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Medieval Kirtle
A fitted medieval base dress with laced bodice and gored skirt — the foundation for ren faire and fantasy costumes.
5 adjustable style options
Forma: 40 MTC · Misura: 50 MTC · Precisa: 60 MTC
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5 adjustable style options
- Kirtle length
Sets the overall length of the kirtle.
Variants: knee-length, ankle, floor length
- Lacing style
Chooses where the kirtle laces: front, side or back.
Variants: front, side, back
- Neckline
Changes the neckline character while keeping the same garment family.
Variants: round, square
- Sleeves
Selects the sleeve construction type for this garment.
Variants: sleeveless, short, fitted
- Skirt style
Chooses gored panels or a straight gathered skirt.
Variants: gored, straight
Measurements this pattern needs
The engine drafts this model from 7 body measurements. You enter them once in your profile; each one comes with a note on how to measure.
Bust circumference
Measure around the fullest part of the bust, keeping the tape level across the centre back and bust apex.
Waist circumference
Measure around the narrowest part of the torso (waist).
Hip circumference
Measure around the fullest part of the hips, keeping the tape level.
Back length
From the seventh cervical vertebra to the waistline along the spine.
Shoulder width
Back shoulder width: from shoulder point to shoulder point.
Neck circumference
Around the base of the neck, just above the collarbones.
Skirt length
From the waistline down to the desired skirt length.
Pattern pieces
For sample measurements (height 176 cm, bust 96 cm, waist 78 cm, hips 102 cm) the pattern has 5 pieces. The sizes for your own measurements are computed in the creator.
Front bodice
23.9 × 41.5 cm · cut 2×
Back bodice
22.8 × 41.5 cm · cut 2×
Skirt front
22.2 × 65 cm · cut 1× · on the fold
Skirt back
23.2 × 65 cm · cut 1× · on the fold
Skirt gore
12.8 × 55.5 cm · cut 4×
Estimated fabric consumption
About 1.5 m at 140 cm fabric width or 2 m at 110 cm, for the same sample measurements and default options. The exact estimate for your measurements appears in the creator before you download the PDF.
Questions about the Medieval Kirtle pattern
How do I get a Medieval Kirtle pattern made to my measurements?
Sign in, enter your measurements once as a profile, pick Medieval Kirtle and the engine drafts the pattern from those numbers. You see a free preview first and pay only when you download the PDF.
Do I need pattern-making experience for Medieval Kirtle?
No. The pattern arrives ready to cut, with seam allowances, grainlines, notches and piece labels. Sewing difficulty of this model: Advanced.
How much does the Medieval Kirtle pattern cost?
From 40 to 60 MTC, depending on the construction mode: Forma 40 MTC, Misura 50 MTC, Precisa 60 MTC. The preview is free and re-downloading a saved pattern never costs anything.
Can I change the style of Medieval Kirtle?
Yes. This model has 5 adjustable style options, listed above. Set them before generating, and regenerate later with different settings if you change your mind.
What files do I get?
Five PDFs in one download: A4 and Letter (US) tiles for home printing, A0 for a copy shop or plotter, and projector layouts in light and dark themes.
How do I print and assemble the pattern at home?
Print at 100% scale, check the test square, trim the page margins and tape the pages together using the match marks. The help section walks you through it step by step.
What if my measurements change?
Update your profile and generate a fresh version instead of altering the old pattern. Every saved version stays in your archive and can be downloaded again for free.