‘What stuff wilt have a kirtle of?’ Henry IV, part 2, act II, scene 4

All these kirtles (and more) are currently for sale in the online shop – they are made of (left to right) black worsted, red 2/2 twill wool cloth, and grey russet wool

Hoops of boning stiffen a new version of the padded roll which shapes a late 16th century silhouette

This loose worsted gown is worn over a small padded roll. The gown is currently for sale in The Tudor Tailor’s online shop

The 5* pattern pack for a Tudor woman’s kirtle and petticoat includes a full-size pattern with several style variations, an instruction booklet, and information on sources

This grey russet kirtle is worn under a tawny gown in The Typical Tudor (see page 152). Both garments are for sale in The Tudor Tailor’s online shop along with other kirtles (in tawny silk, black worsted and red cloth)

The improved underpinnings pattern pack includes instructions for a a new boned roll, a French farthingale, and a small roll for wear alone or under a farthingale

Susan Selwyn wears a loose gown (or frock) over a roll on a brass memorial (1587) to John Selwyn, gamekeeper to Queen Elizabeth I at Oatlands Palace, at St Mary’s Church, Walton-on-Thames, Surrey (photo: Henrietta L Clare/hlcphotography)

The kirtle and petticoat pattern is available in smaller and larger sizes. Make the garment in sheep-colour, red or black fabric for a typical reconstruction

This larger version of the kirtle (which is currently for sale) has a bodice interlined with linen canvas and lined with linen