Patterns For Renaissance Garb
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Skirt
Full skirt patterns of It's So Easy It's Simplicity 7141 or McCall's Easy Stitch 'n Save
6829
Chemise
none of the mentioned patterns exist any more. (That's McCall's 4897 and 5993 and
Simplicity 9162.) Not knowing, in my mundane ignorance, the difference between a chemise
and a blouse, I can offer no substitutes.
Shirts for Nobility
The only pattern suggested, Simplicity 9929, no longer exists.
Shirts for Peasantry
Simplicity 7574 no longer exists. I didn't like the looks of the two Butterick patterns
suggested on the web page, so I got Butterick 6803 instead. Simplicity 9582 might also be
a worthwhile pattern. These patterns do require some alterations, though.
Cloaks
The 5-patterns-in-one Butterick 9796 does not exist, but a lined cloak pattern (with or
without hood) that's currently available is Butterick 3084. The other 2 patterns mentioned
on the web page still exist.
The Pattern is by Butterick, #9796. It has five (5) different cloak
styles. Four of these seem to fit within the Renaissance era. The fifth
just appears to be a Poncho-style wrap.
It is a Simplitiy pattern #7016, one size fits all.
It is full length with slits for the arms. I put in a tie at the
neck for closing purposes.
Vogue pattern #7110. It's an easy, unlined hooded cloak.
There is a mail-order company called Folkwear and they sell patterns of
clothing from all over the world. I recently ordered a pattern for a
kamiz and churidar (top and pants for women from India) and I was very
pleased. The pattern was not cheap, but it was of very high quality.
1-800-477-8727.
Adult Bodice
McCall's 5064 - Close up CF V more, alter neckline, no collar, take dats in on pattern, no
tabs, no tie back, raise armhole underarm. Vogue 1000 - basic fitting pattern, use no
darts Child: Butterick 6932 - View A, change W in front to a V, lacing not buttons, scoop
neckline.
Adult Skirt
Vogue 1723 or 9882 - lengthen hem. McCall's 4798 - View A, lengthen hem, no pocket.
Simplicity 7561 View 3 or 7021 View 2 - lengthen hem, elasticize waist or lacing. Child:
McCall's 6012 - View B lower to ankle length
Chemise or bag shirt
McCall's 4897 - View A. McCall's 5993 - Shorten cuff to less than 1 inch. Simplicity 9162
- View 3 with View 2 ruffle. Child: Butterick 6730 - make sleeves long Simplicity 8943 -
View 4, elasticize wrists, cut to blouse length McCall's 6012 - View B
Jerkin, Adult
Butterick 4484 - no pockets, straight waist, lace closure. Child: Butterick 6605 -
lengthen vest and straighten bottom.
Adult Nobility Shirt
Simplicity 9929 - View 4 CF closed up yoke, lengthen and widen sleeves, add cuff and stand
up collar with ties at neck and wrists. Adult Peasants: Simplicity 7574 - View 1, no
ruffle, lengthen to crotch, may slit yoke to sternum Butterick 6731 - no sash, make
sleeves longer Butterick 3194 - as is Child: Butterick 6730: As Butterick 6731. Simplicity
8943 - View 1, no ruffles, shorten to shirt length
Breeches, adult
Simplicity 7558 - View 3, lengthen to below knee and elasticize McCalls 6509 - elasticize
knees, no pockets Child: McCall's 6510 or 5356 - below knee, no pockets Simplicity 8502 -
lengthen below knee Clown pant patterns often work.
Newborns
McCall's 5131 - shoes Butterick 3317 - Views B and D, lengthen sleeves, use lacing
A Misc list of patterns
The new fall 1997 pattern books from Simplicity, McCall's, and Butterick
have several Renaissance and Medieval patterns. I believe there were
two
last year there are at least 6 now. The patterns are for men and women,
and there may have been new childrens patterns.
Butterick, #9796
Simplitiy pattern #7016
Vogue pattern #7110
Folkwear Kinsdale Cloak 1-800-477-8727.
Simplicity #7756 - irish dress and "semi-decent shirt"
McCalls 8827 is the male pattern, 8826 is the female
Simplicity 7762 is the male, 7756 is the female
Simplicity patterns 7756 and 7761
MENS
Simplicity: 7761 8010 (also womens patterns) 9229
Butterick: 5749 (also womens patterns)
McCall's: 8827 8450 (also boys patterns)
WOMENS
Simplicity: 7756 8010 (also mens patterns)
Buttrick: 5749 (also mens patterns)
McCall's: 8826 8449 (also girls patterns) 8937
CHILDERENS
Simplicity: 8004
Butterick: 5673 6305
BOYS
McCall's: 8450 (also mens)
GIRLS
McCall's: 8449 (also womens patterns) 8937
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