Sizing and Manufacturers

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All patterns come in english language with full instructions!

Please e-mail Stefanie or Christina (in our London office) with your questions.

The letters in our product codes denote the manufacturer (e.g. FI207 is made by Fif Leaf)

Buckaroo Bobbins
(BB)

Lynn McMasters
(L)

Past Patterns
(PP)

Eagle View
(EV)

Laughing Moon
(LM)

Rocking Horse Farm (RH)

EvaDress
(ED)

Margo Anderson
(MA)

Reconstructing History (RHS)

Fig Leaf
(FI)

Mill Farm
(MF)

Truly Victorian
(TV)

Fleur de Lyse
(FDL)

Northern Society of Costume & Textiles (NSCT)

Wingeo
(W)

J.P. Ryan, Recollections of (JPR)

Nehelenia Patterns
(NP)

Kannik's Korner
KK

Period Impressions
(PI)

(RHS) Kass McGann's patterns are based on pictorial studies and extant garments. Each package contains all available sizes printed on sturdy paper and detailed instructions for making. Also included is historical background information.
Ladies' sizes range from Bust 76cm (30") - 120cm (48"), Waist 57cm (22 1/2") - 102cm (48").
Mens' sizes range from Chest 85cm (34") - 135cm (54").

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The Northern Society of Costume & Textiles
(NSCT) Published by the Northern Society of Costume &. Textile. The patterns were taken from extant garments in various collections. Like in Janet Arnold's publications patterns are scaled down and printed on a chequered background, and need to be enlarged according to your size. Also incluede are detailed drawings of the extant garment and a good documentation. These patterns guarantee authenticity! Suitable for advanced sewers, beginners should consult experienced friends.

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(JPR) American designer Janice P. Ryan specializes in 18th century clothing. Her patterns are the most period correct currently on the market. They are printed on sturdy paper, most are based on extant garments and well documented pieces. JP Ryan patterns are very popular for the high quality and standards.

Ladies

Size 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

Bust 32”
(80 cm) 34 (85) 36 (90) 38 (95) 40 (100) 42 (105) 44 (110) 46 (115)

Waist 24”
(60 cm) 26 (65) 28 (70) 30 (75) 32 (80) 34 (85) 36 (90) 38 (95)

Gentlemen

Chest 40” (100 cm) 42” (105 cm)

Neck 15” (37,5 cm) 16” (40cm)

Waist 34” (85 cm) 36” (90 cm)

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Rocking Horse Farm patterns (RHF) are known for their high standards and big variety. For years they're the favorite choice of costumers around the world. They're printed on sturdy paper and come with detailed construction and embellishment information.

Ladies

8-10
Small

12-14
Medium

16-18
Large

20-22
Large

24-26
Queen

Bust
Waist
Hip
30-32” (75-80 cm)
23-25” (57,5-62,5 cm)
32-34” (80-85 cm)

34-36 (85-90)
26-28 (65-70)
36-38 (90-95)

38-40 (95-100)
30-32 (75-80)
40-42 (100-105)

42-44 (105-110)
34-36 (85-90)
44-46 (110-115)

46-48 (115-120)
39-42 (97,5-100)
48-50 (115-120)

Gentlemen

Small

Medium

Large

XLarge

King

Chest
Neck
Sleeve lenght
34-36” (85-90 cm)
14 1/2” (36,25 cm)
32” (80 cm)

38-40 (95-100)
15 1/2 (38,75)
33 (82,5)

42-44 (105-110)
16 1/2 (41,25)
34 (85)

46-48 (115-120)
17 1/2 (43,75)
35 (87,5)

50-52 (125-130)
18 1/2 (46,25)
36 (90)

Children
3

4

5

6

Bust
Height
22” (55 cm)
38” (95 cm)

23 (57,5)
41 (102,5)

24 (60)
44 (110)

24 (60)
47 (11,75)

Girls
8

10

12

14

Bust
Waist
Hip
27” (67,5 cm)
23” (57,5 cm)
28” (70 cm)

28 (70)
24 (60)
30 (75)

30 (75)
25 (62,5)
32 (80)

32 (80)
26 (65)
35 (87,5)

Boys
8

10

12

14

16

Chest
Waist
Hip
26” (65 cm)
23” (57,5 cm)
27” (67,5 cm)

28 (70)
24 (60)
29 (72,5)

30 (75)
25 (62,5)
31 (77,5)

32 (80)
27 (67,5)
33 (82,5)

34 (85)
29 (72,5)
35 (87,5)

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(W) Wingeo has been in business for year. You can rely on their wealth of costuming knowledge. All patterns are printed on sturdy paper, next to them you'll find the instructions.

Sizes denoted like this (30-36) refer to your bust / chest measurement. These measurements are given in Inches. For example: If your bust measurement is 90cm beträgt, you'll need a size 36".

Ladies:

Bust
Waist
Hip
30-32” (75-80 cm)
23-24” (57,5-60 cm)
32-34” (80-85 cm)

32-34 (80-85)
25-27 (62,5-67,5)
34-36 (85-90)

36-38 (90-95)
28-30 (70-75)
38-40 (95-100)

40-42 (100-105)
32-34 (80-85)
42-44 (105-110)

Gentlemen:

Chest
Waist
Hip
33-36” (82,5-90 cm)
28-30” (70-75 cm)
35-37” (87,5-92,5 cm)

38-40 (95-100)
32-34 (80-85)
39-41 (97,5-102,5)

42-44 (105-110)
36-39 (90-97,5)
43-45 (107,5-112,5)

46-48 (115-120)
41-44 (102,5-110)
47-49 (117,5-122,5)

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PERIOD IMPRESSIONS
(PI) Period Impressions is spezialising in 18th and 19th century clothing patterns. All patterns are well researched and graded. They're printed on sturdy paper and come with instructions printed on the patterns sheets. Packages mostly contain 3 sizes (unless otherwise noted).

Ladies
S

S

S

M

M

M

6

8

10

12

14

16

Bust
Waist
Hip
30.5” (76,25 cm)
23” (57,5 cm)
32.5” (81,25 cm)

31.5 (78,75)
24 (60)
33.5 (83,75)

32.5 (81,25)
25 (62,5)
34.5 (86,25)

34 (85)
26.5 (66,25)
36 (90)

36 (90)
28 (70)
38 (95)

38 (95)
30 (75)
40 (100)

L

L

L

18

20

22

40 (100
32 (80)
42 (105)

42 (105)
34 (85)
44 (110)

44 (110)
37 (92,5)
46 (115)

Gentlemen
S

S

S

M

M

M

34

36

38

40

42

44

Chest
Waist
Hip
34” (85 cm)
28” (70 cm)
35” (87,5 cm)

36 (90)
30 (75)
37 (92,5)

38 (95)
32 (80)
39 (97,5)

40 (100)
34 (85)
41 (102,5)

42 (105)
36 (90)
43 (107,5)

44 (110)
39 (97,5)
45 (112,5)

L

L

L

46

48

50

46 (115)
42 (105)
47 (117,5)

48 (120)
45 (112,5)
47 (117,5)

50 (125)
48 (120)
49 (122,5)

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Truly Victorian
(TV) Truly Victorian is specializing in ladies' century patterns ca. 1830-1900. Patterns are printed on sturdy paper and very skillfully graded. They come with detailed, pictured instructions and embellishment notes.

Waists / Jackets / Blouses:

SIZE A B C D E F G H I J K

Bust

75 cm
80 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125

Waist

55 cm
60 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105

Röcke:

SIZE
XS

S

M

L

XL

2XL

Waist 50-55cm 75.5-62.5cm 66 -70cm 75-80cm 85-90cm 95-100cm

Hip 75-79cm 80-85cm 90-95cm 100-105cm 110-115cm 120-125cm

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La Fleur de Lyse

(FDL) Canadian historan Suzanne Gousse has created a pattern line to suit even the most exclusive tastes: well documented and researched, perfectly graded. All patterns are printed on sturdy paper and come with instructions in english and french language. Also included: detailed notes on historical materials and techniques. Each package includes all available sizes (see description).

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Past Patterns

Designer Saundra Ros Altmans dedicated her company to Past Patterns (PP) to authenticity. Patterns are printed in sturdy or tissue paper. Most packages contain all available sizes (see description). They all come with detailed, pictured instructions, historical notes, and even with period construction techniques.

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(BB) Buckaroo Bobbins patterns are just perfect for you western reenactment enthusiasts! But they also suit the modern day Cowgirl and Cowboy very well. All riding garments are fully functional! You can even adapt the patterns to typical 19th century streetwear.
All patterns come in a stylish newspaper look. Each package contains all available sizes (see description). Full instructions are included as well, special instructions for working with leather were included whenever necessary.

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Lynn McMasters

(L) Perfectionist Lynn McMasters created high standard hat patterns. Even if you have never made a hat before, you should be able to follow the instructions easily. All patterns are designed with an eye for detail and dedicated to period correctness.

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(LM) Patterns by Laughing Moon are well-known for their professional appearance and extensive content. Most package contain several designs, so you can use the patetrns over and over again without creating one and the same garment! Some will allow you to sew complete wardrobes! Patterns are printed on tissue paper and include all available sizes (see description).

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Margo Anderson has been in the costuming business since 1973. Her pattern packs are real treasure troves: well researched, perfectly documented, richly illustrated and accompanied by profound instructions. Each one contains a booklet full of information, patterns come in all sizes from XXS-XXL. You'll need nothing else to create a full Tudor wardrobe if you invested once in a Margo Anderson pattern pack!

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(MF) The "Mill Farm" pattern range has been popular ever since its creation in the 1990s. It contains 18th century clothing patterns based on period originals. All patterns are printed on sturdy paper and accompanied by detailed instructions.

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(ED) EvaDress patterns are based on early 20th century originals. Designer Alexandra Reynolds skillfully converted them to modern sizes and publishes them in a delightful variety. Almost all of her designs we stock come in several sizes (see description). Patterns are printed on sturdy paper and come with detailed modern instructions.

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(EV) Eagle View represents 30 years of knowledge in western reenactment and quality you can rely on! Their range contains patterns for indian, fur trade and frontier clothing, beginning with the 18th century. All patterns are printed on sturdy paper, contain all available sizes (see description) and come with detailed instructions.

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(FI) Historian Anderson Sholtz created the "Fig Leaf" pattern range. All patterns are based on period originals in various collections which she studied in detail. With an eye for detail the pattern packs were created. All represent a very high standard: skillfully graded patterns, detailed instructions and a perfect documentation of the extant garment.
Fig Leaf also publishes the “Peachtree Mercantile” range.

Each package contains a comprehensive booklet including documentation, sewing techniques and instructions. All patterns are printed on sturdy paper, contain all available sizes (see description) and come with detailed instructions.

8

10

12

14

16

18

Bust
32,5” (81,25 cm)

33 1/2 (83,75)

35 (87,5)

37 (92,5)

39 (97,5)

40 (100)

Waist
24” (60 cm)

25 (62,5)

26,5 (66,25)

28,5 (71,25)

30,5 (76,25)

32,5 (81,25)

Hip
37,5” (93,75 cm)

38,5 (96,25)

40 (100)

42 (105)

44 (110)

46 (115)

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(KK) You can tell that Kannik's Korner Slogan “No Cs in our name, nothing average about our patterns” is true, once you've purchased one of their patterns: professional design combined with the most period correct content. Kathleen Kannick has created a pattern range that suits the highest standards. All styles are meticulously researched, you can rely on their authenticity!
Patterns are printed on sturdy or tissue paper. The large envelope contains comprehensive instruction sheets, covering period construction techniques as well as historical background information and a bibliography on the garment concerned. Packages contain all available sizes (see description).

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	(W) Wingeo has been in business for year. You can rely on their wealth of costuming knowledge. All patterns are printed on sturdy paper, next to them you'll find the instructions. Sizes denoted like this (30-36) refer to your bust / chest measurement. These measurements are given in Inches. For example: If your bust measurement is 90cm beträgt, you'll need a size 36".


	(FDL) Canadian historan Suzanne Gousse has created a pattern line to suit even the most exclusive tastes: well documented and researched, perfectly graded. All patterns are printed on sturdy paper and come with instructions in english and french language. Also included: detailed notes on historical materials and techniques. Each package includes all available sizes (see description).


	Designer Saundra Ros Altmans dedicated her company to Past Patterns (PP) to authenticity. Patterns are printed in sturdy or tissue paper. Most packages contain all available sizes (see description). They all come with detailed, pictured instructions, historical notes, and even with period construction techniques.


	(LM) Patterns by Laughing Moon are well-known for their professional appearance and extensive content. Most package contain several designs, so you can use the patetrns over and over again without creating one and the same garment! Some will allow you to sew complete wardrobes! Patterns are printed on tissue paper and include all available sizes (see description).


	(MF) The "Mill Farm" pattern range has been popular ever since its creation in the 1990s. It contains 18th century clothing patterns based on period originals. All patterns are printed on sturdy paper and accompanied by detailed instructions.


	(ED) EvaDress patterns are based on early 20th century originals. Designer Alexandra Reynolds skillfully converted them to modern sizes and publishes them in a delightful variety. Almost all of her designs we stock come in several sizes (see description). Patterns are printed on sturdy paper and come with detailed modern instructions.


	(EV) Eagle View represents 30 years of knowledge in western reenactment and quality you can rely on! Their range contains patterns for indian, fur trade and frontier clothing, beginning with the 18th century. All patterns are printed on sturdy paper, contain all available sizes (see description) and come with detailed instructions.


	Each package contains a comprehensive booklet including documentation, sewing techniques and instructions. All patterns are printed on sturdy paper, contain all available sizes (see description) and come with detailed instructions.