Here is Part 1 of my series on men's clothing in 15th century Northern Italy that has just been published in Your Wardrobe Unlock'd. Now back to finishing the next article... and sharing my progress on the making of all the garments.
Showing posts with label Italian Renaissance Costume Project. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Italian Renaissance Costume Project. Show all posts
Aug 31, 2014
Feb 25, 2012
Italian Renaissance Project
On the 18th February we performed two hours of Italian Renaissance dance on stage at the National Gallery of Australia. It was a mix of display and participation dances, and I couldn't believe how many of the audience wanted to join in. Fantastic vibes!
We have two more shows on the 2 & 3 of March - so if you're near Canberra, do come and join us at 7pm each night.
And yes, we made all the costumes from my attic stash! And that's me in the red dress :)
We have two more shows on the 2 & 3 of March - so if you're near Canberra, do come and join us at 7pm each night.
And yes, we made all the costumes from my attic stash! And that's me in the red dress :)
Nov 13, 2011
EDHDA Italian Renaissance Costume Project (Part 3)
The costumes that we are making date from 1480s through to the 1510s. I have long admired the Ghirlandiao paintings that show a variety of these gowns.
The gown is made in three parts. The first is the camicia (chemise or shift), the second is the gamurra (under dress) and the third is the giornea (the over gown).
First Layer
We plan to use the camicia pattern that is shown and discussed at Festive Attyre. We will use either white cotton or linen.
Second Layer
The gamurra is shown in most portraits as a plain-ish or contrasting dress with detachable sleeves tied at the shoulders. It can be laced at the front or back, but has a tight bodice and fitted sleeves.
Third Layer
The giornea is a sleeveless overgown, and can be worn with front and back fitted to the underbust or just the front fitted and the back left like a train.
Even though we are making outfits from this era, we will be dancing dances from the whole Italian Reniassance period, so it is important that we do not have trains - I do not think it wise to dance the canario in a train!
The gown is made in three parts. The first is the camicia (chemise or shift), the second is the gamurra (under dress) and the third is the giornea (the over gown).
First Layer
We plan to use the camicia pattern that is shown and discussed at Festive Attyre. We will use either white cotton or linen.
The gamurra is shown in most portraits as a plain-ish or contrasting dress with detachable sleeves tied at the shoulders. It can be laced at the front or back, but has a tight bodice and fitted sleeves.
Third Layer
The giornea is a sleeveless overgown, and can be worn with front and back fitted to the underbust or just the front fitted and the back left like a train.
Even though we are making outfits from this era, we will be dancing dances from the whole Italian Reniassance period, so it is important that we do not have trains - I do not think it wise to dance the canario in a train!
EDHDA Italian Renaissance Costume Project (part 2)
I've just been through my fabric and trim stash and have compiled ideas sheets for the gowns so I can take my folder to Spotlight and see if they have any large trims I can use.
Our aim in this project is to costume 20 dancers and use up the fabric stash in my attic. We will not be buying new fabrics except for undergarments and trims.
Our aim in this project is to costume 20 dancers and use up the fabric stash in my attic. We will not be buying new fabrics except for undergarments and trims.
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| Sizes 8, 10 & 12 ready for labelling and packaging (Thanks Martin ) |
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| Week 1 Task Sheet |
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| Some of the trims I found at Spotlight - coud be used as bases with others sewn on top. |
Nov 12, 2011
EDHDA Italian Renaissance Costume Project (part 1)
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| Tracing out patterns |
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| Discussing fabrics and combinations |
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| Sketching the concepts |
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