Patterns for Medieval & Renaissance

Reconstructing History #RH107 - Men's 1630's Cassock and Cape Sewing Pattern

This full-size paper pattern for men's cassock (casaque) or mandillion.  Can be worn as a sleeved overcoat or a cape. Detailed instructions with embellishment suggestions and historical notes.

Multisized to fit chests 32"-60".

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH019 - 14th century Women's Surcote sewing pattern

This garment was worn over the tightly fitting kirtle (RH017) as an overdress the church elders called "The Gates of Hell" because it revealed a woman's curves through its side openings.

RH017 fits busts 28"-48" and waists 21"-41". All Sizes in one envelope.  

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH605 - 16 Century Early Tudor Noble Man's Skivvies

This outfit was worn by wealthy commoners and noblemen during the Northern Renaissance period of Henry VIII and "Bloody" Mary Tudor, and was common across Europe. Pattern includes Early Tudor nobleman's shirt, doublet and hosen for wear under nobleman's jerkin and gown (RH604). 

You get the entire outfit, including shirt, front- or side-lacing doublet, jerkin with or without collar and sleeves, hosen (complete with codpiece!), and trousers. Add the right belt, hat, and shoes and you'll look like you've just taken a break from celebrating a wedding or skating on Holland's frozen canals!

Fits chests 34" to 54" and waists 28"to 50". All sizes in one envelope. 

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

McCall's Sewing Pattern M8428 - Women's Medieval and Cosplay Cape Costume

• Unlined capes
• View A has a lined hood and a frog closure
• View B cape ties in front and is worn with View B capelet 
• The capelet goes over the head and is trimmed with braids, beads and large medallions 
• Perfect for Medieval & Renaissance themed costumes

McCall's Sewing Pattern M8424 - Women's Medieval and Cosplay Costume

• Long dresses have fitted bodice with front and back darts and flared skirt 
• Both dresses are off the shoulder sleeves
• Dress B has separate belt
• Perfect for Medieval & Renaissance themed costumes

McCall's Sewing Pattern M8423 - Men's Medieval and Cosplay Costume

• Padded and quilted pieces were worn as armour or under-armour 
• Pattern includes top with quilted sleeves, and a quilted vest in two lengths
• The top has eyelet and twine closure
• The vests have bias tape finished edges with a stand up collar and leather squares and twine for closure
• Perfect for Medieval & Renaissance themed costumes

McCall's Sewing Pattern M8335 - Medieval and Cosplay Unisex Costume Capes

• All capes are floor length and unlined
• View A features yoke and studded trim
• View B has a separate high collar
• View C has a stand up collar and lapels with buttons and decorative trim
• View D has a separate hooded contrast capelet with decorative trim
• Perfect for Medieval & Renaissance themed costumes

McCall's Sewing Pattern M7585 - Men's Medieval and Cosplay Three-Quarter-Length Coat and Vest Costume

• Lined button front coat and vest have shoulder seam that rolls to back, non-functional flaps, and two piece sleeves
• Back godet, purchased trim
• Perfect for Medieval & Renaissance themed costumes

McCall's Sewing Pattern M6420 - Women's and Children's Medieval and Cosplay Storybook Princess Costume

• Cape has hood and is loose-fitting, lined to edge with purchased frog or hook & eye closure
• Dresses are floor-length, fitted through bustline, lined to edge bodice and have partially lined long sleeves with puff upper sleeves
• Perfect for Medieval & Renaissance themed costumes

McCall's Sewing Pattern M6097 - Women's Medieval and Cosplay Square-Neckline Top, Skirt with Detachable Train and Bustle Costume

• Lined top has low square neckline, peplum, sleeves with shaped flounce, back band with laced cord or ribbon closing
• Skirt is gathered with detachable train and bustle and lace back closing.
• Perfect for Medieval & Renaissance themed costumes

McCall's Sewing Pattern M5731 - Women's and Children's Medieval and Cosplay Princess Costume

• Dress, close-fitting through bodice and floor-length, has princess seams, square neckline, full gathered skirt, back zipper, sleeve variations and purchased trims
• Long, flared sleeves
• Front lacing
• Three-quarter length sleeves with ruffled trim
• Perfect for Medieval & Renaissance themed costumes

Folkwear #102 - French Cheesemaker's Smock - Unisex Sewing Pattern

Inspired by the traditional garments of cheesemakers in Roquefort, France, this smock-style shirt is easy to sew, roomy, and comfortable.  Wear this peasant style Bohemian look as a beach cover-up, for historical reenactments, or sew it from cotton gauze to wear on your patio in the height of summer. 

• Sized for men and women
• Tunic-style shirt length
• Shoulder yoke
• Front placket
• Simple carry buttoned neckband
• Optional underarm gussets
• Sleeves are gathered at the wrist into a buttoned band cuff
• All sizes included in one pattern envelope

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Patterns - Folkwear #103 Romanian Blouse.

Folkwear #103 Romanian Blouse pattern lets you add your own character to this classic European peasant blouse with traditional handwork techniques or modern embellishments. A great period look when worn under a fitted vest or jacket. Instructions for embroidery, smocking, crocheted edging, and fine hand sewing are included.

Reconstructing History #RH002 - High Medieval Common Woman's Dress Sewing Pattern

Full-size paper pattern with complete instructions and historical notes for 15th century Commonwoman's Kirtle with long (A) or short (B) sleeves and pin-on Sleeves. 

Easy enough for a beginner.  Beautiful enough for an expert.

RH002 fits busts 28"-48" and waists 23"-41". All Sizes in one envelope.  

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH004 - Medieval Peasant Man Clothes Costume Sewing Pattern

12th through 16th c Peasant Man sewing pattern

Paper pattern for Western European Peasant Men. It includes patterns for the tunic, leggings, hood or coif, drawers, and shirt shown in these illustrations and based on extant archeological examples.

Fits chests 34"-54". All Sizes in one envelope.

Reconstructing History #RH007 - Late Medieval to Early Renaissance Costume Dress Sewing Pattern

1440s-1480s Lady's V-neck Gown sewing pattern - look like a medieval princess!

The ubiquitous V-necked gown of the mid-15th century -- often called The Burgundian Gown -- appears to be a unique and singular garment. This historical period costume pattern is for the V-neck Gown so popular among Western European noblewomen in the 15th century. 

Both the pleated early version and the smooth-fitting later version are included in the pattern, along with two sleeve variations.

Fits busts 28"-48" and waists 23"-41". All Sizes in one envelope.  

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH202 - Elizabethan and Jacobean Loose Gowns Sewing Pattern

Gowns feature an open front, epaulettes and a stiff inner yoke to which the gown is pleated for support. Choose from two different styles of hanging sleeves or a sleeveless version. Historical notes. All Sizes in one envelope. Embellishment suggestions included.

These full size paper patterns for Elizabethan and Jacobean Loose Gowns are based on extant examples in the Isham Collection.

Fits busts 28"-48" and waists 23"-41". All Sizes in one envelope.  

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH204 - Elizabethan Women's Gown Sewing Pattern

Paper pattern with complete instructions and historical notes for Elizabethan Loose Gown and Kirtle with matching Sleeves based on extant examples in the Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Nürnberg, Germany. Kirtle features interlining for shape, applied decoration, eyeleted back closure, and tie-on sleeves. Gown can be mid-calf or floor length and features a straight or cut-away front, applied decoration, relaxed puff or padded sleeves, and a stand collar.

Fits busts 28"-48" and waists 23"-41". All Sizes in one envelope.  

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH203 - Late Elizabethan Corsets Sewing Pattern

This paper pattern for late Elizabethan corsets is based on two historical extant English examples. 

View A, based on the pair of boys (corsets) belonging the Pfalzgräfin Dorothea Sabina von Neuberg in 1598 are front-boned, five piece bodys featuring a static front busk, integral shoulder straps, back laced closure, and separate tabs at the waist. 

View B, based on the corset worn by the effigy of Queen Elizabeth I in Westminster Cathedral, features a front opening and integral waist tabs. Historical notes. All Sizes in one envelope. Fits bust 30½"-48" and waist 23"-41". Embellishment suggestions included.

Fits busts 28"-48" and waists 23"-41". All Sizes in one envelope.  

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH711 - Renaissance Corset Stays Sewing Pattern

This late 17th-century stays (corsets) pattern is based on two extant English examples: 

View A - based on the stays in the Museum of London, are fully-boned, five-piece stays featuring an optional front busk, integral shoulder straps, back laced closure, and integral tabs at the waist. 

View B - based on the pink stays in the Victoria and Albert Museum and the red satin stays in the Manchester Gallery of Costume, features a front-laced opening, stomacher, integral waist tabs and optional sleeves.

Ideal for reconstructing historical garments in the Stuart Era - between Elizabethan and Georgian during the late Renaissance period.

Fits busts 28"-48" and waists 20"-40". All sizes in one envelope.

Reconstructing History #RH205 - Renaissance Men's Doublet Sewing Pattern

1570s-1600 Elizabethan Doublet sewing pattern to be worn with RH206 Renaissance Trunkhose.

Paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes for man's doublet circa 1570s-1600. Included are instructions for optional peascod belly.

Fits chests 34"-54". All sizes included in one envelope.

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH206 - Men's Renaissance Breeches or Trunkhose Sewing Pattern

1570s-1600 Elizabethan Breeches, or Trunkhose, also known as pumpkin pants.

Fits waists 28"-50". All sizes included in one envelope.

Wear with RH205 Elizabethan Doublet Sewing Pattern.

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH212 - French Renaissance Tudor Style Gown Sewing Pattern

The distinguishing characteristics of a French gown are a pointed bodice descending below the natural waistline, an arched neckline, often split down the front by the opening, padded shoulder rolls, open skirts showing a forepart of kirtle, and stiffened by a farthingale. 

This style of gown began to be seen in England in about 1559 and persisted in fashion until the 1580s. Interestingly, the gown we typically call "The Tudor Gown" was called a French Gown by its contemporaries in the 1530s, 40s and 50s. 

Included in pattern are overgown, boned kirtle, farthingale, forepart, sleeves, and directions for a smock and partlet with ruffled collar. 

Historical notes and embellishment suggestions included.

Fits busts 28"-48" and waists 21"-41". All Sizes in one envelope.

Reconstructing History #RH017 - Medieval Women's Dress Sewing Pattern

Buy our full-size paper pattern with complete instructions and historical notes for 14th century Kirtle or "Cotehardie" with long buttoned or laced or short sleeves with or without tippets.  Northern European and Italian variants included.  A variety of closures and neckline options are also included.

It may seem rather academic but the accuracy of your gown depends upon how accurately you construct it. Of course you can make a fantasy version. But if you want to be historically accurate, it's best to look less like a pink princess and more like the peasants down the street. Also boots, hats, a cloak, and a bodice do not belong with this outfit. Hoods are worn. The hair can also be worn uncovered in elaborate braided hairstyles. Creating a wonderful woolen gown is all in the cutting. A color you love will make a real beauty. Black or blue or yellow or crimson or even cloth of gold will make a garment elegant in its simplicity.

RH017 fits busts 28"-48" and waists 23"-41". All Sizes in one envelope.  
RH017Q fits busts 48"-60" and waists 41"-53". All Sizes in one envelope.
Or order a Made to Measure pattern in your personal measurements.  

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH508 - 16th Century Italian Commonwoman's Outfit Sewing Pattern

Get a complete Italian Renaissance common woman's outfit in this easy pattern!

Make your 16th century Italian Commonwoman's Gown as seen in the work of Vincenzo Campi. Pattern includes tie-on sleeves, center or side-back closure, and gathered or pleated skirts. Instructions for ruffled-collared camisa or scoop-necked pleated camisa also included.

Fits busts 30½"-48" and waists 23"-41". All sizes in one envelope.

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH513 - Renaissance Italian Noble Lady's Costume Sewing Pattern

1540s-60s Florentine Lady's Outfit sewing pattern

Make a 16th century Italian Lady's Outfit as worn in Florence and the Tuscan region from the 1540s until Eleanore's death in 1562 and possibly as late as 1580. Pattern includes petticoat and overgown both with tie-on sleeves, side-back closure, A-line pleated skirts. Instructions for camicia (shift) also included.
Fits busts 30½"-48" and waists 23"-41". All sizes in one envelope.

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH515 - Renaissance Men's Cloke - German Schaube or Italian Caputo Sewing Pattern

1545-1550s Man's Schaube or Caputo sewing pattern.

Make a German (Scahube) or Italian (Caputo) cloak popular in the 1540s-1550s, based on the garments of Mauritz, the Elector of Saxony and Don Grazia de Medici.

Fits chests 34"-54" and larger. All sizes in one envelope.

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH601 - Early Tudor Ladies' Gowns and Kirtles Sewing Pattern

You can still look as fabulous as one of Henry VIII's wives, and as an added bonus you'll be alive! Katherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn, and Jane Seymour all wore variations of the Renaissance gown you'll make with this pattern. 

The 1520s-1540s Tudor Lady's Gown in this pattern is based on pictorial references. Supportive kirtle and overgown are included, as well as two sleeve styles, two undersleeves, and trained or untrained skirts with or without front split.

Fits busts 30½"-48" and waists 23"-41". All sizes in one envelope.

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH604 - Henry VIII and Tudor Nobel Man's Outfit Sewing Pattern

This gown and jerkin were worn by wealthy commoners and noblemen during the Northern Renaissance period of Henry VIII and "Bloody" Mary Tudor, and was common across Europe. 

Wear this over RH605 - Early Tudor Noble Man's Skivvies Sewing Pattern.

Fits chests 34" to 54" and waists 28"to 50". All sizes in one envelope.

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.

Reconstructing History #RH702 - 1700s Frock Coat - Colonial - Baroque - Pirate Sewing Pattern

Make this lovely 1700s Frock Coat.  Perfect for Pirates! The Men's Frock Coat is suitable for upper class and lower class looks unique to the Golden Age of Piracy - the 1680s through early 1700s. Includes dog-ear cuffs.

Fits chests 34" to 54" and waists 28"to 50". All sizes in one envelope.

Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.