1515 Cranach Gown
Our pattern solves the mystery of the distinctive skirt pleats, that continue all the way to the hem! To be available in custom size, with a choice of sleeve options, from simple to very elaborate.
Upcoming Patterns
Here is a peek into the patterns we're working on right now!
1520 Gown of Mary of Hungary
We patterned some of the earliest recreations of this gown to be shared online. Now we have made many improvements for a custom sized pattern of gown and chemise.
1560 Red Pisa Gown
Various pattern pieces for a recreation of a red velvet gown c. 1560 in the collections of the Museo di Palazzo Reale, Pisa, Italy.
1618 Burguen Doublet
We have several men’s doublet patterns, including this one. Drawn with the Bara system, one of the earliest flat pattern drafting methods from the late 16th century, these jackets are excellent for custom sizing.
1800 gown in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London
This style of columnar white muslin gown symbolized a new era of freedom associated with early democratic movements. This pattern is a great technical challenge to recreate the iconic sleeve which is set further back on the body than in today’s clothing, to create a poised, elegant posture.
1850 Kathak Dress
A recreation of a royal court ensemble attributed to the "Last Queen of Avadh", in mid-19th century Northern India. For a dancer of Kathak, Indian classical dance. The dress, also called a peshwaz or anarkali, has strong influences from Mughal clothing. In the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum, item 0646(IS).
1850 Kathak Trousers
Part of the ensemble of the "Last Queen of Avadh". From the flamboyant court in present-day Lucknow, India, where Kathak dance originated. An absolutely amazing design- fan-shaped panels make a full-circle hem! In the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, item 0645(IS).
1850 Kathak Bodice
Part of the ensemble of the "Last Queen of Avadh". An underbust bodice richly embroidered with gold and silver. An excellent project for hand-woven Indian silks which can still be affordably purchased today. In the collections of the Victoria & Albert Museum, item 5837(IS).
1890 Drawers
An exact copy of an original, redrafted to a full range of modern sizes.
1894 Evening Gown
Drafted after an original, with options for both tight-laced corset and natural waist. The bodice also makes a beautiful corset-style top for modern wear!
1895 Drawers
After an original pattern published in The Voice of Fashion in 1895, corrected and drafted anew to a full range of sizes.
1896 Fluted Skirt
A classic seven-gore skirt that can be made in many fabrics. Patterned after an original from 1896.
1897 Chemise
After an original pattern published in The Voice of Fashion in 1897, corrected and drafted anew to a full range of sizes.
1897 High Waisted Skirt
A stunning fashion from a ladies' evening ensemble, with a high pointed princess waist. With options to wear both over corset, or over natural waist for modern adaptations.
1903 Shirt Waist
Drafted to custom size from methods described in (underline)AV Laird's System Book: Drafting Shirt Waists, Sleeves, Collars, and Cuffs, published in 1903.
1904 Women's vintage linen jacket
Based on an early 1900s Edwardian linen summer jacket in the Berlin Kunstgewerbemuseum collection. We are developing a pattern of this garment for modern sewists. The princess line silhouette and vintage styling are timeless and look great with so many current ready-to-wear pieces.