{"title":"Midsummer Mystery","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMidsummer is a time for fun and games whatever you are wearing. The Tudor Tailor has just launched a month-long Midsummer Mystery in the online shop. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes these items special for The Tudor Tailor’s summer? There is a connection but it may not be obvious. Take a look using the items in this collection to see if you can figure it out. Send your solution to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:jane@tudortailor.com\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-linkindex=\"17\" title=\"mailto:jane@tudortailor.com\"\u003ejane@tudortailor.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The first correct answer to arrive wins a copy of Passamezzo’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/products\/the-greensleeves-project-clothing-in-early-modern-music-and-song?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=6c966c596\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Greensleeves Project CD\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eGreensleeves CD\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eClothing in early modern music and song\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (include your postal address in the message for swift delivery). Singing along to all 18 garment-related verses of the ballad is optional! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lincoln-green-tudor-style-woollen-2-2-twill-cloth-fabric-sold-by-the-half-yard","title":"Lincoln green Tudor style woollen 2\/2 twill cloth - fabric sold by the half yard","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 100% New Zealand wool\u003cbr\u003e • 60in (152cm) wide\u003cbr\u003e • 18 oz\/yd or 11 oz\/sq yd\u003cbr\u003e • 2\/2 twill\u003cbr\u003e • Made in the United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 100% wool fabric has been specially commissioned by The Tudor Tailor from a Yorkshire mill and is available in various colours. The weave is a 2\/2 twill which has a good stretch across the bias, making it an excellent choice for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/products\/pattern-for-tudor-mans-bias-cut-hose-and-short-hose-tudor-tailor-exclusive\"\u003ebias-cut hose\u003c\/a\u003e. It also has a lovely drape and makes up beautifully for \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/products\/pattern-for-tudor-womans-kirtle-and-petticoat-with-variations-tudor-tailor-exclusive\"\u003epetticoats, kirtles\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/products\/pattern-for-early-tudor-mans-doublet-hose-jacket-and-coat-tudor-tailor-exclusive\"\u003ecoats\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/products\/pattern-for-tudor-womans-round-gown-with-variations-tudor-tailor-exclusive\"\u003egowns\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe range of colours is based on the mass survey of 57,000 garments extracted from wills and inventories which is the basis for our book \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/products\/the-typical-tudor-reconstructing-everyday-16th-century-dress\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Typical Tudor\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e. Our findings make it clear that there were strong conventions in choices of colour for certain garments depending on one's gender and social status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen was particularly associated with hunting. Henry VIII's grooms of the buck hounds were issued with green cloth for their summer liveries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE, this fabric is sold by the half yard (46cm). To order the exact amount required simply select multiple quantities before adding it to your cart. For example, if you need 3½ yards, select 7 in the 'quantity' box and we'll cut the 3½ yards as one continuous length of cloth.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer a range of natural fabrics to meet the making needs of the discerning costume maker from basic calico (US muslin) for toiles to quality linens for making linings and underwear. We also offer a variety of woollen fabrics appropriate for Tudor reconstructions. Please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/collections\/fabric\"\u003efabric\u003c\/a\u003e section to see our complete range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny photos showing garments are intended for illustrative purposes only. No garments are included in this listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tudor Tailor Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40646761119843,"sku":null,"price":13.75,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4076\/1187\/products\/il_fullxfull.2398380034_3kka.jpg?v=1691490845"},{"product_id":"tudor-style-silk-thread-for-renaissance-or-elizabethan-reenactment-or-embroidery-olive-green","title":"Olive green Tudor style silk thread for Renaissance or Elizabethan reenactment or embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 100% silk\u003cbr\u003e • 2 ply\u003cbr\u003e • 25g reel\u003cbr\u003e • Approximately 750yd (685m) per reel (or spool)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for olive green thread. Most constructional stitching was carried out with linen thread in the 16th and 17th centuries, but Tudor tailors sometimes used coloured silk thread for finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thread has been specially selected for hand sewing and is suitable for hemming and applying guards and trims. This thread is also appropriate for embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer other colours of silk thread, plus both bleached and unbleached linen thread. To see all our thread options, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/collections\/thread\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/collections\/thread\"\u003ethread section\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tudor Tailor Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40646763511907,"sku":null,"price":10.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4076\/1187\/products\/il_fullxfull.549870396_5nkn.jpg?v=1691490927"},{"product_id":"tudor-style-silk-thread-for-renaissance-or-elizabethan-reenactment-or-embroidery-tawny-or-sand-gold-or-light-brown","title":"Tawny\/sand gold\/light brown Tudor style silk thread for Renaissance or Elizabethan reenactment or embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 100% silk\u003cbr\u003e • 2 ply\u003cbr\u003e • 25g reel\u003cbr\u003e • Approximately 750yd (685m) per reel (or spool)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for tawny or sand gold or light brown silk thread. Most constructional stitching was carried out with linen thread in the 16th and 17th centuries, but Tudor tailors sometimes used coloured silk thread for finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thread has been specially selected for hand sewing and is suitable for hemming and applying guards and trims. This thread is also appropriate for embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer other colours of silk thread, plus both bleached and unbleached linen thread. To see all our thread options, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/collections\/thread\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/collections\/thread\"\u003ethread section\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tudor Tailor Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40646767378531,"sku":null,"price":10.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4076\/1187\/products\/il_fullxfull.549957521_qkjl.jpg?v=1691491028"},{"product_id":"replica-tudor-gold-plated-jewels-ouches-for-renaissance-or-elizabethan-reenactment-available-in-two-sizes-tudor-tailor-exclusive","title":"Replica Tudor style gold-plated jewels (ouches) for Renaissance or Elizabethan reenactment, available in two sizes","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 24 carat gold-plated\u003cbr\u003e• Available in two sizes: ⅝in (17mm) and ⅞in (23mm) diameter\u003cbr\u003e• Choice of three imitation gemstones: red zirconia, black zirconia or green glass\u003cbr\u003e• Sold individually\u003cbr\u003e• Made exclusively by The Tudor Tailor\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're thrilled to offer a variety of reproduction 16th century style dress jewels or ‘ouches’ as they were known. Ouches were worn as borders or 'squares' at the neckline of elite Tudor ladies' gowns, on foresleeves between puffs or 'pullings out', as billiments to French hoods and edges to early Tudor style bonnets (later called 'gable hoods'). They can also be worn as brooches in caps or other garments both singly and in multiple numbers. Excellent for upper class impressions like nobility and royalty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis design is based on the ouches featured in the painting \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.rct.uk\/collection\/search#\/8\/collection\/404444\/elizabeth-i-when-a-princess\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eElizabeth I when a Princess\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e (circa 1546), cautiously attributed to William Scrots (Royal Collection Trust, RCIN 404444). They are cast in pewter, gold plated and set with imitation gemstones. There are two cast loops on the back to enable the jewels to be sewn to fabric (see photos and video).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jewels are available in two sizes and three popular Tudor colours of 'gemstones' (actually zirconia or glass).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis listing is for one ouch.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum lead content 10.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tudor Tailor Shop","offers":[{"title":"Small black zirconia","offer_id":40646769377379,"sku":null,"price":13.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large black zirconia","offer_id":40646769410147,"sku":null,"price":19.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small green glass","offer_id":40646769344611,"sku":null,"price":13.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large green glass","offer_id":40646769442915,"sku":null,"price":9.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small red zirconia","offer_id":40646769279075,"sku":null,"price":13.33,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"Large red zirconia","offer_id":40646769311843,"sku":null,"price":19.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4076\/1187\/products\/il_fullxfull.3098892233_ls7u.jpg?v=1691491075"},{"product_id":"tudor-style-antique-gold-small-pointed-scallop-lace-for-renaissance-or-elizabethan-reenactment-5-8-15mm-sold-by-the-half-yard","title":"Tudor style antique gold small pointed scallop lace for Renaissance or Elizabethan reenactment, 5\/8\" (15mm) - sold by the half yard","description":"\u003cp\u003eHALF PRICE UNTIL JULY 24!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 60% lurex, 40% cotton\u003cbr\u003e• Antique gold (also available in Ivory)\u003cbr\u003e• ⅝in (15mm) wide\u003cbr\u003e• Made in the United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gold version of one of our most popular styles is a new addition to our range of beautiful lace trims from a traditional Nottingham lace factory. These designs are appropriate to the 16th and early 17th centuries - perfect for Tudor and Elizabethan costumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE, this lace is sold by the half yard. To order the exact amount required simply select multiple quantities before adding it to your cart. For example, if you need 3½ yards, select 7 in the 'quantity' box and we'll cut the 3½ yards as one continuous length of lace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny photos showing garments are intended for illustrative purposes only. No garments are included in this listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tudor Tailor Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40646770786403,"sku":null,"price":4.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4076\/1187\/products\/il_fullxfull.1177212557_gmfo.jpg?v=1691491203"},{"product_id":"tudor-style-bright-gold-pointed-scallop-lace-for-renaissance-or-elizabethan-reenactment-1-1-4-32mm-sold-by-the-half-yard","title":"Tudor style bright gold pointed scallop lace for Renaissance or Elizabethan reenactment, 1 1\/4\" (32mm) - sold by the half yard","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 60% lurex, 40% cotton\u003cbr\u003e • Bright metallic gold (also available in Antique Gold and Ivory)\u003cbr\u003e • 1¼in (32mm) wide\u003cbr\u003e • Made in France\u003cbr\u003e • Finished in the United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gold version of one of our most popular styles is a new addition to our range of beautiful lace trims from a traditional Nottingham lace factory. These designs are appropriate to the 16th and early 17th centuries - perfect for Tudor and Elizabethan costumes. This particular lace is ideal for edging ruffs, cuffs and bands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE, this lace is sold by the half yard. To order the exact amount required simply select multiple quantities before adding it to your cart. For example, if you need 3½ yards, select 7 in the 'quantity' box and we'll cut the 3½ yards as one continuous length of lace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny photos showing garments are intended for illustrative purposes only. No garments are included in this listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tudor Tailor Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40646771114083,"sku":null,"price":2.71,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4076\/1187\/products\/il_fullxfull.4396991123_421b.jpg?v=1691491261"},{"product_id":"tudor-style-silk-thread-for-renaissance-or-elizabethan-reenactment-or-embroidery-light-green","title":"Light green Tudor style silk thread for Renaissance or Elizabethan reenactment or embroidery","description":"\u003cp\u003e• 100% silk\u003cbr\u003e• 2 ply\u003cbr\u003e• 25g reel\u003cbr\u003e• Approximately 750yd (685m) per reel (or spool)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for light green silk thread. Most constructional stitching was carried out with linen thread in the 16th and 17th centuries, but Tudor tailors sometimes used coloured silk thread for finishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis thread has been specially selected for hand sewing and is suitable for hemming and applying guards and trims. This thread is also appropriate for embroidery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe offer other colours of silk thread, plus both bleached and unbleached linen thread. To see all our thread options, please visit our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/collections\/thread\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/collections\/thread\"\u003ethread section\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tudor Tailor Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40646772686947,"sku":null,"price":10.83,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4076\/1187\/products\/il_fullxfull.549958597_hrvq.jpg?v=1691491418"},{"product_id":"tudor-style-bright-gold-deep-point-lace-for-renaissance-or-elizabethan-reenactment-1-1-2-38mm-sold-by-the-half-yard","title":"Tudor style bright gold deep point lace for Renaissance or Elizabethan reenactment, 1 1\/2\" (38mm) - sold by the half yard","description":"\u003cp\u003eHALF PRICE UNTIL JULY 24!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 60% lurex, 40% cotton\u003cbr\u003e• Bright gold (also available in ivory)\u003cbr\u003e• 1 \u003cspan\u003e1⁄2\u003c\/span\u003ein (38mm) wide\u003cbr\u003e• Made in France\u003cbr\u003e• Finished in the United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis gold version of one of our most popular styles is a new addition to our range of beautiful lace trims from a traditional Nottingham lace factory. These designs are appropriate to the 16th and early 17th centuries - perfect for Tudor and Elizabethan costumes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePLEASE NOTE, this lace is sold by the half yard. To order the exact amount required simply select multiple quantities before adding it to your cart. For example, if you need 3½ yards, select 7 in the 'quantity' box and we'll cut the 3½ yards as one continuous length of lace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAny photos showing garments are intended for illustrative purposes only. No garments are included in this listing.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tudor Tailor Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40646773211235,"sku":null,"price":4.17,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4076\/1187\/products\/il_fullxfull.4396975553_6c78.jpg?v=1691491507"},{"product_id":"replica-tudor-gold-plated-dudley-buttons-for-renaissance-elizabethan-reenactment","title":"Replica Tudor gold-plated Dudley buttons for Renaissance\/Elizabethan reenactment, 5\/8\" (16mm) SOLD SINGLY","description":"\u003cp\u003eHALF PRICE UNTIL JULY 24!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• 5\/8in (16mm) in diameter by 3\/8in (10mm) tall\u003cbr\u003e• 24 carat gold-plated pewter\u003cbr\u003e• also available in a pewter version\u003cbr\u003e• sold individually\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis particular design is based on buttons on a doublet worn by Robert Dudley in his portrait attributed to Steven van der Meulen (1560-1564) in the Wallace Collection - and we think he would have rather liked these!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for gold-plated pewter buttons. Please note, this listing is for one button. The pewter version of this same design has proven to be one of our most popular buttons, so we are now offering this gold-plated option.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're thrilled to offer a variety of reproduction buttons made exclusively for The Tudor Tailor by Michael Perry. All are based on original sources and are cast in pewter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note, the photo with the black background shows various button styles we offer and is only for reference. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe third photo shows Tim Guerinot (photographed by Jason Stone) wearing a jerkin fastened with gold Dudley buttons. The image is for illustrative purposes only, no garments are included in this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum lead content 10.5%\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Tudor Tailor","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41850650001507,"sku":"","price":6.25,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0297\/4076\/1187\/files\/GoldDudleysBlack.jpg?v=1714397349"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.tudortailor.com\/collections\/midsummer-mystery.oembed","provider":"The Tudor Tailor","version":"1.0","type":"link"}