The Cotehardie was a standard article of clothing through most of the Middle Ages. The design in this pattern allows it to be made with either a front or back closure.
Historically, the dress was generally laced up with eyelets or rings, but the option for a snap closure included for easier construction and dressing. It features four godets that give the dress a nice feminine flare. Sleeves can be cut long or short. The bottom edges of the dress and sleeves can be hemmed or bound. Cotehardies could be worn individually or layered for added warmth.
Complete the outfit with a chemise, available separately.
This PDF sewing pattern by Thimbles and Acorns is designed to fit 18 inch dolls such as American Girl®.
Thimbles and Acorns Pattern #1400-01
PDF Pattern for 18 inch 14th Century Ladies Cotehardie
Suggested Fabrics: View A & B Dress in light to medium weight woven fabrics such as quilting cotton, cotton sateen, linen, silk taffeta, silk dupioni. Not suitable for knits.
Supplies Needed:
Fabric:
- View A Dress - 1 yard 45” wide fabric
- View B Dress - 3/4 yard 45” wide fabric
- View B Dress Contrast - 1/4 yard 45” wide fabric
Notions:
View A Dress:
For an unlaced closure:
• Six small snaps (a 3” x 1/2" and 1" x 11/2" piece of hook-and-loop tape can be used in place of the snaps, if preferred).
For a laced closure:
• Eight 1/4" metal or hand-sewn eyelets and two small snaps (a 1" x 11/2" piece of hook-and-loop tape can be used in place of the snaps if preferred).
• 24” of 1/8” wide twill tape or ribbon for lacing
View B Dress:
For an unlaced closure:
• Six small snaps (a 3” x 1/2" and 1" x 11/2" piece of hook-and-loop tape can be used in place of the snaps if preferred).
For a laced closure:
• Twelve 1/4" metal or hand-sewn eyelets OR twelve 1/4" jump rings.
• 24” of 1/8” wide twill tape or ribbon for lacing
Tools:
- Sewing machine
- Scissors
- Pinking shears (optional)
- Pins
- Hand sewing needle
- Tapestry needle
- Fabric marker
- Eyelet setting tool (optional)
- Iron and pressing tools
- Blunt needle or point turner
Skill Level: Intermediate
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