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Reconstructing History

Reconstructing History is a well-known line of patterns for the 15th, 16th, 17th, and 18th centuries.



RCH305: The Dungiven Outfit

RCH305: The Dungiven Outfit

Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes to make a replica of the Dungiven bog find including jacket with pinked detail, bias-cut trews, and period-width mantle. All Sizes in one envelope. Fits up to 55” chest with instructions to fit larger chests. Embellishment suggestions included.

Price: $35.00 SALE! $24.50 While supply lasts.

RCH402: 17thc Polish Coat — Kontusz

RCH403: Polish Outerwear - Delia and Kolpak

Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes for man's man's fitted or A-line Delia and fabric or fur Kolpak with front sleeve slits, optional collar. Fits chests 34"-54". All Sizes in one envelope. Embellishment suggestions and historical notes included.


Price: $30.00 SALE! $21.00 30% 0ff While supply lasts.

RCH402: 17thc Polish Coat — Kontusz

RCH404: 17thc Polish Coat - Giermak

Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes for man's Giermak with front sleeve slits, and optional collar and cuffs.. Fits chests 34"-54". All Sizes in one envelope. Embellishment suggestions included.


Price: $30.00 SALE! $21.00 30% 0ff While supply lasts.

RCH203: Late Elizabethan Corsets

RCH203: Late Elizabethan Corsets

Full size paper patterns for late Elizabethan corsets based on two extant English examples. View A, based on the pair of bodys belonging the Pfalzgräfin Dorothea Sabina von Neuberg in 1598 are front-boned, five piece bodys featuring a static front busk, integral shoulder straps, back laced closure, and separate tabs at the waist. View B, based on the corset worn by the effigy of Queen Elizabeth I in Westminster Cathedral, features a front opening and integral waist tabs. Historical notes. All Sizes in one envelope. Fits bust 30½"-48" and waist 23"-41". Embellishment suggestions included.

Price: $20.00




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