'Poor black' or brown Tudor style woollen 2/2 twill cloth - fabric sold by the half yard attifet The ribbon is ⅜in (10mm)

The ribbon is ⅜in (10mm) wide and available in 13 different styles

cautiously attributed to William Scrots (Royal Collection Trust

The Almain

meaning that they can be easily swopped for alternative styles

Red was a particularly popular colour for kirtles and petticoats as it was believed that red had health-giving properties and wearing it close to the skin was beneficial

'Poor black' or brown Tudor style woollen 2/2 twill cloth - fabric sold by the half yard attifet The ribbon is ⅜in (10mm)100% New Zealand wool 60in (152cm) wide 18 oz yd or 11 oz sq yd 2 2 twill Made in the United Kingdom This 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 bias cut hose. It also has a lovely drape and makes up beautifully for petticoats, kirtles, coats and gowns. The range