I will try to keep these as up-to-date as possible. Please bear with me as I get this page organized.
Costuming Patterns
You might be wondering why I selected the particular patterns that I did. There are anachronisms, I'll admit. Certainly blame personal bias: this is my "wish list." That said, my preferences revolve around certain criteria:
1) Yardage - our ancestors (even the wealthy) did not have the luxury of unlimited volumes of fabric. Textiles were hand-woven; garments were hand-sewn; and fiber availability was at the mercy of the elements. I try to stick to reasonable yardage (relative to the class of garment).
2) Traditional fastenings - lacings, drawstrings, simple buckles or frogs = appropriate. Elastic, zippers, and multiple buttons/buttonholes = too anachronistic even for my taste!
3) Variety of function - what is the purpose of this costume? Is it for a formal event like a wedding? Are you manning a booth at a Faire or Games? Or will you be performing a live exhibition complete with equestrian events or martial arts demos? Seaming is a major deal if you're part of the latter group. I'm not a big fan of altering patterns if I don't have to!
Ladies
Simplicity 2573- ladies' underdress and kirtle (stylized 13th century)
Simplicity 5582 - ladies' peasant blouse, skirt, and bodice with variations(15th-16th century)
McCall's 4491 - ladies' gown (14th century)
McCall's 4696 - ladies' renaissance bodice with detachable sleeve variations
McCall's 4107 - ladies'renaissance bodice variations
McCall's 4954 - ladies' sleevless "grecian" gown and shawl
Butterick 4827 - ladies' gown and underskirt (stylized 13th-14th century)
Butterick 4377 - ladies' gown and cloak (stylized 14th-15th century -- this one would be good for equestrian events due to waist and center skirt seams)
Butterick 4669 - ladies' renaissance corset variations
Butterick 3906 - ladies' chemise, bodice, and skirt (stylized 16th century)
Butterick 4732 - modern bridal ensemble (the coat pattern is a perfect "start" for certain designs)
Gentlemen
Simplicity 4059 - men's doublet, shirt, and breeches (16th-17th Century)
Simplicity 2895 - mens' coat and vest (19th century, though classic enough to "tweak")
McCall's 3789 - men's and boys' tunic and robe (generic11th- 16th centuries)
Butterick 4486 - men's blouse (14th-17th centuries)
Butterick 3072 - mens' coat, vest, and breeches (17th-18th Century)
Children
McCall's 5446 - boys' blouse, vest, and trousers (18th century)
McCall's 5214 - boys' doublet and tabard (15th-16th century)
McCall's 4547 - girls' shift, bloomers, dress,and apron (19th century)
McCall's 5905 - children's long tunic, sleeveless robe, and shawl (pre-12th century)
McCalls 5732 - girls' fairy costume (included for the bodice, which is a rare find in a child's dimensions)
McCall's 9424 - girls simple jumper and underdress (19th century)
Unisex and Accessories
Simplicity 2581 - ladies' and men's coats (early 20th century, but classic enough to "tweak")
McCall's 5957 - unisex cloak with sleeve variations (generic but stylized 5th century on)
McCall's 2060 - unisex tunic, sleeveless robe, and shawl (classic pre-12th century)
Butterick 5508 - gothic jewelry
Butterick 5371 - belts, bags, bracers
Butterick 5233 - historical footwear
Butterick 5370 - historical gloves
Butterick 6698 - unisex kimono, obi, and sash
Free diapering patterns
Yes, traditionalism is getting the better of me ... I chose my faves of the freebies for their simplicity.
"Quick Snap Flap Wrap" Contour Pattern, Soaker, and Tutorial links
QSFW "Short-Wing" variation (many thanks to Yellow Hibiscus on Diaper Sewing Divas)
Little Comet Tails International (there are two free downloads here along with her retail patterns)
Katrina's Soaker Patterns (and Staceyroo77 Skirtie!)
Katrina's Longies Pattern
La-Di-Da Tutorials (includes prefold-to-fitted conversion and pocket alteration)
