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Some Free Pattern Sheets for Ladies' Medieval Costumes

Notes:

  • These are really cutting diagrams, shown as they would be laid out on fabric to cut them out.
  • These are not all really period in cut, though they give a reasonably period effect when worn. Whether or not a pattern is period is noted on the sheet.
  • No sewing instructions are given.
  • Patterns are given in two ranges - Small-average and large-average. Approximate measurements for fit are given on each sheet.
  • Information on appropriate fabric content, color and pattern choices is given
  • Yardages for washable and non-washable fabrics are given
  • Necessary notions are suggested

Click on the thumbnail to reach the full size sheet, then select "File > Print" to print the sheet out. They are sized to print on one 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper.

  Larger sizes (12-18)   Smaller sizes (6-10)

An Early-Medieval Gown

based on modern ethnic dress cuts

Includes a cutting diagram for a keyhole neckline facing

 

Simple Open-sided Surcote

Alternate cutting methods are shown for napped and non-napped fabrics

 

Simple Sleeveless Surcote

Alternate cutting methods are shown for napped and non-napped fabrics

 

Simple 'Norman-style' Gown

Includes a cutting diagram for a keyhole neckline facing

 

Simple Smock

Includes diagrams of methods to add fullness to skirt area

 

Simple Half-circle Cloak

Includes diagram of trimming application

One size fits most (One diagram is given for both size ranges)

 

 

   
 
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