Make yourself the perfect Medieval dress with our pattern made to your personal measurements!
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.
Made to Measure in your personal measurements.
Also included are assembly instructions, embellishment suggestions, and the extensive historical notes you've come to expect from Reconstructing History.
Suggested Fabrics: light weight to coat weight wool, light linen or silk for lining
Yardage Requirements: 5 yds 45" or 3½ yds 60" wide; Lining (optional): 5 yds 45” or 3½ yds 60” wide
NOTE: the downloadable version of this pattern will not deliver immediately like our other downloads. Kass has to format it first. You will receive an email when your download is available.
This pattern features instructions for manufacturing by machine or it can be hand sewn. Just use the period stitches in the back. You'll find every pattern in our collection has these tutorials as well as definition, references, sources and suggestions of books for further reading. Plus our blog is another one of our helpful resources. No need for a translator! Keeping you informed is important to us.