Commercial Patterns for Period Use
Simplicty Patterns
* A note, in general, regarding simplicity patterns: don't use the suggested fabrics, instead go for a more historically accurate choice.
| Pattern # | Description |
|---|---|
| 7756 | Irish Dress Pattern. For more information, See this link |
| 8249 & 8715 | Bodice & Skirt Pattern - plan to avoid the skirt with the puff, the rest seems fairly accurate. |
| 8735 & 9228 | Italian Renaissance-esque. The Ever After style dress. Pretty, but requires some changes. |
| 8881 | Not half bad Elizabethan Noblewoman's dress, probably from Shakespeare in Love. For more info on how to make this dress more period, go to this site: Simplicity Gown Review |
| 9246 | Woman's dress - good for fantasy use. |
| 9256 | Woman's dress pattern. Not too bad, avoid view B bodice. Good skirt, alright chemise pattern. |
| 9452 | Kinsale Cloak Pattern |
| 9531 | Italian Renaissance type dress |
| 9533 | Similar to a spanish surcote, but without the sleeves. |
| 9633 | Men's Henry VIII outfit. Includes doublet, venetians, and houppelande-type garment. Remember to attach the ruffs, not to the doublet, but to a separate shirt. |
| 9650 | Henry VIII short cape and surcote. |
| 9753 | Men's Monk and King - great for fantasy, The Robe could have several practical uses however. |
| 9832 | The "Queen of Hearts" dress. Has Elizabethan tendencies, but this one is almost all fantasy |
| 9836 | Girl's Renaissance Dress. Views A & B are renaissance-esque, and view C is more medieval/fantasy. Not very accurate, but passable. |
| 9929 | Tudor Era Dress - the lines seem accurate. View A tends more towards the medieval/fanatsy side. |
| 9966 | This is another renaissance-esque pattern. Seems more like a halloween costume. Avoid the skirt and headpiece. Interesting looking pouches come off more as purses to me |
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