Elizabethan Lady's Overskirt

The overskirt was worn by middle to upper class ladies, usually with a matching low necked bodice or doublet. Our version is based on an existing garment in a German Museum, but the same style was worn throughout Europe. It has straight front and back panels and triangular side gores, and can be made with or without a train. Instructions are given for cartridge pleating or flat pleats sewn by hand or machine. Instructions are given for attaching the Overskirt to a bodice or doublet, creating a gown, or for making it up as a separate garment with a waistband.

Sizing Chart

	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30
Bust	32	33	34	35	36	38	40	42	44	46	48	50	52	54	56
Waist	23	24	25	26	27	29	31	33	35	37	39	41	43	45	47
Across Shoulders	13-3/4	14	14-1/4	14-1/2	14-3/4	15-1/4	15-3/4	16-1/4	16-3/4	17-1/4	17-3/4	18-1/4	18-3/4	19-1/4	20-1/4
Waist to Floor	38-5/8	39	39-3/8	39-3/4	40-1/8	40-1/2	40-7/8	41-1/4	41-5/8	42	42-3/8	42-3/4	43-1/8	43-1/2	43-7/8
Arm Length	21-3/4	22-1/8	22-1/2	22-7/8	23-1/4	23-5/8	24	24-3/8	24-3/4	25-1/8	25-1/2	25-7/8	26-1/4	26-5/8	27
Bicep	9	9-1/2	10	10-1/2	11	11-1/2	12	12-1/2	13	13-1/2	14	14-1/2	15	15-1/2	16