Houppelande – 15th Century Medieval Gown – PDF Tutorial – Pattern Drafting and Sewing

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****THIS IS NOT A PHYSICAL OBJECT!! YOU WILL RECEIVE A PDF TUTORIAL FILE.***

Houppelande – 15th Century Medieval Gown PDF

This is a costume tutorial, with instructions to draft and sew your very own 15th century medieval gown known as a houppelande. This project is perfect for your next fantasy or reenactment event!

This listing is for a Pattern Drafting and Sewing Tutorial that includes directions to create a medieval houppelande, accurate to historical clothing research.**

Because you will be drafting your pattern based on our layout and your measurements, it can fit any size. You can use this to achieve an absolutely perfect fit!
The tutorial includes diagrams for measurements, shapes of pattern pieces, and how to use your measurements to size the pieces perfectly. This means you will draw out your own personally drafted and sized pattern that will fit you better than a standard size.

In your download you will receive:
+ 41 Page Tutorial Book (with photographic instructions)
+ Supplies & Vendors List on the last page

You must have Basic to Intermediate knowledge of sewing before trying this project. It is best if you know how to do the following:

A. How to place, pin, and cut patterns out of fabric.
B. How to measure using a tape measure. *
C. Basic sewing using a home sewing machine.
D. Where to snip corners and notch along curves before turning a piece right-side-out.
E. How to align both straight and curved edges for sewing.
F. How to set and ease sleeves.
G. How to sew buttons and button holes. (optional detail)

** Daisy Viktoria is also known as Mistress Medb ingen Echuid in the Society For Creative Anachronism. She is a costuming laurel with extensive experience in researching, creating patterns based on both archaeological and pictorial evidence, and recreating historical clothing.

Once ordered/downloaded, there are no returns, refunds, or exchanges.

Download link will pop up once you complete your order. You will also receive an email containing your download link. If you do not see the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder.

****THIS IS NOT A FINISHED COSTUME! YOU WILL RECEIVE A PDF PATTERN DRAFTING AND SEWING TUTORIAL. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR PURCHASING FABRIC AND MATERIALS AND ASSEMBLING YOUR COSTUME.****

*Tutorial for the kirtle worn underneath (includes a basic under dress): https://daisyviktoria.com/product/medieval-dress-kirtle-cotehardie-gothic-fitted-gown-pdf-tutorial/
*Tutorial for a basic shift: https://daisyviktoria.com/product/medieval-tunic-t-tunic-or-under-tunic-pdf-tutorial-sca-larp-historical-fantasy-costume/

© Daisy Viktoria 2021
This tutorial is intended for personal use only and may not be used commercially or for profit.
This tutorial may not be reprinted/copied for distribution or resale, according to US Copyright law.

*You can watch our video tutorial for taking general measurements here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h35U7dIw9QQ