Our Kitchen Wench ensemble includes our white cotton classic chemise, our twill bodice in your choice of color, two gathered skirts in your choice of color, and our black leather ring belt.

1. The Kitchen Wench
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August 2013

2. The Story of the Kitchen Wench
You’ve seen her in movies, on
television, in plays, in books, in
songs, painting, and in basically
any form of media that has
entertained the Tudor Era in
some form or fashion.

3. Who Is She?
The young and vibrant kitchen wench will stop at nothing to
look pretty in her work place.
Kitchen Wenches were alluring,
friendly, and sassy. Embody their
essence by falling into their garments.
She’s up before everyone else in the
household, tending to the details of
the kitchen.
The kitchen wench knows that her
role is essential in order to keep the
house running smoothly and
comfortably.

4. Classic Chemise
The classic chemise is a great base item that can be used to
compliment many Tudor era inspired costumes.
• The ideal classic chemise will be made
of 100% cotton muslin.
• Make sure that your chemise comes
with a drawstring neckline and has very
full and long sleeves.
• Most chemises should be “one size fits
all.”
• We’re no longer in the Tudor era so be
sure to confirm that your chemise is
machine washable, for your own sake.

5. Gathered Peasant Skirt
Comfy, cozy, cute, and humble.
• A comfortable and affordable gathered
peasant skirt is of soft cotton. It should
resemble the weave of linen but sans
the cost of linen
• Double set of lace holes in the back of
the waistband allow for adjusting the fit
• A great peasant skirt will have an extra-
high waistband rather than elastic so
that you can keep your chemise tucked
in all day and never look disheveled

6. Twill Bodice
With the magic that the Twill Bodice delivers there is no
corset needed!
• Twill bodice’s look great in Hunter Green,
Rouge, and Admiral. Really nice ones
come completely reversible to Jewel Black
• The two lengths of steel boning alongside
the grommets, add strength to the bodice
which helps to lift the bosom.
• Always be sure to order a bodice based
on your natural waist size. So be sure to
measure yourself before making a
purchase
• A quality twill bodice will be machine
washable, however should be hung to dry

7. Ring Belt
Whether you are a captain or a pirate, a kitchen wench
or an innkeeper. The ring belt was an item that nearly
everyone used during the Tudor era.
• Carry pouches, favors, mugs, and
whatnots with the use of a ring belt
• Serves the need for both fashion and
function
• A really nice ring belt will be handmade
and dyed in order to give it those
authentic details that we all like to have
in our outfits

8. With all of these pieces combined you will be able to portray a beautiful kitchen
wench of the Tudor period. What’s great about having these pieces is that some are
interchangeable and can be used to create further outfits as you grow your
collection of Tudor era clothing!
In Closing

9. Contact Us
Founded in 2001, The Tudor Shoppe provides reproduction Tudor Era (1485-
1603) and related goods to individuals, stage productions, television shows,
museums, historic sites, educational institutions, and re-enactment societies.
Our goal remains clear: to offer quality goods at the best price possible price.
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