Burnley & Trowbridge Co.

Before the advent of separate pairs of stays or corsets women wore supportive underdresses, often called kirtles, to give shape and form to their gowns. The kirtle bodices (upper bodies) were worn by women of all classes and created support through the use of layers of buckram and canvas rather than boning, which did not become common until the end of the 16th c. in elite fashion. Kirtles could lace up the front, sides, or back depending on the garment with which they were worn.

Join Samantha Bullat for this 2 1⁄2 day workshop 

Friday Afternoon February 19th - Sunday, February 21st

Registration opens Wednesday, November 18th at 12:30 pm  

The workshop schedule for the first half of 2027 has been set! 

Go to our In-person workshops page for more information

Join Angela Burnley & Brooke Welborn for our new monthly virtual sewing circle where you will have a chance to chat about sewing projects, learn about new fabrics, ask your questions, and have a (virtually) good time with fellow sewing enthusiasts.  

Just learning how to sew, or brushing up? This is the channel for you! Quick and concise, we know you'll love these tutorials!