‘Behold this child’ Titus Andronicus, act V, scene 3

The Tudor Child exhibition was a hit at Ordsall Hall (a magnificent 16th century mansion) in Salford, UK, after its debut at the book’s launch at the Weiss Gallery in London

A modern day Margaret Willoughy at her historical home, Wollaton Hall in Nottingham, wears clothes based on the family’s mid-16th century household accounts

Leather was not commonly used for doublets in the earlier part of the Tudor period (just 4 per cent from 1485 to 1557) but it became the most popular choice in the later part of the era (22 per cent from 1558 to 1603) according to The Typical Tudor (see pages 89 and 95)

This petticoat makes an ideal base layer for French and other fitted gowns as well as frocks and other loose styles – The Tudor Tailor’s pattern for it is currently half price

Slashing and stamping is an easy way to embellish ordinary fabrics – these specially made metal tools are perfect for the job

Each of the reconstructed garments in the exhibition has a swatch of fabric for visitors to examine

Canvas was a typical fabric choice for doublets in the late 16th century (19 per cent), closely followed by fustian (17 per cent), according to The Typical Tudor (see page 95)

This petticoat pattern works for the whole 16th century – it is available in both smaller and a larger sizes

All the doublet styles included in this pattern go well with a pair of Venetian breeches – buy both at a special discount (in small or large sizes)