Grey kirtle for Adelheid

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It's time to make Adelheid her kirtle. The image in my head is of a rather plain "around the house" kind of garment with short sleeves suitable for a burgher class, middle aged woman.

Eventually, she will have her grey linen kirtle, an overgown of wool, and a hemd/chemise of linen. I'd like to make sleeves and an apron of silver linen, and some kind of burgher headwear.

The first step is planning. I'd like to give myself a challenge to complete this first step by approaching the project consistently instead of in a big rush when I feel like it, and this will require a guide to keep me on track. 

Grey Kirtle

Step 1 - gather tools and prepare fabric

Step 2 - create bodice pattern

Step 3 - mockup of bodice

Step 4 - sew real bodice

Step 5 - attach skirt and sleeves

Step 6 - finish hems

Other - guards? Embellishments?

Picture for general idea, not sure where the photo came from originally. More thoughts to come...

This is NOT my photo, my dress, or my work. Or my body type 🤣

YIS
AW

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