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Polish Reconstructing History Patterns©

 Reconstructing History #401
1600-1660s Women's Caps

All Sizes in one envelope. &emdash; Zupan &emdash; US$25.00

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Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes for man's Zupan with front overlap, dog ear cuffs and stand collar.   Variations for 16th and 17th century versions included.   Fits chests 34"-54".   All Sizes in one envelope.   Embellishment suggestions included.

 

Suggested Fabrics:

  • fine wool, silk or brocade
  • linen or lightweight silk for lining
  •  linen or canvas for interlining (optional)
  • may also be entirely or partially lined with fur

Yardage Requirements:

   41Ž2 yds at least 45" wide

 

Notions:

  • thread
  • buckram (optional for collar)
  • 12 - 5/8" buttons and loops for front closure
  • 6x2 - 5/8" buttons for arm closure

Reconstructing History #402
Kontusz (Polish Coat) Pattern

All Sizes in one envelope. &emdash; $25.00

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Full-size paper patterns with complete instructions and historical notes for man's Kontusz, a Polish man's coat worn over the Zupan starting in the mid-17th century.   Variations included for turn-back or dog-ear cuffs and soft collar, high-back low-front collar or narrow band collar.   Directions for wearing sleeves wyloty style (as shown on front cover) also included.   Fits chests 34"-54".   All Sizes in one envelope.   Embellishment suggestions included.

Suggested Fabrics:

  • coat weight wool, silk or brocade
  • linen or medium weight silk for lining
  • linen or canvas for interlining (optional)
  • may also be entirely or partially lined with fur

 

Yardage Requirements:

   5 yds at least 60" wide

 

Notions:

  • thread
  • buckram (optional for collar)
  • 5-12 - frogs or buttons and loops for closure
  •  2x2 - 5/8" buttons and loops for arm closure
  • braid to taste
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