Simple Renaissance Shirt

Here are some no-pattern sewing instructions for a simple Renaissance shirt. I've used this basic pattern to make shirts of various shapes and sizes as a costumer for plays. It has been so useful that I wanted to share it with you!

(Photos from this step copyright of Michael Maloney.)

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Step 1: Measurements

You will need:
-Bust
-Waist
-Hips
-Nape of neck to middle of hips (or whatever length you want the shirt to be). We'll call this "Length Measurement". [pictured]
-Bone of shoulder to wristbone. We'll call this "Sleeve Measurement". [pictured]
-Around wrist

joshuainthebox says: Sep 30, 2012. 8:12 PM

I turned a basic version of this shirt out over last night and today in just a few hours and I have to say that it's a fantastic pattern that is so easy to make and looks so good. My friend wore his to the Maryland Renaissance Festival today and he was thrilled! It's not perfect but it did the job and everyone was impressed that I had made it. I was a bit confused about where along the length to place the bust, waist, and hip measurement at first but figured it out!! Thanks for sharing a great instructable!!

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SelkeyMoonbeam (author) in reply to joshuaintheboxOct 1, 2012. 12:41 PM

Glad you liked it!
Yeah, the profile is definitely the hardest part. It's easiest if you/your friend lays down on the fabric so you can get an idea of proportions.
Pics, please?

joshuainthebox in reply to SelkeyMoonbeamJan 30, 2013. 10:14 AM

Sorry Selkey that it's taken me a bit to get back, but here is a pic of him in his shirt. I made the tights quickly too but the shirt definitely got all the attention! Thanks again for a great instructable!

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SelkeyMoonbeam (author) in reply to joshuaintheboxJan 30, 2013. 10:23 AM

Oh, that looks great!

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Kiteman says: Jun 6, 2012. 6:18 AM

In the introduction image, swap out the rapier for a lightsabre, and you have a perfect "Young Luke Skywalker" costume!

Nostalgic Guy in reply to KitemanJun 6, 2012. 6:54 AM

+1
You are spot on there Kiteman, when I first saw the picture I thought it was a Star Wars costume :-)

valhallas_end in reply to Nostalgic GuyJun 6, 2012. 10:35 AM

Agreed.

"I've used this basic pattern to make shirts of various shapes and sizes as a costumer for plays"

Multi-purpose, and multi-genre! Now you have a few more uses to consider...intentional or not, this is great - many kudos SelkeyMoonbeam.