Medieval Clothing Patterns

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By Zyley


Useful pictures

Undershirt from Wenceslaus Bible
Undershirt from Wenceslaus Bible
Undershirt2 (noble woman)
Undershirt2 (noble woman)
Undershirt1 (noble woman)
Undershirt1 (noble woman)
Pattern
Pattern
Recreated undershirt (Wenceslaus Bible type)
Recreated undershirt (Wenceslaus Bible type)
Susanna is led away to be executed 1372 Paris
Susanna is led away to be executed 1372 Paris
German undershirt, 1400 - 1410
German undershirt, 1400 - 1410

How to make medieval clothing

The Overview of Women's Undershirts (1370-1400 years)

There are several options.

1) Wenceslaus Bible undershirt

Wenceslaus Bible (late 14 th century) contains many images of bathhouse staff in the undershirts of this kind.
Drawings of pregnant women and women in bed demonstrate that this type of undershirt was relevant not only to lower orders, but for women of noble origin too.

You can read more about it here.
This undershirt sews from white linen.
Greenland type of pattern is used.

In this case, the pattern will be as follows: back, front, 2 cleats on each side and 2 straps. A dress may also contain additional cleats in front and aback (as shown in the pattern), but you can do without them.

Straps may be made of the same white linen, or braided at a planches.

The length of this undershirt is ranging from mid-calf to the ankles.

Reconstruction of this type of women's shirt is on the pic.

2) Undershirt with long sleeves.

Well seen on "Susanna is led away to be executed in 1372 Paris" picture.

Sews similar to the previous one except that instead of the straps you need to sew sleeves.

3) German undershirt.

German type of undershirt. It's without sleeves but with straps which look like continuation of the dress, but not sewn to it.


Useful books on the theme - a MUST read

Medieval Costume and How to Recreate It Medieval Costume and How to Recreate It
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Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Making Common Garments 1200-1500 Medieval Tailor's Assistant: Making Common Garments 1200-1500
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Dress in the Middle Ages Dress in the Middle Ages
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The most beautiful medieval dresses I've ever seen

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