Mally Ley
Mally first started making and wearing 16th century clothes nearly 40 years ago. Despite working up and down the timeline, as an education workshop leader and historical interpreter, she has spent most time in Tudor England. For over 15 years she has studied and acquired many of the techniques associated with the professional silkwomen of the 15th and 16th centuries.
She has spent over 10 years helping beginners make their own Tudor clothes in costume-making workshops. She has made textile props and accoutrements for historical television dramas, including Wolf Hall.
Mally is currently studying for the Certificate and Diploma in Technical Hand Embroidery at the Royal School of Needlework.
