1. Cut along the dark lines and/or dotted lines as instructed.
2. Mount or print the pieces on cardstock for durability.
3. Assemble the paper doll by attaching the appropriate clothing pieces to Ruby’s body using the floating tabs.
4. Attach the French Hood with its veil and tab, the Taffeta Pipkin with its floating shoulder tabs, and the Spanish Farthingale.
5. Add the shoes from the 1500s and the pair of bodies from 1600.
6. Note that the shift is simplified for play and may not fit perfectly with some historical undergarments due to design choices.
7. Use the assembled doll for educational or playful exploration of Tudor fashion from the 1540s–1600.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of printable tudor paper dolls.
