Kit for a 'Greensleeves' doll

• Kit for one 11½ inch (29cm) doll and clothing
• Made exclusively for The Tudor Tailor

This kit for a charming 16th century style Tudor doll was developed using research undertaken to recreate the doll on the cover of The Tudor Child book. The doll is based on several sources, including extant examples and paintings. The kit contains patterns, instructions and all the necessary materials to make the clothing based on the garments made for 'The Greensleeves Project' including 100% silk satin and real silver-gilt (gold) spangles. Please see the photo of the kit cover for specific sources. The pattern includes an embroidery design for the smock sleeves which can be executed using embroidery threads or fabric paint (not included).

Kit contains:

• Patterns and instructions for making for the doll and clothing
• Cast resin head and hands sculpted by Michael Perry
• 100% linen fabric for body
• Wire for arms
• Organic kapok for stuffing
• Wooden base
• Wefted mohair
• 100% silk satin for the gown
• Gold metallic trim
• Gold glitter glue
• 100% silk taffeta for the petticoat
• Ramie for the smock sleeves and cap
• Lace for the ruffs and cuffs
• Felted wool for the girdle
• Silver gilt spangles and glass beads for the girdle
• Silk thread to tie the girdle
  
  You will also need (not included in the kit):
  Paint (waterbased or acrylic) and brushes for the head and hands
  Varnish for the head and hands
  Glue for the hair (not super glue)
  Masking tape
  Scissors, sewing thread, needle, pins and a pencil or tailor’s chalk
  Black fabric paint or embroidery thread for the smock sleeves
  Hooks & eyes for the gown and petticoat (optional)