Digital Pattern for Sizes UK8-UK20
- 7 Total Sizes
- PDF File Format in A1
- Written Instructions
NOTE: The dress photographed is an example of what your final dress could look like. Dress altered to fit model size.
DIFFICULTY LEVEL
Moderate to Experienced sewers. An excellent introduction to historical garment sewing, this pattern is approachable while still producing an impressive, period-inspired result.
FABRIC METERAGE
Based on 140cm Wide Fabric
2M (UK8) - 3M (UK20)
Facing to be made from Base Fabric
Trim is optional
Wednesday Dress Sewing Pattern – Tudor & Renaissance Inspired Medieval Dress PDF
Step into a timeless historical silhouette with The Wednesday Dress Sewing Pattern, a Tudor and Renaissance inspired dress pattern designed for everyday wear, historical reenactment, and medieval-inspired wardrobes. With its elegant square neckline, empire-style raised waist, and flowing skirt, this dress draws from late medieval and early Renaissance fashion while remaining simple, comfortable, and highly wearable.
This versatile PDF sewing pattern is perfect for sewers interested in medieval clothing, Tudor dress styles, Renaissance fair costumes, and historical-inspired fashion without the complexity of heavy period construction.
Pattern Features:
-Classic square neckline inspired by Tudor and Renaissance gowns
-Raised waistline influenced by late medieval silhouettes
-Sleeveless bodice ideal for layering with shifts, chemises, or kirtles
-Flowing skirt with soft gathers for authentic movement
-Clean, historically inspired lines suitable for many eras
-Designed for woven fabrics such as linen, cotton, or wool blends
The Wednesday Dress can be styled as a medieval kirtle, Tudor underdress, Renaissance fair gown, or fantasy medieval costume, depending on fabric and accessories.
Printing instructions
Printing instructions
Printing is set up for A1 Scale.
Due to the size and quantity of the pattern pieces it is highly recommended that you print your pattern on large format paper to save time and resources.
Fabric suggestions
Fabric suggestions
Additional fabric is required when not pre-shrunk, matching plaids/stripes, or for directional prints or nap fabrics.
Beginner Fabric Recommendations: Plain woven non-stretch cotton, Linen, Cotton Chambray, Cotton Lawn or Cotton Voile.
Advanced Fabric Recommendations: Silk Noil or Sandwashed Silk, Chiffon, Silk Charmeuse, Velvet, Crepe, Gauze, Brocade, Lace, Tulle, Taffeta, Organza.
Pattern Size guide
| Size |
| Bust XS |
| Waist XS |
| Hips XS |
| FULL HIP XS |
| Size | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust | 82 | 87 | 92 | 97 | 103 | 108 | 114 |
| Waist | 65 | 70 | 75 | 80.5 | 86 | 92 | 98 |
| Hips | 82 | 87 | 92 | 97 | 102 | 107 | 113 |
| FULL HIP | 90 | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 121 |
* Sizes are UK sizes and expressed in CM. As a lot of my pieces are floaty in style and generous in sizing these size guides are just approximate average measurements as sizing can change depending on the style of the garment. Each garment depending on style may have different fits to the measurements above. Photos are a guide only.
