'Elizabeth I Coronation' Jacket

This jacket is based on the coronation portrait of Queen Elizabeth I. It uses a pattern similar to the one used on the bodice of Elizabeth's dress, it also copies the fitted shape of the bodice (though it hasn't been taken to the extremes that the Tudors took it.) Interestingly, the dress that Elizabeth wore in her coronation portrait was also the dress that Mary I had worn for her coronation.

Detail of the pattern on the jacket

This jacket is intended to be made of brocade of a golden brown colour with the pattern picked out in a slightly duller brown colour. The jacket is very fitted, with close-fitting long sleeves. The collar is ruffled and is made out of a lighter satiny material in a similar colour to the rest of the jacket. The same material is used to make a ruffle that goes around the hem of the jacket. The jacket uses an invisible zip for a subtle fastening.

I hope you liked this design, it is part of my 'Designs Inspired by History' project. For more designs check back here next week or visit my special occasion wear blog at www.bronzedalebridaldesigns.blogspot.co.uk 

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