As with so many things, this project has grown. I have decided that linen bobbin lace is necessary. I had toyed with the idea of some punto in aria on the collars but I want something fairly uncomplicated (as that is what I see in the portraits) and the pattern I found that I liked the best was a small bobbin lace pattern. I have found the thread to use (in stash, of course).
I will have to adjust the pattern to have a more period appearance. Bobbin lace before 1650 always included a gimp, which is not a particular favorite style of mine, and is the reason I don't actually make much bobbin lace these days. The adjustments shall be fairly quick and easy.
Today I plan to cut out camica and shirt. Both will have blackwork on them. I also need to cut out the new pair of bodies.
Next week, I hope, there will be new pictures.
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