a free pattern
by Sally Pointer
little fabric. Most people can get the size they need out of 3m
of a standard 60" wide fabric. Choose a decent linen or fine
wool for accuracy, but the dress will also make up well in more
fun fabrics such as velvet or furnishing brocade.
The pattern is broadly based on fourteenth century examples
excavated in Greenland and adapted very slightly for ease of
manufacture.
This layout is the one I use but the shapes are simple enough to
juggle on the fabric. Wider gores will give a fuller skirt, and you
may wish to shape the sleeves and avoid an under-arm gore.
Instructions:
Cutting Out:
Cut four panels about 30cm wide using the full fabric drop. This
allows for a finished bust size of up to 42", if you need a larger
size,make the panels wider.
Cut four gores 60cm by 100cm (one will be in two pieces)
Cut two sleeves 30cm by 60cm
Cut two kite-shaped gores approx 30-20cm
Sewing:
Sew the gores to the panels.
Pin shoulders and try on. Mark neck and shoulder.
Trim body of dress to make shoulders fit, sew shoulders.
Sew in sleeves and underarm gores. Turn dress inside out and try
on.
Take in sleeves, back seam and under bust opening to fit.
Finish seams, hem neck , hem and bodice opening and add
lacing to complete.
The Red Dress
hood and coif are
available in my book
Making Medieval
Underwear
reading on Medieval Clothing
medieval dress, try my
Red Dress pattern
any other websites (though please feel free to link to it) or for it to be included in any other article or resource whether
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