Reconstructing History Patterns

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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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 #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.