Sir Francis Walsingham
In 2009, I was commissioned to build a costume for an actor portraying Sir Francis Walsingham at the Northern California Renaissance Faire. The velveteen provided had a diamond-shaped burnout pattern on the straight grain. In order to cord the undersleeves horizontally along squares rather than diamonds, I corded on the bias by flatlining to a base set on straight grain. I then lightly beaded the undersleeves to bring a little light into the very dark pile.
Sir Francis Wolfingham Corded + Beaded Sleeves front, private collection, 2009, Photo: Self
Sir Francis Wolfingham Corded + Beaded Sleeves detail, private collection, 2009, Photo: Self
Sir Francis Wolfingham Corded + Beaded Sleeves fitting, private collection, 2009, Photo: Self
Sir Francis Wolfingham Corded + Beaded Sleeves process, private collection, 2009, Photo: Self