3 yard (1/3 m)
Present Smock ~ 1/2 yard (1/2 m)
Notions:
Thread. For Past Smock ~ One small snap or 3/8-inch button, 12-inch 1/8-inch wide twill tape or ribbon. For Present Smock ~ One small snap or 3/8-inch button. For Past Kirtle ~ Thirty 1/4-inch eyelets, 2 yards 1/8-inch wide twill tape, cord, or ribbon (natural fibers are easiest to tie). For Present Kirtle ~ Twenty-two 1/4-inch eyelets, 2 yards 1/8-inch wide twill tape, cord, or ribbon (natural fibers are easiest to tie).
Skill Level: Intermediate
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