Patterning tips?

[princess]

So I'm still enjoying piling hurt on myself, and I've decided that what I need to do to get motivated about the green monstrosity is add another layer of complexity. To that end I am looking for some good instructions to draft a doublet-esque style bodice (such as this portrait of Maria de Medici by Allori). I don't want to use a commercial pattern, but am rather trying to figure out how to do it on my own.

Thanks ahead of time.

Comments

[holyschist]

The best online resource I've found is The Renaissance Tailor. Start here:

http://renaissancetailor.com/demos_patterndraft.htm

Everything under "Pattern Development" is useful, though. You will likely need help and/or a dress dummy that's very close to your shape. The main difference between her doublet pattern and the 1580s Italian style is that there will be a bust curve to the front piece on the Italian doublet, lifting a little instead of completely flattening into the shield shape. Otherwise the pattern shapes stay pretty much the same.

[princess]

Ooo! Thanks!