Top 10 Websites for Medieval Sewing Patterns

Who doesn't want to be a princess or a knight? Medieval clothing styles are some of the most popular costumes for both children and adults, not just for Halloween but for Renaissance Faires, for live Action Roleplaying (LARP), and for costume parties! Here are the top ten sites for medieval sewing patterns online.

Medieval Sewing Patterns Site #1 - Patterns of Time
From corsets and undergarments to pouches and bags to a range of periods within medieval times, Patterns of Time seems to have it all! Their prices are reasonable and if you prefer to browse a catalog you can get one for $8 plus shipping. This is a great resource for not just the costumes but the accessories.

Medieval Sewing Patterns Site #2 - Smoke and Fire Company
Smoke and Fire Company caters to historical reenactments. They have a good selection of underwear and outerwear for both men and women. A small but quality selection of patterns.

Medieval Sewing Patterns Site #3 - Renstore.com
Renstore.com offers patterns all for around $20, both men and women's. They also carry medieval military costume patterns and women's headdress patterns.

Medieval Sewing Patterns Site #4 - All-About-Renaissance-Faires.com
This site doesn't offer their own patterns, but they have done much of the pattern-finding work for you by lining to eBay for McCall's and Simplicity patterns for medieval costumes. The site also has direct links to McCall's, Simplicity, and Buttericks, so you can see the costume at the company's website.

Medieval Sewing Patterns Site #5 - An Elizabethan Feather Fan
This is a great idea for an accessory! A step-by-step guide on how to make a feather fan to add to your already gorgeous medieval costume!

Medieval Sewing Patterns Site #6 - Sally Pointer's How to Make a Simple Medieval Dress
A free pattern, Ms. Pointer's given us an easy pattern for a simple medieval-style dress. She also links to her book Making medieval Underwear for other items of clothing.

Medieval Sewing Patterns Site #7 - House of Anoria
House of Anoria is another site that provides patterns for Simplicity, Butterick, and McCalls. They sell them directly, and will give discounts on shipping based on the amount of patterns purchased. Their stock isn't as good as other sites, but the prices make up for it!

Medieval Sewing Patterns Site #8 - Reconstructing History
Another direct seller, this site offers both pre-made clothing and tons of patterns for overskirts, bodices, full outfits - anything you could possibly want for your medieval costume.

Medieval Sewing Patterns Site #9 - Longago.com
Long Ago offers designs from various places on the internet, all available for purchase through their site. They are separated into men's and women's clothing.

Medieval Sewing Patterns Site #10 - Old Time Patterns
With free shipping on orders over $50, this resource is great for patterns, too. They not only carry medieval-era costumes, but they go right up to the 1900s with a great selection of men's and women's costuming.