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Jonathan Levy

Photo: Jonathan Levy

These are pics of my reproduction of the Pelican Gown, worn by Queen Elizabeth I, in a portrait painted by Nicholas Hilliard.  The original gown is red, but I chose to make mine black.  Other than that, it's a pretty faithful reproduction.  The sleeves, partlet, and ruffs were lent to my by my best friend, Deb Fox.  She embroidered/made them.  I created the rest of the dress and underpinnings which include a chemise, corset, hip pad, petticoat, forepart, overskirt, and bodice.  Over 5000 glass pearls were sewn onto the dress. 

Spinnerlady, member
Posted on Feb 22nd, 2013 in design, garment construction, embellishments, embroidery, reader's closet, Elizabethan Gown

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Spinnerlady writes: Thank you all...the dress took about 3 months/120 hours. I'm very proud of it...it's my best work to date.

Posted: 11:36 am on April 23rd

arianabauer writes: I am blown away, so stunning and perfect. What an amazing project with true devotion to the craft of sewing..
Posted: 9:12 pm on April 13th

JoLaFleur writes: WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AMAZING. how long did it take you to make????
Posted: 8:40 pm on March 22nd

HappyGenny writes: I'm completely and utterly in awe! You deserve a medal, My Dear. Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous, inspiring and astonishing creation!
Posted: 12:44 am on February 23rd

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