Renaissance Period Costumes Patterns

Sewing Pattern - Women's Italian Renaissance Gowns, c. 1470-1505. provides patterns for 7 gowns & 1 tabard (sizes 8-18). Two have split skirts. underskirts, and stomachers, to fake an underdress. The underskirts and stomachers can be left off, replaced by a real underdress. Four of the gown patterns have sleeves that tie on. The Renaissance of the 15th and 16th centuries began in politically splintered Italy. The age was humanistic, like the people themselves; the clothing was individualistic, c... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern - Period Patterns number 52, Tudor Era Headdresses, c. 1490-1580 A.D., contains patterns for 17 different headdresses. Use this pattern with PP41, PP46, PP51, and PP56. Even in headdresses, the Renaissance was much more individualistic than the Middle Ages had been. Many radically different styles of headdresses were fashionable during the Tudor period in France, England, Flanders and the Netherlands. In general, the more elaborate headdresses were smaller and cut closer the head ... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern - Houpelandes, c. 1390-1460 A.D - Houpelandes were the last fashion which was found throughout Europe, as well as being the last unisex fashion. This comfortable style, flowing from the shoulder to the hem, apparently first developed in Italy around 1380, but by 1400 was found throughout Europe. Belted or loose, houpelandes were usually worn over a cotehardie (PP21 & PP23) ,a second houpelande with tight sleeves, a chemise (PP90) ,or shirt (PP43) and hose (PP43 or PP101). By 1450 ... [Read More]

Color: Three colors are available Material: Pleuche&Satin Length: Floor-length Sleeve Type: Trumpet sleeve with adjustable strap and unique pattern Occasion: Great for renaissance vintage fair/wedding/parties Size Notes: If your size is not in Amazon standard size chart, or if you want to change fabric or color , please chosoe a size in the size chart and email us your requests. Please email us your measurements about gender, height, shoulder width, chest, waist, hips Notice: 1. Size in 4-6 cm s... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern - Period Patterns number 46, Woman's German Puff-and-Slash, c. 1500-1545 A.D. Woman's styles in early Renaissance Germany developed from the Italian Renaissance styles but like the men's fashions, went far beyond the Italian creations. Cartridge pleating was used extensively at the waist, and guards (trim of a contrasting fabric) became fashionable on the bodice and skirt. The bodice evolved one version with a cut-away front spanned by a bust band of another, elaborately decorated... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern - Period Patterns number 43, Men's Italian Renaissance Garments, c. 1420-1500. Men's fashions began to evolve around 1420. The cotehardie (PP23) became the doublet, first cut with a waist seam, then rapidly shortening to waist length. Sleeves were often tied or laced on, and a sleeveless underdoublet was sometimes worn as well. This was worn over a shirt. The houpelande (PP26) became a robe or gown opening down the front, worn open or shut, and often belted. A tabard could be worn... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern - Period Patterns number 101, Medieval Military Garments. Medieval Military Garments Chain mail and plate armor were very expensive, and economically unfeasible for the average soldier of the Middle Ages. Most had to make do with padded garments. But even those who could afford armor had to wear padded garments underneath for comfort. Other pieces of clothing were designed to be worn over armor for additional protection or as decoration. Some of these garments were designed for ci... [Read More]

The queen of the round table. The lady guinevere costume is a green dress with long flowing flared sleeves. It includes a crown and belt with vertical stripe. Shoes not included

Sewing Pattern - Period Patterns number 93, Bags, Purses and Pouches, c. 650-1650. Bags, purses and pouches were essential when the use of pockets in clothing was unknown, only the rich had secure storage for their small valuable items. As with other necessary items of clothing specialized pouches developed, such as hunting bags (to hold game); pilgrim's bags (big enough to carry everything necessary for a long journey); and gaming pouches, to hold dice and other game pieces. Period Patterns num... [Read More]

Sewing Pattern - Period Patterns number 51, Early Tudor Woman's gowns, c. 1490-1535. Includes patterns for 5 gowns (sizes 6-20). The Tudor period marked the beginning of the Renaissance in England, and fashion (especially after 1509) reflected the change. Henry VII, who usurped the throne in 1485, was extremely frugal, and fashion changed slowly during his reign. Henry VIII inherited the throne with a large treasury at the age of 18, and the court blossomed. He was insecure, aggressive, blatantl... [Read More]

Includes: Dress w/adjustable SkirtAlso Includes: Head ScarfBoots not includedBrand new in manufacturer

Shirt with attached vestBeltPants

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