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Medieval Cotte Pattern Book & Digital Download

Nicole Allen — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:48:32 +0000

PLEASE CONSIDER BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ONE OF OUR PATTERNS

A few things to consider before you purchase one of our patterns

***All Revival Clothing Patterns, both digital and print book formats, are FINAL SALE and not eligible for exchange or refunds***

Please note: our patterns are adapted from our original, industrial grade production patterns so they contain only the minimal markings used by professional production sewers and are intended for intermediate and advanced sewers. The instructions are a basic guide and written with the intent that the user understands patterns and clothing construction terminology and techniques. That said, we have used these patterns for many years in actual production, so they are vetted in terms of sizing and accuracy.

For the Printed Version:

This comes in the form of a spiral bound book with instructions followed by the pattern pages. To use, you cut out the pattern pages and tape them together for a full size pattern. For the sized patterns, all sizes are nested together. If you want use more than one size, you will need to trace the individual size onto semi transparent paper, like tracing paper, and use that to cut out the fabric.

For the Digital Version:

You will need access to Adobe Acrobat Reader version X or later in order to open the file and a printer.

In addition, in order to make large format patterns available to the home sewer, the patterns have been converted to a ’tiled’ .pdf which means, you will print many individual 8.5″ x 11″ pages and tape them together to make the full sized pattern.

After you purchase the pattern, you will receive an confirmation email with a link to download an encrypted .PDF, that includes instructions and the pattern itself. Thefiles may only be downloaded once. Please make sure we have the correct email with your order and we are on your spam whitelist – we cannot resend the email as it contains a unique link for you to use.
Within a business day(M-F) we will send you a confirmation email with the password to open the document
All Revival Clothing Patterns, both digital and print book formats, are FINAL SALE and not eligible for exchange or refunds

A note about sharing – PLEASE DON’T SHARE THESE FILES, copy the pattern or use it to produce items for sale. We are a small company, hoping to share our experience and ideas with you, in order to help you make beautiful, authentic, well-fitting medieval clothing. This pattern is intended for personal use by a single customer and we have priced it accordingly. Abuse of the user agreement will negatively affect our ability to continue to provide this service. We have spent a couple decades researching and perfecting our patterns and we are trusting you to use them in the spirit they are intended. So please, honor our single user policy and help us continue to serve the greater re-enactment community.

SIZING

Size Chart

Note: Sizing on our 14th century cotte is judged by chest size because it is meant to fit loosely in the waist and to be worn with a belt to complete the shape and look (as shown in our photos). The length given is that of the cotte unbelted.

Size	Max. Chest Measurement	Length (from shoulder)
Small	36″ / 91 cm	39″ / 99 cm
Medium	40″ / 102 cm	39″ / 99 cm
Large	46″ / 117 cm	39″ / 99 cm
XLarge	52″ / 132 cm	40″ / 102 cm
XXL	65″ / 157 cm	60″ / 102 cm

ABOUT OUR 14th c. LINEN COTTE

In the 14th century clothing moved away from simple variants of the tunic towards sleek, elegant lines that emphasized the human form. Beginning mid-century, the man’s cotte made a particularly radical departure from earlier fashions. The new garment was shorter (mid-thigh to knee length) than the old surcotte or tunic, with a more fitted body and, for the first time, a full length, buttoned front closure. This new garment became popular with noble and townsman alike, remaining fashionable well into the 15th century, while also giving rise to the more extreme cotehardie.

Our cotte is based on contemporary artwork from a variety of sources. We have retained all of the classic elements of the historical design: long, full sleeves that taper at the wrists, a body that flares at the hips, and cast pewter buttons based on a contemporary pattern and arranged in a uniquely medieval placement. As was done in the 14th century, this cotte can be worn alone over a linen shirt, or beneath a houpelande. Revival cottes are available in both linen – the ubiquitous fabric of medieval Europe – and raw silk for the man of means. All edges are finished or fully enclosed, improving both aesthetics and durability.

HISTORICAL INSPIRATIONS

Drawing after a detail of a late 14th century illumination Walter de Hamuntesham Attacked by a Mob

Drawing Drawing after the Viconti Hours circa 1390 in The National Library, Florence , Italy

Drawing after an early 15th century Stained Glass Rondell in The Victoria and Albert Museum, London, England

Drawing after Maneville’s Travels circa 1414-1420 in The British Museum, London, England

Drawing after The Grande Heures de Rohan circa 1415 in The Bibliotethque National Paris, France

Drawing after Maneville’s Travels circa 1414-1420 in The British Museum, London, England

Drawing after an Italian illuminated manuscript Add. MS. 15277 circa 1400 in the British Museum, London, England

PHOTO GALLERY

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Dagged Hood Pattern Book & Digital Download

Nicole Allen — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:48:31 +0000

PLEASE CONSIDER BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ONE OF OUR PATTERNS

A few things to consider before you purchase one of our patterns

***All Revival Clothing Patterns, both digital and print book formats, are FINAL SALE and not eligible for exchange or refunds***

For the Printed Version:

For the Digital Version:

You will need access to Adobe Acrobat Reader version X or later in order to open the file and a printer.

After you purchase the pattern, you will receive an confirmation email with a link to download an encrypted .PDF, that includes instructions and the pattern itself. Thefiles may only be downloaded once. Please make sure we have the correct email with your order and we are on your spam whitelist – we cannot resend the email as it contains a unique link for you to use.
Within a business day(M-F) we will send you a confirmation email with the password to open the document
All Revival Clothing Patterns, both digital and print book formats, are FINAL SALE and not eligible for exchange or refunds

ABOUT OUR MEDIEVAL DAGGED WOOL HOOD

Head-coverings were a critical component of dress in the Middle Ages. Hoods were common with men and women of all classes, and came in a wide variety of forms: long tailed or liripipe, short-tailed, dagged or straight hems, either pull-over or with an open front that was buttoned or pinned closed. Only the sumptuousness of the fabric, elaborateness of the dagging, or extreme length of the tail distinguished the hood of a duke from that of a villein. Men wore their hoods alone or with a plain linen coif beneath or a hat over, while women seem to have worn the hoods alone or with a wimple. In general, the most extreme version of this style with the longest tail or, liripipe, was typical in the mid to late fourteenth century while our short-tailed version is more typical of earlier fourteenth century portrayals. Made in fulled woo, so that the dagg edges won’t fray, this hood is joined in the front for the ease of pull-over wear and is a stylish solution to keep warm while being completely authentic. It can also be rolled into chaperone hat.

HISTORICAL INSPIRATIONS

Drawing after Gaston Phebus’ Book of Hunting circa late 14th century MS francais 616 in The Bibliotethque National Paris, France

Drawing after “The Travels of Sir John Mandeville” circa 1357 Add. Ms. 24189 in The British Museum, London, England

PHOTO GALLERY

As folks who live in our historical clothes we naturally have favorites and the 15th c. hat that developed out of the Wool Dagged Hood of the late 14th c. is a staff favorite. Its crazy and expressive and it just makes you wonder what the first medieval guy was thinking when he put his hood on his head upside down and inside out! It’s our bet there were some libations involved!

When shopping with us in person our customers often ask us to show them how to make their hoods in chaperones so we decide our long distance web customers also needed a visual primer to refer to. It really pretty simple, just like any new technique it just takes a little practice. Basically take your hood by the ‘face opening’ and start rolling it the outside. Then keep rolling until you almost can’t roll in any further. At that point, you should have a nice, thick roll – this is the brim of your chaperone. Put the chaperone on your head and adjust the the dags accordingly to taste – they can go to both sides, all directions or just one to side. The dags effectively end up looking like crazy, dagged hair and flop in all directions. Other options are draping the liripipe (long tail) around the neck, tucking it into the brim or winding it around the brim. We can document the chaperone worn in all these variations. So, be bold, experiment, have fun!

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Backlaced Gown Pattern Book & Digital Download

Nicole Allen — Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:48:30 +0000

PLEASE CONSIDER BEFORE YOU PURCHASE ONE OF OUR DIGITAL PATTERNS

A few things to consider before you purchase one of our patterns

***All Revival Clothing Patterns, both digital and print book formats, are FINAL SALE and not eligible for exchange or refunds***

For the Printed Version:

For the Digital Version:

You will need access to Adobe Acrobat Reader version X or later in order to open the file and a printer.

After you purchase the pattern, you will receive an confirmation email with a link to download an encrypted .PDF, that includes instructions and the pattern itself. Thefiles may only be downloaded once. Please make sure we have the correct email with your order and we are on your spam whitelist – we cannot resend the email as it contains a unique link for you to use.
Within a business day(M-F) we will send you a confirmation email with the password to open the document
All Revival Clothing Patterns, both digital and print book formats, are FINAL SALE and not eligible for exchange or refunds

SIZING

Size Chart

Note: In our women’s clothes we’ve abandoned ‘standard’, modern sizing because it is far from standard, and tends to cause more confusion than provide accurate information. So, please judge your size by your chest and waist measurements. We do not give hip measurements because the gown flares dramatically at the hip and is so generously sized there that fit is not an issue at that point. A range of fit is given for each size because the lacings and placket in the back start at the top and extend to below the hip providing flexibility within each size as well as a near perfect fit to each individual within that size range. The gowns run long with a small train so that you can wear them in the authentic fashion of the period – trailing along the ground or hem it to your desired length.

Size	Bust Measurement	Waist Measurement
2	36- 40″	28- 34″
3	40- 44″	31- 39″
4	44- 50″	36- 44″
5	50- 56″	44-52″
6	56- 62″	50- 56″

ABOUT OUR 14th CENTURY BACKLACED GOWN

In the 14th century clothing moved away from simple variants of the tunic towards sleek, elegant lines that emphasized the human form. The basic woman’s gown of this era is elegant simplicity, naturally following the contours of the body, with a wide neckline – the height of 1300s daring! Our gown is based on contemporary artwork. We have retained all of the classic elements of the historical design: fitted sleeves extending down unto the hand, full skirts, and a wide, rounded neckline. The skirts run long with a small train so that you can wear them in the authentic fashion of the nobility – trailing along the ground – or you can hem it to your desired length. As was done in the 14th century, this gown can be worn alone, over an underdress or chemise or beneath a sideless surcoat or houpelande.

Since ladies are rarely depicted from behind in illuminations, the exact closure method for these gowns is unknown. We have chosen to use a simple, back-lacing method that was common in both earlier and later centuries. A range of fit is given for each size because the lacings and placket in the back start at the top and extend to below the hip, providing flexibility within each size as well a near perfect fit to each individual within that size range. The placket is designed so that, no matter how tight or how loose the dress is laced, you are always completely covered. Our standard lace is a natural color or you can get black for an additional charge.

HISTORICAL INSPIRATIONS

Drawing after a detail of the Book of Hours for Franciscan Use circa late 14th century in The Bibliotheque National, Paris, France

Drawing after the Hours of Milan circa 1380

Drawing after the effigy of Lady Burton circa 1382 in The Little Casterton Church,Rutlandshire, England

Drawing after the Tacuinum Sanitatis

Drawing after The Viconti Hours circa 1390 in The National Library, Florence , Italy

PHOTO GALLERY

Three views of our Linen Kirtle in Soft Gold

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Our Linen Kirtle in purple worn as an overdress with a Turret Hat or Short Tailed Hood and Decorated Belt

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