Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes for 14th through 17th century cloth hose, boot hose, and netherstocks (fabric, not knitted).   All Sizes in one envelope.   Fits calves up to 17" with instructions on how to adjust for larger calves.   Embellishment suggestions included.

Suggested Fabrics: wool flannel (twill), wool tabby (plain weave), 31Ž2 oz - 5 oz linen

Yardage Requirements: 11Ž2 yds 45" wide

Notions:

all:   linen or silk sewing thread, or equivalent
 optional for boothose:  bobbin lace, reticello, cutwork or needlelace, silk embroidery floss, wool embroidery floss

Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes to make a replica of the Dungiven bog find including jacket with pinked detail, bias-cut trews, and period-width mantle.   All Sizes in one envelope.   Fits up to 55" chest with instructions to fit larger chests.   Embellishment suggestions included.

Suggested Fabrics: wool flannel (twill) for cloak, trews and jacket

Yardage Requirements:

    jacket &emdash; 31Ž2 yards at least 45" wide

    trews &emdash; 3 yards at least 45" wide

    (more if matching checks)

    mantle &emdash; 21Ž4 yards at least 45" wide

Notions:

    thread

Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes to make a replica of the Kilcommon bog find including jacket with hanging sleeves and bias-cut trews.   All Sizes in one envelope.   Fits up to 55" chest with instructions to fit larger chests.   Embellishment suggestions included.

Suggested Fabrics: wool flannel for cloak and trews, tabby (plain weave) for jacket

Yardage Requirements:

    jacket &emdash; 31Ž2 yards at least 45" wide

    trews &emdash; 4 yards at least 45" wide

    (more if matching checks)

    mantle &emdash; 21Ž4 yards at least 45" wide

Notions:

    thread

Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes for man's léine or saffron shirt with options for modern or 16th century fabric widths.   All Sizes in one envelope.   Fits up to 55" chest with instructions to fit larger chests.   Embellishment suggestions included.

Suggested Fabrics:    3-5oz linen, white, natural, half-bleached or yellow

Yardage Requirements:   41Ž2 yards ~57" wide

Notions:  40/2 linen thread or equivalent

Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes to make a replica of the Shinrone gown bog find with open, darted bodice, hanging sleeves and standing collar.   All Sizes in one envelope.   Fits busts 301Ž2"-50" and waists 23"-41" with instructions to alter for larger or smaller sizes.   Waistline is expandable to accommodate pregnancy.   Embellishment suggestions included.

Suggested Fabrics: sturdy (non-stretchy) dress-weight (~10oz) wool flannel (original was a 2/1 twill).  Fabric must be able to hold its shape.

Yardage Requirements:

8 yds 45" wide or 7 yds 60" wide

Notions:  thread, matching cord (optional), buttons (optional)

Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes for woman's léine or Irish chemise with options for modern or 16th century fabric widths.   All Sizes in one envelope.   Fits up to 48" chest with instructions to fit larger chests.   Embellishment suggestions included.

Suggested Fabrics:    3-5oz linen, white, natural, half-bleached or yellow

Yardage Requirements:   41Ž2 yards 60" wide

Notions:  40/2 linen thread or equivalent