The Typical Tudor: Reconstructing everyday 16th century dress

Details TBC

Stitches in Time: Reconstructing Historical Dress

Ninya shares the research and making processes behind some of her most memorable commissions. Examples of work are available for viewing and handling at in person events

Stitches in Time: Reconstructing Historical Dress

Ninya shares the research and making processes behind some of her most memorable commissions. Examples of work are available for viewing and handling at in person events

Stitches in Time: Reconstructing the Jupon of the Black Prince

Insights into details of the research and construction processes for the BBC television series. The reconstructed jupon will be available for in person talks.

Borne out with whalebone: A dressing demonstration

Bodies, farthingales and farthingale sleeves were an integral part of fashionable women’s dress in the 1590s when both shoulders and hips were widened, in contrast to an elongated narrow waist by being ‘borne out with whalebone’. These exaggerated fashions of the late Elizabethan era have led to the modern belief that women were somewhat weighed down and immobilised by them. In this dressing demonstration historical costumier Ninya Mikhaila will show how a lady’s outfit was achieved, from the underwear out, using reconstructed garments and a live model.

'Getting Your Work Published': A roundtable discussion with Dr Gale Owen Crocker, Pat Poppy and Ninya Mikhaila for Medats

Borne out with whalebone: A dressing demonstration and fundraising event

The farthingale sleeve was an integral part of fashionable women’s dress in the 1590s when both shoulders and hips were widened, in contrast to an elongated narrow waist by being ‘borne out with whalebone’. These exaggerated fashions of the late Elizabethan era have led to the modern belief that women were somewhat immobilised by them and had difficulty fitting through small doorways and spaces. In the case of Wollaton Hall it has been said that ladies could not access the Prospect Room, which is reached by a small stone spiral staircase, whilst wearing their farthingales. In this dressing demonstration Ninya will show how a lady’s outfit was achieved, from the underwear out, using reconstructed garments. Finally, an experiment will be carried out to see if the model can ascend the stairs once fully dressed!

All monies raised will go toward the planned restoration of the ornamental pond in the formal garden at Wollaton Hall. Ticket price includes a drink and free parking.

Westcoast Elizabethan Clothing Symposium

Jane Malcom-Davies and Ninya Mikhaila as The Tudor Tailor

Jamestown Settlement’s Biennial 17th Century Clothing Conference

Jane Malcom-Davies and Ninya Mikhaila as The Tudor Tailor

Borne out with whalebone: A dressing demonstration

Bodies, farthingales and farthingale sleeves were an integral part of fashionable women’s dress in the 1590s when both shoulders and hips were widened, in contrast to an elongated narrow waist by being ‘borne out with whalebone’. These exaggerated fashions of the late Elizabethan era have led to the modern belief that women were somewhat weighed down and immobilised by them. In this dressing demonstration historical costumier Ninya Mikhaila will show how a lady’s outfit was achieved, from the underwear out, using reconstructed garments and a live model.

Borne out with whalebone: A dressing demonstration

Bodies, farthingales and farthingale sleeves were an integral part of fashionable women’s dress in the 1590s when both shoulders and hips were widened, in contrast to an elongated narrow waist by being ‘borne out with whalebone’. These exaggerated fashions of the late Elizabethan era have led to the modern belief that women were somewhat weighed down and immobilised by them. In this dressing demonstration historical costumier Ninya Mikhaila will show how a lady’s outfit was achieved, from the underwear out, using reconstructed garments and a live model.

Borne out with whalebone: A dressing demonstration

Bodies, farthingales and farthingale sleeves were an integral part of fashionable women’s dress in the 1590s when both shoulders and hips were widened, in contrast to an elongated narrow waist by being ‘borne out with whalebone’. These exaggerated fashions of the late Elizabethan era have led to the modern belief that women were somewhat weighed down and immobilised by them. In this dressing demonstration historical costumier Ninya Mikhaila will show how a lady’s outfit was achieved, from the underwear out, using reconstructed garments and a live model.

The Artisans & Reenactor’s Market

Jane and Ninya will be trading as The Tudor Tailor

Stitches in Time: Reconstructing Historical Dress

Ninya shares the research and making processes behind some of her most memorable commissions. Examples of work will available for viewing and handling.