Partlet, 16th Century

Black wool partlet, 16th century style.
Photographing matte black fabric is not my favorite.

This partlet is made of a single layer of black wool; it fastens with two pairs of ties under the arms and a single hook at center front. The ties are 1/4" linen from Burnley and Trowbridge, dyed with RIT as on my green apron (I'm always surprised when RIT gives me a good black, even though it's been consistently effective on linen; adding salt and heating it seems to work). It is entirely hand-sewn.

This partlet is inspired by one of the variations in The Tudor Tailor, but practically speaking, was traced off Elise's and then altered to fit me. I may have left the book at home that day...