Making 16th Century Detachable Cuffs with Blackwork Embroidery

In 16th century ladies' fashion, women periodically wore foresleeves (aka false sleeves) and sometimes the cuffs of their sleeves would have blackwork embroidery (aka Holbein Stitch or double running stitch). 

 

 

 

Holbein stitch, also referred to as double-running stitch or Spanish stitch, is a reversible counted stitch used in early 16th century blackwork embroidery. 

 

 

 

 

      Picture Credit: 

- "Elizabeth I when a Princess." Royal Collection Trust. https://www.rct.uk/collection/404444/elizabeth-i-when-a-princess 

- Holbein d. J., Hans. “Jane Seymour.” Kunst Historisches Museum Wien. https://www.khm.at/en/objectdb/detail/966/. 

- Longueville, Olivia. "Something About Tudor Costume." https://olivialongueville.com/2015/12/24/something-about-tudor-costume/

 

 

 

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