For this university project the brief stated that we must only use the fabric given to us and the specific era given to us. I was given 1610 and the fabric was a heavy red polyester felt.

This project was cut short because of covid and we could not use any of the university facilities however in my free time in lockdown I decided to make my 1610 design of Rosaura’s dress. I created the undergarments of an accurate 1600s corset, bumroll and petticoat and then the gown and a second petticoat with a ruff to finish it off. It was a challenge to make with just a sewing machine and a beading needle but I am very pleased with the result.